Engine Compartment; Diesel Fuel - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Diesel fuel

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 123.
Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the winter, only use diesel fuel, which complies with the standard EN 590
(standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria,
GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). "Winter-grade diesel fuel" will still
operate properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Service Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with infor-
mation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel.
CAUTION
Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
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ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
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standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a ŠKODA Service Partner.
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
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be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system.

Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Checking the engine oil level
Replenishing the engine oil
Changing engine oil
Coolant
Checking the coolant level
Replenishing the coolant
Radiator fan
Checking the brake fluid
Brake fluid change
Windshield washer system
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safety. The vehicle's engine compartment is
a hazardous area.
WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
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engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
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If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
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Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P.
Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Allow the engine to cool.
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For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driving.
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This is why after closing the bonnet, the lock must always be checked to en-
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sure it has engaged properly.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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