Engine Compartment - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

All diesel engines can be operated using diesel fuel with at most 7% biodiesel
(B7) .
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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 in-
formation regarding the diesel fuels available.
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 diesel
fuel additives 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 used, 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 bio fuel RME, therefore this fuel must
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not be filled in the tank and used for driving the vehicle. 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.
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In Germany according to the DIN 52638 standard, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in France EN 590.

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!
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 compartment
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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Inspecting and replenishing
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