Skoda Fabia Operating Instructions Manual page 153

WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, injuries, scalding, accident or
fire hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions stated below and with the generally applicable rules
of safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area.
WARNING
Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and remove 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 flowing out of the
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engine compartment – there is a risk of scalding. Wait until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
WARNING
Information for working in the engine room
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 – there is a risk of burns.
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WARNING
Information for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
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ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
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battery.
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
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caught in rotating engine parts – there is a risk of death. Always remove
any jewellery, tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before com-
pleting any work.
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General Maintenance
WARNING
Information for working on the fuel system or the electrical system
Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
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Do not smoke.
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Never work near open flames.
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Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
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WARNING
Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.
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Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
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ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
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If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle against
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rolling away and support it with suitable axle stands: the car jack is not suf-
ficient for this – there is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids
and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
If there is anything you are not sure about concerning fluids, please consult a
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specialist garage.
Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
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nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.