Coolant; Engine Oil Sensor Defective - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

CAUTION
If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
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an emergency. To prevent damage to the engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only
of the following engine oils may be used:
For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
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For diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
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Checking the oil level
Fig. 161 Principle sketch: Dipstick
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Read and observe and
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 161
The oil level must be within this range.
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The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine operating temperature is reached.
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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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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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Re-insert the dipstick.
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General Maintenance
on page 183 first.
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 l/
1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during
the first 5 000 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
In case of low oil level, the display of the instrument cluster shows a check
mark  and the corresponding message
the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must never be above the
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damaging the exhaust system!
Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil
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under the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
If the oil level is above the range
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and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
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Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct speci-
fications » page 183.
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Check the oil level » page 184.
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Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
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Pull the dipstick out as far as the stop.

Coolant

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the coolant level
Replenishing
The coolant provides cooling for the motor.
It consists of water and coolant additive with additives that protect the cooling
system against corrosion and prevents furring.
» page 37. Check the oil level using
range » Fig. 161 – there is a risk of
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, stop driving! Switch off the engine
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on page 183 first.
» Fig. 159 on page 182.
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