Opening And Closing The Bonnet; Engine Compartment Overview - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Opening and closing the bonnet

Fig. 113 Bonnet/radiator grille release lever: Release lever
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
Opening
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Pull the release lever under the dash panel
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
net is unlocked.
›
Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
›
Take the bonnet support out of its holder and secure the opened bonnet by in-
serting the end of the support in the opening
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General Maintenance
Fig. 114
Securing the bonnet with the
bonnet support
» Fig. 113.
1
2 » Fig. 113 and the bon-
» Fig. 114 designed for it.
3
Closing
›
Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in.
›
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.

Engine compartment overview

Fig. 115 1.6 l/77 kW diesel engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
Coolant expansion reservoir
1
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
2
Engine oil filler opening
3
Engine oil dipstick
4
Brake fluid reservoir
5
Battery (below a cover)
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
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