Brake Fluid - Skoda FABIA - 03-2010 Owner's Manual

WARNING (continued)
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If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi-
ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
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You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
swallowed coolant.
Caution
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch the engine off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to drain the coolant in the system. It should be
collected and disposed of in compliance with environmental protection regulations.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled by a thermostat
according to the coolant temperature.
The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been
switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly after a
certain time, if
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the coolant temperature has risen because of an accumulation of heat or
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the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compartment that the
fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!
Using the system Safety

Brake fluid

Inspecting the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment. The brake
fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side of the
engine compartment.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet 
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level
drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" marking. If the
brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
instrument cluster  page 31. In this case stop immediately and do not drive any
further! Obtain professional assistance.
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compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
in "Working in the engine compartment" on page 162.
the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes  page 162, "Working in the engine
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
Fig. 140 Engine compartment: Brake
fluid reservoir
 fig.
140. The level must be between
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lighting up in the
Technical Data
167