Replenishing The Coolant; Radiator Fan; Checking The Brake Fluid - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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If a fault causes the engine to overheat, we recommend visiting a ŠKODA Part-
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ner, otherwise serious engine damage may occur.

Replenishing the coolant

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
Only refill with new coolant.
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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 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.

Radiator fan

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
After switching off the ignition, the fan can intermittently continue to operate for
approx. 10 minutes.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled accord-
ing to the temperature of the coolant.
» Fig. 150.
A

Checking the brake fluid

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet.
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear
 and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid lev-
el 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
up in the instrument cluster » page
WARNING
If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking,
journey - risk of accident! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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Fig. 151
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
» Fig. 151. The level must be be-

14, Brake system .
do not continue your
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Inspecting and replenishing
lighting
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