Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 158

WARNING (Continued)
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.
Always safely store the coolant additive in its original container out of the
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reach of children – there is a risk of poisoning.
Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
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Do not leave any items such as 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!
WARNING
Whenever working in the engine compartment while the engine is running,
you must pay heed to the following warning instructions.
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 – there is a 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 – there is a 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 system.
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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General Maintenance
WARNING (Continued)
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle against
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rolling away and support it with suitable axle stands: the car jack is not suffi-
cient for this – there is a risk of injury.
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a blan-
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ket) – there is a 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 – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
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operating problems and also vehicle damage!
Never open the bonnet using the locking lever.
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For the sake of the environment
In view of the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids, the specials tools and
knowledge required for such work, we recommend that fluids are changed by a
specialist garage as part of the inspection service.
Note
If there is anything you are not sure about concerning fluids, please consult a
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specialist garage.
Fluids with the correct specifications can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
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cessories.
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