CAUTIONDiesel fuel additives■The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the
conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you do
not add any fuel additives to the diesel - - there is a risk of engine damage or
damage to the exhaust system.
Engine compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
138
Engine compartment overview
138
Windscreen washer fluid
139WARNINGNever cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a blan-
ket) – risk of fire.WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - otherwise risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of
your car is a hazardous area.WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
system, open the driver's door.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
On vehicles with manual transmission , move the lever to the neutral po-
sition. For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in
the P position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – there is a risk of burns.
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may still turn suddenly
about 10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cleaning cloths or tools) in the engine com-
partment. There is a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they can be fatal!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
CAUTION
Only refill using fluids with the proper specification - risk of damage to the ve-
hicle!
Note
■ Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.■
We recommend you have the operating fluids replaced by a specialist garage.
137Inspecting and replenishing
CAUTION■Ensure that the cable bundle does not become stuck between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – or there is a risk of damage to the electrical
installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the wiring harness has become pinched, we rec-
ommend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
Fig. 219
Outer part of the lamp / removing the bulb / lamp holder
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the holder with the bulb
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 219 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb from the lamp housing in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Jiggle the bulb to remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
Inner part of the light
›
Turn the holders with the bulbs
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 219 .
›
Remove the holders with the bulbs from the lamp housing in the direction of
the arrow
2
.
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the marked area with arrows » Fig. 219and re-
move the bulb holder from the light.
›
Turn the respective light bulb counter-clockwise to the stop and remove it
from the bulb holder.
› Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn
in a clockwise direction to the
stop.›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.
›
Reinsert the holders with the bulbs
A
into the lamp housing and turn in the
opposite direction of the arrow
1
up to the latch.
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