Fuel 221
Operation in winter
Note
An extension cable used for connecting to the electrical network is located in the
luggage compartment.
Winter-grade diesel fuel
A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during the
summer. Using “summer-grade diesel fuel” at temperatures below 0°C can result in
operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of paraffin
separation.
Diesel
It is therefore the case that DIN EN 590 prescribes diesel fuel class for certain
periods of the year which can also be purchased at the corresponding time during
the year. “Winter-grade diesel fuel” will still operate properly even at a temperature
of -20°C.
Diesel fuel
Your vehicle can be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the standard
DIN EN 590.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The authorised Škoda Service
Partners and filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide you
with information regarding the diesel fuels available.
Fuel additives
You must not use fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar
products) in diesel fuel.
If the quality of the diesel fuel is poor, it is then necessary to drain the fuel filter
Prewarming fuel
more often than stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter prewarming system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25°C.
You can find information on refuelling ⇒ page 222, “Refuelling”.
Caution
Caution
It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market, including petrol,
to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties.
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Only use fuel which complies with the standard DIN EN 590. Filling the tank
even only once, which does not comply with the standard, can result in damage to
the fuel system.
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Water which has collected in the fuel filter can result in engine problems.
Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biodiesel, therefore this fuel must not be
refuelled and driven. Using this biodiesel can lead to damage to the engine or the
fuel system.
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