2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR service interval

138GENERAL MAINTENANCE
LongLife Service*The LongLife Service ensures that your
vehicle is always in proper roadworthy con-
dition while requiring only minimal effort on
your part.
The LongLife Service is determined on the
basis of:
- Oil level and pressure sensor - see page 59
- Brake wear indicator - see page 58
- Engine oils complying with the standard VW 503 00 (petrol engines), VW 506 00
(diesel engines, except PDi engines)
and VW 506 01 (diesel engines) - see
page 138
- Variable service interval display - see page 49
- Battery with so-called „magic eye“ - see page 148.
Further information - refer to Service Sche-
dule. More detailed information is also
available from your Škoda Dealer.
SpecificationThe engine is factory-filled with a brand-
name multigrade oil which can be used as
an all-seasons oil - except in extremely cold
climatic zones. Oils may also be intermixed
when topping up (does not apply to mod-
els with LongLife Service*).
We recommend using oils from the selec-
tion of original oils available at Škoda.
Note
Engine oils naturally also undergo continu-
ous further development. That is why the
information contained in this Owner’s
Manual reflects the technical status at the
time of publication.Engine oil
Škoda Dealers are kept up-to-date by the
factory regarding any changes. It is there-
fore good practice to have the oil change
carried out at a Škoda Dealer.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Models with fixed service intervals (QG0, QG2) for oil
change
DesignationSpecification for Specification for
petrol engines diesel engines
Multigrade high- VW 500 00 VW 505 00
1)
lubricity oils VW 502 00 VW 505 01
VW 501 01
Multigrade oils ACEA A2
2)
ACEA B3
2)
or A3
2)
or B4
2)
Models with variable service intervals (QG1)* for oil
change
Specification
Petrol engines VW 503 00
Diesel engines VW 506 00
1)
VW 506 01
Warning
Models with variable service intervals (QG1) must only use
the above specified oils. It is recommended for the preser-
vation of the specified properties of the oils conforming to
specification, only engine oil with the same specification
may be used for replenishing. In exceptional cases, only
use engine oil conforming to specification VW 502 00 (only
petrol engines) or conforming to specification VW 505 01
(only diesel engines) for topping up to max. 0.5 ltr. Other
engine oils must not be used - risk of engine damage.
Before a long drive, we recommend that you purchase and
carry with you engine oil which complies with the specifica-
tion for your vehicle. Consequently, you will always have the
correct engine oil for refilling.
We recommend using oils from the range of Škoda Genuine
Oils offered by your Škoda Dealer.
For further information - see Service Schedule.
1)Except PDi engines (engines with unit injection)2)This oil may be used only once for topping up within the specified oil c\
hange
cycle if no approved engine oil is available.

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Changing engine oilThe engine oil should be changed at the
intervals stated in the Service Schedule or
in the service interval display.Warning

Only carry out the engine oil chan-
ge, if you have the required profes-
sional knowledge!

Read and observe the warning
notes before working in the engine
compartment - see page 137.

Let the engine cool down - risk of
burning from hot oil.

Wear an eye protection - risk of
caustic burns due to oil splashes.

Oil is toxic! Store old oil in a safe
place out of the reach of children and
unauthorised persons until you dis-
pose of it properly.

You must not pour any additives
into the engine oil - risk of engine
damage! Damage, which results from
such product, is excluded from the
warranty.
Power steeringInspecting hydraulic fluid level
The reservoir for the hydraulic fluid of the
power steering is located in the right of the
engine compartment.
The hydraulic power steering system is
filled with hydraulic fluid G 002 000.
The hydraulic fluid level is checked when
the engine is at operating temperature and
switched off.
After your skin has come in contact with the
oil, you must thoroughly wash your skin.
On no account dispose of oil in the sewage system or into the ground.
Because of the disposal problem, the special tools and the specialist knowl-edge required, it is best to have the en-gine oil and filter change carried out by
a Škoda Dealer.

150GENERAL MAINTENANCEAfter connecting the battery- restore operation of the convenience sys-tem - see page 16
- set the time - see page 50
- if the radio is protected by a code, set the code - see operating instructions of
car radio
The data of the multifunction display are
erased - see page 50.Replacing batteryIf the battery has to be replaced, the new
battery should have the same capacity, volt-
age (12 volts), amperage, design and have
a plug seal. Škoda Dealers have available
a range of suitable batteries.
Because of the disposal problem in- volved with old batteries, it is best
to have the battery replaced by a Škoda Dealer. Batteries contain substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead andmust on no account be disposed of in
domestic refuse.
Spark plugsThe spark plugs are replaced as part of the
Škoda Inspection Service.

Should it be necessary to replace the
spark plugs between the Inspection Service
intervals, proceed as follows:Spark plugs and ignition system are matched
to the engine and thus contribute to an ex-
haust with low emission levels.Only the spark plugs selected for the par-
ticular engine should be used in order to
avoid operational problems, engine dam-
age and any infringement of legal require-
ments in respect of emission levels or ra-
dio interference from the spark plugs. Par-
ticularly important aspects are the number
of electrodes, the thermal value and radio
interference suppression.

