Skoda Rapid NH 2013 Instruction manual

Maintenance
Rapid NH 2013 ➤
Rapid NH 2014 ➤
Edition 06.2018
Service
Service Department. Technical Information
Skoda Rapid - Maintenance, Workshop Manual

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

Contents
1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Type 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
1.8 Checking the vehicle log book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.6 Country allocation due to fuel quality, dust content and temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.7 service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.8 Service tables with variations for the individual markets up to MY 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3 Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.1 Engine overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.2 Engine fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage . . 54
3.4 Replace engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.5 Replacing toothed belt for camshaft drive and tensioning pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.6 Replacing the V-ribbed belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.7 Replacing toothed belt for coolant pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.8 Inspect toothed belt for camshaft drive and coolant pump drive for wear and condition . . 59
3.9 Inspecting engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.10 Drain off engine oil and top up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.11 Cooling system: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3.12 V-ribbed belt: check condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3.13 Routing of V-ribbed belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3.14 Replace spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3.15 Replace air filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
3.16 Replacing the fuel filter (diesel engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
3.17 Replace fuel filter - petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.18 Checking particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.19 Multipurpose additive for petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
3.20 Multi-purpose additive for diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4 Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.1 Check final drive and joint boots for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.2 6-speed automatic gearbox 09G: check ATF level and quality, refill or replace ATF . . . . . . 111
5 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
5.1 Inspecting thickness of front and rear brake pads/linings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
5.2 Clean rear drum brake (noises, glue brake pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.3 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.4 Change brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
5.5 Brake fluid level: check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
5.6 Front and rear axles: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
5.7 Tyres: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
5.9 Transport lock: remove the front axle locking components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
5.10 Breakdown kit: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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5.11 Tyre pressure monitoring indicator: calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
6 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.1 Electric consumers: check they are functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.2 Front and rear exterior lighting: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.3 Interior lights: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.4 Checking battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.5 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.6 Setting clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.7 Connect diagnostic unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
6.8 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
6.9 Climatronic: set the temperature to 22 °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
6.11 Changing the code of the service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
6.12 Inspecting the headlight beam setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
6.13 Checking the operation of the fog lights with the “Corner” function (static cornering light)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
6.14 Checking the fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
6.15 Replacing the own power supply of the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
6.16 Switch off battery transport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
6.17 Time-delayed locking mechanism after closing the tailgate - activate/deactivate . . . . . . . . 162
6.18 Replace OCU control unit ( control unit for emergency call module and communication unit
J949 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
6.19 ERA Glonass: check that the emergency call system is ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
6.20 ERA Glonass: run system test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
6.21 Škoda Connect services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
7 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.1 Airbag: check for proper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.2 Front passenger airbag: check “ON/OFF” is working and switch to “ON” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.3 Inspecting underbody protection for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.4 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before sale) . . . . . . . . . . 170
7.5 Check for corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7.6 Inspecting plenum chamber and water drain openings for dirt, cleaning if necessary . . . . 170
7.7 Windscreen wash/wipe system: check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7.8 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
7.9 Replacing the dust and odour filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
7.10 Affix vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
7.11 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
7.12 Inspect original trailer coupling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
7.13 Front flap lock: lubricate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
7.14 Attaching the “ŠKODA CONNECT” mirror tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
8 Exhaust-emission analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
8.1 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Petrol Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
8.2 Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
9 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
9.1 Tow starting/Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
9.2 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
9.3 Raise vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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1 General points
(SIGG000213; Edition 06.2018)
⇒ “1.1 Vehicle identification number”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Type 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
⇒ “1.8 Checking the vehicle log book”, page 6
1.1 Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (chassis number) is located on
the extension of the top right trailing arm (next to the coolant ex‐
pansion reservoir).
