Brake Fluid; Vehicle Battery - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Note
If the coolant level is too low, a warning light lights up in the instrument clus-
ter» page 34. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the
reservoir from time to time.

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. 111.
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. 111mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake sys-
tem. Do not continue driving - risk of accident! Seek help from a special-
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ist garage.
Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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A low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
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cluster » page 33, Braking system. We still recommend inspecting the brake
fluid level in the reservoir from time to time.
Fig. 111
Brake fluid reservoir
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in the instrument
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Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the battery 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 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 (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
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.
Importance
Inspecting and replenishing
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