Skoda Octavia III 2013 User manual

Maintenance
Octavia III 2013 ➤
Octavia III 2014 ➤
Edition 12.2014
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.
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Contents
1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Vehicle handover from stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Additional customer information regarding inspection and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.7 Determine the age of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Pre-Delivery Inspection -PDI- (Export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Pre-sales Inspection - domestic (Czech Republic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Delivery Inspection (Export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.5 Oil change service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.6 Dust-rich countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.7 Service tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.8 Service tables with variations for the individual markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3 Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.1 Engine overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.2 Engine fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.3 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.4 Changing toothed belt and tensioning pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.5 Inspect toothed belt for camshaft drive and coolant pump drive for wear and condition . . 43
3.6 Inspecting engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.7 Draining or suctioning off engine oil and filling up with engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.8 Replace engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.9 Cooling system: Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3.10 Poly V-belt: Check condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.11 Routing of V-ribbed belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.12 Replace spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.13 Replace air filter element and clean air filter housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.14 Replacing the fuel filter (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.15 Check diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.16 Multiple-purpose additive for petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.17 Drain fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3.18 Natural gas system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4 Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.1 Check final drive and joint boots for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.2 6-speed gearbox DSG: Change the gearbox oil, replace the oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.3 Changing oil in the Haldex coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.4 Check oil level in the Haldex coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.5 Automatic 6-speed gearbox 09G: Check ATF level and quality, refill with ATF where
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
5.1 Inspecting thickness of front and rear brake pads/linings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
5.2 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.3 Change brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
5.5 Front and rear axle: inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.6 Tyres: Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.7 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5.8 Tyre inspection display: Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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5.9 Transport security: Remove anti-lock components from the shock absorbers of the front
axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
5.10 Breakdown set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
6 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
6.1 Electric windows: Check positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
6.2 Electrical consumers: Check function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
6.3 Exterior lighting front and rear: inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
6.4 Interior Lights: inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
6.5 Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
6.6 Attend to vehicle battery after transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
6.7 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
6.8 Setting clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
6.9 Connect diagnostic unit and query event memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
6.11 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
6.12 Changing the code of the service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
6.13 Inspecting headlight beam setting and adjusting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
6.14 Check for proper operation of automatic light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.15 Check the operation of the dynamic cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.16 Checking the operation of the fog lights with the “Corner” function (static cornering light)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.17 Setting the headlight beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.18 Adjusting the fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
6.19 Replacing the own power supply of the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.20 Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.21 Switch off battery transport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
6.22 Time-delayed locking mechanism after closing the tailgate - activate/deactivate . . . . . . . . 146
7 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
7.1 Inspecting underbody protection for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before sale) . . . . . . . . . . 147
7.3 Check for corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
7.4 Windscreen wash/wipe system: Check function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
7.5 Panorama tilting/sliding sunroof: Check function, clean and lubricate giude rails . . . . . . . . 150
7.6 Door locks, safety buttons, child locks: Check function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
7.7 Replacing the dust and odour filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
7.8 Affix vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
7.9 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
7.10 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . . 154
7.11 Inspect original trailer coupling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
7.12 Inspecting plenum chamber and water drain openings for dirt, cleaning if necessary . . . . 156
8 Exhaust-emission analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
8.1 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Fuel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
8.2 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
9 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
9.1 Tow starting/Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
9.2 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
9.3 Raise vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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1 General points
(SIGG000120; Edition 12.2014)
⇒ “1.1 Vehicle identification data”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Identification plate”, page 3
⇒ “1.3 Vehicle data sticker”, page 4
⇒ “1.4 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles”, page 4
⇒ “1.5 Vehicle handover from stock”, page 4
⇒ “1.6 Additional customer information regarding inspection and
maintenance”, page 4
⇒ “1.7 Determine the age of the vehicle”, page 6
1.1 Vehicle identification data
The vehicle identification number is fixed to the right suspension
strut dome.
Caution
In vehicles operated in China, the “Vehicle identification num‐
bers” can be found elsewhere in the vehicle
⇒ “2.8.4 Vehicle identification data- Vehicle identification num‐
ber of vehicles in China”, page 34 .
