Engine Compartment - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Positioning of the CNG sticker in natural gas vehicles
Automatic switching from natural gas to petrol operation - Automatic
switching from natural gas to petrol operation takes place in the following sit-
uations (examples).
With an empty gas tank or not enough pressure in the tank.
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▶ After refuelling with natural gas.
▶ At very low surrounding temperatures.
Every six months, to ensure the correct functioning of the fuel system, 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.
▶ Stop the vehicle.
Switch off the ignition.
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Extinguish cigarettes, switch off spark-producing or incendiary items and re-
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move them from the vehicle.
▶ Open the doors and the boot lid to ventilate the vehicle sufficiently.
▶ Do not continue to drive if the odour persists.
▶ If it is not possible to leave an enclosed area with a vehicle with a gas leak
(e.g. in a tunnel, underpass, garage, ferry, etc.), call the emergency services
immediately.
Seek help from a specialist garage to correct the gas system fault.
In a traffic accident
If a gas leak is suspected in a traffic accident, proceed as follows.
Switch off the ignition.
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▶ Extinguish cigarettes, switch off spark-producing or incendiary items and re-
move them from the vehicle.
▶ Have all the occupants get out.
▶ Keep all persons away from the vehicle. We recommend standing at least 10
metres from the vehicle.
Inform the emergency services that it is a natural gas vehicle.
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Regular gas system checks
Regular gas system checks must be carried out in a specialist workshop on
natural gas-powered vehicles. The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring
tests are conducted properly.
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General Maintenance
» Fig. 319. Every 2 years
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 the sealing ring if necessary.
▶ Check the gas system for leaks and carry out an examination of gas contain-
ers.
Every 20 years
▶ Replace the gas tank.
comes on.
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of fire, explosion and injury.
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heat sources.
In the event of contact between the vehicle underbody and an obstacle or in
the event of an accident, the gas container may become damaged. If this is the
case, have the vehicle checked by a specialist garage immediately. If you smell
gas,
ist garage.

Engine compartment

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Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cov-
er) – risk of fire!
When working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of your car is a
hazardous area!
WARNING
Do not underestimate the smell of gas in the car or when refuelling - risk
The natural gas tanks in the vehicle must not be exposed to unwanted
CAUTION
stop driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a special-
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