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Maintenance
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Service
Service Department. Technical Information

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Maintenance
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1. General points
2. Inspections
3. Engines
4. Gearbox
5. Chassis
6. Electrical System
7. Body
8. Exhaust-emission analysis
9. Miscellaneous
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
Service
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Contents
1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Check identification of vehicle window glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Vehicle handover from stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Additional customer information regarding inspection and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.8 Determine the age of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Pre-Delivery Inspection -PDI- (Export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Pre-sales Inspection - domestic (Czech Republic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Delivery Inspection (Export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.5 Oil change service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.6 Countries with high sulphur content in the diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.7 Dust-rich countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.8 Service tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.9 Service tables with variations for the individual markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3 Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.1 Engine overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.2 Engine fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage . . 50
3.4 Replacing the timing belt or also the tensioning roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.5 Inspecting timing belt for camshaft drive for wear and running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.6 Inspecting engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.7 Draining or suctioning off engine oil and filling up with engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.8 Replace engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.9 Inspecting antifreeze protection, replenishing coolant additive if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.10 Inspecting coolant level (volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.11 V-ribbed belt: check condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.12 Routing of V-ribbed belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.13 Replace spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.14 Replace air filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.15 Replacing the fuel filter (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.16 Checking diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.17 Liquefied petroleum gas system (LPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3.18 Multiple-purpose additive for petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
3.19 Replace fuel filter - petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4 Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
4.1 6-speed automatic gearbox 09G: check ATF level and quality and top up ATF if necessary
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
4.2 6-speed gearbox DSG: Change gear oil, replace oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
4.3 Changing the oil in the four-wheel drive clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
5.1 Inspecting thickness of front and rear brake pads/linings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
5.2 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
5.3 Change brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
5.5 Track rod ends: check play, fastening and sealing flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
5.6 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
5.7 Inspecting tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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5.9 Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correcting pressure . . 133
5.10 Tyre inspection display: basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
5.11 Transport lock: remove anti-lock components from the springs of the front axle . . . . . . . . 155
5.12 Breakdown set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
6 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
6.1 Power windows: check positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
6.2 Electric consumers: check they are functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.3 Checking battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.4 Inspecting proper operation of radio and navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.5 Setting clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
6.6 Connect diagnostic unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
6.7 Resetting service interval display (SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
6.8 Select language in the dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
6.9 Changing the code of the service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
6.10 Inspecting headlight beam setting and adjusting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
6.11 Check for proper operation of automatic light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
6.12 Check the operation of the dynamic cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
6.13 Setting the headlight beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
6.14 Adjusting the fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
6.15 Replacing the own power supply of the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
6.16 Climatronic: set the temperature to 22 °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
6.17 Switch off battery transport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
7.1 Check underbody protection and body paintwork for damage (Inspection service) . . . . . . 171
7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before sale) . . . . . . . . . . 172
7.3 Inspecting plenum chamber and water drain openings for dirt, cleaning if necessary . . . . 172
7.4 Windscreen wiper and washer system: check functioning properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
7.5 Sliding roof: clean and lubricate runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
7.6 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
7.7 Lock cylinder: check proper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
7.8 Replacing the dust filter element if necessary dust and odour filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
7.9 Affix vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
7.10 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
7.11 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . . 177
7.12 Inspect original trailer coupling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
7.13 Front flap lock: lubricate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
8 Exhaust-emission analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8.1 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Petrol Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8.2 Test Values for Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Petrol Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
8.3 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
8.4 Test Values for Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
9 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
9.1 Tow starting/Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
9.2 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
9.3 Raise vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
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1 General points
(SIGG000201; Edition 01.2018)
⇒ “1.1 Vehicle identification data”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Type plate”, page 4
⇒ “1.3 Vehicle data sticker”, page 4
⇒ “1.4 Check identification of vehicle window glazing”,
page 5
⇒ “1.5 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles”, page 5
⇒ “1.6 Vehicle handover from stock”, page 5
⇒ “1.7 Additional customer information regarding inspection and
maintenance”, page 5
⇒ “1.8 Determine the age of the vehicle”, page 7
1.1 Vehicle identification data
The vehicle identification number is on the right suspension strut
dome.
