Cleaning And Care - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
The brake fluid must always be changed after the first 3 years and then ev-
ery 2 years. Longer intervals between changing the brake fluid can cause
vapour bubbles to form in the brake system when braking sharply. This can
impair the efficiency of the brakes –There is a risk of an accident!
Digital Service Plan
A specialist garage will not record the work carried out in a service evidence in
this Owner's Manual, but in the service information system called Digital Serv-
ice Plan.
We therefore recommend that you always have the record of work carried out
in a service printed out for you.
Benefits of the Digital Service Plan
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High level of security when it comes to the manipulation of the event entries.
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Transparent documentation of service work carried out.
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Protection against loss or damage of the entries – you receive a complete
service record of the work carried out, if required.
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Optional; request of complete verification in electronic form.
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The vehicle can be serviced in any specialist garage (also abroad) – the data-
base is accessible worldwide.
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Increased transparency when purchasing a used vehicle due to entries being
stored centrally.
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The system entries support you in making a claim on the ŠKODA extended
warranty and mobility guarantees.

Cleaning and care

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car washing
Exterior vehicle care
Removing ice and snow from the windows
Caring for the interior
Regular and thorough care helps to retain the value of your vehicle.
The instructions for use on the packaging must be observed when using care
products. We recommend that you use ŠKODA Original Accessories care prod-
ucts.
WARNING
Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
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to the instructions.
Always keep the automobile care products safe from people who are not
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completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
CAUTION
Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
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products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents - There is a risk
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of damaging the surface to be cleaned.
Notice
We recommend that the vehicle is cleaned and maintained at a ŠKODA service
partner.
Car washing
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Read and observe
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain adhered to the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental
their destructive effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by in-
tensive sun's rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
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Washing by hand
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Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, with a soft sponge or a wash mitt and
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plenty of water, and, if necessary, with the appropriate detergents. Wash out
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For wheels, door sills and lower areas of the vehicle use a different sponge.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
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Care and maintenance
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