Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual page 134

WARNING
The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
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the engine compartment » page
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
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engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurised - risk of scalding or
injury from splashes of coolant!
To protect against the coolant splashing, cover the cap with a cloth when
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opening.
Coolant and coolant fumes are harmful - avoid contact with the coolant. If
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the coolant comes into contact with the eye or skin, wash the affected area
with plenty of water for several minutes, and where appropriate seek medi-
cal help.
CAUTION
Do not cover the radiator and install any parts (e.g auxiliary lights.) in front of
the air intakes - risk of the engine overheating.
Checking and refilling
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Read and observe and
Check and refill coolant under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm the result of the check may
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be wrong).
The engine is turned off.
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Check the coolant level - the coolant level must lie between the marks
» Fig. 155. If the coolant level is below the mark
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Refilling
The reservoir must always contain a small amount of coolant
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General Maintenance
128.
Fig. 155
Coolant expansion reservoir
on page 132 first.
, top up with coolant.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully.
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Always top up using coolant of the correct specification.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
The specification for the coolant is shown in the coolant expansion reservoir
» Fig. 155.
If the specified coolant is not available, then refilling only with distilled or dem-
ineralised water, and get a specialist garage to correct the water-coolant addi-
tive mix as soon as possible.
CAUTION
If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
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aerate - risk of engine damage!
gine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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heated, be expelled from the cooling system - risk of damage to the engine
parts.
If it is not possible to add coolant,
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engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
A coolant additive which does not correspond to the correct specification can
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reduce the anti-corrosion effect of the cooling system - risk of damage to the
cooling system and the engine.
If non-distilled (non-demineralised) water has been used to top up, the cool-
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ant should be replaced by a specialist garage - risk of engine damage.
A loss of coolant indicates leaks in the cooling system - risk of engine dam-
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age. Top up with coolant and then seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Note
Too low coolant level is indicated in the instrument cluster by the warning
light  and shown by the message
the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
and
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Do not continue to drive! Switch off the en-
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.» Fig. 155 The coolant could, when
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do not continue driving! Switch off the
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» page 35. We still recommend inspecting