Skoda 2013 Roomster Owner's Manual page 159

WARNING (Continued)
When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
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with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot cool-
ant.
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes with
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clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Always store the coolant additive securely in its original container, and in
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particular out of the reach of children – risk of poisoning!
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Do not leave any items such as cloths or tools in the engine compartment.
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Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
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tained in the coolant) may ignite!
WARNING
The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when work-
ing in the engine compartment while the engine is running.
Pay particular attention to rotating engine parts (e.g. V-ribbed belt, genera-
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tor, radiator fan) and the high-voltage ignition system – risk to life!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the vehicle's
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battery.
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
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caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery, tie
back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any work.
WARNING
The following warning instructions must be observed if work has to be carried
out on the fuel or electrical systems.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
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Do not smoke.
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Never work near open flames.
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Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
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WARNING
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid con-
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tainers.
Keep fluids in their original containers and keep securely out of the reach of
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children!
If you intend to work underneath the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle
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from rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the car jack
is not sufficient – risk of injury!
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cover)
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– risk of fire!
The bonnet must always be properly closed when driving. Therefore, the
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lock must always be checked after closing the bonnet in order to ensure that
it has engaged properly.
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the ve-
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hicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
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operating problems and also vehicle damage!
Never open the bonnet using the locking lever.
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For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and
the specials tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend that flu-
ids be changed by a specialist garage as part of an inspection service.
Note
Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.
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Fluids with the correct specifications can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
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cessories.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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