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- Changing brake fluid (every 2 years)...............................................................
- Inspecting the brake fluid level ......................................................................
- Track rod ends: Inspect play, correct attachment and joint boots .............................
- Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel) ...........................................................
- Inspecting the tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and entering ........................
- Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque ..........................................................
- Inspecting the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel) and correcting the tyre
inflation pressure if necessary .......................................................................
Electrical System.......................................................................................
- Power windows: Inspecting positioning ............................................................
- Electrical components: Check for proper operation ..............................................
- Battery: Testing no-load voltage ....................................................................
- Battery: Inspecting electrolyte level, topping up with distilled water if necessary ...........
- Radio: Check for proper operation..................................................................
- Setting clock ............................................................................................
- Connect vehicle system tester and interrogate fault memory..................................
- Resetting service interval display (SID) QG0 .....................................................
- Resetting service interval display (SID) QG1 and QG2 .........................................
- Changing the code of the service intervals ........................................................
- Inspecting headlight beam setting and adjusting if necessary .................................
- Setting the headlight beam ..........................................................................
- Replace emergency battery for alarm system ...................................................
Body.......................................................................................................
- Airbag units: Visual inspection ......................................................................
- Inspect key switch for deactivation of front passenger airbag ..................................
- Check underbody protection and body paintwork for damage .................................
- Inspecting plenum chamber and water drain openings for dirt, cleaning if necessary .....
- Windscreen wiper/washer system: Check for proper operation ................................
- Sun roof: Cleaning and greasing runners .........................................................
- Door locks, locking buttons, child safety locks: Check for proper operation .................
- Replacing the dust and odour filter element ......................................................
- Sticking the vehicle data sticker .....................................................................
- ................................................................................. Inspect trailer coupling
Exhaust-emission Analysis..........................................................................
- Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Fuel Engines ......................................
- Test Values for Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Fuel Engines..................
- Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Models with Diesel Engines ....................................
- Test Values for Exhaust-Emission Analysis on Diesel Engines................................
Miscellaneous...........................................................................................
- Tow starting/Towing ..................................................................................
- Perform a test drive ...................................................................................
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Pre-sales Inspection - (the Czech Republic)
Compare as-delivered condition of vehicle with order form Chapter
♦Engine fitted
♦Type plate in the 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
♦Vehicle log book - for completion: Operating manual and service plan (in the correct lan-
guage and with the correct edition data), a list of dealers, short introduction, technical da-
ta, other manuals (radio......) ) - all in the vehicle log book pouch
♦Other equipment (all equipment fitted in proper condition)
♦Vehicles in stock for more than 6 months: Change brake fluid
Inspections and operations to be completed
Vehicle (exterior)
–Plastic and rubber parts - cleanliness and damage
–Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage02-7
–Check that all car keys and key number fobs have been provided; check that the sticker
for the key number for the electronic immobiliser is complete and legible
–Proper operation of door handles outside, door locks, child safety locks, door contact
switches and proper operation of all locks and keys (including spare keys), doors, boot lid/
tailgate, fuel filler cap, bonnet lock02-7
–Proper operation of anti-theft alarm system
