Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual page 144

CAUTION
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant un-
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der the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from
a specialist garage.
If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
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ventilate - there is a risk of engine damage,
off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under
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40%.
Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec-
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tion and cooling effect.
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specification can
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significantly reduce the corrosion protection of the cooling system.
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con-
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sequently result in major engine damage.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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If an error occurs, leading to the engine overheating, the help of a professio-
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nal garage is to be sought - there is a risk of serious engine damage occurring.
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
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Checking the coolant level
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
Coolant expansion reservoir » Fig. 139
Mark for the maximum permissible coolant level
A
Mark for the lowest permissible coolant level
B
do not continue driving! Switch
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» Fig. 139 on page 141.
A
Fig. 139
Coolant expansion reservoir
on page 140 first.
The coolant level should be kept between the marks
The coolant can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are sat-
isfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The engine is not heated.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark » Fig. 139.
A
In the event of an insufficient coolant level, the control symbol
in the instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification
recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to
time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the cooling sys-
tem. Do not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a
specialist garage.
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of coolant
» page 141, in section Introduction.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully.
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Replenishing the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available. In
this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water and cool-
ant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Only top up with new coolant.
and .
A B
» Fig. 139.
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on page 140 first.
Inspecting and replenishing
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