Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 141

WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
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ator, radiator fan - danger 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
Information for working on the fuel system or the electrical system
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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WARNING
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
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containers.
Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
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ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
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If you intend to work underneath the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle
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from rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the car
jack is not sufficient – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids
and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
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General Maintenance
Note
Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.
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Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
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nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 117 Opening the bonnet
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Read and observe and
Open flap
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Open the front door.
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Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 117.
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Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
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Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
The flap is then unlocked.
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