Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual page 140

Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 135 Opening the bonnet
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Read and observe and
Open flap
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Open the driver door.
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Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 135.
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Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
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Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
The flap is then unlocked.
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Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
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Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
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Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow .
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from the holder.
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Close the flap
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Lift the bonnet.
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Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in.
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
WARNING
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
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vehicle immediately and close the flap – risk of accident!
Make sure that when closing the bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
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there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 136 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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Read and observe and
Arrangement in the engine compartment
Coolant expansion reservoir
A
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
B
Engine oil dipstick
C
Engine oil filler opening
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Inspecting and replenishing
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