Vehicle Battery - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid lev-
el drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" marking.
If the brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
up in the instrument cluster » page
Changing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 201.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the
environment.
Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake sys-
tem.
The water content lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.

Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Battery cover
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging a vehicle battery
Disconnect and reconnecting the vehicle battery
Automatic load deactivation
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General Maintenance
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14, Brake system.
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Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol
lighting
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Always wear eye protection!
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Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
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tion!
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-
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hicle battery!
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
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produced!
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Keep children away from the vehicle battery!
Improper handling of the battery can lead to damage occurring. We recommend
having all work on the vehicle battery be undertaken by a ŠKODA Partner.
WARNING
There is a risk of injuries, poisoning, chemical burns, explosions or fire when
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carrying out any work on the battery and on the electrical system. It is essen-
tial to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the gener-
al applicable rules of safety.
Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
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Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the bat-
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tery vent openings. Protect your eyes by safety glasses or a face shield – risk
of blindness!
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling the
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vehicle battery.
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The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with
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the greatest of care.
Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivitis
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and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
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Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds after contact
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with the skin which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact with diluted
acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, skin cracks).
Description
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