Brake Fluid; The Engine Compartment Of Your Car Is A Hazardous Area. The Following Warning Instructions Must Be Followed At All Times When Working In The En- Gine Compartment » Page; First Read And Observe The Introductory Information And Safety Warn - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Checking the coolant level
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 125.
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 121.
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
ant level when the engine is cold must lie between the "MIN" and "MAX" mark-
ings. The level may also rise slightly above the "MAX" marking when the engine
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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temperature/coolant level. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level di-
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 specialist
garage immediately.
Replenishing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 125.
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Switch off the engine.
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Allow the engine to cool.
126
General Maintenance
Fig. 108
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
» Fig. 108. The cool-
» page 16, Coolant
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
page 126 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, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water
and coolant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Only use new coolant to top up the system.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark "MAX"
ant heats up and then is forced out of the cooling system through the pressure
relief valve in the cap.

Brake fluid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the brake fluid level
Changing
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 120.
Do not continue your journey i the fluid level has dropped below the MIN
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marking, – risk of accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
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paired – risk of accident!
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CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
» Fig. 108 on
» Fig. 108 on page 126! Excess cool-
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