Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 205

Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 165 Bonnet release lever/release lever
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 201.
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
locked.
›
Grasp the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas spring.
Closing
›
Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressurised gas
spring.
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Close the bonnet from a height of approximately 20 cm with a slight swing
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
» Fig. 165.
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and the bonnet is un-
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Engine compartment overview
Fig. 166 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 201.
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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Radiator fan
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 201.
After switching off the ignition, the fan may intermittently continue to operate for
approx. 10 minutes.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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