Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 133

Maintenance cleanin
n the en ine compartment
reparin to work in the en ine compartment
ntroduction
Additional information and warnin s
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ehicle overview efore drivin
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nintended vehicle movement durin maintenance work can cause serious in-
uries.
ever work under the vehicle when it is not secured a ainst rollin away.
hen workin under the vehicle while the wheels touch the round the vehi-
cle must be on a plane the wheels locked and the vehicle key be removed
from the i nition lock.
f you want to work underneath the vehicle you must additionally support
the vehicle safely with a le stands. he car ack is insufficient for this purpose
and can fail causin serious in uries.
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he en ine compartment of every vehicle is a ha ardous area and may cause
serious in uries
or all work always be very cautious and careful and observe the common
safety precautions. ever take a personal risk.
ever carry out work on the en ine and in the en ine compartment if you
are not familiar with the necessary actions. f you are uncertain as to steps in-
volved have the work done by an e pert. evere in uries can result from im-
properly performed work.
ever open or close the bonnet as lon as steam or coolant escapes. Hot
steam or coolant can cause severe burns. Always wait until you hear and see
no more steam or coolant escape from the en ine compartment.
Always let the en ine cool down before openin the bonnet.
Hot parts of the en ine or the e haust system can burn the skin on con-
tact.
Maintenance cleanin
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n the en ine compartment
servic- Do-it-yourself