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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 Škoda manufacturing plants
2 - Body type:
A - Sedan, left-hand drive, 4x2
B- Sedan, left-hand drive, 4x2
C - Sedan, left-hand drive, 4x4
D - Sedan, right-hand drive, 4x4
J - Combi, left-hand drive, 4x2
K - Combi, right-hand drive, 4x2
L - Combi, left-hand drive, 4x4
M - Combi, right-hand drive, 4x4
1 - vehicle category N1, left-hand drive, 4x2
2 - vehicle category N1, right-hand drive, 4x2
3 - vehicle category N1, left-hand drive, 4x4
4 - vehicle category N1, right-hand drive, 4x4
3 - Engine type:
A - 1.2 l/63 kW/petrol engine
B - 1.2 l/77 kW/petrol engine
C - 1.4 ltr./103/110 kW/petrol engine
D - 1.8 l/132 kW/petrol engine
E - 2.0 l/162 kW/petrol engine
N - 1.6 l/81 kW/petrol engine
M - 1.4 l/81 kW CNG/petrol engine
F - 1.6 l TDI/66 kW/diesel engine
G - 1.6l TDI/77, 81 kW/diesel engine
J - 2.0 l TDI/105/110 kW/diesel engine
K - 2.0 l TDI/135 kW/diesel engine
4 - Airbag System:
2 - 2 Front airbags
4 - 2 Front + 2 side airbags
5 - 2 front + 2 side + 1 knee airbag
6 - 2 front + 2 side + 2 head airbags
7 - 2 front + 2 side + 1 head + 1 knee airbag
8 - 2 front + 4 side + 2 head airbags
9 - 2 front + 4 side + 1 head + 1 knee airbag
B - total weight 1360 kg to 1814 kg
C - total weight 1814 kg to 2268 kg
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5 - Vehicle type:
NE, 5E - OCTAVIA III, OCTAVIA COMBI III
6 - Internal code
7 - Model year/for India year of manufacture
D - 2013
E - 2014
F - 2015
G - 2016
H - 2017
J - 2018
K - 2019
L - 2020
8 - Manufacturing plant:
0 - Mladá Boleslav
A - Aurangabad
B - Solomonovo
D - Ust-Kamenogorsk
H - Nižnij Novgorod, Gaz
U - India (vehicles manufactured in the Czech Republic for
Indi)a
9 - Vehicle chassis number
Note
The identification of the body manufactured as spare part is per‐
formed with the sign -#- in front and behind the vehicle identifica‐
tion number instead of the existing sign -*-.
1.2 Identification plate
The type plate is located on the bottom left of the B pillar
-arrow-.
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1.3 Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker is located in the luggage compartment
floor on the left next to the spare wheel well
⇒ “7.8 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 153 .
The vehicle data sticker includes the following information:
1 - Vehicle identification number, vehicle type
2 - Engine and gearbox identification characters, interior trim, en‐
gine type, gearbox
3 - Paint number, additional equipment
4 - PR numbers
1.4 Storage of ŠKODA new vehicles
Notes for the storage of new vehicles ⇒ portal B2B/technical in‐
formation/instructions, notes/care programme for new and used
vehicles - implementation rule / system .
Service for exhibited and stored vehicles ⇒ Maintenance tables .
1.5 Vehicle handover from stock
– Before starting a stock vehicle, carry out a “pre-sales Inspec‐
tion”.
– Check battery no-load voltage, if the no-load voltage is less
than 12.5 V fully charge the battery.
1.6 Additional customer information regard‐
ing inspection and maintenance
Information regarding the use of vehicles under “severe condi‐
tions”:
– The service advisor should always point out to the customer
that the inspection intervals 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 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.
– If one or several of these “severe conditions” exists, 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.
♦ Cleaning or replacing the air filter element in the air filter hous‐
ing.
General information:
– Inform your customer about this so that he has each inspection
carried out at the right time and none are forgetten.
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– Draw the attention of your customer to the sticker affixed to
the side of the dash panel (driver's side) indicating when the
next service event is due - only valid for vehicles in MY 2013.
