Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 155

Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 144 Opening the bonnet
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Read and observe and
Open flap
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Open the front door.
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Pull the release lever under the dash panel in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 144.
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
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Push the release lever in the direction of arrow
The bonnet is then unlocked.
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Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
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Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
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Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow .
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Close the flap
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Lift the bonnet.
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Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in.
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from the holder.
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WARNING
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
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If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
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vehicle immediately and close the bonnet – there is the risk of an accident.
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
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there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever
Engine compartment overview
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Fig. 145 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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Read and observe
Arrangement in the engine compartment
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
A
Coolant expansion tank
B
Engine oil dipstick
C
Oil filler opening
D
Brake fluid reservoir
E
Battery (below a cover)
F
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
» Fig. 144.
and on page 151 first.
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