Inspecting And Replenishing; Engine Compartment - Skoda SUPERB - 05-2010 Owner's Manual

Inspecting and replenishing

Engine compartment

Bonnet remote release
Bonnet remote release
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force.
Opening and closing the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
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– Unlock the bonnet 180.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 180 Bonnet release lever
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180.
Fig. 181 Radiator grille: Locking lever
Driving Tips
– Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the
windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the
paintwork.
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– Pull on the locking lever
– Grasp the bonnet at the bottom part of the radiator grille and lift it towards the top
so that it is held opened by the gas pressure support.
Closing the bonnet
– You can overcome the force of the gas pressure support by pulling the bonnet
towards the bottom.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 30 cm into the lock - bonnet do
not press down on it!
WARNING
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Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
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For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged properly
after closing the bonnet.
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Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that the lock is not
properly engaged and close the bonnet properly - risk of an accident!
Caution
Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the wind-
screen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
181, the bonnet is then unlocked.
Technical Data
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