– Insert a comment into the service schedule/in the DSP (Digital
Service Schedule).
– An oil change service should be undertaken at the prescribed
interval ⇒ “2.5 Oil change service”, page 22 .
– Advise your customer that to maintain the vehicle in a safe and
roadworthy condition and also to ensure that the warranty
terms are complied with, it is essential to have the additional
following operations carried out in addition to the annual in‐
spections:
♦ Change the brake fluid (have this done if possible during the
inspection):
After 3 years, then every 2 years.
Service interval display
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 display 15 000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QI6 - Service display 30 000 km or 2 years (flexible)
WARNING
The service display in the dash panel insert will be controlled
worldwide with these numbers.
The QG1/QG0 numbers now only control the hardware for
maintenance interval extension (including the oil level and oil
temperature sender and whether this is/is not present at the oil
sump).
This could actually mean that a vehicle with a PR number QI4
- service display 15 000 km or 1 year (fixed), may also have
the PR number QG1 - extended service interval.
Changing the code of the service intervals
Note
Conditions for recoding of service intervals
⇒ “6.12 Changing the code of the service intervals”, page 138 .
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1.7 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 7
⇒ “2.2 Pre-sales Inspection - domestic (Czech Republic)”,
page 9
⇒ “2.3 Delivery Inspection (Export)”, page 13
⇒ “2.4 Inspection”, page 17
⇒ “2.5 Oil change service”, page 22
⇒ “2.6 Dust-rich countries”, page 24
⇒ “2.7 Service tables”, page 24
⇒ “2.8 Service tables with variations for the individual markets”,
page 28
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.7.5.1 (portal B2B) .
• In the case the vehicles are not transported within two weeks or delivered to the customer, the “care programme for new and used vehicles” must be carried out ⇒
(portal B2B - 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 147
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2.2 Pre-sales Inspection - domestic (Czech Republic)
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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) .
• In the case the vehicles are not transported within two weeks or delivered to the customer, the “care programme for new and used vehicles” must be carried out ⇒
(portal B2B - 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
♦ Other equipment (all equipment fitted in proper condition)
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 147
– Check ignition key for cleanliness and completeness
– Check operation of door handles, 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, safety buttons, child locks: Check function”, page 152
– Check the function of the anti-theft warning system
– Check the wheel bolts for the specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120
Nm), fit wheel trim caps ⇒ “5.7 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque”, page 123
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– Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel), if neces‐
sary correct the tyre pressure to partial load, fit valve caps ⇒ “5.6.3 Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct‐ ing pressure”, page 113
– On vehicles in stock for more than 12 months: Change brake fluid ⇒ “5.3 Change brake fluid”, page 102
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery ⇒ “6.5 Checking the battery”, page 128
– 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 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”, page 42
– Check the engine oil level (to be in-between the markings on the dipstick) ⇒ “3.6 Inspecting engine oil level”, page 46
– Check the brake fluid level (at “MAX” marking) ⇒ “5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level”, page 109
– Inspecting coolant level ⇒ “3.9.2 Inspecting coolant level (volume)”, page 62
– 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 wash/wipe system: Check function”, page 148
Vehicle interior
– Adapt language variants to driver's instructions ⇒ “6.11 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions”, page 137
– Check proper operation of key switch for airbag “ON/OFF” and position to “ON” ⇒ “7.10 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactiva‐
tion”, page 154
– Switch off battery transport mode ⇒ “6.21 Switch off battery transport mode”, page 145
– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols ⇒ “6.2 Electrical consumers: Check function”, page 127
– Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting and footmats for cleanliness and
damage
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic) ⇒ “6.20 Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C”, page 144
– Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation ⇒ “6.7 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation”, page 129
– Set clock ⇒ “6.8 Setting clock”, page 130
– Reset service interval display ⇒ “6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID)”, page 131
– Electric windows: Check positioning ⇒ “6.1 Electric windows: Check positioning”, page 126
– Fit net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Check vehicle log book for completion, correct language/date of issue - all in
the vehicle log book pouch
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
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– Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance ⇒ “7.9 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance”, page 154
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 147
– Check for leak-tightness and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering,
braking system axles, boots of steering joints. Check proper routing of the brake
hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including ventilation of the fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”,
page 42
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage ⇒ “5.6.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 111
– Take out anti-lock components for front shock absorber (vehicles with basic and
sport chassis) ⇒ “5.9 Transport security: Remove anti-lock components from the shock absorbers of the front axle”, page 124
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive ⇒ “9.2 Road test”, page 166
– Query the event memory for all systems; clear if necessary ⇒ “6.9 Connect diagnostic unit and query event memory”, page 130
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Complete the Service Schedule/Owner's manual. Stick the part of the vehicle
data sticker without legend according to the manufacturer's instructions and the
part of the vehicle data sticker with legend onto the luggage compartment floor
next to the spare wheel.
