Brake fluid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the brake fluid level
180
Specification 180
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment » Fig. 154 on
page 180.
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 173.
■
Do not use used brake fluid - the function of the brake system may be im-
paired – risk of accident!
CAUTION
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Do not continue your journey if the fluid level has dropped below the “MIN”
marking » Fig. 154 on page 180, 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
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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. 154
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
Read and observe and on page 180 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
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Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir » Fig. 154.
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 mes-
sage » page 33,
Brake system.
Specification
Read and observe and on page 180 first.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover 182
Checking the battery electrolyte level
182
Charging
182
Replacing
183
Disconnecting and reconnecting
183
Automatic load deactivation
184
180
General Maintenance
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