A tangible benefit for Škoda car owners is also provided by MOBILE SERVICE, a service through which "ŠKODA - JSC Automobile Plant" provides with the help of trading partners service throughout the Czech Republic and in most European countries NON STOP daily for 24 hours. The telephone number of this mobile service can be found by the car owner in the on-board literature.
The aforementioned equipment and service are described in the following chapters.
Overview of standard equipment (refers to the second half of 1996)
Modification LX:
- bumpers in the color of the car;
- oversized wheel caps LX;
- steel wheels 6 J x 14";
- tires 175 R 14";
- external rear-view mirror, adjustable from the cab;
- height-adjustable grip of self-winding three-point seat belts;
- inertial three-point seat belts for the rear side seats;
- two-point durable seat belt at the rear in the center;
- rear fog lamp;
- side lamps direction indicators;
- front seat headrests, adjustable in height and tilt;
- rear seat head restraints;
- headlight tilt adjustable from the driver's seat;
- immobilizer;
- full upholstery of the luggage compartment;
- lining of the edge of the luggage compartment;
- fastening first aid kit and triangle;
- non-illuminated box for hand luggage;
- ashtray and cigarette lighter with lighting;
- tachometer with digital clock;
- control amplifier;
- interior lighting with limit switches on all doors;
- four-spoke steering wheel;
- four ceiling rails;
- luggage compartment lighting;
- the ability to connect external lighting and other consumers of electricity;
- hole-shaped design of the seats;
- hangers;
- pockets for hand luggage in all side doors;
- audio preparation;
- signaling of the included headlights;
- automatic switch-off of consumers (except for the headlights) when starting the engine;
- steering wheel adjustment in height and in the axial direction;
- particle filter in the heating and ventilation system;
- height adjustment of the driver's seat;
- tinted glass;
- middle console;
- interval wiper switch;
- motor installation 1.6–55 kW.
Modification GLX (modified parts or parts in excess of those specified for modification LX):
- oversized GLX wheel covers;
- different seat upholstery, side door panels and rear shelf;
- external rear-view mirror in the color of the car;
- steel wheels 6 J 15";
- tires 195/ 65 R 15";
- side protective strips;
- airbag for the driver with seat belt tensioner;
- front fog lights;
- lockable hand luggage box with lighting;
- separate rear seats in a ratio of 2:3;
- built-in compartment for hand luggage under the rear shelf;
- smooth turning off the brightness of the interior lighting;
- outside temperature indicator;
- multi-purpose indicator device;
- two-tone sound signal;
- central locking;
- electrically adjustable external rear-view mirror with electrical heating;
- adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat;
- motor installation 1.6–55 kW.
Modification SLX (modified parts or parts in excess of those specified by the GLX modification):
- aluminum rims for Skoda wheels;
- different upholstery for seats, door panels and rear shelf;
- airbags for driver and passenger with seat belt tensioner;
- electric lowering of windows of forward and back doors;
- electric sunroof control;
- height-adjustable passenger seat with adjustable lumbar support;
- engine 1.8–92 kW or 1.9 TV1–66 kW.
Special equipment and additional equipment with the possibility of additional installation
The above list (see "Overview of standard equipment (refers to the second half of 1996) " shows that the standard equipment of Skoda Octavia cars is really rich. However, it is possible to individually install a wide variety of additional equipment on the car by completing the order before buying the car or during additional installation.
The range of add-ons is constantly changing upwards. When choosing special equipment, the interested customer is limited to the assortment offered by the factory and can therefore install it during the manufacture of the vehicle. Assembly takes place mainly on orders, i.e. directly on the orders of individual customers (NEVADA system).
It is also necessary to indicate that the installation of some equipment is due, for example, to other electrical wiring, if necessary, other elements that cannot be additionally installed (or with difficulty). Therefore, such units of special equipment are appropriate (after a preliminary agreement with the seller of a new car) write out when ordering a car.