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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
XWW - Manufacturing plant in Kazakhstan
TMB - other Škoda manufacturing plants
2 - Body type:
A - Sedan, left-hand drive, 4x2
B- Sedan, left-hand drive, 4x2
E - Spaceback, left-hand drive, 4x2
F - Spaceback, right-hand drive, 4x2
N - multi-purpose vehicle, left-hand drive, 4x2
P - multi-purpose vehicle, right-hand drive, 4x2
1 - vehicle category N1, left-hand drive, 4x2
2 - vehicle category N1, right-hand drive, 4x2
3 - Engine type:
A - 1.2 ltr./66 kW/petrol engine
B - 1.2 ltr./81 kW/petrol engine
C - 1.6 ltr./81 kW/petrol engine
D - 1.6 l/77 kW/petrol engine
E - 1.6 l TDI/85 kW/diesel engine
F - 1.4 l TDI/66 kW/diesel engine
G - 1.6 l/66 kW/petrol engine
H - 1.2 ltr./55 kW/petrol engine
J - 1.6 l TDI/66 kW/diesel engine
L - 1.6 l TDI/77kW/diesel engine
M - 1.2 l/63 kW/petrol engine
N - 1.2 l/77 kW/petrol engine
P - 1.0 l/70 kW/petrol engine
R - 1.0 l/81 kW/petrol engine
T - 1.4 l/90/92 kW/petrol engine
4 - Airbag System:
1 - 1 Front airbag
2 - 2 Front airbags
4 - 2 Front + 2 side airbags
6 - 2 front + 2 side + 2 head airbags
B - total weight 1360 kg to 1814 kg
C - total weight 1814 kg to 2268 kg
5 - Vehicle type:
NH - RAPID NH
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6 - Internal code
7 - Model year:
C - 2012
D - 2013
E - 2014
F - 2015
G - 2016
H - 2017
J - 2018
K - 2019
8 - Manufacturing plant:
4 - Mladá Boleslav
B - Solomonovo
D - Ust-Kamenogorsk
K - Kaluga, Grabcevo
L - Relizane, (Algeria)
9 - Chassis number
Note
The body manufactured as spare part is identified by the sign #
before and after the vehicle identification number instead of the
standard * sign before and after the vehicle identification number.
1.2 Type plate
Identification plate up to MY 2015
The identification plate up to MY 2015 is located on the bottom of
the right B pillar -arrow-.
Identification plate starting from MY 2016
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The identification plate starting from MY 2016 is located on the
bottom of the right B pillar -arrow-.
1.3 Vehicle data sticker
WARNING
Only valid for vehicles manufactured up to CW 45/2017
The vehicle data carrier is not available for cars manufactured
after CW 45/2017.
The vehicle data sticker is located in the luggage compartment
on the left near the spare wheel
⇒ “7.10 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 175 .
1.4 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 .
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
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“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.
♦ 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.
♦ 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.
– Draw the attention of your customer to the sticker affixed to
the side of the dash panel (including the service event next
due) - up to MY 2013 only.
– Insert a comment into the service schedule/in the DSP (Digital
Service Schedule).
– An oil change service should be undertaken at the prescribed
interval ⇒ “2.7 service intervals”, page 37 .
– 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.
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 indicator 15,000 km or 1 year (fixed)
QI6 - Service indicator maximum 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).
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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Changing the code of the service intervals
Note
Conditions for recoding of service intervals
⇒ “6.11 Changing the code of the service intervals”, page 157 .
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
1.8 Checking the vehicle log book
The vehicle log book can be checked for completeness on the
B2B portal (Czech Republic and importers):
Czech Republic - ⇒ Information / ŠKODA AUTO ČR / Cus‐
tomer service / service workshop technology / forms, manuals
Export (importers) - ⇒ Information / ŠKODA AUTO / After
sales / Workshop support / Board Literature
Export (dealers) - The information can be obtained from the
importer in the relevant country.
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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 28
⇒ “2.6 Country allocation due to fuel quality, dust content and
temperature”, page 30
⇒ “2.7 service intervals”, page 37
⇒ “2.8 Service tables with variations for the individual markets up
to MY 2016”, page 42
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) .