–Tighten the wheel bolts to specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm), fit wheel
caps02-5
–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct the tyre in-
flation pressure, fit valve caps02-5
–Fit roof aerial
Engine compartment (from above)
–Check battery no-load voltage, recharge battery if necessary02-6
–Check tight connection of electric cables and plug connections (in particular battery ca-
bles)
–Inspect engine, gearbox, cooling system, brake system and fuel system for leaks02-3, 02-5
–Engine oil level (in-between markings on dipstick)02-3
–Brake fluid level (at „MAX“ marking)02-5
–Coolant level (in-between marking)02-3
–Fill up fluid in washer reservoir, in the winter add antifreeze
–Windscreen wiper/washer system and headlamp cleaning system: Check for proper oper-
ation02-7
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Delivery Inspection (Export)
–Proper operation of seat belts, seat belt height adjuster, power windows and sun roof
–Inspect upholstery, interior trim, carpeting and footmats for cleanliness and damage
–Inspect all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and controls02-6
–Radio: Inspect for proper operation, store stations, set clock, encode02-6
–Reset service interval display02-6
–Power windows: Inspecting positioning02-6
–Key switch for airbag deactivation, front passenger side: Check function „ON/OFF“ and
switch-over to the position „ON“02-7
–Fit net in luggage compartment (if available)
–Check the car tool kit, spare wheel and accessories, that they have all been supplied and
are properly secured
–Install the carpets supplied in the vehicle
–Perform a test drive
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
–Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage)02-7
–Inspect for leaks and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering, brake system, axles,
joint boots. Check proper routing of the brake hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including
ventilation of the fuel system02-3, 02-5
–Inspect tyres and wheels for damage02-5
Concluding operations
–Interrogate fault memory of all systems, if necessary erase02-6
–Remove protective seat covers
–Remove recharging table (if affixed)
–Complete the service schedule, affix the vehicle data sticker in the Service Schedule to
the floor of the luggage compartment next to the spare wheel„Next Service Date“ sticker
and affix to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side, hand the card „Škoda Assist-
ance“ to the customer02-7
–Final inspection to ensure proper condition for handover to the customer
Inspections and operations to be completed Chapter
Vehicle (exterior)
–Plastic and rubber parts: Inspect for cleanliness and damage
–Inspect bodywork and paintwork for damage02-7
–Check operation of the tailgate lock and the fuel filler cap, door contact switch, operation
of the door handles, door locks and safety buttons, 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)02-7
–Check operation of the anti-theft alarm system
–Tighten the wheel bolts to specified torque (steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm), fit wheel
caps02-5
–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary correct the tyre in-
flation pressure, fit valve caps02-5
–Vehicles in stock for more than 6 months: Change brake fluid02-5

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Every 30 000 km (QG0)
Includes: Annual inspection and additional operations stated in the table below
–Track rod ends: Inspect play and correct attachment of boots
–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), correct if necessary02-5
–Inspect tyre wear (including spare wheel)02-5
–Inspect tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and record (FL..., FR..., RR..., RL...,
SP...)02-5
–Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage and attachment
–Brake fluid volume: Check level, if necessary top up02-5
–Battery: test02-6
–Check the anti-freeze in the cooling system and record ...... °C, check for leaks, top up
coolant if necessary02-3
–Flap lock for the engine bonnet: grease
–Inspect operation of all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and con-
trols for proper operation02-6
–Windscreen wiper and washer system: Inspect condition of wiper blades, wiper opera-
tion, washer system: if necessary top up fluid02-7
–Inspect plenum chamber for dirt, clean if necessary02-7
–Fuel filter: Drain away water (vehicles with diesel engine with fuel operation, which does
not comply with DIN EN 590-standard)02-3
–Inspect trailer coupling (with removable arm - manufacturer Profsvar)02-7
After each inspection
–Complete the „Next Service“ sticker and affix sticker to the side of the dash panel (on the
driver's side)
–Perform road test including inspection of proper operation of footbrakes and handbrake,
gearshift and steering, final inspection02-9
–„Mirror tag“ - complete and attach to interior mirror
–Hand customer the completed and signed form
Work involvedChapter
–Headlights: Inspect, if necessary adjust02-6
–Gear oil: Inspect level and top up if necessary (manual gearbox)02-4
–Fuel filter: Drain away water (vehicles with diesel engine with fuel operation, which does
not comply with DIN EN 590-standard)02-3
–Check underbody protection and body paintwork for damage02-7
–Dust and odour filter element for the passenger compartment: replace02-7
–Inspect operation of tilting roof and grease the runners02-7
