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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.
Replenishing the coolant
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 108.
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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 112 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 "MAX"
ant heats up and then is forced out of the cooling system through the pressure
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.
» Fig. 101
on
» Fig. 101
on page 112! Excess cool-
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey, if it is not possible
the prevailing conditions. Contact a ŠKODA Service Partner to avoid the risk of
serious engine.
Radiator fan
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 108.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the
coolant temperature.
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.
Checking the brake fluid
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 108.
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
» page
110.
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
When driving, a slight drop in the fluid level is caused by the wear-and-tear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is therefore perfectly normal.
to top up the coolant under
Fig. 102
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
» Fig.
102. The level must be be-
113
Inspecting and replenishing
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