Skoda Octavia COMBI 2007 Owner's Manual page 212

WARNING (continued)
− Never touch the electrical cables of the ignition system.
− Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair
from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore
remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting
clothing.
•
Please also comply with the warning instructions stated below when
carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical
system:
− Always separate the car battery from the electrical system.
− Do not smoke.
− Never carry out any work close to naked flames.
− Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.
Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no
account mixed up. This may result in major operating problems and also vehicle
damage!
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance
Overview of the engine compartment
The main inspection points
Fig. 197 1.6 ltr./85 kW Petrol engine
A
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
A
Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
A
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
A
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
A
Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and Replenishing
215
221
213
213
217
218
Technical Data
211