Engine Compartment; Cng - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

CNG

Fig. 193 Position of the CNG label / CNG label
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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 gasoline operation - Automatic
switching from natural gas to gasoline operation takes place in the following
situations (examples).
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With an empty natural gas tank or insufficient pressure in the tank.
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After refuelling natural gas.
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At very low ambient 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
Gas leakage
If a gas leak is suspected (perceptible 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 to drive if the odour persists.
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If there is no possibility to drive the vehicle with the suspected gas leak from
a closed space (e.g. tunnel, underpass, garage, ferry etc.), an emergency call
must be made immediately.
Seek help from a specialist garage to have the fault to the gas system recti-
fied.
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light comes on.
In a traffic accident
If a gas leak is suspected in the event of 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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Let all of the occupants get out.
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Keep all persons away from the vehicle. A minimum distance from the vehicle
of 10 metres is recommended.
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Inform rescuers about the fact that it is a natural gas vehicle.
Regular gas system checks
On natural gas-powered vehicles regular gas system checks must be carried
out at a specialist workshop. The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring
these tests are carried out properly.
Every 2 years
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Check the filler cap.
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Check the condition of fuel filler tubes and the sealing ring in the fuel filler
tubes, and clean sealing ring if necessary.
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Check the gas system for leaks.
Every 4 years
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Visual inspection of the natural gas tanks.
Every 20 years
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Replacing the natural gas tanks.
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 undesirable
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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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171
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169
Inspecting and replenishing
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