Fig. 102 - Skoda Citigo Operating Instructions Manual

WARNING (Continued)
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
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CAUTION
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant un-
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der the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from
a specialist garage.
If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
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fill with air - risk of engine damage,
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under
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40%.
Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec-
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tion and cooling effect.
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specification can
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significantly reduce the corrosion protection of the cooling system.
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con-
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sequently result in major engine damage.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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If an error occurs, leading to the engine overheating, the help of a professio-
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nal garage is to be sought - there is a risk of serious engine damage occurring.
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
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Checking the coolant level
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
stop driving! Switch off the engine and
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» Fig. 102 on page 109.

Fig. 102

Coolant expansion reservoir
on page 108 first.
Coolant expansion reservoir » Fig. 102
Mark for the maximum permissible coolant level
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Mark for the lowest permissible coolant level
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The coolant level should be kept between the marks "MAX" and "MIN".
The coolant can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are sat-
isfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The engine is not heated.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark "MAX" » Fig. 102.
In case of low coolant level in the instrument cluster a check mark 
» page 33. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the res-
ervoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the cooling sys-
tem. 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 coolant
» page 109, in section Introduction.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
Only top up with new coolant.
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Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available. In
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this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water and cool-
ant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
» Fig.
on page 108 first.
Inspecting and replenishing
102.
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