2007 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR door lock

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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!

164DO-IT-YOURSELF
Fit the car jack onto the car. Recesses
are provided on the lower sill (at the front
and rear). Below this is the point at which
the car jack should be positioned - see ar-
rows in the illustration.

Position the car jack so that its claw fits
around the web of the lower sill A and the
moving base plate of the car jack B is posi-
tioned flat on the ground.
Warning

Always raise the vehicle with the
doors closed - risk of injury.

Take suitable measures to prevent
the base of the lifting jack from slip-
ping off - risk of injury!

Place the lifting jack only on a
solid and even surface.

Not positioning the lifting jack at
the specified points can result in
damage to the vehicle. In addition,
the jack may slip off if it does not
have sufficient grip - risk of injury!

Never start the engine if the vehi-
cle is lifted - risk of accident.

Never lie under the vehicle if the
vehicle is only lifted with the vehicle
lifting jack.

It is important to support the ve-
hicle with suitable supporting blocks
if you wish to work under the lifted
vehicle - risk of injury! -
If the surface is soft, place a large
solid base below the foot of the jack.
- Rotate the crank to raise the claws of the jack sufficiently so that the jack can just
still be fitted below the car.
- The claw of the jack must be fitted around the vertical web of the lower sill
so that the jack cannot slip off when the
car is raised.
- The base of the jack should be resting fully on a firm surface.
- Align jack and at the same time raise the claw of the jack further until the claw is
touching the web.

174DO-IT-YOURSELF
Rear lights (Estate)
Open tailgate.

Open side storage compartment

Press spring catches at bulb holder in
direction of arrow and take out bulb holder.

Press faulty bulb into the base, turn to
the left and remove.

Insert new bulb and turn fully to the right.

Insert bulb holder so that the spring cat-
ches engage.


Separate plug connection A.

Press off spring lock of lens on one side
and then on the other side - see arrows. Ca-
refully take off lens in direction of arrow B.

Replace bulb.

Fit lens into housing again until it locks
in place.

Plug in connector.

Carefully press light into door trim panel.
Rear lights
Open tailgate.

Push cover to the side.

Press spring catches at bulb holder in
direction of arrow and take out bulb holder.

Press faulty bulb into the base, turn to
the left and remove.

Insert new bulb and turn fully to the right.

Insert bulb holder so that the spring
catches engage.

Push back cover.

ALPHABETICAL 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