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The vehicle identification number can also be found at the bottom
left of the front window corner.
1 - Manufacturer's world code
XW8 - Manufacturing plant in Russia
TMB - other factories
2 - Model and version:
A - OCTAVIA II, LK
B - OCTAVIA II, Elegance
C - OCTAVIA II, Ambiente
D - OCTAVIA II, Classic, Basis, Tour
E - OCTAVIA II RS
F - OCTAVIA COMBI II LK
G - OCTAVIA COMBI II, Elegance
H - OCTAVIA COMBI II, Ambiente
J - OCTAVIA COMBI II, Classic, Basis, Tour
K - OCTAVIA COMBI II 4x4
S - OCTAVIA II 4x4
T - light weight utility vehicle
U - OCTAVIA COMBI II RS
3 - Engine type:
A - 1.6 ltr./75 kW/petrol engine
B - 1.6 ltr./85 kW/petrol engine
C - 1.4 ltr./55 kW/petrol engine
D - 2.0l/110 kW/petrol engine
E - 2.0l TDI/100/103 kW/diesel engine
F - 2.0l/147 kW/petrol engine
H - 2.0l/TDI/125 kW/diesel engine
J - 1.4l/90 kW/petrol engine
K - 1.8l/112/118 kW/petrol engine
M - 1.2l/77 kW/petrol engine
N - 2.0/81 kW/diesel engine
S - 1.9l TDI/77kW/diesel engine
T - 1.6l TDI/77kW/diesel engine
X - 1.4 ltr./59 kW/petrol engine
4 - Airbag system (does not apply for India):
0 - no airbag
1 - 1 Front airbag
2 - 2 Front + 2 side airbags
3 - 2 Front + 4 side airbags
4 - 2 Front airbags
5 - 2 front + 4 side + 2 head airbags
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6 - 2 front + 2 side + 2 head airbags
B - total weight 1360 kg to 1814 kg
C - total weight 1814 kg to 2268 kg
4 - Identification character for manufacturing month (only applies
for India):
A - January
B - February
C - March
D - April
E - May
F - June
G - July
H - August
J - September
K - October
L - November
M - December
5 - Vehicle type:
1Z - OCTAVIA II, OCTAVIA COMBI II - (all countries except
AGCC states as of MY 2013)
NN - OCTAVIA II, OCTAVIA COMBI II - only for AGCC states
(Persian Gulf states) as of MY 2013
6 - Internal code
7 - Model year (does not apply for India): 1)
- Construction year (only applies for India):
4 - 2004
5 - 2005
6 - 2006
7 - 2007
8 - 2008
9 - 2009
A - 2010
B - 2011
C - 2012
D - 2013
E - 2014
8 - Manufacturing plant:
2 - Mladá Boleslav
8 - Vrchlabí
A - Aurangabad
B - Solomonovo
C - Bratislava
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D - Ust-Kamenogorsk
E - Kaluga Grabcevo
F - Damascus, Syria
K - Kaluga Grabcevo
S - Sarajevo
U - vehicles manufactured in the Czech Republic for India
X - Poznan
N - Body as replacement part
9 - Chassis number
Note
♦ The identification -N- (body manufactured as replacement
part) - valid until 12.2007.
♦ As of 01.2008 the authorised manufacturing plant is listed in‐
stead of -N- The identification of the body manufactured as
spare part is performed with the sign -#- in front and behind
the vehicle identification number instead of the existing sign
-*-.
1) It may differ in certain countries (further information can be obtained from the
importer in the relevant country)
1.2 Type plate
The type plate is located on the bottom of the B pillar -arrow-.
1.3 Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker is located at the rear left on the floor of
the boot.
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1.4 Check identification of vehicle window
glazing
Only for vehicles up to MY 08
All windows are identified according to the digits at the end of the
vehicle identification number.
1.5 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles
Notes for the storage of new vehicles ⇒ B2B portal/technical in‐
formation/instructions/care programme for new and used vehi‐
cles - implementation rule / system .
Service for exhibited and stored vehicles ⇒ Maintenance tables .
1.6 Vehicle handover from stock
– Before starting a stock vehicle, carry out a “Delivery Inspec‐
tion”.
– Check battery no-load voltage, if the no-load voltage is less
than 12.5 V fully charge the battery.
