Engine Compartment - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use "winter-grade diesel fuel" which 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. ŠKODA Partners and filling
stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with information re-
garding 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!
Damage caused by using diesel fuel which does not comply with the standards
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is excluded from the warranty.
Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition if you have filled up in error
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with a fuel other than diesel fuel complying with the standards referred to above
(e.g. petrol). Extensive damage to can be caused to engine components. We rec-
ommend 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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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), do not fill with this fuel or
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drive with it. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage to compo-
nents of the engine or fuel system.
Comply with the proscribed oil change intervals.
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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, scalding, accident or fire
hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning
instructions stated below and with the generally applicable rules of safety.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area.
WARNING
Please read the following advice before beginning work in the engine com-
partment.
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 – there is a risk of scalding. Wait until the steam or cool-
ant has stopped escaping.
WARNING
Please read the following advice for work in the engine compartment.
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 – there is a 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-
ant.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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