The leather should be cleaned on a regular basis depending on the amount of
wear-and-tear.
WARNING
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Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the
instructions.
Dust and dirt in pores and creases act as abrasives. This leads to severe abra-
sion and the premature embrittlement of the leather surface.
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Always keep the automobile care products safe from people who are not
completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
We recommend that you remove dust at regular short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
CAUTION
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a cotton or woollen cloth lightly moistened
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Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
with water and then dry with a clean dry cloth »
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stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
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Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
Clean more severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2
tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of water).
polish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possi-
ble.
Use a cleaning agent specially developed for the purpose to remove stains.
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Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature
inside the vehicle is high.
Do not attach scents and air fresheners to the dashboard – risk of damage to
Treat the leather with a suitable leather care product at suitable regular inter-
vals.
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the dash panel.
CAUTION
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Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
dows and in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windscreen or near the
window aerial. These may get damaged.
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Ensure that the leather is not soaked through at any point during cleaning
and that no water gets into the stitching of the seams. The leather would then
become brittle and cracked.
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods,
protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.
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Do not clean the headlining with a brush – risk of damage to the lining sur-
face.
Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
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Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
For the sake of the environment
edged belts, jewellery and pendants may leave permanent scratches or signs
of rubbing on the surface. Damage of this nature cannot later be recognized as
a justified complaint.
Used cans of vehicle care product represent hazardous waste that is harmful
to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national
legislation.
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The use of a mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the leather surface
of the steering wheel.
Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect on a regular ba-
Note
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Because of the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any poten-
tial problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we rec-
ommend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by
a ŠKODA Service Partner.
sis and each time after cleaning. The cream nourishes the leather, allows it to
breathe and keeps it supple and also provides moisture. It also creates surface
protection.
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Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do not have sufficient colour
fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers
even when treated correctly. This is particularly true for light-coloured uphols-
tery. This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.
Natural leather
Read and observe and on page 133 first.
Leather is a natural material with specific properties and requires regular
cleaning and maintenance.
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