Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Choice of materials
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Extensive use of recyclable material.
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Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
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No cadmium.
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No asbestos.
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Reduction in the "vaporisation" of plastics.
Manufacture
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Solvent-free cavity protection.
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Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
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The use of solvent-free adhesives.
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No CFCs used in the production process.
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Without use of mercury.
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Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to pro-
tecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA vehicles
can be utilized up to 95 % and always
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a confir-
mation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.

Avoiding damage to your vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information
Driving through water on streets
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Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
be returned.
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General information
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and exhaust,
particularly in the following situations.
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When driving on poorly maintained roads and lanes.
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When driving over kerb stones.
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When driving on steep ramps, etc.
Particular attention is necessary for vehicle with a sport suspension and when
then vehicle is fully laden.
Driving through water on streets
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving
through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads).
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Determine the depth of the water when driving through bodies of water.
The water level must not reach above the bar on the lower beam
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Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
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135 At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle which can cause
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water to penetrate into the air induction system of the engine or into other parts
of the vehicle.
Fig. 126
Driving through water
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Starting-off and Driving
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