Engine Compartment - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

CAUTION
In no case may fuel additives with metal components be used, especially not
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with manganese and iron content. LRP(lead replacement petrol) fuels with metal-
lic components may not be used. There is a risk of causing considerable damage
to parts of the engine or exhaust system!
Fuels with metallic content may not be used. There is a risk of causing consider-
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able damage to parts of the engine or exhaust system!
Note
Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the en-
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gine can be used without limitations.
On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol 95/91, 92 or 93 RON, the use of
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petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a noticeable
power increase or a lower fuel consumption.
On vehicles using prescribed unleaded petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of petrol
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with a higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and reduce
fuel consumption.
Diesel fuel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 153.
Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel that meets the EN 590
ard.
All diesel engines can be operated using diesel fuel with at most 7% biodiesel
(B7) .
2)
Operation in winter – Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use "winter-grade diesel fuel" which 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. ŠKODA Partners and filling
stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with information re-
garding the diesel fuels available.
1) In Germany also DIN 51628, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in Russia GOST R 52368-2005 / EN 590:2004.
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In Germany according to the DIN 52638 standard, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in France EN 590.
Diesel fuel additives
Additives, so-called "flow improvers " (petrol and similar agents) should not be
mixed with the diesel fuel. This can cause serious damage to engine or exhaust
system parts.
CAUTION
Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
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ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
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standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that you
have the fuel system cleaned by a specialist garage.
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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CAUTION
Your vehicle cannot be operated with biofuel RME, therefore this fuel must not
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be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel RME can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system.
Additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar agents) should not be
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mixed with the diesel fuel. This can cause serious damage to engine or exhaust
system parts.
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Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
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Inspecting and replenishing
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