Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual page 107

For the sake of the environment
Coolant and coolant additives may pollute the environment. Collect and properly
dispose of leaking fluids in an environmentally responsible manner.
Engine coolant specification
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture of specially treated water and
at least 40 per cent of engine coolant additive G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) or
G 12 plus (TL-VW 774 F). Both engine coolant additives are identified by their pur-
ple colour.
This mixture provides not only antifreeze protection down to -25 °C (-13 °F), but
also protects the light metal parts in the engine cooling system from corrosion.
The mixture also prevents calcification and increases the boiling point of the en-
gine coolant significantly.
To protect the engine cooling system, the engine coolant additive content must
always be at 40 %, even when no antifreeze protection is required in warm
weather or warm climate.
If stronger antifreeze protection is required for climatic reasons, the proportion of
the engine coolant additive may be increased. However, the proportion of the en-
gine coolant additive must not be more than 60 %, otherwise the antifreeze pro-
tection is reduced again and the cooling effect deteriorates.
When replenishing engine coolant, a mixture of distilled water and at least 40 %
of engine coolant additive G 12 plus-plus should be used to obtain the optimum
corrosion protection » .
WARNING
Lack of antifreeze protection in the engine cooling system can lead to engine
failure and cause serious injuries.
Be sure to use the correct amount of coolant additive according to the low-
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est expected ambient temperature at which the vehicle is operated.
At extremely low outside temperatures, the coolant may freeze and the ve-
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hicle may break down. Because the heater then stops working, passengers
may freeze to death without adequate winter clothing.
CAUTION
Never mix original engine coolant additives with other engine coolants that are
not approved by ŠKODA. Mixing with third-party coolants may lead to serious
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damage to the engine and engine cooling system.
The engine coolant G 12 plus-plus can be mixed with G 12 plus and G 11.
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If the fluid in the engine coolant expansion reservoir is not purple but, for exam-
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ple, brown, G 12 plus-plus or G 12 plus was mixed with a different engine coolant.
In this case, the engine coolant must be changed immediately. Otherwise, this
could cause severe malfunctions or damage to the engine!
For the sake of the environment
Engine coolants and engine coolant additives may pollute the environment. Col-
lect and properly dispose of leaking fluids in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
Checking the coolant level
Fig. 62 In the engine compartment: marking on the engine coolant expan-
sion reservoir / cap of the engine coolant expansion reservoir
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
The coolant expansion bottle
The expansion reservoir of the engine coolant can be identified by the symbol
on the cap » fig. 62 - .
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Park the vehicle on a level and solid surface.
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Switch off the engine.
» fig. 62 -  is located in the engine compartment.
Inspecting and replenishing
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