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and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with

these.

Maintaining and cleaning

Service events

ŠKODA Service partner

All ŠKODA service partners work according to the

instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO.

Service and repair work is therefore carried out on

time and at the appropriate quality. Adhering to

these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road

safety and helps keep the vehicle in a good technical

condition.

service intervals

Compliance with service intervals is crucial for the

life and value of the vehicle.

You will be notiﬁed of the due date for service with

the symbol and the corresponding message on the

display of the instrument cluster.

The specialist garage will inform you of the type of

service interval, the option of changing this and the

scope of service.

We therefore advise having all modiﬁcations, repairs

and technical alterations to the vehicle carried out by

a ŠKODA Service Partner.

All services and the replacement or reﬁlling of op-

erating ﬂuids are chargeable to the customer, even

during the warranty period, unless the ŠKODA AUTO

warranty conditions or other binding agreements de-

termine otherwise.

ŠKODA original parts

We recommend the use of ŠKODA Genuine Parts for

your vehicle, as these parts are approved by ŠKODA

AUTO. These parts comply wholly with ŠKODA AU-

TO regulations and are identical to the parts used in

series production.

Proof of service

A specialist garage stores the proof of service in the

information system called Digital Service Plan.

ŠKODA AUTO is able to warrant the safety, suitabili-

ty, and long life of these products.

The proof of service can be printed out.

ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of

ŠKODA Genuine Parts for a period of 2 years after

sale in accordance with the materials defect liability,

unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement.

Show service appointment

In Infotainment, select the following menu:

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Menu item for the Service

ŠKODA original accessories

Or:

We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Ac-

cessories in your vehicle. With these accessories,

ŠKODA AUTO stands for safety, reliability and the

suitability for your vehicle type.

Menu item for the Service

Resetting information

We recommend that you do not reset the informa-

tion regarding service events on your own. It can

lead to incorrect setting of the service intervals and

thus also to possible faults in the vehicle.

ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of

ŠKODA Genuine Accessories for a period of 2 years

after installation or delivery in accordance with the

materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in

the purchase agreement or any other agreements.

For vehicles with a variable service interval, new

service interval values calculated according to the

previous operating conditions will be displayed after

the oil change service indicator is reset. These values

will then continue to be adjusted according to the

current operating conditions.

Spoiler

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Only use the original spoiler on the front bumper in

combination with the original spoiler on the boot

lid.

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Service work, adjustments and technical

changes

The original spoiler on the front bumper cannot be

left on its own without the spoiler on the luggage

compartment lid or in combination with an unsuita-

ble spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.

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The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO

must be observed when carrying out any modiﬁca-

tions, repairs or technical alterations to the vehicle.

We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Serv-

ice Partner for any repairs to or replacement, addi-

tion or removal of spoilers.

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Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps

ensure road safety and helps keep the vehicle in a

good technical condition.

Component protection

Some electronic vehicle components (such as the in-

strument cluster) are factory-equipped with compo-

nent protection. This component protection ensures

the functional limitation of these components in a

We advise only using ŠKODA Original Accessories

and ŠKODA Original Parts which have been expressly

approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability, safety

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non-legitimate installation in another vehicle (e.g. af-

ter a theft) or operation outside the vehicle.

Do not use sharp objects (such as pot scrapers,

etc.) to clean the windows.

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Covers on electrically heated seats

NOTICE

Interior

Risk of damaging the heating system!

Do not clean the seats with water or other liquids.

What you should be mindful of

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Do not dry the seats by switching on the heating.

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NOTICE

Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and care

of the individual materials.

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical

solvents.

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Seat belts

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the seat belts!

Do not dry clean the seat belts.

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Natural leather / Faux leather / Alcantara ^®/ Sue-

dia / material

Allow cleaned belts to dry before rolling up.

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NOTICE

Instructions for cleaning

Remove impurities as soon as possible.

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Natural leather / Faux leather / Alcantara ^®/ Sue-

dia / material

Do not use solvents, ﬂoor wax, shoe cream, stain

remover or similar agents on Alcantara^®and Suedia

suede seat upholstery.

Make sure that natural leather is not moistened

when cleaning and that no water seeps into the

seams.

Remove dust and dirt on the surface with a vac-

uum cleaner.

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Remove fresh impurities with water, slightly mois-

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tened cotton cloth or woollen cloth; if necessary,

use a mild soap solution ¹⁾and wipe with a dry

cloth.

Do not clean the roof cladding with a brush.

NOTICE

Remove stubborn stains with a suitable cleaning

agent.

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Risk of fading to the cover fabric!

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If necessary, do not leave the covers for long peri-

ods in the blazing sun.

For regular care of natural leather, use the equip-

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ment provided for this purpose. After each clean,

use a care cream with light protection and impreg-

nation eﬀect.

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During use, the leather and Alcantara - and Suedia

and materials may show minor changes (e.g. folds

or discolouration). This does not constitute a mate-

rial defect.

Some clothing fabrics, e.g. dark denim, sometimes

do not have suﬃcient colour fastness. As a result,

discolouration that is clearly visible on the seat up-

holstery can occur. This is not a defect in the fab-

ric.

Sharp-edged zippers, rivets, clamps and similar

garments can damage the upholstery in the vehi-

cle. Such damages cannot be subsequently recog-

nised as a justiﬁed complaint.

› ^{When looking after Alcantara}^®^{-, Suedia and and}

fabric surfaces, remove stubborn hair with a clean-

ing brush. Remove pills from materials with a

brush.