Check transport damage (bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, interior trim, carpet‐
ing, footmats, tyres, wheels) ⇒ “7.4 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before sale)”, page 170
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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 ⇒ “3.2 Engine fitted”, page 52
♦ Type plate
♦ Vehicle data carrier (comparison with a driven in identification number) - only
applies to vehicles manufactured to CW 45/2017
⇒ “1.2 Type plate”, page 3 , ⇒ “1.3 Vehicle data sticker”, page 4
♦ Colour of paintwork, badges, inscriptions
♦ Seats (cover, colour) interior trim (colour)
♦ Radio, speakers, aerial
♦ Central locking system, anti-theft alarm system
♦ Wheels, tyres
♦ Other equipment (all equipment fitted in proper condition)
Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form
Vehicle (exterior)
– Plastic and rubber parts - cleanliness and damage
– Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage ⇒ “7.4 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 170
– Check ignition key for cleanliness and completeness
– 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
⇒ “7.8 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly”, page
174
– Function of the anti-theft warning system
– Tighten the wheel bolts tor the specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120
Nm), install wheel trim caps ⇒ “5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque”, page 138
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–Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel 1)), if
necessary correct the tyre pressure to partial load, fit valve caps ⇒ “5.7 Tyres: check”, page 127
– For vehicles in stock for more than 12 months: change the brake fluid ⇒ “5.4 Change brake fluid”, page 119
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery ⇒ “6.4 Checking battery”, page 142
– Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular
battery cables)
– Leak-tightness of engine, gearbox, cooling system, braking system and fuel
system ⇒ “3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”, page 54 ,
⇒ “5.3 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage”, page 118
– Engine oil level (in-between markings on dipstick) ⇒ “3.9 Inspecting engine oil level”, page 62
– Brake fluid level (at “MAX” marking) ⇒ “5.5 Brake fluid level: check.”, page 126
– Coolant level ⇒ “3.11.2 Inspecting coolant level (volume)”, page 81
– Fill up liquid in washer fluid reservoir and ensure that there is antifreeze additive
if there is any risk of frost
– Check the function of all spray nozzles (windscreen, headlights) and adjust if
necessary ⇒ “7.7 Windscreen wash/wipe system: check”, page 170
Vehicle interior
– Proper operation of seat belts, seat belt height adjuster, power windows
– Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting/footmats for cleanliness and damage
– Key switch for front passenger airbag deactivation: check “ON/OFF” is working
and switch to “ON” ⇒ “7.2 Front passenger airbag: check ON/OFF is working and switch to ON ”, page 168
– Switch off battery transport mode ⇒ “6.16 Switch off battery transport mode”, page 161
– Adapt language variants to driver's instructions ⇒ “6.8 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions”, page 146
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic) ⇒ “6.9 Climatronic: set the temperature to 22 °C”, page 147
– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and controls ⇒ “6.1 Electric consumers: check they are functioning”, page 141
– Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation ⇒ “6.5 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation”, page 142
– Set clock ⇒ “6.6 Setting clock”, page 144
– Reset service interval display ⇒ “6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID) ”, page 148
– Install net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
– Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance ⇒ “7.11 Stick the sticker Škoda Assistance”, page 176
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– Check vehicle log book for completion, correct language - all in the vehicle log
book pouch ⇒ “1.8 Checking the vehicle log book”, page 6
– Attach the “ŠKODA CONNECT” mirror tag to the interior mirror (only for vehicles
with PR numbers EL2, EL3, EL5) ⇒ “7.14 Attaching the ŠKODA CONNECT mirror tag”, page 177
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
– Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage) ⇒ “7.4 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 170
– Check engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake systems, axles and boots of
steering joints for leaks and damage. Correct installation of brake hoses and
cables, fuel lines including ventilation of fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks
and damage”, page 54 ,
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage ⇒ “5.7.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 127
– Remove front axle blocking components (vehicles with basic chassis) ⇒ “5.9 Transport lock: remove the front axle locking components”, page 138
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive.
– Query the event memory for all systems; clear if necessary ⇒ “6.7 Connect diagnostic unit”, page 145
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Complete Service Schedule, attach vehicle data sticker in the Service Schedule
and on the luggage compartment floor next to the spare wheel. (Valid for vehi‐
cles up to MY 2016)
⇒ “7.10 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 175
– Fill out the Owner's Manual, stick a part of the vehicle data sticker without a
legend in the Owner's Manual and a part of the vehicle data sticker with the
legend on the luggage compartment floor in the vehicle next to the spare wheel.
(Valid for vehicles from MY 2017 up to CW 45/2017)
– Complete operating instructions - applies to vehicles manufactured from CW
45/2017 (vehicle data carrier not required)
– Create an entry in the DSP (digital service schedule)
– Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to customer
1) If present
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• 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) .
