Replenishing The Coolant; Radiator Fan - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

If the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank is too low, this is indicated by
the indicator light lighting up in the instrument cluster
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perature/Coolant level . We still recommend inspecting the coolant level di-
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rectly 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.

Replenishing the coolant

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 125.
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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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General Maintenance
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(max.) » Fig. 100! Excess coolant heats
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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
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Do not continue your journey, if it is not possible
the prevailing conditions. Contact a ŠKODA Service Partner to avoid the risk of
serious engine.

Radiator fan

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 125.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the
coolant temperature.
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.
to top up the coolant under
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