2009 SKODA YETI coolant level

Inspecting and replenishing
208
nevertheless recommend inspecting the cool
ant level directly at the 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 expansion
bottle which is completely free of leaks if
the coolant boils as a
result of overheating
and is forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 204, “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 overheating
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 207, fig. 173

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 th
e system, must comply with one specific
specification
⇒page 207. Do not use an alternative additive if the coolant additive
G12 PLUS - PLUS is not available in exceptio
nal 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 pa
rt! 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 orig- inal 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.
•
You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
swallowed coolant.
Caution
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch the engine off
and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to drain the coolant in the system. It should be collected and disposed of in compliance with environmental protection regulations.
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209
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Radiator fan The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.The radiator fan is driven by an electric
motor and controlled according to the coolant
temperature. The radiator fan may continue running for up
to 10 minutes after the engine has been
switched off - even if the igni
tion 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 workin
g in the engine compartment that the
fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!Brake fluidInspecting the brake fluid levelThe brake fluid reservoir is lo
cated 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
⇒page 203.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir
⇒fig. 174
. 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 brak
e 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. If the brake fluid level is too low, this
is indicated by the warning light
⇒page 37, “Brake
system
” lighting up in the instru
ment cluster. In this case
stop immediately and do
not drive any further! Obtain
professional assistance.
WARNING
•
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 204, “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! Obtain professional assistance.Replacing brake fluidBrake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes
the fluid to absorb moisture from the
surrounding air over a period of time. Exce
ssive water in the brake fluid may be the
cause of corrosion in the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid.
This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two years.
One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Škoda Auto. The specification for the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”. We recommend that you have th
e brake fluid re
placed by an
authorised Škoda
Service Partner
as part of an Inspection Service.
WARNING
Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of the formation of vapour bubbl
es in the brake system. This greatly impairs the
braking efficiency an
d thus also the safety of your vehicle.
Fig. 174 Engine compartment: Brake fluid reservoir
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Technical Data
248
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capaci
ty/of which spare
60/10,5
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ wi
th headlight cleaning
system/with auxil-
iary heating
3/5,5/4,5
Engine oil
a)
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 205, “Check engine oil level”.
3,6
Cooling system of the vehicle
b)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heatin
g and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by app
rox. 1 ltr.
7,7M6
Permissible gross weight
1890
Unloaden weight ready for work
1345
Loading capacity
545
Loading capacity when using the TLC
465
Permissible front axle load
1100
Permissible rear axle load
1160
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked
1200
a)
1200
b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked
600
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Technical Data
250
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capaci
ty/of which spare
60/10,5
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ wi
th headlight cleaning
system/with auxil-
iary heating
3/5,5/4,5
Engine oil
a)
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 205, “Check engine oil level”.
4,6
Cooling system of the vehicle
b)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heatin
g and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by app
rox. 1 ltr.
8,64x4 M6
Permissible gross weight
2050
Unloaden weight ready for work
1505
Loading capacity
545
Loading capacity when using the TLC
465
Permissible front axle load
1200
Permissible rear axle load
1250
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked
1800
a)
1800
b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked
700
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Technical Data
252
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capaci
ty/of which spare
60/10,5
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ wi
th headlight cleaning
system/with auxil-
iary heating
3/5,5/4,5
Engine oil
a)
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 205, “Check engine oil level”.
4,3
Cooling system of the vehicle
b)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heatin
g and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by app
rox. 1 ltr.
8,6
M5
4x4 M6
Permissible gross weight
1965
2070
Unloaden weight ready for work
1420
1525
Loading capacity
545
545
Loading capacity when using the TLC
465
465
Permissible front axle load
1100
1200
Permissible rear axle load
1160
1250
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked
1500
a)
1500
b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%
1800
a)
1800
b)
Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked
650
700
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Technical Data
254
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capaci
ty/of which spare
60/10,5
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with he
adlight cleaning system
/with auxiliary heating
3/5,5/4,5
Engine oil
a)
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 205, “Check engine oil level”.
4,3
Cooling system of the vehicle
b)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heatin
g and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by app
rox. 1 ltr.
8,74x4 M6
Permissible gross weight
2075
Unloaden weight ready for work
1530
Loading capacity
545
Loading capacity when using the TLC
465
Permissible front axle load
1200
Permissible rear axle load
1250
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked
2000
a)
2000
b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked
700
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Technical Data
256
Capacities (in liter) Weight (in kg)Fuel tank capaci
ty/of which spare
60/10,5
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ wi
th headlight cleaning
system/with auxil-
iary heating
3/5,5/4,5
Engine oil
a)
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 205, “Check engine oil level”.
4,3
Cooling system of the vehicle
b)
b)On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heatin
g and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by app
rox. 1 ltr.
8,44x4 M6
Permissible gross weight
2080
Unloaden weight ready for work
1535
Loading capacity
545
Loading capacity when using the TLC
465
Permissible front axle load
1200
Permissible rear axle load
1250
Permissible trailer loads, trailer braked
2000
a)
2000
b)
a)Uphills up to 12 %b)Uphills up to 8%Permissible trailer loads, trailer unbraked
700
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Index 260
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Child safety seat
on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Climatronic
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . 101
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cockpit
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 179Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Coolant level
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Coolant quantity
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Coolant temperature/coolant level
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cornering lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cup holder
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
DDaylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Deactivating
an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Detachable towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Diesel engines
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
EEDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electric power-operated window
Operational faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Emergency wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Engine
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Engine compartment
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Engine electronics
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
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