Engine Compartment - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
WARNING
Injuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in the
engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warn-
ing instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety rules.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed before starting work in the en-
gine compartment:
Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
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Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position N.
Allow the engine to cool.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
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engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant is
escaping.
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed when working in the engine com-
partment.
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
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Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
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suddenly start running!
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General Maintenance
WARNING (Continued)
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
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The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
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Avoid contact with the coolant.
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Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
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Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the en-
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gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
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When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
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with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot cool-
ant.
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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.
Always store the coolant additive securely in its original container, and in
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particular out of the reach of children – risk of poisoning!
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Do not leave any items such as cloths or tools in the engine compartment.
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Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
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tained in the coolant) may ignite!
WARNING
The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when work-
ing in the engine compartment while the engine is running.
Pay particular attention to rotating engine parts (e.g. V-ribbed belt, genera-
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tor, radiator fan) and the high-voltage ignition system – risk to life!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system – particularly on the vehicle's
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battery.
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
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caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery, tie
back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any work.
WARNING
The following warning instructions must be observed if work has to be carried
out on the fuel or electrical systems.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
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Do not smoke.
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Never work near open flames.
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Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
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