We therefore recommend that you always have the record of work carried out
in a service printed out for you.
Cleaning and care
Introduction
Regular and thorough care helps to retain the value of your vehicle.
The instructions for use on the packaging must be observed when using care
products. We recommend that you use ŠKODA Original Accessories care
products.
WARNING
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Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.
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Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not
completely independent, e.g. children - there is a risk of poisoning!
CAUTION
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Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.
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Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents - There is a risk
of damaging the surface to be cleaned.
Notice
We recommend that the vehicle is cleaned and maintained at a ŠKODA service
partner.
Car washing
Read and observe and on page 70 first.
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain on the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their de-
structive effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive
sun's rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is also essential to thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
Washing by hand
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, with a soft sponge or a wash mitt and
plenty of water, and, if necessary, with the appropriate detergents. Wash out
the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
For wheels, door sills and lower areas of the vehicle use a different sponge.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
Automatic washing systems
Before washing the vehicle, the usual precautions (e.g. closing windows) must
be observed.
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts (e.g. spoiler, roof rack
system, aerial etc.) it is best to consult the operator of the car wash system
beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the wiper blades should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
Pressure washers
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This particularly applies to instruc-
tions regarding the pressure and spraying distance from the vehicle surface.
WARNING
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When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking
system can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!
■
Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -
there is a risk of injury from sharp metal parts!
CAUTION
■
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body
while washing. The temperature of the washing water should be no more than
60 °C max. - otherwise there is a risk of damaging the vehicle paint.
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Before driving through a car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors - There is a risk
of damage.
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For vehicles with roof antenna the antenna rod should be unscrewed before
driving through a car wash - Otherwise there is a risk of damage.
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