Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual page 168

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Take the bonnet support out of its holder
arrow and secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support into
the opening .
4
Closing
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Insert the bonnet sup-
port into the designated holder
3
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm – do
not push it in.
WARNING
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet using the release lever
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 134 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
Coolant expansion reservoir
1
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
2
Engine oil filler opening
3
» Fig. 133 in the direction of the
3
» Fig. 133.
» Fig. 132.
Engine oil dipstick
4
Brake fluid reservoir
5
Vehicle battery
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled accord-
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ing to the temperature of the coolant.
WARNING
After switching off the ignition, the fan may intermittently continue to oper-
ate for approx. 10 minutes.
Windscreen washer system
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
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The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and
165
contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or rear window and for the head-
lights.
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167
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Fig. 135
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
165
Inspecting and replenishing
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