260 Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior
Covers on electrically heated seats
We recommend treating door seals and window guides with
the appropriate tools from ŠKODA original accessories. These
ensure that the protective lacquer layer of the seals and win-
dow guides is not attacked.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the rear view
camera.
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Remove impurities with a suitable cleaning agent.
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Seat belts
› Remove impurities with a soft cloth and mild soap solution.1)
Before driving through a car wash
Exterior
Observe the usual specifications of the car wash, e.g. close all
windows, fold the mirrors, etc.
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What you should be mindful of
Move the windscreen wiper lever to position
If there are special attachments on your vehicle, observe the
instructions of the car wash operator.
to adjust.
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WARNING
Risk of accident!
After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the brake system
may be affected by moisture and, in winter, by ice.
NOTICE
Before driving through a car wash, the following conditions must
be met if rolling the vehicle is required:
✓ Ignition on
✓ Selector lever in N mode
✓ Electric parking brake switched off
✓ Auto Hold function deactivated
Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.
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NOTICE
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt residues, etc.
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are to be removed as soon as possible.
Do not use rough sponges, scourers or similar to remove dirt.
Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and care of the indi-
vidual materials.
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NOTICE
In vehicles with an electric luggage compartment lid, this can
open automatically due to the pressure of the washing brushes.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents.
Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.
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Lock the vehicle, e.g. with the central lock button.
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NOTICE
After washing with a wax preservation
Paint damage should be repaired as soon as possible.
Do not treat matt lacquered parts with polish or hard wax.
Do not polish foils.
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Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry cloth.
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1)
A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of white neutral soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
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