2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR Windows

94SAFETYBefore setting offThe driver is always fully responsible for
his occupants and for the operating
safety of the vehicle.
For your own safety and the safety of the
people travelling with you, please pay at-
tention to the following points before set-
ting off:

Ensure that the lighting and the turn sig-
nal system are functioning properly.

Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.

Ensure that all the windows offer a good
visibility to the outside.

Safely attach the items of luggage - see
page 27.

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the
pedal.

Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the
head restraint to match your body size.

Point out to your occupants that the head
restraints must be adjusted to match their
body size.

Protect the children in suitable child
seats with correctly fastened seat belts -
see page 111.

Adopt the correct seated position. Also
inform your occupants to adopt the correct
seated position.

Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also in-
form your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts - see page 98.
What influences the driving safety?The driving safety is primarily deter-
mined by the style of driving and the
personal behaviour of all the occupants.
The driver is fully responsible for himself
and his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncom-
ing traffic at risk. Please refer to the follow-
ing guidelines.

Do not get distracted from concentrat-
ing on the traffic situation, e.g. by your oc-
cupants or mobile phone calls.

Never drive when your driving ability is
impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.

Keep to the traffic regulations and the
permissible speed limit.

Adjust the driving speed at all times to
the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.

Take regular breaks on long journeys -
at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated position for the driverCorrect seated position for the driver is
important for safe and relaxed driving.
For your own safety as well as to reduce
the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the dis-
tance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm - see illustration.

Position the driver seat in the forward/
back direction so that you are able to press
the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.Correct seated position

130GENERAL MAINTENANCEWashing the carThe best protection for your car against
harmful environmental influences is fre-
quent washing and polishing.
How often your car requires to be treated
depends among other factors on how fre-
quently you use the car, where you park it
(garage, in the open, below trees etc.), the
time of year, the weather conditions and
other environmental influences.
The longer bird droppings, insect residues,
tree resin, road and industrial dust, tar
stains, soot particles, road salt and other
aggressive deposits remain on the paint-
work of your car, the more extreme will be
their destructive effect. High temperatures
caused by strong sun’s rays, intensify the
caustic effect. It may therefore be neces-
sary to wash the car once a week, but once
a month may also be sufficient with appro-
priate waxing.
It is essential to also thoroughly wash the
underside of the car after the end of the
winter period.Automatic car washes
The paintwork of your car is sufficiently re-
sistant to enable the car to be washed nor-
mally in automatic car washing plants with-
out any problems. The effect on the paint-
work, though, also depends greatly on the
design of the car wash, the filtering of the
washing water, the type of wash and care
products used etc. If the paintwork appears
mat after a car wash or even has scratches,
you should contact the operator of the plant.
If necessary, change the car wash you use.
Notes


Before washing your car in an automatic
car wash, there are no special precautions
necessary other than the usual measures
(closing windows and sliding roof, folding
down roof aerial etc.).
Warning
Do not tighten roof aerial in the lower
position

It is best to contact the operator of the
car wash if your car has any particular spe-
cial fittings - e.g. spoiler, roof rack, mobile
phone aerial etc.


After washing your car in an automatic car
wash with wax preservative, wipe the lips of
the windscreen wiper blades clean and also
clean the windscreen (also the rear window
on models fitted with rear window wiper).
Washing your car by hand
As a protection for the environment,
your car should only be washed at
washbays provided for this purpose.
Local regulations may in fact forbidwashing cars in certain areas outside ofsuch facilities.
First of all soften the dirt with plenty of wa-
ter and rinse off as well as possible.
Then, clean the car with a soft sponge,
washing glove or brush starting on the roof
and working down, applying only slight
pressure. Use a car wash shampoo only
for particularly stubborn dirt.
Thoroughly wash out the sponge or glove
at short intervals.
Clean wheels and door sills etc. last. Use
a second sponge if possible for such ar-
eas.
After washing the car, rinse it thoroughly
with water and finally chamois dry.

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Notes

The car should not be standing in bright
sunshine when it is washed.

If a hose is used to spray down the car,
do not aim the jet of water directly at the
door locks and body panel gaps - otherwise
they may freeze up in winter.Washing the car with high-pressure
cleaners
It is essential to follow the instructions
for using high-pressure cleaners - particu-
larly as regards the pressure and spraying
distance.

Do not use round spray nozzles or so-
called „dirt shifters“!

