Maintaining and cleaning for Your Skoda Kodiaq SUV 2020

Maintaining and cleaning › Service events 233  
WARNING  
Risk of an accident!  
Maintaining and cleaning  
Do not exceed the maximum vertical load.  
Service events  
The permissible trailer load and the weight of an-  
other accessory, e.g. of the bike carrier, is not to be  
exceeded.  
service intervals  
Compliance with service intervals is crucial for the  
life and value of the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
You will be notified of the due date for service with  
the symbol and the corresponding message on the  
display of the instrument cluster.  
Risk of damage to the trailer and the vehicle itself!  
When using the accessory (e.g. bicycle carrier), ob-  
serve the maximum length and the permissible to-  
tal weight of the accessory incl.  
The specialist garage will inform you of the type of  
service interval, the option of changing this and the  
scope of service.  
All services and the replacement or refilling of op-  
erating fluids are chargeable to the customer, even  
during the warranty period, unless the ŠKODA AUTO  
warranty conditions or other binding agreements de-  
termine otherwise.  
Proof of service  
A specialist garage stores the proof of service in the  
information system called Digital Service Plan.  
The proof of service can be printed out.  
Show service appointment  
In Infotainment, select the following menu.  
Menu item for the service  
Or:  
Menu item for the service  
Resetting information  
We recommend that you do not reset the informa-  
tion regarding service events on your own. It can  
lead to incorrect setting of the service intervals and  
thus also to possible faults in the vehicle.  
For vehicles with a variable service interval, new  
service interval values calculated according to the  
previous operating conditions will be displayed after  
the oil change service indicator is reset. These values  
will then continue to be adjusted according to the  
current operating conditions.  
Service work, adjustments and technical  
changes  
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO  
must be observed when carrying out any modifica-  
tions, repairs or technical alterations to the vehicle.  
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps  
ensure road safety and helps keep the vehicle in a  
good technical condition.  
We advise only using ŠKODA Original Accessories  
and ŠKODA Original Parts which have been expressly  
approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability, safety  
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and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with  
these.  
non-legitimate installation in another vehicle (e.g. af-  
ter a theft) or operation outside the vehicle.  
ŠKODA Service Partner  
All ŠKODA Service Partners operate according to  
the most recent guidelines and instructions from  
ŠKODA AUTO. Service and repair work is therefore  
carried out on time and at the appropriate quality.  
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps  
ensure road safety and helps keep the vehicle in a  
good technical condition.  
Interior  
What you should be mindful of  
NOTICE  
Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and care  
of the individual materials.  
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical  
solvents.  
We therefore advise having all modifications, repairs  
and technical alterations to the vehicle carried out by  
a ŠKODA Service Partner.  
Natural leather / Faux leather / Alcantara® suede /  
material  
ŠKODA original parts  
We recommend the use of ŠKODA Original Parts for  
your vehicle, as these parts are approved by ŠKODA  
AUTO. These parts correspond exactly to the ŠKO-  
DA AUTO regulations and are identical to the parts  
used in series production.  
NOTICE  
Remove impurities as soon as possible.  
Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain  
remover or similar agents on Alcantara® suede seat  
upholstery.  
ŠKODA AUTO is able to warrant the safety, suitabili-  
ty, and long life of these products.  
Make sure that natural leather is not moistened  
when cleaning and that no water seeps into the  
seams.  
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of  
ŠKODA Genuine Parts for a period of 2 years after  
sale in accordance with the materials defect liability,  
unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement.  
Do not clean the roof cladding with a brush.  
NOTICE  
Risk of fading to the cover fabric.  
If necessary, do not leave the covers for long peri-  
ods in the blazing sun.  
ŠKODA original accessories  
We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Ac-  
cessories in your vehicle. With these accessories,  
ŠKODA AUTO stands for safety, reliability and the  
suitability for your vehicle type.  
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During use, the leather and Alcantara and suede  
materials may show minor changes (e.g. folds or  
discolouration).  
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of  
ŠKODA Genuine Accessories for a period of 2 years  
after installation or delivery in accordance with the  
materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in  
the purchase agreement or any other agreements.  
Some clothing fabrics, e.g. dark denim, sometimes  
do not have sufficient colour fastness. As a result,  
discolouration that is clearly visible on the seat up-  
holstery can occur. This is not a defect in the fab-  
ric.  
