Vehicle Battery - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

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. 295mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system. Stop driving - There is a risk of an accident! Seek help from a
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specialist garage.
Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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A low brake fluid level which is too low is indicated by the warning light
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being shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corre-
sponding message» page 33. We still recommend inspecting the brake fluid
level in the reservoir from time to time.

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.
Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the vehicle battery
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 loads.
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By switching off some loads(heated seats, heated rear window) for as long
as necessary.
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General Maintenance
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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
Battery acid is highly corrosive - it can cause injury, chemical burns or poi-
soning! Corrosive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory
tract and the eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
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the vehicle battery.
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
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ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Get
medical assistance without delay.
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
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pendent (e.g. children).
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Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
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battery vent openings.
WARNING
Working on the car battery may cause explosion, fire, injury or chemical
burn! The following guidelines must be observed.
Do not smoke, use open flames or light or transmitting devices.
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A discharged vehicle battery may freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
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zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
Never use a damaged vehicle battery.
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Do not connect the battery terminals, bridging the two poles will cause a
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short circuit.
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