Battery - Skoda Octavia Tour Owner's Manual

136 Inspecting and replenishing
brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light  page 27, "Brake
system " lighting up in the instrument cluster. In this case stop immediately and
do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance.
WARNING
•
Read and observe the warning notes  page 131, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
•
If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further
- risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance.
Replacing brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the
surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the
cause of corrosion in the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling
point of the brake fluid.
One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Škoda Auto. The brake fluid must
comply with one of the following standards or specifications:
•
VW 50114
•
FMVSS 116 DOT4
•
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4
We recommend that you have the brake fluid replaced by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner as part of an Inspection Service.
WARNING
Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of the
formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs the
braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle.
Caution
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
In view of the problems involved with proper disposal of brake fluid, the special
tools and the professional knowledge required, you should have the brake fluid
replaced by a Škoda Service Partner.

Battery

Working on the battery
Fig. 126 Engine compartment: Polyester cover of the vehicle battery / plastic cover of the
vehicle battery
The battery is located in the engine compartment under a polyester cover
- left, or it may be located under a plastic cover*
– Open the battery cover in direction of arrow
A
interlock on the side of the battery cover, fold the cover up and remove it.
2
– The installation of the battery cover takes place in the reverse order.
 fig. 126
The edge of the battery cover
the side wall of the battery cover when working on the battery.
Removal and installation of the battery is not recommended since it can, under
certain circumstances, lead to major damage. Contact a specialist garage.
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any work
on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to comply
with the warning instructions 
rules of safety.
WARNING
•
The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with
the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection
when handling batteries. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and
lead to conjunctivitis and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs. Battery
acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds after contact with the
skin which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact with diluted acids causes
 fig. 126
- right.
A  fig. 126
or press the elastic
1
- left is inserted between the battery and
stated below and with the general applicable
 fig. 126