Inspections or work to be carried out and noted in the form Chapter
Vehicle (exterior)
– Plastic and rubber parts: cleanliness and damage
– Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage ⇒ “7.4 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 170
– Check ignition key for cleanliness and completeness
– Operation of the tailgate lock and the fuel tank cap, door contact switches, op‐
eration of the door handles, door locks and safety knob, central locking from
outside as well as inside, child safety locks, ability to close all locks on the vehicle
using all keys (including the spare key)
⇒ “7.8 Door locks, locking buttons and child lock: check functioning correctly”, page
174
– Function of the anti-theft warning system
– Tighten the wheel bolts tor the specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120
Nm), install wheel trim caps ⇒ “5.8 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque”, page 138
–Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel or emergency wheel 2)), if
necessary correct the tyre pressure to partial load, fit valve caps ⇒ “5.7 Tyres: check”, page 127
– For vehicles in stock for more than 12 months: change the brake fluid ⇒ “5.4 Change brake fluid”, page 119
Engine compartment (from above)
– Checking battery ⇒ “6.4 Checking battery”, page 142
– Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular
battery cables)
– Brake fluid level (at “MAX” marking) ⇒ “5.5 Brake fluid level: check.”, page 126
– Engine oil level (in-between markings) ⇒ “3.9 Inspecting engine oil level”, page 62
– Coolant level, special equipment antifreeze down to - 35 °C ⇒ “3.11.2 Inspecting coolant level (volume)”, page 81
– Fill up liquid in washer fluid reservoir and ensure that there is antifreeze additive
if there is any risk of frost
– Check windscreen wiper and washer system, the spray nozzle adjustment and
the resting position of the windscreen wiper arms ⇒ “7.7 Windscreen wash/wipe system: check”, page 170
Vehicle interior
– Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting and footmats for cleanliness and
damage
– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols ⇒ “6.1 Electric consumers: check they are functioning”, page 141
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– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic) ⇒ “6.9 Climatronic: set the temperature to 22 °C”, page 147
– Key switch for front passenger airbag deactivation: check “ON/OFF” is working
and switch to “ON” ⇒ “7.2 Front passenger airbag: check ON/OFF is working and switch to ON ”, page 168
– Switch off battery transport mode ⇒ “6.16 Switch off battery transport mode”, page 161
– ERA Glonass: check that the emergency call system is ready (only for vehicles
with PR number NZ3) ⇒ “6.19 ERA Glonass: check that the emergency call system is ready”, page 163
– ERA Glonass: run system test (only for vehicles with PR number NZ3) ⇒ “6.20 ERA Glonass: run system test”, page 165
– Time-delayed locking mechanism after closure of tailgate - activate/deactivate
(only valid for some countries) ⇒ “6.17 Time-delayed locking mechanism after closing the tailgate - activate/de‐ activate”, page 162
– Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation ⇒ “6.5 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation”, page 142
– Set clock ⇒ “6.6 Setting clock”, page 144
– Install net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Check vehicle log book for completion, correct language - all in the vehicle log
book pouch ⇒ “1.8 Checking the vehicle log book”, page 6
– Attach the “ŠKODA CONNECT” mirror tag to the interior mirror (only for vehicles
with PR numbers EL2, EL3, EL5) ⇒ “7.14 Attaching the ŠKODA CONNECT mirror tag”, page 177
– Reset service interval display ⇒ “6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID) ”, page 148
– Adapt language variants to driver's instructions ⇒ “6.8 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions”, page 146
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
– Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage) ⇒ “7.4 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
sale)”, page 170
– Check engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake systems, axles and boots of
steering joints for leaks and damage. Correct installation of brake hoses and
cables, fuel lines including ventilation of fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Visual inspection of engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks
and damage”, page 54 ,
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage ⇒ “5.7.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 127
– Remove front axle blocking components (vehicles with basic chassis) ⇒ “5.9 Transport lock: remove the front axle locking components”, page 138
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive. ⇒ “9.2 Road test”, page 188
– Query the event memory for all systems; clear if necessary ⇒ “6.7 Connect diagnostic unit”, page 145
– Complete Service Schedule, attach vehicle data sticker in the Service Schedule
and on the luggage compartment floor next to the spare wheel. (Valid for vehi‐
cles up to MY 2016)
⇒ “7.10 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 175
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– Fill out the Owner's Manual, stick a part of the vehicle data sticker without a
legend in the Owner's Manual and a part of the vehicle data sticker with the
legend on the luggage compartment floor in the vehicle next to the spare wheel.
(Valid for vehicles from MY 2017 up to CW 45/2017)
– Complete operating instructions - applies to vehicles manufactured from CW
45/2017 (vehicle data carrier not required)
– Create an entry in the DSP (digital service schedule)
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
– Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to customer
2) If present
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