Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior 231
NOTICE
Exterior
In vehicles with an electric luggage compartment lid,
this can open automatically due to the pressure of
the washing brushes.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Risk of accident!
Lock the vehicle, e.g. with the central lock button.
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After washing with a wax preservation
After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the
brake system may be affected by moisture and, in
winter, by ice.
Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry
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cloth.
Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.
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Wash with a pressure washer
NOTICE
NOTICE
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt
residues, overflowing fuel, remove AdBlue® and
similar as soon as possible.
Do not use rough sponges, pot scourers or similar
to remove dirt.
Use the appropriate cleaning agents to clean and
care for 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. This particularly applies to infor-
mation with respect to the pressure and spray dis-
tance from the vehicle surface.
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Do not direct the water jet directly at the following
vehicle parts.
Foils.
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Locks.
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Columns on the vehicle.
Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.
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Trailer socket.
NOTICE
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Swivelling ball bar.
Sensors.
Camera lenses.
Plastic parts, chrome-plated and anodized
parts.
AdBlue® picks up some materials, e.g. paint and plas-
tics.
Clean the affected area with a damp cloth and cold
water.
Remove the dried solution with warm water and a
sponge.
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Remove snow and ice
NOTICE
Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a
suitable de-icing agent.
Clean cameras with a hand brush.
Only move the scraper in one direction.
Do not use scratches or other sharp objects for
foils.
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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Paint damage should be repaired as soon as possi-
ble.
Do not treat matt lacquered parts with polish or
hard wax.
Do not polish foils.
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.
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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 exterior mirrors, and
the like.
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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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Set the wiper lever in position
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For foils and headlights, use a mild soap solution
that contains two tablespoons of white neutral
soap to one litre of lukewarm water.
If there are special attachments on your vehicle,
observe the instructions of the car wash operator.
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NOTICE
Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper
blades.
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The Auto Hold Deactivate the function if it is nec-
essary to roll the vehicle when passing through a
car wash.
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Wash the cameras with clean water and dry with a
suitable clean wipe.
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