2005 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

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General Maintenance
Care and cleaning
General
Proper care retains the value

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WARNING
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake 
system can affect the braking efficiency - risk of accident!
Automatic vehicle wash systems
The paint

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Only wash your vehicle at washing bays speci

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Chrome parts
First clean the chrome parts with a damp clotch and then polish them with 
a soft, dry cloth. If it does not prove to be adequate, use a chrome care 
product from Š

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Caution
Never remove snow or ice from the glass parts with warm or hot water

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WARNING
One should remember when cleaning the wheels that moisture, ice 
and road salt may adversely affect braking efficiency - risk of an 
accident!
Note
Severe layers of dirt

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Caution
•Engine cleaning may be only be undertaken when the ignition is of