Read And Observe And On Page 101 First; Coolant Expansion Reservoir - Skoda citigo Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible
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the coolant under the prevailing conditions! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under
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40%.
Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec-
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tion and cooling effect.
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specification can
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significantly reduce the corrosion protection of the cooling system.
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con-
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sequently result in major engine damage!
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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If an error occurs, leading to the engine overheating, the help of a professio-
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nal garage is to be sought - there is a risk of serious engine damage occurring.
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
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Checking the coolant level
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.

Coolant expansion reservoir

» Fig. 98
Mark for the maximum permissible coolant level
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Mark for the lowest permissible coolant level
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The coolant level should be kept between the marks "MAX" and "MIN".
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General Maintenance
» Fig. 98 on page 106.
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Fig. 98
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
on page 105 first.
The coolant can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are sat-
isfied.
to top up
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The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The engine is not heated.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark "MAX"
In case of low coolant level in the instrument cluster a check mark
» page 31. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the
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reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the cooling sys-
tem. Do not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a
specialist garage.
Replenishing
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Read and observe
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
Only top up with new coolant.
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Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available. In
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this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water and cool-
ant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
» Fig. 98.
and on page 105 first.
» Fig. 98.