Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual page 110

WARNING (Continued)
Have the brake fluid changed regularly according to the service schedule re-
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quirements.
Heavy use of the brakes with old brake fluid may cause forming of vapour
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bubbles. Vapour bubbles reduce the braking efficiency, extend the braking
distance significantly and may lead to total failure of the brake system.
Make sure that the correct brake fluid is used. Only use brake fluid that
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matches VW standard 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4.
Any other brake fluid may impair the braking function and reduce the braking
efficiency. Do not use the brake fluid, if VW standard 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
or DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 is not indicated on the brake fluid reservoir.
The replenished brake fluid must be fresh.
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WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use beverage bottles or other con-
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tainers for storing brake fluid. These containers may entice people to drink
from them, even if the container is labelled.
Always store brake fluid in its sealed original container and out of the reach
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of children.
CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle. Wipe off brake fluid from the
vehicle paint immediately.
For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid may pollute the environment. Collect and properly dispose of spilled
fluids.
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General Maintenance
Checking and replenishing the windscreen washer fluid level
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
Regularly check the windscreen washer fluid level and replenish if necessary.
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Open the bonnet » page 99.
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The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is indicated by the symbol  on the cov-
er » fig. 64.
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Check that there is still sufficient windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
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To replenish, mix clear water with a windscreen cleaner recommended by ŠKO-
DA » . Follow the mixing instructions on the packaging.
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In cold outside temperatures, add a special antifreeze agent to prevent the wa-
ter from freezing » .
Capacities
The capacity of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is approximately 5.4 litres.
WARNING
Never mix radiator antifreeze or similar unsuitable additives in the windscreen
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washer fluid. This would form an oily film on the windscreen which impairs
visibility significantly.
Use clean, clear water with a windscreen cleaner recommended by ŠKODA.
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Where appropriate, add a suitable antifreeze agent to the windscreen wash-
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er fluid.
Fig. 64
In the engine compartment: cov-
er of the windscreen washer flu-
id reservoir
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