2020 SKODA KAROQ Owner´s Manual

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations

When using the care product, always observe the instructions on the packag-
ing. We recommend that you use the preservative from the

vDuring cleaning, always keep a sufficiently large spraying distance in particu-
lar from the parking sensors, the reversing camera lens, the external decorative
and protective plastic parts (e.g. roof racks, spoilers, protective strips) and
other vehicle parts made of non-metallic materials, such as rubber hoses or in-
sulation materials

vDo not polish the paintwork in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratch-
es.

v Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.
v
Plastic parts

v Do not use paint care products.

v
Chromed and anodised parts

v Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - risk of surface
scratches.

v
Foils
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of foil
damage.

v Do not clean with dirty cloths or sponges.

v To remove ice and snow, do not use a scraper or other means.

v Do not polish the foils

v Do not use a pressure washer to clean the foils

v
Rubber seals

v Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products - the pro-
tective lacquer layer could be affected.

v
Windows and external mirror glass

v Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp objects - there is a risk
of damage to the filaments or glass antenna.

v Do not use a cloth, which was used to polish the body - this could soil the
window and reduce visibility.

v
Headlights/lights

v Do not dry off the headlights/lights, do not use sharp objects - there is a
risk of damage to the protective coating and subsequent cracking of the
headlight glass.

v
Reversing camera
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of
camera damage.

v Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.

v To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.

v For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.

v
Door lock cylinder

v Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!

v
Wheels
v Heavy contamination of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels -
this can result in vibrations and, under some circumstances, can cause pre-
mature wear of the steering wheel.
Removing snow and ice from the windscreensFig. 296
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper

Caring for the interior

Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel