Plastic Parts; De-Icing Windows And Exterior Mirrors; Radio Reception And Aerial; Headlight Lenses - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Plastic parts

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Plastic parts can be cleaned using a damp cloth. If this does not prove to be ade-
quate, the parts can be treated with special solvent-free plastic cleaning prod-
ucts.
Paint care products are not suitable for plastic parts.

De-icing windows and exterior mirrors

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
A scraper to remove snow and ice from the windows and mirrors is located on the
inside of the fuel filler flap . Remove the scraper from the fuel filler flap in the di-
rection of the arrow » Fig. 143.
Clean the windows from the inside on a regular basis.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window leathers
that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preservatives in the
window leather can dirty the window and reduce visibility.
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General Maintenance
Fig. 143
Fuel filler flap: Ice scraper
CAUTION
The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direction
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to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand, and
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salt must not be removed from the window glass and mirrors – risk of damage to
the surface of the windows and mirrors.
Never remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
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formation of cracks in the glass!
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When removing snow or ice from windows and mirror lenses ensure that the
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paintwork of the vehicle is not to damage.

Radio reception and aerial

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can disrupt the radio signal even
causing it to fail completely.
With factory-fitted radios and navigation, the aerial for the radio reception can be
installed at different locations in the vehicle:
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on the inside of the rear window along with the rear window heater;
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on the inside of the rear side windows;
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on the roof.

Headlight lenses

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Use soap and clean water to clean the plastic headlight lenses.
CAUTION
Never wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects to clean the
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plastic lenses, this may damage the protective paintwork and consequently cause
the formation of cracks on the headlight lenses.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products to clean the
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headlights – risk of damaging the headlight lenses.
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