Brake Fluid - Skoda FABIA Owner's Manual

For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to drain the coolant in the system. It should
be collected and disposed of in compliance with environmental protection
regulations.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled by a thermostat
according to the coolant temperature.
The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has
been switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly
after a certain time, if
the coolant temperature has risen because of an accumulation of heat or
the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compartment that
the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance

Brake fluid

Inspecting the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment.
The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on
the other side of the engine compartment.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒
in "Working in the engine compartment" on
page 185.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir
be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear
and automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level
drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" marking. A situ-
ation where the brake fluid level is too low is indicated by the warning light
lighting up in the instrument cluster ⇒ page 33. In this case stop immediately and
do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance.
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
Fig. 185 Engine compart-
ment: Brake fluid reservoir
⇒ fig.
185. The level must
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Technical Data
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