Inspecting And Replenishing; Fuel - Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual

Inspecting and replenishing

Fuel

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Refuelling
Unleaded petrol
Diesel fuel
The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the
inside of the fuel filler flap » fig. 62
WARNING
The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare canister
in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehi-
cle for safety reasons. in the event of an accident, these canisters can become
damaged and fuel may escape – risk of fire!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
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can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork – risk
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of paint damage!
If the vehicle was not purchased in the country where it was intended to be op-
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erated, you should check whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is of-
fered in the country where the vehicle will be operated. You should also perhaps
check whether the manufacturer has recommended a different fuel for operation
of the vehicle in the corresponding country. Is this not the case, then you must
check whether it is permitted by the manufacturer to operate the vehicle with an-
other fuel type.
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General Maintenance
on page 82 - .
Refuelling
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83
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Fig. 62 Fuel filler tube
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 82.
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Unlock the vehicle.
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Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
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Unscrew the filler cap by turning it in a counterclockwise direction and place the
cap onto the top of the fuel filler flap
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Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler tube as far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time » .
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Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler tube and put it back in the pump.
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Insert the filler cap onto the fuel filler neck and screw it in a clockwise direction
until it clicks into place.
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Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Check that the fuel filler flap is closed properly.
CAUTION
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 filling the
fuel tank otherwise the expansion volume is filled up.
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Notice
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres, containing a reserve of approx.
7 litres.
» fig. 62 -  and open.
» fig. 62 - .
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