Engine compartment overviewFig. 228
Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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Layout of the engine compartment » Fig. 228
Coolant expansion reservoir
211
Engine oil dipstick
210
Engine oil filler opening
210
Brake fluid reservoir
212
Battery (under a cover)
213
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
208
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
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The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled ac-
cording to the temperature of the coolant.
WARNINGAfter switching off the ignition, the fan may intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.ABCDEFWindscreen washer systemFig. 229
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
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Depending on the engine the windshield washer fluid container
A
or
B
is lo-
cated in the engine compartment of the vehicle » Fig. 229.
The cleaning fluid is provided for the cleaning of the front and rear window as
well as the headlight.
The capacity of the reservoir
A
is about 3.1 litres or about 4.7 litres on vehicles
that have a headlight cleaning system.
The contents of the container
B
is approximately 3.7 litres.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and head-
lights. We recommend using clean water together with a screen cleaner from
the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories (with antifreeze in winter), which will
remove any stubborn dirt.
In Winter, the washing water should always be mixed with antifreeze even if
the vehicle has heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no
screen cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated
spirits must not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration
is sufficient only to -5 °C.
208General Maintenance
CAUTION■In an emergency, another engine oil to be refilled. To prevent damage to the
engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only of the following engine oils may be used:
■ For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
■ For diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
Checking the oil level
Fig. 230
Principle sketch: Dipstick
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The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 230
The oil level must be within this range.
The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied. The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Checking the level
›
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
›
Pull out the dipstick.
›
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
›
Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
›
Re-insert the dipstick.
AThe engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5
l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during
the first 5 000 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
If the oil level is too low, a warning light lights up in the instrument cluster dis-
play
together with a message » page 38. Check the oil level using the dip-
stick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
■ The oil level must never be above the range A » Fig. 230 - risk of damage to
the motor as well as the exhaust system.■
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil
under the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
■
If the oil level is above the range
A
,
do not continue to drive! Switch off
the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Replenishing
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›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening » Fig. 228 on page 208 .
›
Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct speci-
fications » page 209 .
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Check the oil level » page 210.
›
Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
›
Pull the dipstick out as far as the stop.
Coolant
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the coolant level
211
Replenishing
212
The coolant provides cooling for the motor.
It consists of water and coolant additive with additives that protect the cooling
system against corrosion and prevents furring.
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