Opening And Closing The Bonnet; Engine Compartment Overview - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Opening and closing the bonnet

Fig. 134 Bonnet/radiator grille release lever: Release lever
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 164.
Opening the bonnet
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Pull the release lever under the dash panel
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The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force.
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Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windshield wipers are
correctly in place against the windshield otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
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Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow
is unlocked.
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Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
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Take the bonnet support out of its holder and secure the opened bonnet by in-
serting the end of the support in the opening
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General Maintenance
Fig. 135
Securing the bonnet with the
bonnet support
» Fig. 134.
1
» Fig. 134 and the bonnet
2
» Fig. 135 designed for it.
3
Closing the bonnet
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in!
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Check whether the bonnet is closed properly.

Engine compartment overview

Fig. 136 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI Petrol engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 164.
Coolant expansion reservoir
1
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2
Engine oil filler opening
3
Engine oil dipstick
4
Brake fluid reservoir
5
Battery (below a cover)
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
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