2007 SKODA FABIA oil level

Inspecting and Replenishing180
Radiator fan
The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.
The radiator fan is driven by an electr ic motor and controlled by a thermostat according to the coolant temperature.
The radiator fan may continue running fo r up to 10 minutes after the engine has been switched off - even if th e ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly after a certain time, if
•the coolant temperature has risen beca use of an accumulation of heat or
•the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compartment that the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!
Brake fluid
Inspecting the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment.
The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on
the other side of the engine compartment.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒ in “Working in the engine compartment” on
page 173.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒fig. 150. 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, and is perfectly normal.
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” marking. A situ- ation where the brake fluid level is too low is indicated by the warning light  lighting up in the instrument cluster ⇒page 28. In this case stop the car immedi- ately and do not drive any further! Contact a Škoda Dealer to obtain profes-sional assistance.
WARNING
•Read and observe the warning notes ⇒page 173, “Working in the engine compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
•If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
Replacing brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system. Th e water content also lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid. This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two years.
Fig. 150 Engine compartment: Brake fluid reservoir
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Technical Data219
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
3,0
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
Permissible gross weight1555/1505a)
a)without power steering
Unloaden weight ready for work1040/1015a)
Loading capacity515/490a)
Loading capacity when using the TLC465/440a)
Permissible front axle load820/765a)
Permissible rear axle load840/800a)
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked800/500b)
900/500c)
b)Uphills up to 12%c)Uphills up to 8 %
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
3,0
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
Permissible gross weight1565
Unloaden weight ready for work1050
Loading capacity515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465
Permissible front axle load890
Permissible rear axle load840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(800/500)a)
(900/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8 %
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Technical Data223
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
Permissible gross weight1575
Unloaden weight ready for work1060
Loading capacity515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465
Permissible front axle load890
Permissible rear axle load840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8 %
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
3,6
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
M5AG6
Permissible gross weight15851630
Unloaden weight ready for work10701115
Loading capacity515515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465
Permissible front axle load890890
Permissible rear axle load840840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8 %
(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
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Technical Data227
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
3,8
Cooling system of the vehicle6,2
Permissible gross weight1640
Unloaden weight ready for work1125
Loading capacity515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465
Permissible front axle load890
Permissible rear axle load840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(900/500)a)
(1100/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8 %
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Technical Data229
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
3,8
Cooling system of the vehicle6,2
Permissible gross weight1645
Unloaden weight ready for work1130
Loading capacity515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465
Permissible front axle load900
Permissible rear axle load840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1000/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8 %
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Technical Data231
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare45/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 176.
4,3
Cooling system of the vehicle6,8
Permissible gross weight 1685
Unloaden weight ready for work1170
Loading capacity515
Loading capacity when using the TLC465
Permissible front axle load960
Permissible rear axle load840
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1200/500)a)
(1200/500)b)
a)Uphills up to 12%b)Uphills up to 8 %
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