⇒ “7.8 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 153
– Create an entry in the DSP (digital service schedule)
– 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)
– 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 147
– 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, safety buttons, child locks: Check function”, page 152
– Check the function of the anti-theft warning system
– Tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque, fit wheel trim caps ⇒ “5.7 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque”, page 123
– Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel), if neces‐
sary correct the tyre pressure to partial load, fit valve caps ⇒ “5.6.3 Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct‐ ing pressure”, page 113
– Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel), if neces‐
sary correct the tyre pressure to partial load, fit valve caps ⇒ “5.6.3 Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct‐ ing pressure”, page 113
– On vehicles in stock for more than 12 months: Change brake fluid ⇒ “5.3 Change brake fluid”, page 102
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery ⇒ “6.5 Checking the battery”, page 128
– Care for the vehicle battery after transport (applies for some countries only) ⇒ “6.6 Attend to vehicle battery after transport”, page 128
– 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 46
– Check the brake fluid level (at “MAX” marking) ⇒ “5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level”, page 109
– Coolant level; special equipment antifreeze down to -35 °C ⇒ “3.9.1 Inspecting antifreeze protection, replenishing coolant additive if necessa‐
ry”, page 56
– 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 wash/wipe system: Check function”, page 148
Vehicle interior
– Switch off battery transport mode ⇒ “6.21 Switch off battery transport mode”, page 145
– Inspect upholstery, upholstery, carpeting, footmats and coverings for cleanli‐
ness and damage
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– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols ⇒ “6.2 Electrical consumers: Check function”, page 127
– Check proper operation of key switch for airbag “ON/OFF” and position to “ON” ⇒ “7.10 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactiva‐
tion”, page 154
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic) ⇒ “6.20 Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C”, page 144
– Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation ⇒ “6.7 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation”, page 129
– Set clock ⇒ “6.8 Setting clock”, page 130
– Fit net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Reset service interval display ⇒ “6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID)”, page 131
– Adapt language variants to driver's instructions ⇒ “6.11 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions”, page 137
– Time-delayed locking after closing the tailgate - activation/deactivation (only
applicable for some countries) ⇒ “6.22 Time-delayed locking mechanism after closing the tailgate - activate/de‐ activate”, page 146
– Electric windows: Check positioning ⇒ “6.1 Electric windows: Check positioning”, page 126
– 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 147
– Check for leak-tightness and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering,
braking system axles, boots of steering joints. Check proper routing of the brake
hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including ventilation of the fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”,
page 42
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage ⇒ “5.6.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 111
– Take out anti-lock components for front shock absorber (vehicles with basic and
sport chassis) ⇒ “5.9 Transport security: Remove anti-lock components from the shock absorbers of the front axle”, page 124
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive ⇒ “9.2 Road test”, page 166
– Query the event memory for all systems ⇒ “6.9 Connect diagnostic unit and query event memory”, page 130
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Complete the Service Schedule/Owner's manual. Stick the part of the vehicle
data sticker without legend according to the manufacturer's instructions and the
part of the vehicle data sticker with legend onto the luggage compartment floor
next to the spare wheel.
⇒ “7.8 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 153
– Create an entry in the DSP (digital service schedule)
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– Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to customer
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