Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 154

ŠKODA Service Partners
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
ŠKODA Service Partners are equipped with modern, specially developed tools and
equipment. Here, well-trained specialists have a comprehensive range of ŠKODA
Original Parts and ŠKODA Original Accessories at their disposal when carrying out
modifications, repairs or technical changes.
All ŠKODA Service Partners work according to the latest guidelines and instruc-
tions issued by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. All service and repairs are therefore completed
on time and to the appropriate quality. Compliance with these guidelines and in-
structions is in the interest of the roadworthiness and technical condition of your
vehicle.
ŠKODA Service Partners are thus properly prepared to service your vehicle and to
provide quality workmanship. We therefore recommend that you have all adjust-
ments, repairs and technical modifications to your vehicle carried out by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
Spoiler
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
The following instructions shall be observed if your new vehicle is equipped with
a spoiler fitted to the front bumper in combination with the spoiler on the tail-
gate.
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For safety reasons the vehicle must only ever be equipped with a spoiler on the
front bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the tailgate.
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A spoiler cannot be fitted alone on the front bumper nor in combination without
a spoiler on the tailgate or in combination with an inappropriate spoiler on the
tailgate.
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We recommend that you consult a ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs, re-
placement, fitting or removal of spoilers.
WARNING
Work not properly performed on the spoilers on your vehicle can result in
faults - there is a risk of an accident and serious injury.
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General Maintenance
Airbags
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
The system components for the airbag system may be found in the front bumper,
doors, front seats, the roof lining or in the bodywork.
WARNING
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Adjustments, repairs and modifications which have been carried out unpro-
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fessionally can cause damage, operational faults, and can also seriously impair
the effectiveness of airbag system – there is the risk of an accident and fatal
injury.
The airbag system must be replaced if an airbag has been deployed. Airbag
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modules cannot be repaired.
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WARNING
Observe the following instructions for the airbag system.
It is prohibited to tamper with individual parts of the airbag system as this
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might result in the airbag being deployed.
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed from
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old cars or have been recycled.
Never fit damaged airbag parts to a vehicle. The airbags may then not be
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triggered properly or not at all in the event of an accident.
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
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WARNING
A change in the suspension of the vehicle including the use of non-approved
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wheels and tyre combinations can alter the functioning of the airbag system -
there is a risk of accident and fatal injury.
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
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