Inspect Original Trailer Coupling Device - Skoda Octavia II 2004 Maintenance Manual

Octavia II 2004 ➤ , Octavia II 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2018
– Turn the key switch for the front passenger airbag with the
ignition key into the position "OFF" -2-.
When the ignition is switched on the airbag warning light lights up
for approximately 4 seconds.
At the same time, the airbag warning light "AIRBAG OFF"
-arrow- must light up in the centre of the dash panel for approx. 4
s after switching on the ignition.
– Switch off ignition.
– Turn the key switch for the front passenger airbag with the
ignition key into the position "ON" -1-.
When the ignition is switched on the airbag warning light lights up
for approximately 4 seconds.
After the ignition is switched on the airbag warning light "AIRBAG
OFF" -arrow- must not light up in the centre of the dash panel.
WARNING
The key switch for the front passenger airbag must only be
operated when the ignition is switched off. Non compliance
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airbag deployment).
If the airbag warning light in the dash panel insert does not go
out or flashes while driving, a system fault is present ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
If the airbag warning light flashes in the centre of the dash
panel "AIRBAG OFF", a fault is present in the system of the
airbag switch-off function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
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Inspect original trailer coupling device

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Lubricant for trailer coupling device ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of
Original Parts
Inspecting condition of the support for the trailer coupling device
– Inspecting condition of the support shaft (contamination,
grease).
– Clean the support shaft and treat it with lubricant for trailer
coupling device from the ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts .
– Check proper operation of the cap for the support shaft.
Replace the defective or damaged cap for the support shaft.
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