Sharp-edged zippers, rivets, clamps and similar  
garments can damage the upholstery in the vehi-  
cle. Such damages cannot be subsequently recog-  
nised as a justified complaint.  
Spoiler  
WARNING  
Risk of an accident!  
Only use the original spoiler on the front bumper in  
combination with the original spoiler on the boot  
lid.  
Plastic parts  
The original spoiler on the front bumper cannot be  
left on its own without the spoiler on the luggage  
compartment lid or in combination with an unsuita-  
ble spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.  
NOTICE  
Risk of damaging the dash panel.  
Do not attach fragrances and air fresheners to the  
dash panel.  
We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Serv-  
ice Partner for any repairs to or replacement, addi-  
tion or removal of spoilers.  
Windows  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the filaments or the glass antenna.  
Component protection  
Do not stick stickers on the heating filaments.  
Some electronic vehicle components (such as the in-  
strument cluster) are factory-equipped with compo-  
nent protection. This component protection ensures  
the functional limitation of these components in a  
Do not use sharp objects (such as pot scrapers,  
etc.) to clean the windows.  
Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior 235  
Covers on electrically heated seats  
Exterior  
NOTICE  
What you should be mindful of  
Risk of damaging the heating system.  
Do not clean the seats with water or other liquids.  
Do not dry the seats by switching on the heating.  
WARNING  
Risk of accident!  
After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the  
brake system may be affected by moisture and, in  
winter, by ice.  
Seat belts  
NOTICE  
Risk of damage to the seat belts.  
Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.  
Do not dry clean the seat belts.  
NOTICE  
Allow cleaned belts to dry before rolling up.  
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt  
residues, overflowing fuel, remove AdBlue® and  
similar as soon as possible.  
Instructions for cleaning  
Do not use rough sponges, pot scourers or similar  
to remove dirt.  
Use the appropriate cleaning agents to clean and  
care for the individual materials.  
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical  
solvents.  
Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.  
Natural leather / Faux leather / Alcantara® / suede /  
material  
Remove dust and dirt on the surface with a vac-  
uum cleaner.  
Remove fresh impurities with water, slightly mois-  
tened cotton cloth or woollen cloth; if necessary,  
use a mild soap solution and wipe with a dry cloth.  
NOTICE  
Remove stubborn stains with a suitable cleaning  
agent.  
AdBlue® picks up some materials, e.g. paint and plas-  
tics.  
For regular care of natural leather, use the equip-  
Clean the affected area with a damp cloth and cold  
ment provided for this purpose. After each clean,  
use a care cream with light protection and impreg-  
nation effect.  
water.  
Remove the dried solution with warm water and a  
sponge.  
When looking after Alcantara®, remove stubborn  
hair from suede and fabric surfaces with a cleaning  
brush. Remove pills from materials with a brush.  
NOTICE  
Paint damage should be repaired as soon as possi-  
ble.  
Do not treat matt lacquered parts with polish or  
hard wax.  
Plastic parts  
Remove impurities with water, slightly moistened  
cloth or sponge with a suitable cleaning agent if  
necessary.  
Do not polish foils.  
We recommend treating door seals and window  
guides with the appropriate tools from ŠKODA  
original accessories. These ensure that the protec-  
tive lacquer layer of the seals and window guides is  
not attacked.  
Windows  
Remove impurities with clean water and dry with a  
cloth provided for this purpose.  
Infotainment screen  
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the  
rear view camera.  
Remove any impurities on the screen using the  
cleaning agents provided.  
Before driving through a car wash  
NOTICE  
Observe the usual specifications of the car wash,  
Danger of screen damage!  
e.g. close all windows, fold the exterior mirrors, and  
the like.  
When removing dirt, do not press on the screen.  
Set the wiper lever in position  
If there are special attachments on your vehicle,  
observe the instructions of the car wash operator.  
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Covers on electrically heated seats  
Remove impurities with a suitable cleaning agent.  
Seat belts  
NOTICE  
Remove impurities with a soft cloth and mild soap  
solution.  
The Auto Hold Deactivate the function if it is nec-  
essary to roll the vehicle when passing through a  
car wash.  
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Use a different sponge for wheels, sills and the  
lower part of the vehicle than that used for the  
other vehicle parts.  
Do not wash the vehicle in the blazing sun.  
Do not dry the headlights or use sharp objects.  
