Skoda Octavia II 2004 Maintenance Manual page 19

Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form
Vehicle (exterior)
– Detach the protective strip from the wiper blades - valid for vehicles up to 07.09.
– Check plastic and rubber parts for cleanliness and damage
– Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage
– Check identification of window glazing (valid up to MY 2008)
– Check ignition key for cleanliness and completeness
– Check the function of all locks (side doors, door grip, unlocking, child safety
locks, bonnet lock, glove compartment, tailgate, fuel tank lid) and all other keys
(including the spare key).
– Check the function of the anti-theft warning system
– Tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque, install wheel trim caps
– Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct the tyre
pressure, fit valve caps
– Replace brake fluid on vehicles in stock for over 12 months, (applies to vehicles
from MY 2009)
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery
– Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular
battery cables)
– Check the engine oil level (to be in-between the markings on the dipstick)
– Check the brake fluid level (at "MAX" marking)
– Coolant level; special equipment antifreeze down to -35 °C
– Fill up liquid in washer reservoir and ensure that there is antifreeze protection if
there is any risk of frost
– Check windscreen wiper and washer system, the spray nozzle adjustment and
the resting position of the windscreen wipers
Vehicle interior
– Inspect upholstery, upholstery, carpeting, footmats and coverings for cleanli‐
ness and damage
– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols
⇒ "7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)", page 172
⇒ "1.4 Check identification of vehicle window glazing", page 5
⇒ "7.6 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly", page
⇒ "5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque", page 133
⇒ "5.10 Tyre inspection display: basic setting", page 154
⇒ "5.3 Change brake fluid", page 123
⇒ "6.3 Checking battery", page 158
⇒ "3.6 Inspecting engine oil level", page 51
⇒ "5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level", page 130
⇒ "3.10 Inspecting coolant level (volume)", page 67
⇒ "7.4 Windscreen wiper and washer system: check functioning properly",
⇒ "6.2 Electric consumers: check they are functioning", page 158
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