The temperature of the water should not
be more than 60 °C.
WarningTyres must never be cleaned with
round jet nozzles. Damage may occur
even if only sprayed for a short time
or from a relatively large distance.WaxingGood wax treatment protects the paintwork
of your car from the environmental influ-
ences listed on the previous page under
„Washing the car“ and also from slight me-
chanical damage. The vehicle must be treated with a high-
quality hard wax polish at the latest, when
no more drops form on the clean paintwork.
Do not apply a new film of wax protection
until the body surface is dry. Even if a wax
preserver is used regularly, it is recom-
mended to protect the paintwork at least
twice a year with hard wax.
Warning
Never treat the windscreen or win-
dows with wax.
PolishingPolishing is only necessary if the paintwork
has become unattractive and it is no longer
possible to achieve a gloss with a wax pre-
server. If the polish used does not contain
any preserving elements, the paintwork
should then be treated with wax preserver.
Note
Mat painted parts and plastic parts must
not be treated with polish or hard wax.
We recommend using the products from
the Škoda range.
Do not polish the paintwork of the vehicle
in a dusty environment, otherwise the
paintwork can be scratched.
Paint damageMinor paint damage such as scratches,
rubs or stone chips, should be treated im-
mediately with paint (Škoda touch-up pen
or spray can) before rust can form.
This repair work can also of course be car-
ried out by a Škoda Dealer. The colour
code is stated on the car data sticker, see
page 181.WindowsUse only a plastic scraper to remove snow
and ice from windows and mirrors. The
scraper should not be moved back and for-
ward, but only pushed in one direction in
order to avoid scratches caused by dirt.
Residues of rubber, oil, grease, wax or sili-
cone sealant can be removed with a wind-
screen cleaner or special silicone remover.
The windows should also be cleaned at
regular intervals from the inside.
Do not use the same chamois leather for
drying the windows and for the paintwork
because residues of wax preservers will
cause smears on the surface of the win-
dows.
Never remove snow or ice from the win-
dows with warm or hot water - risk of
formation of cracks in the glass!

182ALPHABETICAL INDEX4x4 models, 123AABS, 60, 122
Accessories, 159- Changes and replacement ofparts, 159
Accumulator, 146
Acoustic signals, 46
Adjustable steering wheel, 43
Adjusting, - Seats, 19
- Seat belt height, 100
- Headlamp beam, 66
Air conditioning system, 75
Air outlet vents, 73, 76, 83
Airbag system, 56, 103
Airbag, 103
Alarm, 13
Anti-theft alarm system, 13
Armrest, 36
Ashtrays, 90
Automatic air conditioning, 79
Automatic gearbox, 39
Automatic vehicle wash systems, 130
Automatic wipe/wash, 71BBalancing wheels, 154
Battery - charging, 61 Battery - recharging, 149
Battery, 146
Beverage holder, 87
Beverages, 87
Bonnet, 135
- Opening, 135
- Closing, 135
Brake Assist, 121
Brake booster, 121
Brake fluid level, 144
Brake fluid, 61, 144
Brake fluid, 61, 144
Brake pad, 58
Brake system, 61, 120, 121, 122, 123, 144
Brakes, 61, 120, 121, 122, 123, 144
Breakdown assistance, 161
Bulbs, 60, 161, 170
CCavity protection, 134
CD changer, 31
Central locking, 8 - Opening a single door, 9
Cigarette lighter, 89
Climatronic, 79
Clock, 50
Cockpit, 5
Coming home, 67
Convenience operation, 10, 16, 86
Coolant level, 143 Coolant temperature, 48
Coolant, 48, 58, 142
Coolant, 48, 58, 142
Cooling, 142
Cruise control system, 68
DDefrosting windows, 63, 73, 76
Diesel engines, 46
Diesel, 128
Digital clock, 50
Disc wheels, 133
- Steel wheels, 133
- Light-alloy wheels, 133
Door and window seals, 132
Door, 8
Driving abroad, 158
Driving economically and in an environmentally
Dust, noise and pollen filter, 152EEDL, 61, 122
Electric sliding/tilting roof, 85
Electrical power windows, 15
Electrically adjustable seats , 20
Engine - starting, 44
Engine - switching off, 46
Engine compartment, 135
Engine electronics, 57, 60

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Towing eyes, 178
Tow-starting the car, 178
Trailer, 124
Transporting children,- Child safety, 111
Turn signal lights, 56, 67
Two-way radio system, 159
Tyre repair kit, 162
Tyre repair, 162
Tyres, 153UUnderbody protection, 134VVehicle data sticker, 181
Ventilation, 72
V-ribbed belts, 150WWarning light „Airbag OFF“, 108
Warning lights, 56
Warning triangle, 161
Washing car by hand, 130
Washing car with water under pressure, 131
Washing the car, 130
Wax treatment, 131
Wheel securing bolts, 166
Wheels, 133, 153
Window heater, 63 Windows, 131
Windscreen washer system, 60, 71, 151
Windscreen wiper blades, 152
Windscreen wipers, 71, 151