Skoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual page 174

WARNING (continued)
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Allow the engine to cool down.
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Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
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Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids
(e.g. the antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the
battery.
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Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the
engine is still warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
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Never open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle as long as
the engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
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Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a
large cloth when opening it as protection for your face, hands and
arms from hot steam or hot coolant.
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In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work
when the engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating
parts (e.g. the V-ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the
high-voltage ignition system.
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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. 126 Diesel engine 1.9 litre/47 kW
A
1
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
2
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
3
Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
4
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
5
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
6
Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol
and diesel engines is practically identical.
Breakdown assist-
ance
Inspecting and Replenishing
177
185
176
175
179
181
Technical Data Fabia Praktik
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