Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 142

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Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
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Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
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Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow .
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Close the flap
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Lift the bonnet.
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Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in.
WARNING
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
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If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
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vehicle immediately and close the flap – risk of accident!
Make sure that when closing the bonnet lid, no body parts are crushed -
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there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 118 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
.
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from the holder.
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» Fig. 117.
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Read and observe and
Arrangement in the engine compartment
Coolant expansion reservoir
A
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
B
Engine oil dipstick
C
Engine oil filler opening
D
Brake fluid reservoir
E
Vehicle battery
F
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
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Read and observe and
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled ac-
cording to the temperature of the coolant.
WARNING
After switching off the ignition, the fan may intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.
Windscreen washer system
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Read and observe and
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir
ment » Fig. 119.
on page 137 first.
» Fig. 118
on page 137 first.
Fig. 119
Windscreen washer fluid reser-
voir
on page 137 first.
is located in the engine compart-
A
Inspecting and replenishing
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