Coolant - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

CAUTION
The oil level must never fall outside range
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risk of damaging the engine and the exhaust system.
If a top up with oil is not possible or the oil level is above range
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continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
Do not add any additives to the engine oil - risk of engine damage.
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Note
If the engine oil level is too low, a warning light lights up in the instrument
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cluster » page 26. Nevertheless, we recommend checking the oil level on a
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regular basis using the dipstick.
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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Coolant

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Introduction
The coolant helps to keep the engine temperature down, and consists of water
and coolant additive (with additives that protect the cooling system against
corrosion and prevent furring).
The proportion of coolant additive in the coolant must be 40 to 60 %.
The correct mix of water and coolant additive should be checked and if neces-
sary corrected by a specialist garage.
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
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the engine compartment » page
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
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engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurised - risk of scalding or
injury from splashes of coolant!
To protect against the coolant splashing, cover the cap with a cloth when
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opening.
Coolant and coolant fumes are harmful - avoid contact with the coolant.
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If the coolant comes into contact with the eye or skin, wash the affected
area with plenty of water for several minutes, and where appropriate seek
medical help.
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General Maintenance
» Fig. 141 - otherwise there is a
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111.
CAUTION
Do not cover the radiator and install any parts (e.g auxiliary lights.) in front of
the air intakes - risk of the engine overheating.
, do not
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Checking and refilling
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Read and observe
Check and refill coolant under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm the result of the check may
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be wrong).
The engine is turned off.
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Check the coolant level - The coolant level must lie between the marks
and » Fig. 142. If the coolant level is below the mark
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Refilling
The reservoir must always contain a small amount of coolant
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the cap
carefully.
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Always top up using coolant of the correct specification.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
The specification for the coolant is shown in the coolant expansion reservoir
» Fig. 142.
If the specified coolant is not available, then refilling only with distilled or dem-
ineralised water, and get a specialist garage to correct the water-coolant addi-
tive mix as soon as possible.
Fig. 142
Coolant expansion reservoir
and on page 114 first.
, top up with coolant.
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