Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 197

CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
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operating problems and also vehicle damage!
Never open the bonnet using the locking lever.
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For the sake of the environment
In view of the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids, the specials tools and
knowledge required for such work, we recommend that fluids are changed by a
Škoda Partner as part of the inspection service.
Note
If there is anything you are not sure about concerning fluids, please consult a
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ŠKODA Partner.
Fluids with the correct specifications can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
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cessories.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 173 Bonnet release lever/release lever
Fig. 174 Securing the bonnet
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 193.
When the front door is closed, the bonnet cannot be unlocked with lever
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Opening
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Open the front left door.
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Pull the release lever under the dash panel in the direction of the arrow
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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 could be dam-
aged.
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Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
locked.
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Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
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Take the bonnet support out of its holder
secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support in the opening
designed for it.
Closing
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Insert the bonnet sup-
port 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!
Check whether the bonnet has been closed properly. Also make sure a vehicle
with an opened bonnet does not appear in the instrument cluster dis-
play » page 24.
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and the bonnet is un-
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in the direction of the arrow and
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Inspecting and replenishing
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