Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual page 279

WARNING
Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
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system, open the driver's door.
Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
Allow the engine to cool.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
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engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNING
Information for working in the engine room
Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.
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Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
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Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan suddenly switch on approx.
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10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
Do not smoke or use open flames in the vicinity of the engine.
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Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
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This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
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containers.
WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
If it is necessary to work on the engine compartment with the engine run-
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ning, then observe the rotating engine parts and electrical plants - it can
be fatal!
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.
CAUTION
Refill only operating fluids of the correct specification - danger of damaging
the vehicle!
Note
Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA
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Original Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
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Open the bonnet and close
Fig. 320 Opening the bonnet
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Read and observe and
Open flap
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Make sure that the windscreen wiper arms are not folded away from the
windscreen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet.
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Open the front door and pull the release lever below the dash panel in the
direction of arrow » Fig. 320.
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Press the release lever in the direction of arrow
locked.
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Raise the bonnet in the direction of the arrow
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Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
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Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow .
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on page 276 first.
and the bonnet will be un-
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from the holder.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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