Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 154

Capacity
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Read and observe and
Coolant capacity (in litres)
1)
Petrol engines
1.2 l/51 kW
1.2l/63 kW TSI
1.2l/77 kW TSI
1.4 l/63 kW
1.6 l/77 kW
Diesel engines
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF
1.6 litres/66 kW TDI CR DPF
1.6 litres/77 kW TDI CR DPF
Checking the coolant level
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion reservoir is located in the engine compart-
ment » Fig. 137.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 137
Mark for the maximum permissible coolant level.
A
Mark for the lowest permissible coolant level.
B
1) The coolant capacity is approximately 1 Litre greater on vehicles that are fitted with an auxiliary heater
(auxiliary heating and ventilation).
on page 150 first.
Capacity
5.5
7.7
7.7
5.5
5.5
Capacity
6.6
8.4
8.4
Fig. 137
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
on page 150 first.
The coolant level should be kept between the marks
If the coolant level is above the mark
If the coolant level is below the mark
Checking the level
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet.
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Check the level of coolant at the coolant expansion vessel
Check the coolant level only when the engine is cold.
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark » Fig. 137.
A
If the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank is too low, this is indicated by
the warning light lighting up in the instrument cluster
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ant. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir
from time to time.
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 specialist
garage.
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of cool-
ant » page 150, in section Introduction.
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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 tank and carefully un-
screw the cap.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
and .
A B
no coolant may be topped up.
A,
the coolant must be topped up.
B,
» Fig.
» page 41,
on page 150 first.
Inspecting and replenishing
137.
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