CAUTION■Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the
standard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and ex-
haust system!■
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Engine parts could be significantly damaged!
■
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
CAUTION
■ The vehicle cannot be operated with biofuel RME, therefore this fuel must
not be filled in the tank and used for driving the vehicle. The use of biofuel
RME can cause considerable damage to parts of the engine or fuel system.■
Do not mix any fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar
agents), into the diesel. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system!
Engine compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
187
Engine compartment overview
188
Radiator fan
188
Windscreen washer system
188WARNINGInjuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in
the engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety
rules. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
WARNING (Continued)■ If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever in-
to Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the
selector lever into position P.■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant
is escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
The coolant is harmful to health.
■
Avoid contact with the coolant.
■
Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
■
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
■
When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot
coolant.
■
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes
with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
■
Always keep the coolant in the original container, safe from people who
are not completely independent, especially children - there is a danger of
poisoning!
■
Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
■
Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
tained in the coolant) may ignite!
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to rotating engine parts (e.g. V-ribbed belt, gen-
erator, radiator fan) and the high voltage ignition system – risk to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
186General Maintenance
Fig. 210
Seal expand / lighting connector
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 205, Vehicle tool kit
into the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 209 -
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 209 -
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp
» Fig. 209 -
.
›
Grasp the rear light and carefully remove away from the direction of travel.
›
Remove the rubber seal in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 210 -
.
›
Pull off the cable bundle with the plug cap
» Fig. 210 -
.
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 210 -
.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction
of the arrow
3
.
Fitting
›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Install the rubber seal in the body in the opposite direction to arrow
1
in-
stall » Fig. 210 -
.
›
Insert the tail lamp with the holes
1
» Fig. 211 on page 227 into the bolts on
the body » Fig. 210 -
.
›
Carefully press the tail light into the bolts on the bodywork.
Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
›
Ensure that the cover engages firmly.
CAUTIONEnsure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
Fig. 211
Replacing the light bulb
Read and observe and on page 224 first.
›
Turn the bulb holder
2
» Fig. 211 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it
from the lamp housing.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to
the stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in a clock-
wise direction to the stop.
227Fuses and light bulbs
