The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment » Fig. 162 on
page 172.
WARNING
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 165.
■
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
paired – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■
Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the “MIN”
marking » Fig. 162 on page 172, do not continue driving - there is a risk of
an accident! Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
Note
■
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
■
We recommend using oils from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range.
Checking the brake fluid level
Fig. 162
Brake fluid reservoir
Read and observe and on page 172 first.
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Checking the level
›
Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir » Fig. 162.
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 brake pads.
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” mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
being shown on
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
» page 35,
Brake system.
Specification
Read and observe and on page 172 first.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
›
VW 50114;
›
FMVSS 116 DOT4.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover
174
Checking the battery electrolyte level
174
Charging
174
Replacing
175
Disconnecting and reconnecting
175
Automatic load deactivation
176
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol Meaning
Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.
172
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