Checking The Coolant Level; Replenishing The Coolant - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Checking the coolant level

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet » page 138.
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
level when the engine is cold must lie between the
ings. The level may also rise slightly above the
gine is warm.
If the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank is too low, this is indicated by
the warning light lighting up in the instrument cluster
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perature/coolant level . We still recommend inspecting the coolant level di-
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rectly at the reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. Do
not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If a fault causes the engine to overheat, we recommend visiting a ŠKODA Service
Partner immediately, otherwise serious engine damage may occur.
Fig. 117
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
» Fig. 117. The coolant
(MIN) and (MAX) mark-
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(MAX) marking when the en-
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» page 19, Coolant tem-

Replenishing the coolant

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
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Switch off the engine.
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Allow the engine to cool.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
page 141 and unscrew the cap carefully.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available in an
emergency. In this case, just use water and have the correct mixing ratio of water
and the coolant additive restored by a ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possi-
ble.
Only use new coolant to top up the system.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
coolant heats up and then is forced out of the cooling system through the pres-
sure relief valve in the cap.
WARNING
The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
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Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to health.
Therefore always safely store the coolant additive in its original container out
of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes with
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clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
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swallowed coolant.
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey, if it is not possible
the prevailing conditions. Contact a ŠKODA Service Partner to avoid the risk of
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serious engine.
» Fig. 117 on
(max.) » Fig. 117 on page 141! Excess
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to top up the coolant under
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Inspecting and replenishing
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