Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Diesel 197
Close the tank flap and click into place.
We recommend using diesel with additives,
which is available at petrol stations at the petrol
pumps.
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Troubleshooting
Operation in different weather conditions
Only use a diesel fuel according to the current or the
expected weather conditions.
If fuel other than unleaded petrol has been refuel-
led according to the standards applicable to your
vehicle
Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition.
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Additive
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NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
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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Technical data
The fuel prescribed for your vehicle is indicated on a
sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Unleaded petrol
A
Organic share as a
percentage
B
Requirements for refuelling
✓ Vehicle unlocked.
✓ Independent car heating switched off.
✓ Ignition off.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres, in-
cluding a reserve of approx. 6 litres.
Refill
illuminates - the fuel level has reached the re-
serve area.
Misfuel protection
The fuel filler neck of diesel vehicles can be equipped
with misfuelling protection.
Diesel
In some countries, the diameter of the diesel fuel
nozzle may be the same as that of the gasoline noz-
zle. Before driving in these countries, have the pro-
tection device removed by a specialist garage.
What you should be mindful of
DANGER
Risk of death!
Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.
Refill
Open the fuel filler flap.
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NOTICE
Turn and remove the
filler cap in the direc-
Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-
haust system!
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tion of the arrow.
Never run the fuel tank completely empty!
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Place the tank cap on
the tank flap.
Insert the fuel nozzle
into the fuel filler neck
up to the stop and re-
fuel.
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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.
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Do not continue refuel-
ling after the fuel noz-
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Regulations
zle switches off.
Remove the nozzle and put it back in the gas pump.
Put the filler cap on the fuel filler neck and turn it
against the direction of the arrow until it clicks into
place.
Standards
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The diesel fuel must comply with European standard
EN 590 (in Russia, GOST 32511-2013 or GOST R
55475-2013).
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Only use a diesel fuel that contains a maximum of 7
% biodiesel (B7).
Close the tank flap and snap it into place.
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