Engine Compartment - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

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 you
have the fuel system cleaned by a specialist garage.
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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CAUTION
Your vehicle cannot be operated with 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.
Do not mix any fuel additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar
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agents) into the diesel. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine or the exhaust system.

Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, injuries, scolding, accident or fire
hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning
instructions stated below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The
engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!
WARNING
Before beginning work in the engine compartment, please read the following
advice.
Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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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.
Allow the engine to cool.
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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.
WARNING
While working in the engine compartment, please read the following advice.
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
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Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
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suddenly start running!
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
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The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
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Avoid contact with the coolant.
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Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
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Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the en-
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gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
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with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot cool-
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ant.
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.
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Always safely store the coolant additive in its original container out of the
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reach of children – risk of poisoning!
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
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Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
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tained in the coolant) may ignite!
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Inspecting and replenishing
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