Seat 2014 LEON CUP RACER Owner'S Manual Download

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Advice

Automatic car washes

Before going through a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions such as closing
the windows and roof. If the vehicle has spe-
cial accessories such as spoilers or a roof
rack or two-way radio aerial, etc., it is advisa-
ble to consult the car wash tunnel operator.

It is best to use a car wash without revolving
bristles if possible.

Washing the vehicle with a high pressure
cleaner

When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This applies
particularly to the

operating pressure

and the

spraying distance

. Do not hold the nozzle too

close to soft materials such as rubber hoses
or seals. The same applies to the parking aid
sensors*, which are located in the rear bump-
er.

Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a

direct stream

or one that has a

rotating

jet

for forcing off dirt.

Washing the car by hand

When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
water to soften the dirt first, and rinse off as
well as possible.

Then clean the vehicle with a soft

sponge

glove

brush

using only slight pressure.

You should start on the roof and work down.

Special car

soap

should only be used for very

persistent dirt.

Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.

Wheels, sills and similar should be cleaned
last. Use a second sponge for this.

WARNING

●

The vehicle should only be washed with the

ignition switched off. Failure to follow this in-
struction could result in an accident.

●

Do not clean the underside of chassis, the

inside of wheel arches or wheel trims without
protecting your hands and arms. You may cut
yourself on sharp-edged metal parts. Other-
wise, there is a risk of sustaining cuts.

●

When washing the car during the winter

season: water and ice in the brake system
can reduce braking effectiveness: risk of acci-
dent!

CAUTION

●

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight –

otherwise the paint can be damaged.

●

Do not use sponges, abrasive household

sponges or similar to clean insect remains.
This could damage the surface.

●

Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from

the headlights at regular intervals, for in-
stance when filling the fuel tank. The head-
lights should only be washed with water, do

not wipe them with a dry cloth or sponge. It
is best to use soapy water.

●

Never wash tyres with a jet that sprays the

water out in a direct stream. This could dam-
age the tyres even if the spray is kept at a
distance and only used for a very short time.

●

Before washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash, please make sure to retract the ex-
terior mirrors to prevent them from being
damaged. Electrically retractable exterior
mirrors must not be folded in or out by hand,
always use the electrical power control.

CAUTION

●

Before washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash, please proceed as follows to lock
the wiper arms so that they are not moved to-
wards the top of the windscreen:

–

the bonnet must be closed.

–

switch the ignition on and off.

–

press the windscreen wiper lever forward
briefly (windscreen washer function).
This will lock the wiper arms.

For the sake of the environment

The car should only be washed in special
wash bays. These areas are prepared to pre-
vent oily water from getting into the public
drains. In some places, washing vehicles out-
side the areas intended for this purpose is
prohibited.

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