Vehicle Battery - Skoda 2014 Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Original Accessories
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range.
Checking the brake fluid level
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Read and observe and
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
The level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light lighting up in the
instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification being dis-
played » page 35, Brake system.
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General Maintenance
Fig. 130
Brake fluid reservoir
on page 147 first.
» Fig. 130.
Specification
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Read and observe and
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.

Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging
Replacing
Disconnecting and reconnecting
Automatic load deactivation
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol
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Always wear eye protection!
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
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tection!
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
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vehicle battery!
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
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is produced!
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Keep children away from the vehicle battery!
on page 147 first.
Meaning
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