Modifications, Repairs And Technical Changes - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Seat belts
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 148.
The belt must always be kept clean.
Wash dirty seat belts with a mild, soapy solution.
Remove dirt with a soft brush.
Soiled belts may impair proper operation of the inertia reels.
WARNING
The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.
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Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
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destroy the fabric.
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liq-
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uids (such as acids etc.).
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage is
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found in the belt fabric, seat belt connections, inertia reel or the buckle, the
relevant seat belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.
Inertia reel belts must be completely dried before being rolled up.
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Modifications, repairs and technical changes

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
ŠKODA Service Partners
Spoiler
Airbags
The instructions and guidelines issued by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed
when making any modifications, repairs or technical changes to your vehicle.
Compliance with these guidelines and instructions is in the interest of the road-
worthiness and technical condition of your vehicle. The vehicle will comply with
road traffic regulations following the modifications, repairs and technical
changes.
You should always consult a ŠKODA Partner
ries, parts or before making any modifications, repairs or technical changes to
your vehicle.
WARNING
Work not properly performed on your vehicle can lead to faults - there is a
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risk of an accident resulting in serious injury.
We recommend only having these modifications and technical changes per-
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formed by a specialist garage.
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
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operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected sys-
tems because of the networking of the electronic components. The operation-
al safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and parts may suffer in-
creased wear.
The ŠKODA Partner cannot assume any liability for products which have not
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been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with
a type approval or have been approved by a nationally recognised testing lab-
oratory.
WARNING
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We recommend you only use ŠKODA original accessories and ŠKODA original
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parts on your vehicle. Only by doing so can you guarantee reliability, safety
and suitability.
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased
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from a ŠKODA Partner who will also fit the purchased parts correctly.
For the sake of the environment
Technical documents regarding changes carried out on the vehicle must be kept
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by the vehicle user, in order to be handed over to the recyclers later. This ensures
152 that vehicle recycling is in accordance with environmental regulations.
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Note
Any damage caused by technical changes made without the consent of the man-
ufacture is excluded from the warranty
» page 152 before buying accesso-
» Service Schedule.
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
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