Brake Fluid; Vehicle Battery; Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Specification - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

Brake fluid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the brake fluid level
Specification
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment
page 112.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 106.
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
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paired - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN"
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marking » Fig. 111 on page 112,
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accident! Seek help 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 compulsory inspection service.

Checking the brake fluid level

112
General Maintenance
» Fig. 111
do not continue driving - there is a risk of an
Fig. 111
Brake fluid reservoir
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Read and observe
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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112
Checking the level
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
on
The level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
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
display of the instrument cluster

Specification

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Read and observe
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


Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging
Replace
and on page 112 first.
» Fig. 111.
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» page 34, Braking system.
and on page 112 first.
illuminating in the
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