2011 SKODA OCTAVIA engine

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual Note
After your skin has come in contact with the oil, you must thoroughly wash your
skin. 
Cooling system
Coolant The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.
The cooling system does not require

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual Inspecting the coolant level
Fig. 152  Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion bottle
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on the right.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual WARNING (Continued)
● If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi-
ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
● You should also consult a doctor

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual WARNING (Continued)
● Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns! Replace a frozen battery.
● Never jump-start the batteries which have a too low electrolyte lev

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual We recommend you have the electrolyte level checked by a specialist garage from
time to time, especially in the following cases.
● High outside temperatures.
● Long daily drives
● After each cha

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual WARNING
● Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns. Replace a frozen battery.
● Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of explo-
s

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual The windshield washer reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and for the headlamp cleaning system. The reservoir is located at the
front right of the engine compartmen

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2011 2.G / (1Z) Owners Manual Before removing the spare wheel, you must take out the box with the vehicle tool
kit box ⇒ fig. 162 .
One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when general-
ly checking