Brake Fluid - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Checking the coolant level
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
Coolant expansion reservoir » Fig. 121
Mark for the maximum permissible coolant level
A
Mark for the lowest permissible coolant level
B
The coolant level should be kept between the marks
The coolant can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are sat-
isfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine is turned off.
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The engine is not heated.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark » Fig. 121.
A
In case of low coolant level, the warning light
cluster as well as the relevant notification
We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from
time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the cooling sys-
tem. Do not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a
specialist garage.
Fig. 121
Coolant expansion reservoir
on page 142 first.
and .
A B
» Fig. 121.
illuminates in the instrument
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» page 36 in the instrument cluster.
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of cool-
ant » page 142, in section Introduction.
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully.
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Replenish the coolant.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
Only top up with new coolant.
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Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available. In
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this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of water and cool-
ant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.

Brake fluid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the brake fluid level
Specification
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment
page 144.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 137.
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
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paired – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN"
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marking » Fig. 122 on page 144,
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an accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
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on page 142 first.
» Fig. 122
do not continue driving - there is a risk of
Inspecting and replenishing
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