Checking The Brake Fluid; Changing The Brake Fluid; Windshield Washer System - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.

Checking the brake fluid

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet » page 109.
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
When driving, a slight drop in the fluid level is caused by the wear-and-tear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is therefore perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid lev-
el drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" marking. If
the brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
in the instrument cluster » page 20, Brake system .
WARNING
If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not continue your
journey - risk of accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
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General Maintenance
Fig. 100
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
» Fig. 100. The level must be be-
lighting up
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Changing the brake fluid

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the
environment. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in
the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling point of the brake
fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.
WARNING
Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of the
formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs the
braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle.
CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.

Windshield washer system

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
The windshield washer reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window. The reservoir is located in the engine compartment .
Fig. 101
Engine compartment: Wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir
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