Do not put pressure on the bodywork when wash-  
ing.  
The temperature of the washing water may be a  
max. 60 °C.  
NOTICE  
In vehicles with an electric luggage compartment lid,  
this can open automatically due to the pressure of  
the washing brushes.  
Lock the vehicle, e.g. with the central lock button.  
After washing with a wax preservation  
Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry  
cloth.  
Wash with a pressure washer  
NOTICE  
Follow the operating instructions for the high-  
pressure cleaner. This particularly applies to infor-  
mation with respect to the pressure and spray dis-  
tance from the vehicle surface.  
Do not direct the water jet directly at the following  
vehicle parts.  
Foils.  
After hand washing  
Rinse the vehicle and wipe it with a suitable clean  
cloth.  
Vehicle paint  
Preserve the varnish at least twice a year with hard  
wax.  
Use a polish for matt lacquers.  
Films  
Locks.  
Columns on the vehicle.  
Trailer socket.  
Swivelling ball bar.  
Sensors.  
Camera lenses.  
Plastic parts, chrome-plated and anodized  
parts.  
Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely  
normal: this is not an error.  
The following factors have a negative effect on the  
life or colour fastness of the films.  
Sun rays.  
Moisture.  
Air pollution.  
Stones, e.g. due to the rebound of the cargo during  
transport on the roof rack.  
Remove snow and ice  
NOTICE  
Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a  
suitable de-icing agent.  
Clean cameras with a hand brush.  
Only move the scraper in one direction.  
Do not use scratches or other sharp objects for  
foils.  
Do not remove snow and ice with hot or warm wa-  
ter.  
Do not remove snow and ice from surfaces with  
coarse dirt.  
Protection of hollow spaces  
Corrosion-prone cavities of the vehicle are perma-  
nently protected by preservative wax at the factory.  
Remove spilled wax with a plastic scraper, clean  
stains with mineral spirits.  
Underseal  
The underside is permanently protected by the fac-  
tory against chemical and mechanical influences.  
Have the protective coating checked by a special-  
ist garage before starting and at the end of the  
cold season.  
Wheels  
Instructions for cleaning  
Handwash  
After washing, preserve the wheels with suitable  
means.  
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft  
sponge or wash glove and plenty of water, if nec-  
essary with additional suitable cleaning agents.  
For foils and headlights, use a mild soap solution  
that contains two tablespoons of white neutral  
soap to one litre of lukewarm water.  
NOTICE  
Severe dirt on the wheels can result in the wheels  
unbalancing.  
Car jack  
If necessary, treat moving parts with suitable  
grease.  
Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper  
blades.  
Tow hitch  
Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suit-  
able grease whenever necessary.  
Wash the cameras with clean water and dry with a  
suitable clean wipe.  
NOTICE  
Wash out the sponge or wash mitt regularly.  
Maintaining and cleaning › Ice scraper on the fuel filler flap 237  
Ice scraper on the fuel filler flap  
Technical data and specifications  
Requirements for the technical data  
The emission standard, information on fuel con-  
sumption and other information pertaining to your  
vehicle can be found listed in the technical vehicle  
documentation and in the declaration of conformity,  
in the so-called COC-document.  
The information listed was determined in accord-  
ance with rules and under conditions that are stipula-  
ted by legal or technical regulations.  
This and other information about your vehicle and  
the declaration of conformity can be obtained from a  
ŠKODA partner.  
The details in the technical vehicle documentation  
and in the declaration of conformity take prece-  
dence over the information in this Owner's Manual.  
These details and values apply to your vehicle in the  
state and configuration at the time of delivery from  
the manufacturer. Retrofitting an accessory can have  
a negative impact on these details and values, in par-  
ticular the values pertaining to fuel consumption and  
carbon dioxide (CO2), which are specified in the vehi-  
cle documentation and in the declaration of con-  
formity.  
The listed performance values were determined  
without performance-reducing equipment, e.g. air  
conditioning system.  
Vehicle identification data  
Vehicle identification number (VIN)  
The vehicle identification number is found at the fol-  
lowing locations.  
Directly in the engine compartment on the suspen-  
sion turret.  
On a plate under the windscreen in the lower left  
corner.  
On the type plate at the bottom of the middle  
body pillar of the vehicle.  
Type plate.  
A
B
Vehicle manufacturers  
Vehicle identification number (VIN)