SKODA OCTAVIA 2017 Owner´s Manual

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations

When using the care product, always observe the instructions on the packag-
ing. We recommend that you use the preservative from the

vDo not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter

vDo not polish the paintwork in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratch-
es.

v Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.
v
Plastic parts

v Do not use paint care products.

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Chromed and anodised parts

v Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - risk of surface
scratches.

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Foils
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of foil
damage.

v Do not clean with dirty cloths or sponges.

v To remove ice and snow, do not use a scraper or other means.

v Do not polish the foils

v Do not use a pressure washer to clean the foils

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Rubber seals

v Door seals and window guides must not be treated with anything. Exemp-
ted from this is equipment from the

Caring for the interior

Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel

Fig. 311
Fuel filler tube on vehicles with
diesel engines

vPetrol with a lower Octane count than 91 should not even be used in an
emergency!
v
If a fuel other than unleaded fuel which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. leaded petrol) is put in the tank by mistake, do not start the en-
gine or switch on the ignition.
CAUTION
Additives - The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a
risk of engine damage and damage to the exhaust system.
v
Do not use petrol containing metal-based additives, e.g. manganese, iron,
lead, and do not use, for example, any LRP petrol

Refuel CNG (compressed natural gas)Fig. 312
Natural gas filler tubes