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Petrol

Caution

Filling the tank even only once with leaded petrol will result in the catalytic

converter being destroyed.

Operating the engine with petrol of a low octane number can result in engine

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Grades of petrol

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There are various grades of petrol. Please read ⇒ page 263, “Technical Data” in

order to know which grade of petrol your vehicle requires. You will also find the

same information affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap of your vehicle

⇒ page 216, fig. 203.

damage at high revolutions or severe engine loading.

Diesel

A distinction is made between unleaded and leaded petrol. All Škoda vehicles with

petrol engines are equipped with a catalytic converter and must therefore be only

driven with unleaded petrol. Unleaded petrol complies with the standard EN 228.

Diesel fuel

The individual grades of petrol are distinguished by their octane number (RON).

Please adopt the following procedure if the grade of petrol which you normally use

is not be available in exceptional circumstances.

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

EN 590.

Fuel additives

Engines which need unleaded premium petrol 95 RON can also be run on

unleaded regular petrol 91 RON. This does, however, result in a slight loss in

performance.

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

more often than stated in the Service schedule.

If, in an emergency, the only fuel available is one which has a lower octane number

than that required by the engine then only drive at medium engine speeds and

lower engine loadings.

You can find information on refuelling ⇒ page 216, “Refuelling”.

You can make unlimited use of fuel which has a higher octane number than that

required by the engine. There will, however, be no advantages gained by this in

terms of engine performance and fuel consumption!

Caution

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Only use fuel which complies with the standard EN 590. Filling the tank even

only once, which does not comply with the standard, can result in damage to the

fuel system.

The handling, performance and life of your engine are determined to a significant

extent by the quality of the fuel. Do not use any petrol additives. Use fuel which

complies with the standard EN 228.

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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.

You can find further information on refuelling ⇒ page 216, “Refuelling”.

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Operation in winter

Refuelling

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.

It is therefore the case that 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.

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

available have a different temperature characteristic. The specialist garages and the

filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide you with informa-

tion regarding the diesel fuels available.

Fig. 202 Right rear side of

the vehicle: Fuel filler flap

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.

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.

Fig. 203 Fuel filler flap with

cap unscrewed

The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked* with the central

locking.

Open fuel filler flap

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Press onto the left side of the fuel filler flap ⇒ fig. 202.

The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left

using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-

matic unlocking of the fuel filler flap).

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volume, which in case of heat can cause an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to

an overflow of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir.

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.

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

from above on the fuel filler flap ⇒ page 216, fig. 203.

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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.

The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be locked to the right

using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-

matic locking of the fuel filler flap).

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Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.

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

sures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further infor-

mation on fuel ⇒ page 215.

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 (auxil-

iary 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

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completely 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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Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the

pump nozzle into the filler tube. Otherwise you are unintentionally filling up the

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