184 Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior
Seat belts
If there are special attachments on your vehicle,
observe the instructions of the car wash operator.
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Remove impurities with a soft cloth and mild soap
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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.
Exterior
Lock the vehicle, e.g. with the central lock button.
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What you should be mindful of
After washing with a wax preservation
Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry
cloth.
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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.
Wash with a pressure washer
NOTICE
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure cleaner, in particular the instructions re-
lating to the pressure and the spray distance to the
vehicle surface.
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Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.
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NOTICE
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt
residues, overflowed fuel,AdBlue® etc. are to be re-
moved as soon as possible.
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Do not direct the water jet directly at the following
vehicle parts
Films
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Do not use rough sponges, scourers or similar to
remove dirt.
Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and care
of the individual materials.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical
solvents.
Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.
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Lock cylinder
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Columns on the vehicle
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Trailer connection
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Swivelling ball bar
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Camera lenses and sensors
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Plastic, chromed and anodised parts
NOTICE
AdBlue® picks up some materials, e.g. paint and plas-
tics.
Remove snow and ice
NOTICE
Clean the affected area with a damp cloth and cold
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Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a
suitable deicing agent.
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water.
Remove any dried solution with warm water and a
sponge.
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Clean the cameras with a hand brush.
Only move the scraper in one direction.
Do not use scratchers or other sharp objects for
foils.
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NOTICE
Paint damage should be repaired as soon as possi-
ble.
Do not treat matt lacquered parts with polish or
hard wax.
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Do not remove snow and ice with hot or warm wa-
ter.
Do not remove snow and ice from surfaces with
coarse dirt.
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Do not polish foils.
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We recommend treating door seals and window
guides with the appropriate tools from ŠKODA
original accessories. These ensure that the protec-
tive lacquer layer of the seals and window guides is
not attacked.
Instructions for cleaning
Handwash
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft
sponge or wash glove and plenty of water, if nec-
essary with additional suitable cleaning agents.
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Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the
rear view camera.
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Before driving through a car wash
For foils and headlights, use a mild soap solution
that contains two tablespoons of white neutral
soap to one litre of lukewarm water.
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Observe the usual specifications of the car wash,
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e.g. close all windows, fold the mirrors, etc.
Move the windscreen wiper lever to position
to adjust.
Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper
blades.
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A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of white neutral soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
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