Engine Compartment - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

CNG
Fig. 135 Position of the CNG label(s).
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Read and observe and
A G-TEC-vehicle may be operated with CNG and petrol.
Positioning of the CNG sticker in natural gas vehicles
Automatic switching from natural gas to petrol operation - Automatic switch-
ing from natural gas to petrol operation takes place in the following situations
(examples).
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With an empty gas tank or not enough pressure in the tank.
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After refuelling with natural gas.
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At very low surrounding temperatures.
To ensure the correct functioning of the fuel system, every 6 months the fuel
tank for petrol should be run down until the warning light
Gas leak
If a gas leak is suspected (noticeable odour), proceed as follows.
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Stop the vehicle.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Extinguish cigarettes, switch off spark-producing or incendiary items and re-
move them from the vehicle.
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Open doors and the boot lid to ventilate the vehicle sufficiently.
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Do not continue if the odour persists.
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If it is not possible to drive a vehicle with a gas leak out of an enclosed area
(e.g. tunnel, underpass, garage, ferry etc.), call the emergency services imme-
diately.
Seek help from a specialist garage to correct the gas system fault.
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In a traffic accident
If a gas leak is suspected in a traffic accident, proceed as follows.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Extinguish cigarettes, switch off spark-producing or incendiary items and re-
move them from the vehicle.
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Have all the occupants get out.
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Keep all persons away from the vehicle. We recommend standing at least 10
metres from the vehicle.
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Inform the emergency services that it is a natural gas vehicle.
Regular gas system checks
Regular gas system checks on natural gas-powered vehicles must be carried
out in a specialist workshops. The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring
tests are carried out in accordance with regulations.
Every 2 years
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check the filler cap.
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Check the condition of the filler necks and sealing ring in the filler necks, and
clean the sealing ring if necessary.
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Check the gas system for leaks.
Every 4 years
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inspect the gas tank.
Every 20 years
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replace the gas tank.
WARNING
Do not underestimate the smell of gas in the car or when refuelling - it
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may result in fire, explosion and injury.
The natural gas tanks in the vehicle must not be exposed to unwanted
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heat sources.

Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Windscreen washer fluid
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