2016 ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK User Manual

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Dust and dirt in pores and creases cause abrasions on the surface and lead to

premature embrittlement of the leather surface. Therefore, they must be re-

moved regularly at short intervals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Clean soiled leather surfaces with a water-dampened cotton or woollen cloth

and then dry with a clean, dry cloth » .

Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2 ta-

blespoons of neutral soap to 1 litre of water).

To remove stains, use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.

Treat the leather periodically with a suitable leather protector and use a skin

care cream with light blocker and impregnation after each cleaning.

CAUTION

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Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and that

no water gets into the seams! Otherwise, the leather could become brittle or

cracked.

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Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to prevent the

leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods,

protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.

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The use of an additional mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the

leather surface of the steering wheel.

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Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-

ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,

even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-

ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour

fastness of the clothing textiles.

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Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-

edged belts etc. may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the

surface or damage these. Such damage cannot be subsequently recognised as

a justified complaint.

Note

When using the vehicle, minor visible changes may occur to the leather parts

of the covers (e.g. wrinkles or creases) as a result of the stress applied to the

covers.

Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara

Read and observe and on page 138 first.

Artificial leather

Clean artificial leather with a damp cloth.

If this method does not completely clean the artificial leather, use a mild soap

solution or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose.

Fabric

Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, boot cover, etc. us-

ing specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.

Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.

Use a cloth and a cleaning agent specifically designed for this purpose to clean

the roof trim.

Remove any lumps on the cover fabric and any fabric residue using a brush.

Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning glove”.

Alcantara

Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.

Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or

vacuum cleaner.

Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.

CAUTION

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For Alcantara

seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,

stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.

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Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order

to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara

from bleaching. During ex-

tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-

tara

by covering.

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