Engine Compartment - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Every 2 years
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Check the filler cap.
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Check the condition of fuel filler tubes and the sealing ring in the fuel filler
tubes, and clean the sealing ring if necessary.
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Check the gas system for leaks.
Every 4 years
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Inspect the gas tank.
Every 20 years
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Replace the gas tank.
WARNING
Do not underestimate the smell of gas in the car or when refuelling - risk
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of fire, explosion and injury.
The natural gas tanks in the vehicle must not be exposed to unwanted
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heat sources.

Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, injuries, scolding, accident or
fire hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable rules of
safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!
WARNING
Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
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General Maintenance
WARNING (Continued)
On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
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P position.
Allow the engine to cool.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
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engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment
Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.
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Never touch the radiator fan. The fan might suddenly start running!
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Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
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WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
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ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
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battery.
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Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
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caught in rotating engine parts – risk of death! Always remove any jewel-
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lery, tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any
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work.
WARNING
Information for working on the fuel system or the electrical system
Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
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Do not smoke.
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Never work near open flames.
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Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
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WARNING
Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.
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Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
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ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.
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