Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual page 87

Refuel using petrol of the prescribed octane number as soon as possible.
Unleaded petrol 98/(95) RON / ROZ
We recommend using unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON or higher.
Unleaded petrol 95 RON can also be used but this results in a slight loss in per-
formance and slightly increased fuel consumption.
In an emergency, petrol with the octane ratings 91, 92 and/or 93 RON can also
be used, but may result in a slight loss in performance and slightly increased
fuel consumption. Continue driving at medium engine speeds and minimum
engine load » .
Refuel using petrol of the prescribed octane number as soon as possible.
Fuel additives
Unleaded petrol in accordance with the EN 228 standard meets all the condi-
tions for a smooth-running engine. We therefore recommend that no fuel ad-
ditives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
or the exhaust system.
CAUTION
Even one filling the tank once with petrol that does not meet the standards
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can seriously damage parts of the exhaust system.
If a fuel other than unleaded fuel which complies to the above mentioned
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standards (e.g. leaded petrol) is put in the tank by mistake, do not start the en-
gine or switch on the ignition. Engine parts may be extensively damaged.
CAUTION
If petrol with a lower octane number than the one prescribed is used, do not
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drive with a high engine speed. A high engine load can severely damage en-
gine components.
Even in the event of an emergency, petrol of a lower octane number than 91
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RON must not be used, otherwise the engine can be severely damaged.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances may fuel additives with metal components be used,
especially not those containing manganese or iron. Risk of causing consider-
able damage to parts of the engine or the exhaust system.
CAUTION
Do not use fuels with metal components, such as LRP (lead replacement
petrol) may be used. Risk of causing considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine or the exhaust system.
Notice
Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the
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engine can be used without limitations.
The use of petrol with an octane rating higher than 95 RON in does not re-
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sult in either a noticeable increase in power nor lower fuel consumption in ve-
hicles for which unleaded petrol 95/min 92 or 93 RON is specified.
On vehicles using prescribed unleaded petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of pet-
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rol with a higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and re-
duce fuel consumption.
Diesel fuel
The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel
filler flap.
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Read and observe and
Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel that meets the EN 590
standard.
All diesel engines can be operated using diesel fuel with at most 7% biodiesel
(B7).
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use "winter-grade diesel fuel" which 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. ŠKODA Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with in-
formation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Diesel fuel additives
The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the con-
ditions for a smooth-running engine. We therefore recommend that no diesel
fuel additives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system.
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