Vehicle Battery - Skoda Fabia Operating Instructions Manual

CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN"
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marking » Fig. 161 on page 156,
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from a specialist garage.
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
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Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a prescribed inspection service.
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We recommend using oils from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range.
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Level check
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Read and observe and
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The bonnet is open.
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Check the status
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
The level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results in operation due to normal wear and tear
and the automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification being displayed
» page 32, Brake system.
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General Maintenance
- there is a risk of an accident! Seek help
Fig. 161
Brake fluid reservoir
on page 155 first.
» Fig. 161.
illuminating in the
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Specification
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Read and observe and
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:
Open cover
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging
Replacing
Disconnecting or reconnecting
Automatic load deactivation
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol
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Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
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tection.
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
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vehicle battery.
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
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is produced.
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Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
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