Adding coolant SKODA RAPID 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

CAUTIONIf in addition to the warning light  the warning light  » page 36 lights up
while driving,  stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the
engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
 Door open
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if one or several doors or luggage compart-
ment lid are opened.
  Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light  flashes (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 141 .
› If the oil pressure is too low, top up the engine oil
» page 142.
If the oil level is within the specified range and the warning light flashes
 again after the engine is started,
do not continue driving!
Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
The indicator light  lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil level!
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 141 .
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds . If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will
come on
again after driving about 100 km.
The indicator light  flashes (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light  flashes several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
 Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil un-
der the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
  Coolant
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The  indicator light remains
illuminated until the engine reaches operating
temperature 1)
. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the warning light 
lights up or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check coolant! Owner's manual!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the coolant lev-
el » page 143 .
›
If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir » page 143.
If the indicator light 
does not illuminate after adding coolant and switching
on the ignition, you may continue your journey.
If the coolant is within the specified range and the warning light  is still
lit
after switching on the ignition, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary » page 171, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are OK and the warning light 
lights up again
after switching on the ignition, do not continue driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
1)
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 2.
36Using the system