1.7 Additional customer information regard‐
ing inspection and maintenance
Information regarding the use of vehicles under “severe condi‐
tions”:
– It must be pointed out to the customer that the inspection in‐
tervals are based on normal operating conditions.
– Under “severe conditions” the inspection intervals must be
shortened.
“Severe conditions” exist, for instance, if the vehicle is operated
continuously or often under one or several of the conditions stated
below:
♦ Towing a trailer or when fitted with a roof rack.
♦ Operated on dusty, poor, muddy roads or roads treated with
road salt.
♦ Driven for short distances and at ambient temperatures below
freezing point.
♦ High cold start proportion
♦ Frequent extended operation in idle (e.g. taxies).
♦ Operation with diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
– If one or several of these “severe conditions” applies, please
advise your customer whether it is necessary to have work
carried out between the normal service intervals, such as:
♦ Changing the engine oil before the normal specified interval.
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♦ Cleaning or replacing the air filter element in the air filter hous‐
ing.
General information:
– Notify the customer so that he has each inspection carried out
at the right time and none are forgotten. This is necessary to
ensure the operational and functional safety of the vehicle and
to maintain claims to warranty.
– Show your customer the sticker affixed to the side of the dash
panel (driver's side) (including when the next service event is
due.
– In addition, enter in the boxes provided in the pages of the
Service Schedule when the next service or other additional
work should be carried out - to November 2013 (for some
countries, to May 2014).
– An oil change service should be undertaken at the prescribed
interval ⇒ “2.5 Oil change service”, page 23 .
– Vehicles with alternative fuels (LPG and multi-fuel) have fixed
service intervals only.
Service interval display
Up to MY 2012
QG0 - Service indicator 15,000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QG2 - Service indicator 15,000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QG1 - Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 years (flexible)
From MY 2013
WARNING
With model year 2013 there is a new PR family “QI1, QI2, QI3,
QI4 and QI6”.
From MY 13, the service indicator in the dash panel insert is
governed worldwide using these numbers.
QI1 - Service display 5,000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QI2 - Service display 7,500 km or 1 year (fixed)
QI3 - Service display 10,000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QI4 - Service indicator 15,000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QI6 - Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 years (flexible)
WARNING
The existing control using QG0, QG1 and QG2 is no longer
suited for worldwide regulation.
All Škoda vehicles are affected by this change.
The QG1 and QG0 numbers will not be discontinued however.
In future, they will regulate only the hardware for the mainte‐
nance interval extension (including the oil level and oil tem‐
perature sensor in the oil pan).
Specifically, this can mean that a vehicle with PR number QI4
– service display of 15,000 km or 1 year (fixed) – can also have
the PR number QG1 – service interval extension.
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1.8 Determine the age of the vehicle
The age of the vehicle can be determined according to the sticker
affixed to the window.
-Arrow 1- Production date
-Arrow 2- Calendar week of manufacture
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2 Inspections
⇒ “2.1 Pre-Delivery Inspection -PDI- (Export)”, page 8
⇒ “2.2 Pre-sales Inspection - domestic (Czech Republic)”,
page 10
⇒ “2.3 Delivery Inspection (Export)”, page 14
⇒ “2.4 Service intervals”, page 17
⇒ “2.5 Oil change service”, page 23
⇒ “2.6 Countries with high sulphur content in the diesel fuel”, page
25
⇒ “2.7 Dust-rich countries”, page 25
⇒ “2.8 Service tables”, page 26
⇒ “2.9 Service tables with variations for the individual markets”,
page 32
2.1 Pre-Delivery Inspection -PDI- (Export)
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• Immediately check the newly delivered vehicles for completeness and damage (liquidate the transport damage at the expense of the insurance). For this purpose,
compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form.
• Incorrect or missing parts must be handled according to the instruction in the ⇒ Warranty manual, chap. 7.2.9 (B2B Portal) .
• If the vehicles are not transported onwards within two weeks or delivered to the customer, the “care programme for new and used vehicles” must be carried out ⇒
(B2B portal - technical information - instructions) .
