General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
Taking care of your vehicle
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing the vehicle 175
Automatic car wash systems 175
Washing by hand 175
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner 175
Preserving and polishing the vehicle paintwork 176
Chrome parts 176
Paint damage 176
Plastic parts 176
De-icing windows and exterior mirrors 177
Radio reception and aerial 177
Headlight lenses 177
Rubber seals 177
Door lock cylinders 177
Wheels 178
Underbody protection 178
Protection of hollow spaces 178
Artificial leather and materials 179
Fabric covers on electrically heated seats 179
Natural leather 179
Seat belts 180
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.
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Service Partners. The instructions for use on the package
must be observed.
WARNING
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Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the in-
structions.
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Always store care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children - risk
of poisoning!
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When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system
can affect the braking efficiency - risk of accident!
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Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off - risk of accident!
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Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims - risk of
cuts!
CAUTION
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Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
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Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
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Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight - risk of paint damage.
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If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints - risk of freezing!
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Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning prod-
ucts - risk of damaging the surface of paintwork.
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Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
dows, in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windshield or near the win-
dow aerial - as they could be damaged. With regard to the antenna, they may in-
terfere with the radio or navigation system.
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Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corrosive
and acidic cleaning agents - risk of damaging the heating elements or window
aerial.
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To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
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General Maintenance
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