Refuelling - Skoda 2011 Praktik Owner's Manual

152 Fuel
You can find information on refuelling  page 152, "Refuelling".
Caution
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Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel which complies with the
standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). Filling the tank even only
once with diesel fuel which does not comply with the standard, can result in
damage to the engine parts, the lubrication system, the fuel and exhaust system.

If by mistake you have refuelled with a different fuel other than the diesel fuel
which complies to the above mentioned standards (e.g. petrol), on no account start
the engine! Major engine damage is possible! Contact a specialist garage.
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Water which has collected in the fuel filter can result in engine problems.
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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can lead to damage to the engine
or the fuel system.
Operation in winter
Winter-grade diesel fuel
A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during
the summer. Using "summer-grade diesel fuel" at temperatures below 0 °C can
result in operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of
paraffin separation.
For this reason, the standard EN 590 (also DIN 51628 in Germany, ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia) prescribes the diesel fuel
class for each season in the year which may be sold during the corresponding
season. "Winter-grade diesel fuel" 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. The authorised Škoda Service
Partners and filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide you
with information regarding the diesel fuels available.
Prewarming fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter prewarming system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Caution
It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market, including petrol,
to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties.

Refuelling

Fig. 133 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Open the fuel filler flap with the hand
– Hold the fuel tank cap of the fuel filler tube with one hand and unlock it by
turning with the vehicle key to the left.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
 fig. 133
on the fuel filler flap on the right.
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and lock it by turning
the vehicle key to the right and withdraw the key.
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pres-
sures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further infor-
mation on fuel  page 151.
 fig. 133 - left.