Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 160

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Take the bonnet support out of its holder
row and secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support in the
opening designed for it.
4
Closing
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Insert the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed for this purpose
3
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm – do
not push it in.
WARNING
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet using the locking lever
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 133 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
Coolant expansion reservoir
1
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
2
Engine oil filler opening
3
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General Maintenance
» Fig. 132 in the direction if the ar-
3
» Fig. 132.
» Fig. 131.
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Engine oil dipstick
4
Brake fluid reservoir
5
Vehicle battery
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled accord-
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ing to the temperature of the coolant.
WARNING
After switching off the ignition, the fan may intermittently continue to oper-
ate for approx. 10 minutes.
Windscreen washer system
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and
contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or rear window and for the head-
light cleaning system.
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Fig. 134
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
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