Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 127

WARNING
Driving with a low fuel level may result in breaking down in traffic, accidents
and serious injuries.
● A low fuel level may lead to irregular fuel supply to the engine, especially
when driving uphill or downhill.
● The steering, driver assist systems and brake assist systems do not work
when the engine "sputters" or fails due to lack of fuel or irregular fuel supply.
● Always refuel when the fuel tank is still full to 1/4 to avoid breaking down
due to lack of fuel.
NOTICE
● Always take notice of illuminated indicator lights and corresponding de-
scriptions and instructions to avoid vehicle damage.
● Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. Irregular fuel supply
can cause misfire and unburnt fuel may enter into the exhaust system. This
may damage the catalytic converter!
Note
The small arrow next to the petrol pump icon on the display
which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is located.
Filling petrol or diesel
Vehicle overview Before driving
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Always switch off the engine, ignition and mobile phone before refuelling and
keep them off during the refuelling process.
Opening the fuel filler cap
● Press on the fuel filler flap located on the rear right of the vehicle
⇒ f ig. 79 (arrow). The fuel filler flap will spring forward slightly.
indicates on
● Fully open the fuel filler flap.
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● Unscrew the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and hang it from above into the
fuel filler flap
Refuelling
The correct type of fuel for the vehicle is indicated on a sticker on the inside of the
fuel filler flap ⇒ p age 127.
● The fuel tank is full when the properly operated automatic pump shuts off the
first time ⇒
● Do not continue refuelling after the pump has shut off! Otherwise the expan-
sion space in the fuel tank fills up and the fuel may overflow, also by heating.
Closing the fuel filler cap
● Screw the fuel filler cap clockwise onto the filler tube until it clicks into place.
Fig. 80 In the rear right side
● Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place. The fuel filler flap should be
panel: Open the fuel filler flap.
flush with the body.
When driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 123.
⇒ f ig.
81.
.
Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
At the petrol station 125
Fig. 81 Open fuel filler flap
with attached fuel filler cap.
⇒ f ig. 80
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Do-it-yourself