Engine Compartment - Skoda 2013 Roomster Owner's Manual

Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use "winter-grade diesel fuel" which will still operate
properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. ŠKODA Partners and filling
stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with information re-
garding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel.
CAUTION
Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
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ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
Damage caused by using diesel fuel which does not comply with the standards
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is excluded from the warranty.
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
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standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that you
have the fuel system cleaned by a specialist garage.
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
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be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system.
Comply with the proscribed oil change intervals.
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Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
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General Maintenance
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
WARNING
Injuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in the
engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warn-
ing instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety rules.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed before starting work in the en-
gine compartment:
Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
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Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P.
Allow the engine to cool.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
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engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant is
escaping.
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed when working in the engine com-
partment.
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
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Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
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suddenly start running!
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Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
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The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
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Avoid contact with the coolant.
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Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
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Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the en-
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gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
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