Inspect for transport damage (bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, interior trim, car‐
peting, footmats, coverings, wheels and tyres) ⇒ “7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before sale)”, page 172
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• Immediately check the newly delivered vehicles for completeness and damage (liquidate the transport damage at the expense of the insurance). For this purpose,
compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form.
• Incorrect or missing parts must be handled according to the instruction in the ⇒ Warranty manual, chap.7.5.1 (portal B2B) .
• If the vehicles are not transported onwards within two weeks or delivered to the customer, the “care programme for new and used vehicles” must be carried out ⇒
(B2B portal - technical information - instructions) .
Compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form Chapter
♦ Engine fitted
♦ Type plate in engine compartment
♦ Vehicle data sticker (compare with stamped identification number)
♦ Colour of paintwork, badges, inscriptions
♦ Seats (cover, colour) interior trim (colour)
♦ Radio, speakers, aerial
♦ Central locking system, anti-theft alarm system
♦ Wheels, tyres
♦ Sun roof
♦ Check vehicle log book for completion, correct language/date of issue - all in
the vehicle log book pouch
– Detach the protective strip from the wiper blades - valid for vehicles up to 07.09
♦ Other equipment (all equipment fitted in proper condition)
♦ Replace brake fluid on vehicles in stock for over 12 months, (applies to vehicles
from MY 2009) ⇒ “5.3 Change brake fluid”, page 123
Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form
Vehicle (exterior)
– Check plastic and rubber parts for cleanliness and damage
– Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage ⇒ “7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 172
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– Check identification of vehicle window glazing (only for vehicles up to MY 08) ⇒ “1.4 Check identification of vehicle window glazing”, page 5
– Check ignition key for cleanliness and completeness
– Inspect proper operation of door handles, door locks, child safety locks, door
contact switches and all locks and keys (including spare keys), doors, boot lid/
tailgate, fuel filler cap, front flap lock
⇒ “7.6 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly”, page
176
– Check the function of the anti-theft warning system
– Check the wheel bolts for the specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120
Nm), install wheel trim caps ⇒ “5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque”, page 133
– Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel), if neces‐
sary correct the tyre pressure, install valve caps ⇒ “5.10 Tyre inspection display: basic setting”, page 154
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery ⇒ “6.3 Checking battery”, page 158
– Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular
battery cables)
– Inspect engine, gearbox, cooling system, brake system and fuel system for
tightness ⇒ “3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”, page 50 ,
⇒ “5.2 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage”, page 122
– Check the engine oil level (to be in-between the markings on the dipstick) ⇒ “3.6 Inspecting engine oil level”, page 51
– Check the brake fluid level (at “MAX” marking) ⇒ “5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level”, page 130
– Inspecting coolant level ⇒ “3.10 Inspecting coolant level (volume)”, page 67
– Fill up liquid in washer reservoir and ensure that there is antifreeze protection if
there is any risk of frost
– Check the function of all spray nozzles (windscreen, headlights) and adjust if
necessary ⇒ “7.4 Windscreen wiper and washer system: check functioning properly”, page 173
Vehicle interior
– Select display language in the dash panel insert ⇒ “6.8 Select language in the dash panel insert”, page 161
– Check proper operation of key switch for airbag “ON/OFF” and position to “ON” ⇒ “7.11 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactiva‐
tion”, page 177
– Switch off battery transport mode ⇒ “6.17 Switch off battery transport mode”, page 170
– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols ⇒ “6.2 Electric consumers: check they are functioning”, page 158
– Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting and footmats for cleanliness and
damage
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic) ⇒ “6.16 Climatronic: set the temperature to 22 °C”, page 169
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– Inspect proper operation of radio and navigation system, set clock ⇒ “6.4 Inspecting proper operation of radio and navigation system”, page 158
– Reset service interval display ⇒ “6.7 Resetting service interval display (SID)”, page 160
– Power windows: check positioning ⇒ “6.1 Power windows: check positioning”, page 157
– Install net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
– Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance ⇒ “7.10 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance”, page 177
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
– Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage) ⇒ “7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 172
– Check engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake systems, axles and boots of
steering joints for leaks and damage. Check proper routing of the brake hoses
and brake lines, fuel lines including ventilation of the fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks
and damage”, page 50 ,
⇒ “5.2 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage”, page 122
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage ⇒ “5.6 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 131
– Take out anti-lock components for front springs (vehicles with sport chassis) ⇒ “5.11 Transport lock: remove anti-lock components from the springs of the front
axle”, page 155
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive. ⇒ “9.2 Road test”, page 197
– Query the event memory for all systems; clear if necessary ⇒ “6.6 Connect diagnostic unit ”, page 160
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Complete the Service Schedule, affix the vehicle data sticker in the Service
Schedule to the floor of the luggage compartment, complete the next service
date sticker and affix to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side
⇒ “7.9 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 177
– Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to the customer
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2.3 Delivery Inspection (Export)
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Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form Chapter
Vehicle (exterior)
– Detach the protective strip from the wiper blades - valid for vehicles up to 07.09.
