Battery - Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2009 Owner's Manual

232 Inspecting and replenishing
We recommend that you have the brake fluid replaced by a Škoda Service Partner
as part of an Inspection Service.
WARNING
Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of
the formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs
the braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle.
Brake fluid is toxic! It must therefore be kept safely in closed original
containers and well away from children and unauthorized persons.
Caution
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
In view of the problems involved with proper disposal of brake fluid, the special
tools and the professional knowledge required, you should have the brake fluid
replaced by a Škoda Service Partner.

Battery

Working on the battery
The battery is located in the engine compartment in a polyester cover or
in a plastic cover*.
– Open the battery cover in direction of arrow
– The installation of the battery cover takes place in the reverse order.
Removal and installation of the battery is not recommended since it can, under
certain circumstances, lead to major damage. Contact a specialist garage.
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any work
on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to comply
with the warning instructions ⇒
rules of safety.
with the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin
protection when handling batteries. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the
air passages and lead to conjunctivitis and inflammation of the air passages
in the lungs. Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds
Fig. 214 Engine compart-
after contact with the skin which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact
ment: Polyester cover of the
with diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks).
vehicle battery
interlock on the side of the battery cover
and remove the battery.
stated below and with the general applicable
WARNING
The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled
Fig. 215 Engine compart-
ment: Plastic cover of the
vehicle battery
⇒ fig. 214
or press the
⇒ fig.
215, fold the cover up