Brake Fluid; Vehicle Battery - Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

Brake fluid

Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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Check brake fluid level - the brake fluid level must lie between the markings
"MIN" and "MAX"» Fig. 156.
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14 (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
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the engine compartment » page
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
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the "MIN" » Fig. 156mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system. Do not continue driving - risk of accident! Seek help from a spe-
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cialist garage.
Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
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the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
» page 30. We still recommend inspecting the brake fluid level in the reservoir
from time to time.
Fig. 156
Brake fluid reservoir
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Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
Charging
Disconnect/reconnect and change
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Depending on the engine, the vehicle battery is either in the engine compart-
ment or the luggage compartment.
Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge protection
The on-board power supply system tries to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging in the following ways when it is subject to heavy loading.
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By increasing the engine idle speed.
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Through the power limitation of certain consumers.
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By switching off some consumers (e.g. heated seats) for as long as necessa-
ry.
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!
Meaning
Inspecting and replenishing
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