Brake Fluid - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Petrol engines
1.4 ltr./132 kW TSI
1.6 ltr./77 kW
Diesel engines
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF
1.6 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF
Checking the coolant level
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 161.
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet » page 157.
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
ant level when the engine is cold must lie between the
markings. The level may also rise slightly above the
engine is warm.
If the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank is too low, this is indicated by
the warning light lighting up in the instrument cluster
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temperature, coolant level. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level di-
rectly at the reservoir from time to time.
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General Maintenance
Capacities (in litres)
6.6
5.5
Capacities (in litres)
6.6
8.4
8.4
8.4
Fig. 128
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
» Fig. 128. The cool-
(MIN) and (MAX)
B A
(MAX) marking when the
A
» page 19, Coolant
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Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. Do
not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a specialist
garage immediately.
Replenishing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 161.
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Switch off the engine.
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Allow the engine to cool.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
page 162 and unscrew the cap carefully.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available in an
emergency. In this case, just use water and have the correct mixing ratio of water
and the coolant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Only use new coolant to top up the system.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
coolant heats up and then is forced out of the cooling system through the pres-
sure relief valve in the cap.

Brake fluid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Level check
Changing
» Fig. 128 on
(max.) » Fig. 128 on page 162! Excess
A
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