Taking Care Of Your Vehicle Exterior - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

CAUTION
When washing the car by hand, protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged
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metal parts (e.g. when cleaning the undertray, exhaust system, the inside of the
wheel housings or the wheel trims etc.) - there is a risk of cutting yourself.
Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.
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Automatic car wash systems
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 149.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilting
roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler, roof
rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car
wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
WARNING
Fold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 149.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for use
of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pressure
used and to the spraying distance.
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft materials
such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
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General Maintenance
WARNING
Never use circular spray nozzles or dirt cutters!
CAUTION
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If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
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sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints - risk of freezing!
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
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cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C - risk of
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damaging the vehicle.
See also Washing cars with decorative films using a high-pressure clean-
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er » page 152 .

Taking care of your vehicle exterior

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Taking care of your vehicle's paintwork
Plastic parts
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Rubber seals
Chrome parts
Decorative films
Windows and exterior mirrors
Headlight lenses
Door lock cylinders
Cavity protection
Wheels
Underbody protection
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle. It
may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relat-
ing to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
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