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Plastic parts

Remove impurities with water, slightly moistened

cloth or sponge with a suitable cleaning agent if

necessary.

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Windows

Remove impurities with clean water and dry with a

cloth provided for this purpose.

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Plastic parts

Infotainment screen

NOTICE

Risk of damaging the dash panel!

Remove any impurities on the screen using the

cleaning agents provided.

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Do not attach fragrances and air fresheners to the

dash panel.

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NOTICE

Danger of screen damage!

When removing dirt, do not press on the screen.

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Windows

NOTICE

Covers on electrically heated seats

Risk of damage to the ﬁlaments or the glass antenna!

Remove impurities with a suitable cleaning agent.

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Do not stick stickers on the heating ﬁlaments.

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A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of white neutral soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.

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Seat belts

If there are special attachments on your vehicle,

observe the instructions of the car wash operator.

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Remove impurities with a soft cloth and mild soap

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solution.¹⁾

NOTICE

Before driving through a car wash, the following

conditions must be met if rolling the vehicle is re-

quired:

✓ Ignition on

Exterior

What you should be mindful of

✓ In vehicles with manual gearbox, where the gear-

shift lever is in neutral position

✓ In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, where the

selector lever in the N position

✓ Electric parking brake switched oﬀ

✓ Auto Hold function deactivated

WARNING

Risk of accident!

After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the

brake system may be aﬀected by moisture and, in

winter, by ice.

Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.

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NOTICE

In vehicles with an electric luggage compartment lid,

this can open automatically due to the pressure of

the washing brushes.

NOTICE

Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt

residues, overﬂowed fuel,AdBlue^®etc. are to be re-

moved as soon as possible.

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Lock the vehicle, e.g. with the central lock button.

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Do not use rough sponges, scourers or similar to

remove dirt.

Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and care

of the individual materials.

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical

solvents.

Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.

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After washing with a wax preservation

Wipe oﬀ the windscreen wiper blades with a dry

cloth.

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Wash with a pressure washer

NOTICE

Follow the operating instructions for the high-

pressure cleaner, in particular the instructions re-

lating to the pressure and the spray distance to the

vehicle surface.

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NOTICE

AdBlue^®picks up some materials, e.g. paint and plas-

tics.

Do not direct the water jet directly at the following

vehicle parts

Films

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Clean the aﬀected area with a damp cloth and cold

water.

Remove any dried solution with warm water and a

sponge.

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Lock cylinder

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Columns on the vehicle

NOTICE

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Trailer connection

Paint damage should be repaired as soon as possi-

ble.

Do not treat matt lacquered parts with polish or

hard wax.

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Swivelling ball bar

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Camera lenses and sensors

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Plastic, chromed and anodised parts

Remove snow and ice

NOTICE

Do not polish foils.

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We recommend treating door seals and window

guides with the appropriate tools from ŠKODA

original accessories. These ensure that the protec-

tive lacquer layer of the seals and window guides is

not attacked.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the

rear view camera.

Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a

suitable deicing agent.

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Clean the cameras with a hand brush.

Only move the scraper in one direction.

Do not use scratchers or other sharp objects for

foils.

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Before driving through a car wash

Do not remove snow and ice with hot or warm wa-

ter.

Do not remove snow and ice from surfaces with

coarse dirt.

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Observe the usual speciﬁcations of the car wash,

e.g. close all windows, fold the mirrors, etc.

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Move the windscreen wiper lever to position

to adjust.

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A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of white neutral soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.

220 Maintaining and cleaning › Ice scraper

Wheels

Instructions for cleaning

Handwash

After washing, preserve the wheels with suitable

means.

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Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft

sponge or wash glove and plenty of water, if nec-

essary with additional suitable cleaning agents.

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WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Severe dirt on the wheels can result in the wheels

unbalancing.

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For foils and headlights, use a mild soap solution

that contains two tablespoons of white neutral

soap to one litre of lukewarm water.

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Car jack

If necessary, treat moving parts with suitable

grease.

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Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper

blades.

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Wash the cameras with clean water and dry with a

suitable clean wipe.

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Tow hitch

Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suit-

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able grease whenever necessary.

NOTICE

Wash out the sponge or wash mitt regularly.

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Use a diﬀerent sponge for wheels, sills and the

lower part of the vehicle than that used for the

other vehicle parts.

Ice scraper

On the fuel ﬁller ﬂap

Do not wash the vehicle in the blazing sun.

Do not dry the headlights or use sharp objects.

Do not put pressure on the bodywork when wash-

ing.

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The temperature of the washing water may be a

max. 60 °C.

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After hand washing

Rinse the vehicle and wipe it with a suitable clean

cloth.

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Vehicle paint

Preserve the varnish at least twice a year with hard

wax.

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Use a polish for matt lacquers.

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Films

Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely

normal: this is not an error.

The following factors have a negative eﬀect on the

life or colour fastness of the ﬁlms:

Sun rays

moisture

Air pollution

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Stones, e.g. due to the rebound of the cargo during

transport on the roof rack

Protection of hollow spaces

Corrosion-prone cavities of the vehicle are perma-

nently protected by preservative wax at the factory.

Remove spilled wax with a plastic scraper, clean

stains with mineral spirits.

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Underseal

The underside is permanently protected by the fac-

tory against chemical and mechanical inﬂuences.

Have the protective coating checked by a special-

ist garage before starting and at the end of the

cold season.

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Maintaining and cleaning for Your Skoda Octavia 4 Door Fourth Generation (2021-2026)

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