Rubber Seals; Door Lock Cylinders; Wheels; Underbody Protection - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Rubber seals

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
The rubber seals on doors, door panels, and the sliding roof remain smoother and
last longer if the seals are treated regularly with a suitable rubber care product.
This helps to prevent leakages and premature wear of the seals. Rubber seals
which are well cared for also do not stick together in cold winter weather.

Door lock cylinders

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
When washing your vehicle, ensure as little water as possible gets into the lock-
ing cylinders.
Note
We recommend that suitable materials from ŠKODA Original Accessories are used
for maintaining the door lock cylinders.

Wheels

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
Wheel rims
Also thoroughly wash the wheel rims when washing the vehicle on a regular ba-
sis. Regularly remove salt and brake abrasion from the wheel rims otherwise the
material will be affected. Damage to the paint layer on the wheel rims must be
touched up immediately.
Light alloy wheels
After washing thoroughly and treat the wheel rims with a protective product for
light alloy wheels. Products which cause abrasion must not be used to treat the
wheel rims.
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General Maintenance
WARNING
Water, ice and grit in the brake system can affect the braking efficiency – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This may
show itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the steering
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wheel which, in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of the steering.
This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.
Note
We recommend that any repairs to damaged paintwork are carried out by a
ŠKODA Partner.

Underbody protection

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechani-
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cal influences.
As damage to the protective layer when driving cannot be ruled out completely,
we recommend that you inspect the protective layer on the underside of your ve-
hicle and on the chassis at specific intervals – preferably at the beginning and end
of the winter.
ŠKODA Partners have suitable spray products and the necessary equipment
available, and are familiar with the instructions for use. We therefore recommend
that touch-up work or additional corrosion protection measures are carried out by
a ŠKODA Partner.
WARNING
Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filters or heat shields. When
the engine reaches its operating temperature, these substances might ignite -
risk of fire!
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