Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior 237
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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solution.1)
NOTICE
Deactivate the Auto Hold function if it is necessary
to roll the vehicle when passing through a car
wash.
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Exterior
NOTICE
What you should be mindful of
In vehicles with an electric luggage compartment lid,
this can open automatically due to the pressure of
the washing brushes.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the
brake system may be affected by moisture and, in
winter, by ice.
Lock the vehicle, e.g. with the central lock button.
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After washing with a wax preservation
Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry
cloth.
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Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.
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NOTICE
Wash with a pressure washer
NOTICE
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt
residues, overflowed fuel,AdBlue® etc. are to be re-
moved 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 individual materials.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical
solvents.
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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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Do not direct the water jet directly at the following
vehicle parts
Films
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Lock cylinder
Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.
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Columns on the vehicle
NOTICE
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Trailer connection
AdBlue® picks up some materials, e.g. paint and plas-
tics.
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Swivelling ball bar
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Camera lenses and sensors
Clean the affected area with a damp cloth and cold
water.
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Plastic, chromed and anodised parts
Remove any dried solution with warm water and a
sponge.
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Remove snow and ice
NOTICE
NOTICE
Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a
suitable deicing agent.
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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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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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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.
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 use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the
rear view camera.
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Instructions for cleaning
Handwash
Before driving through a car wash
Observe the usual specifications of the car wash,
e.g. close all windows, fold the mirrors, etc.
Move the windscreen wiper lever to position
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Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft
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sponge or wash glove and plenty of water, if nec-
essary with additional suitable cleaning agents.
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to adjust.
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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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