Wheels; Underbody Protection; Protection Of Hollow Spaces - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Wheels

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 154.
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. Any 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.
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
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 Service Partner.

Underbody protection

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 154.
The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechani-
cal influences.
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General Maintenance
As damage to the protective layer when driving cannot be ruled out completely,
we recommend that you inspect and touch up any damaged areas of the protec-
tive layer on the underside of your vehicle and on the chassis at certain intervals -
preferably at the beginning and end of the winter.
ŠKODA Service Partners have suitable spray products and the necessary equip-
ment available, and are familiar with the instructions for use. We therefore rec-
ommend that touch-up work or additional corrosion protection measures are car-
ried out by a ŠKODA Service 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!

Protection of hollow spaces

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 154.
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected for
life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory.
This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated. If any small
amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these must be re-
moved with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petroleum cleaner.
WARNING
Safety regulations should be observed when using petroleum cleaner to re-
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move wax - risk of fire!
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