Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual page 194

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. 196 Open the bonnet
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Read and observe and
Open flap
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Open the front door.
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Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 196.
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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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Push the release lever in the direction of arrow
The bonnet is then unlocked.
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Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
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Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
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Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow .
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Close the flap
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Lift the bonnet.
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Decouple the bonnet support and press 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!
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from the holder.
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WARNING
Check whether the bonnet has been closed properly. Also make sure that
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a vehicle with an opened bonnet does not appear in the instrument cluster
display » page 40.
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!
Make sure that when closing the bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
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there is danger of injury!
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 197 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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Read and observe and
Arrangement in the engine compartment
Coolant expansion reservoir
A
Engine oil dipstick
B
Engine oil filler opening
C
Brake fluid reservoir
D
Battery (below a cover)
E
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
F
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
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» Fig. 197
Inspecting and replenishing
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