Engine Compartment - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when work-
ing in the engine compartment while the engine is running.
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts (e.g. V-ribbed belt, alterna-
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tor, radiator fan) and the high-voltage ignition unit – risk of death!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system – particularly on the vehicle's
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battery.
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
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caught in rotating engine parts – risk of death! Always remove any jewellery,
tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any work.
WARNING
The following warning instructions must be observed if work has to be carried
out on the fuel or electrical systems.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
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Do not smoke.
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Never work near open flames.
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Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
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WARNING
Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.
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Keep fluids in their original containers and keep out of reach of children!
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If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from roll-
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ing away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is not
sufficient for this – risk of injury!
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a blan-
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ket) – risk of fire!
The bonnet must always be properly closed when driving. This is why after
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closing the bonnet, the lock must always be checked to ensure it has engaged
properly.
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the ve-
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hicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
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General Maintenance
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and
the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend that flu-
ids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.
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Fluids with the correct specifications can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
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cessories.
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