roof rack SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended gear* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)* .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery in the remote control key
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in front centre console* .
Storage compartment in the front doors . . . . . . .
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment* .
Storage compartment in re ar centre console* . .
Seat backrest with opening for skis* . . . . . . . . . . .
Clothes hooks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether”* system
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Seats and Stowage
58WARNING
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The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
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The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden
braking - risk of injury!
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Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its func-
tion.
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First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving– Fold the rear seats forwards page 51
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the net partition housing fig. 64 in the direction of arrow and take
it out of the mount of the rear seats in the direction of arrow .Installing– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests.
– Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow as far as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back in to their original position.
The roof rack*DescriptionPay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items
on the roof of your vehicle:•
A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why
you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda
Auto.
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The base carrier is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes,
surfboards, skis and boats.
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The basic version of the roof luggage ra ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from the authorised Škoda Service Partners.Caution
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If you use other roof rack systems or if th e roof bars are not properly fitted, then
any damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agree-
ments. It is therefore essential to pay atte ntion to the fitting instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system.
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On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
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Ensure that the opened boot lid do es not collide with the roof load.For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a specialist garage if hasn't been fitted onto an estate
car at the works, which carries out the professional fitting.
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Fig. 64 Rear seats: Net partition housing
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Lashing points (Octavia)Perform the assembly and the disassembly according to the attached instructions.
Note
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If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
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The figure is not valid for an estate car.
Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capaci ty. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the we ight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
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The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
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Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displace-
ment of the centre of gravity and the incr eased wind attack area - risk of acci- dent! You must absolutely
adapt your style of driving and the speed of the
vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Cup holderCup holder in front centre consoleYou can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses fig. 66 .
WARNING
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Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves, the
hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
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Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Fig. 65 Attachment points for base roof
carrier
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 66 Front centre console: Cup holder
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Driving and the Environment115
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
No unnecessary ballast
Transporting ballast costs fuel.The fact that every kilogram of extra weight increases your fuel consumption
means that it is worth taking a look in the luggage compartment to avoid trans-
porting any unnecessary ballast.
It is particularly in town traffic, when one is accelerating quite often, that the vehicle
weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption. A rule of thumb
here is that an increase in weight of 1 00 kilograms will cause an increase in fuel
consumption of about 1 litre/100 kilometres.
You may frequently also leave a roof rack fitted on just out of convenience,
although you no longer need it. The increased aerodynamic drag of your vehicle
causes it to use about 10 % more fuel than normal at a speed of 100 - 120 km/h, even
when you are not carrying a load on the roof.Saving electricity
Generating electricity costs fuel.– Switch off electrical components as soon as you no longer need them.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical power.
The greater the load on the alternator as a result of having a large number of elec-
trical components switched on, the more fuel will be consumed for operating the
alternator.Keeping a log of your fuel consumptionIf you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to enter
the figures in a logbook. This does not take much time but is a very worthwhile exer-
cise. It enables you to detect any change (positive and negative) at an early stage
and to take any appropriate action.
If you find that your fuel consumption is too high, you should reflect on how, where
and in what conditions you have driven the vehicle since you last refuelled.Environmental compatibilityEnvironmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate-
rials and manufacture of your new Škoda. Particular emphasis has been paid to a
number of aspects, including: Design measures
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Joints designed to be easily detached.
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Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
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Improved purity of differ
ent classes of materials.
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Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation°260.
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Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
2.
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Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
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Reduced noise.
Choice of materials
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Extensive use of recyclable material.
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Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
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No cadmium.
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No asbestos.
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Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture
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Solvent-free cavity protection.
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Solvent-free protection of the vehicle fo r transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
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The use of solvent-free adhesives.
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No CFCs used in the production process.
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Without use of mercury.
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Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
Škoda Auto meets the requirements of th e brand and its products regarding envi-
ronment and resource protection. All new Škoda vehicles can be utilized up to 95 %
and always
5) be returned. In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have
been created, where you can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle,
you will receive a confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environ-
mental regulations.
Vehicles with special built-on types
Technical documents regarding changes carrie d out on the vehicle must be kept by
the vehicle user, in order to hand over later to the old car user. This ensures the
recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
5)Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
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Index
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Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Roof aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Running in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111SSafe securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Safety information
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Safety wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 88 Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seat heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting temperature Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stability system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 after fuel tank has run empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Steering
active driver-steering recommendation . . . 107
Steering force assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
TTaking care of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
TCS Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Temperature outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
the first 1 500 kilometres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
The roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Thickness of brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Top Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction control system (TCS) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Transporting children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Two-way radio systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Tyres
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
UUnderbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35VVehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45WWarning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121with a high-pressure cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Washing vehicle by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wax treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 150
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wiper blades Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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