Refuelling - Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual

Refuelling

Fig. 159 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked* with the central locking.
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
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159.
– 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 automatic unlocking of the
fuel filler flap).
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
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on the fuel filler flap
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to click.
– 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 automatic locking of the fuel filler
flap).
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pressures
are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further information on
fuel  page 192.
Using the system Safety
- right.
Driving Tips
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 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 (auxiliary
heating and ventilation) *.
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Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immediately
- risk of paint damage!
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On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter, never let the fuel tank run completely
empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel
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may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating and damage to the
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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 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.
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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 - other-
wise the expansion volume is filled up.
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Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
General Maintenance
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Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Fuel 195