Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 72

The ŠKODA Original parts

Read and observe on page 69 first.
We recommend the use of ŠKODA Genuine Parts for your vehicle, as these
parts are approved by ŠKODA AUTO. These parts comply wholly with ŠKODA
AUTO regulations and are identical to the parts used in series production.
ŠKODA AUTO is able to warrant the safety, suitability, and long life of these
products.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Parts for
a period of 2 years after sale in accordance with the materials defect liability,
unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement.
The ŠKODA original accessories

Read and observe on page 69 first.
If you wish to fit accessories to your vehicle, you should remember the follow-
ing:
We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in your vehicle.
ŠKODA AUTO has selected these accessories to ensure that they are reliable,
safe and suitable for your particular vehicle. Although we constantly monitor
the market, we are not able to assess or vouch the suitability of other products
for your vehicle, despite the fact that some products may have operational ap-
proval or may have been approved by a nationally recognised testing laborato-
ry.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with the
materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement
or any other agreements.
70
General Maintenance
Spoiler

Read and observe on page 69 first.
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Accessories spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the spoiler on the boot lid, the following in-
structions must be observed - otherwise there is a risk of accidents and se-
rious injuries!
The vehicle can only be equipped with a spoiler on the front bumper in
■
combination with the corresponding spoiler on the boot lid.
A Genuine Accessories spoiler cannot be fitted to the front bumper either
■
on its own (without a spoiler on the boot lid) or in combination with an un-
suitable spoiler on the boot lid.
We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Service Partner for any re-
■
pairs to or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
Unprofessional work carried out on the spoilers of your vehicle may result
■
in malfunction.
Airbags

Read and observe on page 69 first.
WARNING
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
■
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!
A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
■
proved wheels and tire combinations, can impair the functioning of the air-
bag system - There is a risk of an accident and fatal injury!
WARNING
No changes may be made to airbag system components, the front bump-
■
er and the bodywork.
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
■
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
