Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Diesel 203
Refilling
Diesel
Misfuelling protection
The fuel filler neck on diesel vehicles may be equip-
ped with a misfuelling protection device.
What you should be mindful of
DANGER
Risk of death!
Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.
In some countries, the diameter of the diesel fuel
nozzle may be identical to that of the petrol nozzle.
Before driving in these countries, have the protec-
tion device removed by a specialist garage.
NOTICE
Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-
haust system!
Refilling
Never run the fuel tank completely empty!
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Open the tank flap.
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If you would like to operate your vehicle in a country
other than that intended for vehicle operation,
please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will let you
know whether a suitable fuel is offered in the associ-
ated country.
Turn the tank cap in
the direction of the ar-
row and remove it.
Place the tank cap on
the tank flap.
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Insert the fuel nozzle
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into the fuel filler neck
up to the stop and re-
fuel.
Regulations
Standards
The diesel fuel must comply with European standard
EN 590 (in Russia, GOST 32511-2013 or GOST R
55475-2013).
Do not continue refuel-
ling after the fuel noz-
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zle switches off.
Only use a diesel fuel that contains a maximum of 7
% biodiesel (B7).
Remove the fuel nozzle and put it back on the pet-
rol pump.
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Place the fuel cap on the fuel filler neck and turn it
in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks
into place.
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We recommend using diesel with additives,
which is available at petrol stations at the petrol
pumps.
Close the tank flap and click into place.
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Operation in different weather conditions
Only use a diesel fuel according to the current or the
expected weather conditions.
Troubleshooting
Additive
If fuel other than diesel has been used as per appli-
cable standards
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
Neither start the engine nor switch on the ignition.
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Do not use RME biofuel, even as a diesel fuel addi-
tive.
Do not add any additional additives to the diesel in
accordance with EN 590.
If diesel is not used in accordance with EN 590, we
recommend obtaining information from a specialist
company regarding the possible use of diesel addi-
tives approved by ŠKODA AUTO.
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The diesel nozzle cannot be inserted correctly into
the tank filler neck
If the nozzle cannot be inserted correctly into the
tank filler neck, move it slightly back and forth
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when plugging it in.
Technical data
The fuel prescribed for your vehicle is indicated on a
sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Requirements for refuelling
✓ Vehicle unlocked
✓ Stationary heating switched off
✓ Ignition off
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