2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR cooling

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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Inspecting and replenishing
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The coolant expansion bottle is loca
ted in the engine compartment on
the right. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
in “Working in the engine c

Inspecting and replenishing
166
The coolant expansion bottle is loca
ted in the engine compartment on
the right. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
in “Working in the engine compartment” on
page 160.
– Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
⇒
page 165, fig. 154
. When the engine is cold, the coolant level must
lie between the and markings. When the engine is warm, the level may also lie slightly above the hatched part.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light in the instrument cluster
 ⇒page 30. We nevertheless recommend inspecting
the coolant level directly at th
e reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant A loss of coolant is first and foremost an
indication of a leak
in the system. You
should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage. Losses can only occur through the pressure
relief in the cap of the coolant expan-
sion bottle which is completely free of leak
s if the coolant boils as a result of over-
heating and is forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 160, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of over-heating itself cannot be
determined and removed, since there may be grave
damage to the engine.
Replenishing the coolant– Switch the engine off. – Allow the engine to cool down. – Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
⇒
page 165, fig. 154
and unscrew the cap
carefully
by turning it to the
left
⇒
.
– Top up the coolant. – Screw the cap tight until it is heard to lock.The coolant which you use for replenishing the system, must comply with one specific specification
⇒page 165, “Coolant”. Do not use an alternative additive if
the coolant additive G12 PLUS - PLUS is not av
ailable in exceptional cases. Just top
up the system with water and as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive again by a specialist garage. Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.Do not top up the fluid above the hatched
part! Excess coolant which is heated up
is forced out of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve in the cap of the coolant compensation bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled down for a system which has suffered a major loss of coolant before pouring in coolant. This is necessary to avoid engine damage.
WARNING
•
The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant
expansion bottle if the engine is
still hot - risk of scalding!
•
The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to the health. It is important, therefore, to always safely store any coolant additive in its original container out of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!•
If any splashes of coolant get into yo
ur eyes, rinse out
your eyes immedi-
ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Aa
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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Wheels and Tyres
176
The date of manufacture
is a lso s tated on the tyre wal l (poss ibly o nl y on the
inside

of wheel):
DOT ... 50 08...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured

Wheels and Tyres
176
The date of manufacture
is a lso s tated on the tyre wal l (poss ibly o nl y on the
inside

of wheel):
DOT ... 50 08...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 50th week of the year 2008. If the
spare wheel*
differs from the tyres fitted to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or
low-profile tyres), the spare wheel* should only be used for a short time in the event of a puncture and when adopting an
appropriately cautious style of driving.
It should be replaced as quickl
y as possible by a normal wheel.
WARNING
•
Only use those tyres or wheel rims
which have been approved for your
model of Škoda Auto vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident! Approval and licencing of your vehicle on public roads may also become void as a result.•
You must on no account drive at a higher speed than is permissible for
y our t yre s - ris k of a n ac cid e n t re su lti ng fro m ty re d a m ag e a nd lo ss o f c ont rol over your vehicle.•
Tyres which are 6 years old or more should only be fitted in exceptional
cases and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving.•
Never fit tyres which have already been used without having adequate
knowledge of their previous history. Ty
res age even if they have not been
used at all or only very little. A spare tyre must only be used in exceptional cases and only then when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving.•
Do not, where possible, replace indivi
dual tyres but at least replace them
on both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed
of in conformity with the appropriate regulations.
Note
It is not normally possible to fit wheels
from other models of cars for technical
reasons. This may also apply in certain
circumstances to the wheels of the same
type of vehicle.Wheel boltsWheels and
wheel bolts
are matched to each other in
terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels - e.g. light alloy wheels
or wheels with winter tyres - you must
therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the correct length and shape of spherical cap. This is essent
ial to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and that
the brake system operates properly. If you retrofit
wheel trims
(or have this done), please also ensure that an adequate
flow of air remains assured for cooling the brake system. The specialist garages are informed abou
t the technical possibilities which exist
regarding converting or retrofitti
ng wheels, tyres and wheel trims.
WARNING
•
In case of incorrect treatment of th
e wheel bolts, the
wheel can loosen
when the car is moving - risk of accident!•
The wheel bolts must be clean and must
turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.•
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can lossen when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tightening torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rims.
Caution
The prescribed tightening torque of the wh
eel bolts for steel and light alloy wheels
is 120 Nm.
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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Technical Data
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capacity/of which spare
55/7
Reservoir fo

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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Technical Data
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capacity/of which spare
55/7
Reservoir fo

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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Technical Data
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capacity/of which spare
55/7
Reservoir fo

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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Technical Data
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capacity/of which spare
55/7
Reservoir fo

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SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owners Manual Technical Data
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capacity/of which spare
55/7
Reservoir fo

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