Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual page 102

Brake fluid level
Checking and replenishing the windscreen washer fluid level
Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to park the vehicle safely on
a horizontal and stable ground.
The engine compartment of a vehicle is a hazardous area. Never work on the en-
gine and in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the necessary ac-
tions and the established precautions and/or if proper equipment and fluids as
well as adequate tools are not available
out by a specialist garage. Serious injuries can be caused by improper work.
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement during maintenance work can cause serious in-
juries.
Never work under the vehicle when it is not secured against rolling away.
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When working under the vehicle while the wheels touch the ground, the vehi-
cle must be on a plane, the wheels locked and the vehicle key be removed
from the ignition lock.
If you want to work underneath the vehicle, you must additionally support
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the vehicle safely with axle stands. The car jack is insufficient for this purpose
and can fail, causing serious injuries.
WARNING
The engine compartment of every vehicle is a hazardous area and may cause
serious injuries!
For all work, always be very cautious and careful and observe the common
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safety precautions. Never take a personal risk.
Never carry out work on the engine and in the engine compartment if you
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are not familiar with the necessary actions. If you are uncertain as to steps in-
volved, have the work done by an expert. Severe injuries can result from im-
properly performed work.
Never open or close the bonnet, as long as steam or coolant escapes. Hot
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steam or coolant can cause severe burns. Always wait until you hear and see
no more steam or coolant escape from the engine compartment.
Always let the engine cool down before opening the bonnet.
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Hot parts of the engine or the exhaust system can burn the skin on contact.
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When the engine has cooled down, please note the following before open-
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ing the bonnet.
Firmly pull the handbrake and move the selector lever to position P or the
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gearshift lever into neutral.
Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
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Keep children away from the engine compartment and never leave them
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unattended.
The engine cooling system is under pressure in a hot engine. Never open
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the lid of the engine coolant expansion reservoir on a hot engine. Coolant may
spurt out and cause serious burns and injuries.
Turn the lid slowly and very carefully counter-clockwise while exerting
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light downward pressure on the lid.
Always protect your face, hands and arms from hot engine coolant or
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steam with a large, thick cloth.
When refilling, do not spill fluids on engine parts or on the exhaust system.
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The spilled fluids can cause a fire.
WARNING
High voltage of the electrical system can cause electric shocks, burns, severe
injuries and death!
Never short-circuit the electrical system. The vehicle battery could explode.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock and serious injuries, while the engine is
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running or started, observe the following:
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains rotating parts that can cause serious inju-
ries.
Never reach into the area or into the radiator fan. Contact with the rotor
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blades can cause serious injuries. The fan is temperature-controlled and can
switch on independently – even when the ignition is switched off or if the ve-
hicle key is removed from the ignition lock.
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