Brake Fluid; Vehicle Battery; Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Specification - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual
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Brake fluid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment
page 142.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment
» page
135.
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
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paired - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN"
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marking
» Fig. 140
on page 142,
an accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
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Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Original Accessories
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range.
Checking the brake fluid level
142
General Maintenance
» Fig. 140
do not continue driving - there is a risk of
Fig. 140
Brake fluid reservoir
Read and observe
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
142
142
Checking the level
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
on
The level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification being displayed
» page
32,
Brake system.
Specification
Read and observe
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Automatic load deactivation
and
on page 142 first.
» Fig.
140.
and
on page 142 first.
illuminating in the
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144
144
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146
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