Brake Fluid - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Only refill 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 196.
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 189.
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. 182 on page 196,
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an accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
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Note
The brake fluid is changed as part of a prescribed inspection services.
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We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Original Accessories
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range.
196
General Maintenance
» Fig. 182
do not continue driving - there is a risk of
Checking the brake fluid level
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Read and observe
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The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
on
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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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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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
The level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding mes-
sage » page 34.
Specification
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Read and observe
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.
Fig. 182
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
and on page 196 first.
» Fig. 182.
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and on page 196 first.
being shown on