Skoda octavia Owner's Manual page 172

WARNING
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a blan-
ket) – risk of fire!
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - otherwise there is a risk of injury or fire. The engine compart-
ment of your car is a hazardous area!
WARNING
Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
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system, open the driver's door.
Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
Allow the engine to cool.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
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engine compartment –There is a risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
WARNING
Information for working in the engine room
Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.
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Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
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Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may still turn suddenly
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about 10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
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flames or sparks.
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
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This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.
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General Maintenance
WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
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of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - There is a risk to life!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
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battery.
CAUTION
Only refill using fluids with the proper specification - There is risk of damage to
the vehicle!
Notice
Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
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nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
We recommend you have the operating fluids replaced by a specialist garage.
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Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 194 Opening the bonnet
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Read and observe and
Open bonnet
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Ensure that the windscreen wipers are not raised away from the windscreen
- There is risk of damage to the bonnet.
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Open the front door and pull the release lever below the dash panel in the
direction of arrow » fig. 194.
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Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
locked.
on page 170 first.
and the flap is un-
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