238 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts
Accessories and replacement parts
WARNING
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We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accesso-
Škoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi-
neering. Thus one should not change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv-
ered from the manufacturer without some thought.
ries and Škoda original parts which have been expressly approved for use on
your Škoda. Reliability, safety and suitabiliity have been established for
these Škoda original parts.
The following guidelines should be observed when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with
accessories, have technical changes made to it or a part has to be replaced at some
time in the future.
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We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other
products despite keeping a constant eye on market developments (also not
in the case where there is an attestation or permission can be produced).
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Advise should always be obtained from a specialist garage before buying any
accessories and before making any technical changes ⇒
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This is particularly the case when accessories are bought in a foreign country.
Škoda Genuine Accessories which have been released for use and Skoda orig-
inal parts can be bought from specialist garages that professionally undertake the
assembly of parts which were not purchased there.
Technical changes
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to opera-
tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because
of the networking of the electronic components. This means that the operating
safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardized, a greater wear of vehicle
parts can occur and finally the vehicle registration documents expire.
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All Škoda original accessories which are listed in the catalogue of original acces-
sories such as spoilers, transport systems, child seats, etc., are homologized.
Škoda Genuine Accessories which have been released for use and Skoda orig-
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inal parts can be bought from specialist garages that professionally undertake the
assembly of parts which were not purchased there.
We trust that you will understand that Škoda Auto cannot be liable for damage
resulting from unprofessional work.
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Radios, aerials and other electrical accessories should only be installed by a
specialist garage.
The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto must be observed when making technical
changes.
We therefore recommend that you have all work carried out with Škoda original
parts at specialist garages.
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WARNING
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This is to ensure that no technical damage occurs to the vehicle, that travelling
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro-
fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!
and operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible. The
specialist garages also undertake this work professionally or refer it to another
specialist garage in special cases.
Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without
consulting a Skoda dealer is excluded from the guarantee.
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