–Inspect timing belt (petrol engines) - every 90 000 km, then every 30 000 km02-3

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–Check the tyre inflation pressure (including spare wheel), correct if necessary02-5
–Inspect tyre wear (including spare wheel)02-5
–Inspect tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and record (FL..., FR..., RR..., RL...,
SP...)02-5
–Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage and attachment
–Brake fluid volume: Check level, if necessary top up02-5
–Battery: test02-6
–Check the anti-freeze in the cooling system and record ...... °C, check for leaks, top up
coolant if necessary02-3
–Flap lock for the engine bonnet: grease
–Inspect operation of all switches, all electrical components, gauges/indicators and con-
trols for proper operation02-6
–Windscreen wiper and washer system: Inspect condition of wiper blades, wiper operation,
washer system: if necessary top up fluid02-7
–Inspect plenum chamber for dirt, clean if necessary02-7
–Inspect operation of tilting roof and grease the runners02-7
–Headlights: Inspect, if necessary adjust02-6
–Gear oil: Inspect level and top up if necessary (manual gearbox)02-4
–Draining the fuel filter (diesel engine)
–Inspect trailer coupling (with removable arm - manufacturer Profsvar)02-7
–Check underbody protection and body paintwork for damage02-7
–Dust and odour filter element for the passenger compartment: replace02-7
–Air filter: Clean the housing, replace the insert every 4 years or 60.000 km.02-3
–Replace the fuel filter (diesel engine with fuel operation, which does not comply with DIN
EN 590-standard)
–Ribbed V-belt: Inspect condition and for vehicles without tensioning pulley also the ten-
sion - every 60.000 km02-3
–Replace the fuel filter (diesel engine) - every 60.000 km
–Spark plugs: replace - every 60.000 km.02-3
–Automatic gearbox: Check the ATF level, and top up if necessary, every 60.000 km
–Check the timing belt for the camshaft on a 4-cylinder petrol engine at 90.000 km and
then every 30.000 km after that
–Replace the emergency battery for the alarm system - every five years02-6
After each inspection
–Complete the „Next Service“ sticker and affix sticker to the side of the dash panel (on the
driver's side)
–Perform road test including inspection of proper operation of footbrakes and handbrake,
gearshift and steering, final inspection02-9
–„Mirror tag“ - complete and attach to interior mirror
–Hand customer the completed and signed form Work involvedChapter

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Replace engine oil filter
Vehicles with petrol engine
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Oil filter wrench
–Release oil filter (e.g. Würth, Hazet) and remove.
–Clean sealing surface at engine.
–Oil rubber seal slightly.
–Screw in new filter and tighten by hand.
–After filling with oil, run engine until it is at operating
temperature and inspect for leaks.
Vehicles with diesel engine
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Oil filter wrench -3417- or wrench 36
–Release cap -1-.
–Replace O-rings -2- and -3- as well as oil filter element
-4-.
–Tighten cap -1-.
Tightening torque of the cap: 25 Nm
Replacing timing belt and tensioning
pulley for camshaft drive (1.9 TDI en-
gines)
–Removing and installing the timing belt
⇒Rep. Gr. 13; 1.9/74 TDI Engine, Mechanics, or
⇒Rep. Gr. 13; 1.9/96 TDI Engine, Mechanics.
Replacing timing belt and tensioning
pulley for camshaft drive (1.4 TDI en-
gines)
–Removing and installing the toothed belt
⇒Rep. Gr. 13; 1.4/55 TDI Engine, Mechanics.
Inspecting timing belt for camshaft drive
for wear and running (petrol engine)
Check timing belt for:
♦Tears or splits -A-, cross-sectional fractures
♦Lateral catches -B-
♦Fraying or chunking -C-
♦Crack in the base tooth -D-
♦Separation of layers (timing belt housing, cords)
♦Traces of oil and grease
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–Perform a test drive and again check the coolant anti-
freeze protection.
Inspecting coolant level (volume)
–The coolant expansion reservoir is located on the right
of the engine compartment.
–Inspect coolant level only when the engine is not run-
ning.
Specified coolant level for the Inspection Service:
•Engine cold: between„MAX“ and „MIN“ marking.
•Engine warm: slightly above the „MAX“ marking.
♦The cooling system is filled all year round with a mix-
ture of water and antifreeze/anti-corrosion agent.
Coolant additives prevent damage from frost and cor-
rosion and the accumulation of lime scale while also
raising the boiling point of the coolant. For these rea-
sons the cooling system must always be filled all year
round with radiator antifreeze and anti-corrosion
agent offering these properties.
♦Coolant additive G12 - red in colour, complying with
standard TL VW 774 D, must not be mixed with other
coolant additives which comply with standard TL VW
774 C(B) -bluish-green in colour-. If these two coolant
additives are mixed the coolant will turn brown. Brown
coolant must be drained immediately, the cooling sys-
tem flushed out with drinking water and filled with
fresh coolant. If this is not done the engine and cooling
system may suffer damage. Engine Coolant capacity
1.2 ltr./40 kW and 1.2
ltr./47 kWapprox. 5.1 ltr.
1.4 ltr./55 kW and 1.4
ltr./74 kWapprox. 5.5 ltr.
1.0 ltr./37 kW; 1.4 ltr/
44 kW and 1.4 ltr./50
kWapprox. 6.0 ltr.
1.4 ltr./55 TDI PD approx. 6.2 ltr.
1.9 ltr./47 kW SDI approx. 6.6 ltr.
