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owners manual Skoda Octavia - year of production: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 - Skoda Octavia I 1 owners manual EN
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from owners manual to the vehicle Skoda Octavia, year of production 1996 - 2010:
20A5Facelift.book Page 231 Saturday, September 6, 2008 2:13 PM
Inspecting and replenishing231
Radiator fan The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment.
The radiator fan may switch on suddenly. The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on
the other side of the engine compartment.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the – Switch the engine off.
coolant temperature.
The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has – Open the bonnet ⇒page224.
been switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly – Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ fig. 214. The level must
after a certain time, if be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
• the coolant temperature has risen because of an accumulation of heat or
• the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear
and automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.
WARNING 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” marking. If the
You must therefore be aware when work ing in the engine compartment that brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light ⇒ page 40, “Brake
the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!system ” lighting up in the instru ment cluster. In this case stop immediately and
do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance.
Brake fluid WARNING
Inspecting the brake fluid level • Read and observe the warning notes ⇒page225, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
• If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any
further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional
assistance.
Replacing brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the
surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the
Fig. 214 Engine compart-cause of corrosion in the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling
ment: Brake fluid reservoirpoint of the brake fluid. This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two
years.
One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Škoda Auto a.s. The specification
for the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”.
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