Vehicle Battery - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and 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
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
» page 32.
Specification
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Read and observe and
To ensure the optimal functioning of the braking system, only use a brake fluid
meeting the standard VW 501 14 (this standard meets the requirements of
FMVSS 116 DOT4).
Note
We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range.

Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging
Replacing
Disconnecting and 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.
being shown on
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on page 200 first.
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!
WARNING
There is a risk of injuries, poisoning, chemical burns, explosions or fire
when carrying out any work on the battery and on the electrical system.
The general applicable safety rules and the following warnings must be ob-
served without exception.
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
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pendent, especially children.
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
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battery vent openings.
Protect your eyes by safety glasses or a face shield – risk of blindness!
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Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
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the vehicle battery.
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The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled
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with the greatest of care.
203 Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivi-
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tis and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
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Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds after con-
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tact with the skin which take a long time to heal.
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If any battery electrolyte comes into contact with your eyes, rinse the rel-
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evant eye immediately with clear water for several minutes - consult a doc-
tor immediately!
Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
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possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water.
If you swallow battery acid, seek immediate medical assistance!
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Meaning
Inspecting and replenishing
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