Coolant - Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual

The engine is switched off.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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Re-insert the dipstick.
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5
l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may also be higher than this during the
first 5000 kilometres.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
In the event of the oil level being too low, the warning light appears in the dis-
play of the instrument cluster
level using the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must never be above the range
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the engine as well as the exhaust system.
Do not continue to drive if for some reason it is not possible to fill with en-
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gine oil under the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek as-
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sistance from a specialist garage.
If the oil level is above the range
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the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler
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Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct speci-
fications » page 89.
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Check the oil level » page 89.
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Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
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Pull the dipstick out as far as the stop.
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General Maintenance
» page 27, Engine oil. Check the oil
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» fig. 73 – risk of damage to
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, do not continue to drive! Switch off
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on page 89 first.
opening» fig. 71 on page 88.

Coolant

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the coolant level
Replenishing
The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.
It consists of water and coolant additive with additives that protect the cooling
system against corrosion and prevents furring.
The proportion of coolant additive in the mixture must be at least 40%.
The coolant additive may be increased to a maximum of 60%.
The correct mixing ratio of water and coolant additive is to be checked if nec-
essary by a specialist garage or is to be restored if necessary.
The description of the coolant is shown in the coolant expansion reservoir
» fig. 74 on page 91.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 86.
The coolant is harmful to health.
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Avoid contact with the coolant.
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Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
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Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
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engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
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with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot
coolant.
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes
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with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Always keep the coolant in the original container safe from people who
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are not completely independent, especially in front of children - there is a
danger of poisoning!
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine – risk of fire.
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