Cng (Compressed Natural Gas) - Skoda SCALA 2019 Owner's Manual

146 Engine, exhaust system and fuel ›
Troubleshooting
If a fuel other than diesel fuel has been refuelled to
the appropriate standard
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Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition.
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Seek the help of a specialist garage.
The diesel fuel nozzle cannot be correctly inserted
into the filler neck
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If the fuel nozzle cannot be properly inserted into
the fuel filler neck, move it slightly back and forth
when inserting it.
Technical data
The fuel prescribed for your vehicle is indicated on a
sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 50 litres, in-
cluding a reserve of approx. 7 litres.
illuminates - the fuel level has reached the re-
serve area.

CNG (compressed natural gas)

What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Natural gas is highly explosive and highly flammable.
WARNING
Risk of death, explosion or fire!
Do not ignore the smell of gas in the vehicle or
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when refuelling.
The natural gas tanks in the vehicle must not be ex-
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posed to undesirable heat sources.
Do not enter the vehicle when refuelling with natu-
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ral gas. Electrostatic discharges may occur when
entering the vehicle. If the fuelling nozzle of the re-
fuelling system is subsequently touched, sparks
may form and a fire may break out.
WARNING
Touching the floor of the vehicle or an accident may
damage the natural gas containers. If damaged natu-
ral gas tanks are refuelled, they can burst and cause
serious or fatal injuries!
Ensure a gas system test is carried out immediately
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by a specialist company.
CNG (compressed natural gas)
Diesel
A
Organic share as a
B
percentage
Do not refuel using natural gas until a gas system
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test has been carried out.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem.
Do not use Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), Liquefied
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Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Hythane (hydrogen/meth-
ane mixture).
Regulations
Variants of the CNG sticker
in natural gas vehicles .
Position of the sticker
Regular gas system checks
On natural gas-powered vehicles regular gas system
checks must be carried out at a specialist workshop.
The vehicle operator is responsible for ensuring
these tests are carried out properly.
For new cars, this is after 4 years and then every 2
years
Check the gas system for leaks and carry out an
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examination of gas containers.
Check the filler cap.
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Check the condition of fuel filler tubes and the
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sealing ring in the fuel filler tubes, and clean sealing
ring if necessary.
Lifetime of the containers
The lifetime of the natural gas containers is max. 20
years.
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Ensure the gas tanks are replaced at the appropri-
ate time.
Indicates the natural gas system test.
illuminates
Notification regarding the remaining days until
the natural gas system is checked
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Ensure the test is carried out by a specialist com-
pany.