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On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol min. 95 RON, the use of petrol with a

higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a power increase or a lower

Petrol

fuel consumption.

Unleaded petrol

Prescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 98/95 RON

Your vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol, which complies with the

standard EN 228 (In Germany: standard DIN 51626 - 1 or E10 for unleaded fuel with

octane rating 95 RON and 91 RON or DIN 51626 - 2 or E5 for unleaded fuel with

octane rating 95 RON and 98 RON). On the inside of the fuel filler flap, you will

find the information regarding the RON required by your engine ⇒ꢀfig. 169 - right.

Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 98 RON. You can also use unleaded pet-

rol 95 RON, but this leads to a slight loss in performance.

In case of necessity, you can refuel with petrol with the octane rating91 RON of

unleaded fuel with octane rating 98 RON or 95 RON is not available. You must

continue driving at medium engine speeds and minimum engine load. Driving at

high engine revs or a high engine load can severely damage the engine! Refuel as

soon as possible with petrol of the prescribed octane number.

Prescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 95/91 RON

Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 95 RON. You can also use unleaded pet-

rol 91 RON, but this leads to a slight loss in performance.

Even in case of necessity, you must not use petrol of a lower octane number than

91 RON, otherwise the engine can be severely damaged!

If, in case of necessity, the vehicle must be refuelled with petrol of a lower octane

number than the one prescribed, you must continue driving at medium engine

speeds and low engine load. Driving at high engine revs or a high engine load can

severely damage the engine! Refuel as soon as possible with petrol of the prescri-

bed octane number.

Fuel additives

Your vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol, which complies with the

standard EN 228 (in Germany: standard DIN 51626 - 1 or E10 for unleaded fuel with

octane rating 95 RON and 91 RON or DIN 51626 - 2 or E5 for unleaded fuel with

octane rating 95 RON and 98 RON). These meet all requirements for troublefree

engine operation. Therefore, we do not recommend the use of fuel additives.

Prescribed fuel - unleaded petrol min. 95 RON

Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 95 RON.

In case of necessity, you can refuel with petrol with the octane rating 91 RON if

petrol with the octane rating 95 RON is not available. You must continue driving at

medium engine speeds and minimum engine load. Driving at high engine revs or a

high engine load can severely damage the engine! Refuel as soon as possible with

petrol of the prescribed octane number.

CAUTION

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All ŠKODA vehicles with petrol engines are equipped with a catalytic converter

and must be driven only with unleaded petrol. Filling the tank even only once with

leaded petrol will result in the catalytic converter being destroyed!

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If you use petrol with a lower octane number than the one prescribed, the en-

gine can be severely damaged!

The use of improper fuel additives can cause serious damage to the engine or

Even in case of necessity, you must not use petrol of a lower octane number than

91 RON, otherwise the engine can be severely damaged!

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the catalytic converter. In no case may fuel additives with metal components be

used, especially not with manganese and iron content.

You can find further information on refuelling ⇒ꢀpage 196, Refuelling.

Unleaded petrol with higher octane number

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Fuels with metallic content may not be used. Risk of engine or catalytic con-

verter damage!

LRP (lead replacement petrol) fuels with metallic components may not be

used. Risk of engine or catalytic converter damage!

You can make unlimited use of unleaded petrol which has a higher octane number

than the one prescribed.

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On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol 95/91 RON, the use of petrol with a

higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a noticeable power increase

or a lower fuel consumption.

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It is therefore the case that the standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany,

standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia)

is the diesel fuel class prescribed 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

Diesel fuel

Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the stand-

ard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria,

GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).

It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels

available have a different temperature characteristic. The authorised ŠKODA Serv-

ice 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.

Prewarming fuel

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 196, Refuelling.

CAUTION

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Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the

It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market, including pet-

rol, to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties.

standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in

Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). Filling the tank even only

once with diesel fuel which does not comply with the standard, can result in dam-

age to the engine parts, the lubrication system, the fuel and exhaust system.

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Refuelling

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If by mistake you have refuelled with a different fuel other than the diesel fuel

which complies to the above mentioned standards (e. g. petrol), do not start the

engine or switch on the ignition! Severe damage damage is possible! Contact a

specialist garage and have the fuel system of the engine cleaned.

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Water which has collected in the fuel filter can result in engine problems.

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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must

not be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can lead to damage to the

engine or the fuel system.

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Operation in winter

Fig. 169 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed

The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked with the central locking.

Opening the fuel filler cap

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 re-

sult in operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of

paraffin separation.

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Press onto the left side of the fuel filler flap ⇒ꢀfig. 169 - left.

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Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from

above on the fuel filler flap ⇒ꢀfig. 169 - right.

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Closing fuel filler cap

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Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.

Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.

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The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation

pressures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further

information on fuel ⇒ꢀpage 195.

The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres.

WARNING

Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the

vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for

safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and

fuel may leak out.

CAUTION

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Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system

(auxiliary heating and ventilation).

Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi-

ately - risk of paint damage!

On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter, never let the fuel tank run com-

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pletely empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and

unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating

and damage to the catalytic converter.

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The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first

time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue refuelling -

otherwise the expansion volume is filled up.

Note

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The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres, containing a reserve of 10.5 litres.

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