Spark plugs may also be subject to tech-
nical modifications at short notice. It is
therefore recommended to purchase them
only from Škoda Dealers as they are always
informed of the up-to-date situation.
Ribbed belt
The ribbed belt is one of the components
of the car which is subjected to the most
stress. It is therefore necessary to place
particularly high quality requirements in res-
pect of the belts.

When replacing a ribbed belt, it is not
sufficient to use any ribbed belt of whatever
size. For safety reasons, use only the
ribbed belts selected for your car.

Ribbed belts may also be subject to
technical modifications at short notice. It is
therefore recommended to purchase them
only from Škoda Dealers and to also have
the belts changed there as they are always
informed of the up-to-date situation.

162DO-IT-YOURSELF
Tyre repair spray*
The tyre repair spray is precisely for fast
repairs on small tyre defects up to 5 mm.
The spray does not replace a permanent
tyre repair, the repair serves only as an in-
termediate solution until the next service.

The repair can be directly performed on
the vehicle. Carefully read the enclosed in-
structions for direction of use.
On front-wheel drive vehicles, the spray is
located in the well at the front right of the
polypropylene part behind the spare wheel,
and on 4x4 vehicles, in the boot on the left.
Certain models are equipped with a tyre
repair set which includes a compressor and
a repair flask, instructions and accessories.
On front-wheel drive vehicles this set is lo-
cated in the well at the front right of the
polypropylene part behind the spare wheel,
and on 4x4 vehicles, in the boot on the left
next to the first-aid box.

Apply the handbrake before jack-
ing up the car. Never start the engine
when the car is jacked up - risk of
accident.

If it is necessary to carry out work
underneath the vehicle, ensure that
it is supported on suitable stands.
Spare wheelThe spare wheel is stowed in the well below the
floor covering of the luggage compartment and
is secured by a handwheel.

To ensure that the spare wheel is always
ready for use, check the inflation pressure at
regular intervals.
Vehicles with tyres 205/60 R15 and wheel trims
6.5Jx15 have an emergency wheel as a spare
wheel, which has different dimensions and which
is provided with a warning sticker.
Please pay attention to the following instructions,
if you are going to use an emergency wheel:

After fitting on the wheel, the warning sticker
must not be concealed (e.g. by the wheel trim).

Do not drive with this spare wheel at more
than 80 km/h - risk of accident.
Avoid acceleration at full throttle, sharp braking
and fast cornering.

The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is
identical to the inflation pressure of the standard
tyres.

Use this spare wheel only to reach the near-
est service station, as it is not intended for con-
tinuous use.
Tyre repair set*

184ALPHABETICAL INDEX
NNavigation system, 55
Net partition, 33
Net, 30
Noise, dust and pollen filter, 152
Note holder, 91OOil consumption, 119
On-board instruments, 48PPaint damage, 131
Parking light, 62
Parking light, 67
Parking ticket, 91
Pedals, 35
Pelvic belt, 101
Petrol engines, 45
Plastic and synthetic leather parts, 132
Polishing the car, 131
Power steering, 141
Preglow system (diesel), 43, 45, 57
Prewarming fuel, 129RReading light, 88
Rear-view mirror, 16
Recirculated air mode, 73, 76
Refuelling the car, 65, 127 Remote control, 12
- Replacing the code, 13
Replacement
- Brake fluid, 145
- Parts, 159
- Wheel, 163
- Oil, 141
- Fuses, 167
- Bulbs, 169
Rev counter, 48
Roof luggage rack system, 91
Roof luggage rack system, 91
Running in the car, 117
SSafe securing system, 9
Safety net, 30
Safety, 93
Seat belt tensioners, 102
Seat belt tensioners, 102
Seat belts, 98
Seat belts, 98
Seat heaters, 65
Seat height, 19
Seats, 19, 25, 94
Securing wheels, 166
Service Display, 49
Service interval, extended, 138
Shift pattern, 38
Shifting gears, 38 Side airbag, 109
Signals, acoustic, 46
Snow chains, 157
Socket 12 V, 89
Spare wheel, 162
Spark plugs, 150
Spectacle case, 91
Spectacles, 91
Speedometer, 49
Speedometer, 49
- Counter for distance driven, 49
Spray for tyre repair, 162
Steering wheel, 5, 43, 70
Storage compartments, 10, 87
Sun visors, 86
Support of pelvic belt, 20
Switch, 62
Switching from high beam to low beam, 67
TTaking care of your vehicle, 129
TCS, 60, 65
Technical changes, 160
Temperature display, 52
The first 1500 km, 117
Tool, 161
Top up with oil, 140
Towing a trailer, 124
Towing a vehicle, 178
Towing device, 124