Overview of special equipment (refers to the second half of 1996)
Program for LX:
- ABS;
- airbag for the driver, including the seat belt tensioner;
- passenger airbag;
- front fog lights;
- electrically adjustable outside rearview mirror;
- central locking;
- radio A, B; with cassette player and four or eight speakers;
- alert;
- audio preparation (antenna and 4 or 8 speakers);
- headlight washers.
Program for GLX:
- ABS;
- passenger airbag;
- height-adjustable passenger seat;
- radio A, B; with cassette player and four or eight speakers;
- air conditioner;
- electric lowering of windows of forward and back doors;
- electric sunroof control;
- alert;
- audio preparation (antenna and 4 or 8 speakers);
- headlight washers.
Program for SLX:
- ABS (for vehicles 1.8–92 kW ABS with EDS standard set);
- air conditioner;
- radio A, B; with cassette player and four or eight speakers;
- front heated seats;
- alert;
- audio preparation (antenna and 4 or 8 speakers);
- headlight washer.
Detailed and up-to-date information about the possibilities of special equipment and various combinations is available at the request of any ŠKODA car dealer. When choosing additional equipment, there is a restriction set by the homologation of equipment for this type of vehicle. Approval of technical suitability for operation (homologation) is connected both with the existing legal operating instructions for vehicles with an internal combustion engine, and with the consent of the manufacturer, who in his test laboratory checks the details of the equipment also with regard to functionality and safety, depending on the type of vehicle.
Additional equipment is selected based on the desires and capabilities of the buyer. "ŠKODA - JSC Automobile Plant" has its own department of ŠKODA ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. It is responsible for the approval and distribution of homologated original equipment for Škoda vehicles. Equipment marked with either the ŠKODA AUTO logo or an order number is packed in a container with the ŠKODA AUTO logo or the ORIGINALNI PRISLUSENSTVI ŠKODA logo stamped in the middle. It is available only from authorized Skoda dealers.
A constantly updated catalog of the above equipment is available for viewing from Skoda dealers.
To guide those who wish, some of the main items of the offer of ŠKODA ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT for the Octavia car are given below:
- trailer towing device (hitch);
- rubber mat;
- textile mat in two material options;
- roof rack with accessories (main trunk, spare wheel holder, surf holder, holder for two and four pairs of skis);
- sunroof, sliding and reclining;
- light alloy wheel rims in two versions;
- side protective pads (shape different from serial execution);
- rear spoiler for extended luggage compartment lid;
- radio with RDS and CD player;
- radio with RDS and connection to CD changer;
- plastic glued sills protection against abrasive;
- B-pillar trims made of black plastic foil;
- imitation of wooden decor of the dashboard;
- child seats - by size;
- and much more.
From many years of experience, we can also recommend that the car owner equip it with an appropriate type of fire extinguisher. With its help, you can save both human life and health, and save money.
It is also necessary to add that the car cannot be arbitrarily changed and retrofitted.
Mandatory equipment
Mandatory equipment and equipment for each car is:
- prescribed first aid kit (The industry standard ON 84 6635 of the Ministry of Health establishes in Appendix No. 6 of Article No. 102/95 "The necessary composition of a car first aid kit for first aid");
- warning triangle;
- spare wheel assembly;
- jack;
- wrench for wheel bolts;
- lamp kit (at least one from each type used in the car);
- electrical fuses (according to the range of fuses used in the car).
Further retrofitting of the vehicle with tools, spare parts and seasonal equipment (e.g. de-icing spray, snow chain, etc.) - independent care of each car owner.
In conclusion, a few more words about what definitely does not apply to the car. First of all, these are additions that are not approved or do not comply with the current rules for the operation of vehicles with an internal combustion engine. Especially various swinging or reinforced talismans and stickers hung and pasted in the driver's field of vision, and this applies not only to the front window, but also to other windows.
It is also forbidden to use clips or similar devices to fix the installation of seat belts. It is also not allowed to install on the surface of the body or inside it any objects that could injure both people inside the car and other road users.