Skoda Citigo Operating Instructions Manual page 99

CAUTION
Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products.
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Applying additional treatments to the seals can corrode the protective coat-
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ing, and driving noise may occur.
Chrome and anodized parts
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Read and observe and
First clean the chrome parts and anodized parts with a damp cloth and then
polish them with a soft, dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the parts, use cleaning products spe-
cially designed for this purpose.
CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome parts and anodized parts in a dusty environment -
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risk of surface scratches.
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for these parts -
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there is risk of damage.
Decorative and protective foils
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Read and observe and
Wash the films with a mild soap solution and clean, warm water.
The following instructions must be followed when washing the vehicle with
a high-pressure cleaner:
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The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be
50 cm.
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Keep jet perpendicular to the film surface.
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The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
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The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for the glued sur-
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faces with films - there is a danger of film damage.
Never use dirty cloths or chemical solvents for the glued surfaces with films -
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there is a danger of damaging the film.
In the winter months, do not use an ice scraper to remove ice and snow from
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the areas with films. Do not use any other objects to remove frozen layers of
snow or ice – risk of film damage.
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General Maintenance
on page 95 first.
on page 95 first.
Windows and external mirrors
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Read and observe and
Removing snow and ice
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
Cleaning windows
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
CAUTION
Instructions for removing snow and ice
The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
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tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
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salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – there is a risk of
damage to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
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cracks forming in the glass.
Make sure that when removing snow and ice from the windows, the labels
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attached to the vehicle by the factory are not damaged.
CAUTION
Information for cleaning windows
Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro-
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sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or window aerial.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window
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leathers that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preserva-
tives in the window leather can make the window dirty and reduce visibility.
Headlight glasses
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Read and observe and
Clean plastic front headlight lenses using clean, warm water and soap.
on page 95 first.
on page 95 first.
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