Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Bonnet 175
Troubleshooting
Engine, exhaust system and fuel
Message regarding system unavailability
Bonnet
Stop the engine and start again.
If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
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Opening the bonnet
Before opening
Incorrect resulting position of the vehicle in the
parking space
Make sure the windscreen wiper arms are folded
down onto the windscreen.
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The correct parking procedure depends on the size
of the wheels. If other wheels approved by ŠKODA
AUTO are fitted, have the system readjusted by a
specialist garage.
Keep everyone away from the engine compart-
ment.
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Opening
Pull the release lever
underneath the dash
panel.
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Release the lock.
Lift the bonnet so that
the gas pressure
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springs hold it open.
Closing
Pull the flap down.
Close the flap with a slight push from a distance of
about 20 cm.
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Check that the bonnet is closed.
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NOTICE
Do not press down on an unclosed bonnet.
Open and close the flap again.
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Engine oil
Checking the fill level and topping up
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
✓ The parked engine is warm
Check the level with the dipstick
Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
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Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out
again.
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