Checking The Coolant Level; Replenishing The Coolant - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Checking the coolant level

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 164.
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet » page 164.
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
ant level when the engine is cold must lie between the
markings. The level may also rise slightly above the
engine is warm.
If the coolant level in the expansion bottle is too low, this is indicated by the indi-
cator light in the instrument cluster
level . We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir
from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. Do
not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a specialist
garage immediately.
CAUTION
If a fault causes the engine to overheat, we recommend visiting a ŠKODA Service
Partner immediately, otherwise serious engine damage may occur.
Fig. 138
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
» Fig. 138. The cool-
(MIN) and
B
(MAX) marking when the
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Replenishing the coolant

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 164.
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Switch off the engine.
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Allow the engine to cool.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
screw the cap carefully.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available in an
emergency. In this case, just use water and have the correct mixing ratio of water
and the coolant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Only use new coolant to top up the system.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
up and then is forced out of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve
in the cap.
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WARNING
The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
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Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to health.
Therefore always safely store the coolant additive in its original container out
of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes with
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clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
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swallowed coolant.
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey, if for some reason it is not possible to top up the
coolant under the prevailing conditions. Switch off the engine and contact a
ŠKODA Service Partner, otherwise serious engine damage may occur.
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» Fig. 138 and un-
(max.) » Fig. 138! Excess coolant heats
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