Engine Compartment - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Diesel fuel additives
The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the con-
ditions for a smooth running engine. We therefore recommend that no fuel ad-
ditives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
or the exhaust system.
CAUTION
Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the
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standard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and ex-
haust system!
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
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tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is put into the tank, do not start the engine or
switch on the ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur!
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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CAUTION
The vehicle cannot be operated with biofuel RME, therefore this fuel must
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not be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel RME can cause considerable
damage to parts of the engine or fuel system.
Do not mix any fuel additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar
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agents) into the diesel. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system!

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
Injuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in
the engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety
rules. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!
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General Maintenance
WARNING
Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
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P position.
Allow the engine to cool.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
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engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant
is escaping.
WARNING
Information for working in the engine room
Keep all people, especially children, away from 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 – risk of burns!
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WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
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ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
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 to life! Always remove any jewellery,
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tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any
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work.
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WARNING
Information for working on the fuel system or the 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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