– Check plastic and rubber parts for cleanliness and damage
– Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage ⇒ “7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 172
– Check identification of window glazing (valid up to MY 2008) ⇒ “1.4 Check identification of vehicle window glazing”, page 5
– Check ignition key for cleanliness and completeness
– Check the function of all locks (side doors, door grip, unlocking, child safety
locks, bonnet lock, glove compartment, tailgate, fuel tank lid) and all other keys
(including the spare key).
⇒ “7.6 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly”, page
176
– Check the function of the anti-theft warning system
– Tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque, install wheel trim caps ⇒ “5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque”, page 133
– Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct the tyre
pressure, fit valve caps ⇒ “5.10 Tyre inspection display: basic setting”, page 154
– Replace brake fluid on vehicles in stock for over 12 months, (applies to vehicles
from MY 2009) ⇒ “5.3 Change brake fluid”, page 123
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery ⇒ “6.3 Checking battery”, page 158
– Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular
battery cables)
– Check the engine oil level (to be in-between the markings on the dipstick) ⇒ “3.6 Inspecting engine oil level”, page 51
– Check the brake fluid level (at “MAX” marking) ⇒ “5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level”, page 130
– Coolant level; special equipment antifreeze down to -35 °C ⇒ “3.10 Inspecting coolant level (volume)”, page 67
– Fill up liquid in washer reservoir and ensure that there is antifreeze protection if
there is any risk of frost
– Check windscreen wiper and washer system, the spray nozzle adjustment and
the resting position of the windscreen wipers ⇒ “7.4 Windscreen wiper and washer system: check functioning properly”, page 173
Vehicle interior
– Inspect upholstery, upholstery, carpeting, footmats and coverings for cleanli‐
ness and damage
– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols ⇒ “6.2 Electric consumers: check they are functioning”, page 158
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Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form Chapter
– Check proper operation of key switch for airbag “ON/OFF” and position to “ON” ⇒ “7.11 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactiva‐
tion”, page 177
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic) ⇒ “6.16 Climatronic: set the temperature to 22 °C”, page 169
– Inspect proper operation of radio and navigation system, set clock ⇒ “6.4 Inspecting proper operation of radio and navigation system”, page 158
– Install net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Reset service interval display ⇒ “6.7 Resetting service interval display (SID)”, page 160
– Switch off battery transport mode ⇒ “6.17 Switch off battery transport mode”, page 170
– Select display language in the dash panel insert ⇒ “6.8 Select language in the dash panel insert”, page 161
– Adjust the power window lifter ⇒ “6.1 Power windows: check positioning”, page 157
– Check vehicle log book for completion, correct language/date of issue - all in
the vehicle log book pouch
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
– Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage) ⇒ “7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 172
– Check engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake systems, axles and boots of
steering joints for leaks and damage. Check proper routing of the brake hoses
and brake lines, fuel lines including ventilation of the fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks
and damage”, page 50 ,
⇒ “5.2 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage”, page 122
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage ⇒ “5.6 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 131
– Take out anti-lock components for front springs (vehicles with sport chassis) ⇒ “5.11 Transport lock: remove anti-lock components from the springs of the front
axle”, page 155
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive. ⇒ “9.2 Road test”, page 197
– Query the event memory for all systems ⇒ “6.6 Connect diagnostic unit ”, page 160
– Complete the Service Schedule, affix the vehicle data sticker in the Service
Schedule to the floor of the luggage compartment, complete the next service
date sticker and affix to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side
⇒ “7.9 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 177
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to customer
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