236 Inspecting and replenishing
A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C ⇒
. We
We recommend that you only have an old battery disposed of by your Škoda
Service Partner since it does require special disposal.
recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed out because the
casing of the battery may be cracked through the formation of ice and this would
allow battery electrolyte to flow out.
For the sake of the environment
The vent plugs of the battery should not be opened for charging.
Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must
be disposed of in accordance with local environmental protection regulations and
on no account as domestic waste.
WARNING
•
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns. Replace a frozen battery.
Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of
Windshield washer system
•
explosion and caustic burns.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are initially
deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
Operation
Operating measure
Fig. 217 Engine compart-
ment: Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Electrical power window (operational faults) ⇒ page 55
Enter radio code number
Set hours
see Radio Operating Instructions
⇒ page 21
⇒ page 21
The windshield washer reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and for the headlamp cleaning system*. The reservoir is located at the
front right of the engine compartment ⇒ fig. 217.
Data in the multi-functional indicator* are
deleted.
The filling level of the container is 3 litres, 5.5 litres on vehicles which also have a
headlight washing system.
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a Škoda Service Partner to ensure
full functionality of all electrical systems.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights. We
therefore recommend using clean washing water together with the screen cleaner
from Škoda genuine accessories (in winter additionally with antifreeze) which is
capable of removing stubborn dirt. Follow the instructions for use on the packaging
when using screen cleaning products.
Replacing the battery
You should only replace a battery with a new battery of the same capacity, voltage
(12 V), amperage and of the same size. Škoda Service Partners have a range of suit-
able batteries available.
You should always add antifreeze to the cleaning water in winter even if your
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles*.
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