Brake Fluid; Vehicle Battery; Brake Fluid Reservoir - Skoda citigo Owner's Manual

Brake fluid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the brake fluid level
Specification
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment
page 107.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 101.
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
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paired – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN"
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marking » Fig. 98 on page 106,
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accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
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Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Original Accessories
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range.
Checking the brake fluid level
» Fig. 99
do not continue driving - there is a risk of an
Fig. 99
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
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Read and observe
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The bonnet is open.
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107
Checking the level
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
on
The level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
display of the instrument cluster
Specification
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Read and observe
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.

Vehicle battery


Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging
Replace
Disconnecting and reconnecting
Automatic load deactivation
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
and on page 107 first.
» Fig. 99.
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» page 30, Braking system.
and on page 107 first.
Inspecting and replenishing
illuminating in the
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