Interior Care - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Damage to the paint layer on the wheel rims must be touched up immediate-
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ly.
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This
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may show itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the
steering wheel which, in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of
the steering. This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.
Towing device and mounting recess
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Read and observe and
Close the mounting recess with the cap to prevent any ingress of dirt.
In the event of dirt, clean the inner surfaces of the mounting recess and treat
with a suitable preservative.
Before hitching a trailer check the ball head and apply a suitable grease where
necessary.
Fit the protective cap when stowing away the ball head to protect the luggage
compartment against dirt.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the inner part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not
remove any grease.
Under-body protection
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Read and observe and
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
Damage to the protective coating cannot be excluded when the vehicle is
driven.
We recommend that you have the protective coating under the body and on
the chassis inspected - preferably before the beginning and at the end of the
cold season.
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WARNING
Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filters or heat shields.
These substances could ignite when the engine reaches its operating tem-
perature - there is a risk of fire.
Wiper blades
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Read and observe and
Clean the wiper blades regularly with a glass cleaner. The wiper blades should
be cleaned with a sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues,
for example.
The wiper blades can become soiled with wax residues after washing in auto-
matic vehicle wash systems for example

Interior care

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Natural leather
Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara
Seat covers
Safety belts
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Partners. The instructions for use on the package must
be observed.
WARNING
Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the
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instructions.
Always keep the automobile care products safe from people who are not
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completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
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ture inside the vehicle is high.
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