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Checking the brake fluid level
Fig. 156
Brake fluid reservoir
Read and observe and on page 149 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. 156.
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
lighting up in the
instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification being displayed
» page 32,
Brake system.
Specification
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
To ensure the optimal functioning of the braking system, only use a brake fluid
meeting the standard VW 501 14 (this standard meets the requirements of
FMVSS 116 DOT4).
Note
We recommend using brake fluids from the ŠKODA Genuine Accessories range.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover
151
Checking the battery electrolyte level 152
Charging 152
Replacing 153
Disconnecting and reconnecting
153
Automatic load deactivation
153
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Depending on the engine, the vehicle battery is either in the engine compart-
ment or the luggage compartment.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol Meaning
Always wear eye protection!
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection!
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery!
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced!
Keep children away from the vehicle battery!
150
General Maintenance
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