Skoda Superb 2014 Owner's Manual page 185

WARNING (Continued)
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.
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.
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. 160 Bonnet release lever/release lever
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Read and observe and
Open flap
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Pull the release lever under the dash panel in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 160.
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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
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Grasp the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas
spring.
Close the flap
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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
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 bonnet – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever
on page 182 first.
to unlock the bonnet.
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» Fig. 160.
Inspecting and replenishing
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