1.9 ltr./74 kW TDI PD
and 1.9 ltr./96 kW TDI
PDapprox. 6.8 ltr.
2.0 ltr./85 kW approx. 6.9 ltr.
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WARNING!
Coolant additives are toxic!
Do not inhale coolant vapours, do not swallow
coolant, avoid contact with skin and eyes; haz-
ardous if consumed!
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02-6 Electrical System
Power windows: Inspecting positioning
If the battery is diconnected the power windows forget
their current position.
Test conditions:
•All car doors closed
The inspection procedure is carried out from the outside
Close window with the car key using the convenience
closing system.
–Turn car key into close position and hold until all the
windows are closed.
–After closing the windows hold the key in the close po-
sition for approximately another 3 seconds.
Electrical components: Check for proper
operation
–Inspect lighting, main headlights, headlight beam con-
trol, fog lights, turn signal lights, hazard warning light
system, tail lights, rear fog lights, reversing lights,
brake lights, parking light control for brightness and
proper operation.
–Inspect interior lights, illuminated storage compart-
ment, illuminated ashtray for proper operation.
–Airbag warning lamps: Check operation ⇒Chapter
02-7.
–Inspect warning buzzer, onboard computer, all switch-
es in centre console as well as on the dash panel and
horn for proper operation.
–Inspect power windows, exterior mirrors (heated and
electrically adjustable), central locking system, infra-
red remote control and convenience closing system
for proper operation
–Inspect heating of front seats for proper operation.
–Inspect radio for proper reception and absence of in-
terference, also inspect speakers ⇒02-6 page 2.
Battery: Testing no-load voltage
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Multimeter (e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-)
Prior to the measurement the vehicle must have been in
the no-load state for at least two hours (no engine starts,
no charging or discharging of battery).
The following procedure applies to measuring the battery
voltage in the no-load state (after at least two hours):
–With the battery installed measure the voltage be-
tween the terminals (ignition switched off).

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Test and setting conditions
•Tyre inflation pressure O.K.
•Lenses must neither be damaged nor soiled.
•Reflectors and bulbs O.K.
•Vehicle load must be achieved.
Load: With an individual or 75 kg on the driver's seat in an
otherwise unladen vehicle (dead weight).
The unladen weight is the weight of the vehicle with full
fuel tank (at least 90 %) including the weight of all the op-
erational equipment elements (e.g. spare wheel, tool kit,
jack etc.).
The vehicle must have rolled a few metres or have been
depressed a few times at the front and rear to allow the
springs to settle.
•Both the vehicel and headlight beam setting device
must be on a level flat surface.
•Align the vehicle and headlight beam setting device in
accordance with the device manufaturer's indications.
•Check the control system of vehicles equipped with
headlight beam control by repeatedly turning the
thumbwheel in the dash panel. Then turn the thum-
bwheel to basic position.
•Set the inclination value.
Inclination value:
The inclination value is marked in „%“ at the top of the
headlight housing. The main headlights must be set to
this value. The percentage value applies up to 10 metres
projection distance. This will be 12 cm for an inclination
value of e.g. 1.2 %.
Inspecting headlight beam setting and adjusting
if necessary
Main headlights:
–Check whether the horizontal light/dark limit touches
the separation mark -1- on the test surface when the
low beam light is on .
–Check whether the kink -2- between the left horizontal
part and the ascending right part of the light/dark limit
intersects with the central mark -3- on the vertical line.
The light core of the light beam must be located to the
right of the vertical line.132
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♦To easily determine the kink -2-, alternately cover and
uncover the left half of the headlight (in the driving di-
rection) a few times. After this, check the low beam
once again.
♦Once the low beam light has been correctly set the
centre of the light beam of the main beam must be po-
sitioned on the central mark -3-.
♦The adjustment foreseen for the new control screen
also applies for the previous one, which has a 15 ad-
justing line. To avoid incorrect settings disregard the
15 adjusting line.
Other additional headlights:
Additionally fitted headlights must be inspected or set in
compliance with the relevant applicable directives.
Setting the headlight beam
Setting the main beam
The headlight adjusting device is used to set up the head-
light. Nominal values ⇒02-6 page 10.
Left headlight (right headlight in mirror image)
1 - Vertical adjustment
2 - Lateral adjustment
–Adjust with corresponding thumbwheel.
Adjust the fog light beam
Inclination value:
The angle is 2.2%.
Vehicles up to MY 2004
Right fog light (left fog light in mirror image)
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