General Maintenance; Vehicle Care; Service Intervals - Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual

General Maintenance

Vehicle care

Service intervals

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of service intervals
Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
Variable service interval QI6
Information about the ŠKODA service
The service interval display in the instrument cluster will remind you to carry out
every service stipulated by the manufacturer at the right time in order to prevent
you from forgetting any.
Timely and proper performance of servicing works is one of the requirements for
the settlement of potential warranty claims.
The completion of services can be verified by the validated service certificate and
the corresponding receipts.
The specified service intervals are tailored to normal operating conditions.
In the case of difficult operating conditions, it is necessary to have some service
work performed before the date of the next service or between the specified
service intervals. This applies mainly to the cleaning or the replacement of the air
filter insert in regions with heavy dust pollution as well as checking and replacing
the toothed belt, but also to vehicles with diesel particle filters, which can put
greater strain on the engine oil.
These difficult conditions are:
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Fuel with sulphur content;
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Frequent short trips;
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Longer periods of engine idling (e.g. taxis);
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Operation in areas with heavy dust pollution;
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Frequent trailer operation;
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Predominantly stop-and-go traffic as is often the case in city driving, for exam-
ple;
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Operation predominantly during winter.
A service consultant at the specialist garage will tell you whether the operating
conditions of your vehicle may make it necessary for service work to be carried
out between the normal service intervals.
Different service charges may apply from the particular scope of work required,
depending on the vehicle type and equipment and the status of your vehicle.
Note
The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including
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changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless stated
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otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO a.s. warranty terms or other agreements.
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You will be informed about the current service scopes for the particular service
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work by the specialist garage.
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Overview of service intervals
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 147.
The service interval specified by the manufacturer is indicated on the vehicle data
sticker » Fig. 129 under the floor covering in the boot.
One of the following service intervals applies for your vehicle:
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Fixed service interval QI1;
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Fixed service interval QI2;
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Fixed service interval QI3;
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Fixed service interval QI4;
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Variable service interval QI6.
Fig. 129
Vehicle data sticker: Service in-
terval
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Vehicle care
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