Brake Fluid - Skoda Octavia Tour Owner's Manual

as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and
coolant additive again by a specialist garage.
Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.
Do not fill up over the "MAX" marking! Excess coolant which is heated up is forced
out of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve in the cap of the coolant
compensation bottle.
Wait until the engine has cooled down for a system which has suffered a major loss
of coolant before pouring in coolant. This is necessary to avoid engine damage.
WARNING
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The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant expan-
sion bottle if the engine is still hot - risk of scalding!
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The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to the health.
It is important, therefore, to always safely store any coolant additive in its orig-
inal container out of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!
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If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immediately
with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
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You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
swallowed coolant.
Caution
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch the engine off and obtain profes-
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine
damage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to drain the coolant in the system. It should
be collected and disposed of in compliance with environmental protection
regulations.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the
coolant temperature.
Using the system Safety
The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has
been switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly
after a certain time, if
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You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compartment that the
fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!

Brake fluid

Inspecting the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment. The
brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side
of the engine compartment.
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A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.
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" marking. If the
Driving Tips General Maintenance
the coolant temperature has risen because of an accumulation of heat or
the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.
WARNING
Switch the engine off.
Open the bonnet  page 130.
Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir
between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
Fig. 125 Engine compartment: Brake
fluid reservoir
 fig. 125. The level must be
Technical Data
135