Refuelling - Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2009 Owner's Manual

222 Fuel

Refuelling

The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked* with the central
locking.
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Press onto the left side of the fuel filler flap
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left
using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-
matic unlocking of the fuel filler flap).
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be locked to the right
Fig. 205 Right rear side of
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.
the vehicle: Open fuel filler
flap
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 219.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
Fig. 206 Fuel filler flap with
cap unscrewed
iary heating and ventilation) *.
⇒ fig. ately - risk of paint damage!
205.
completely empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring
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from above on the fuel filler flap
click.
using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-
matic locking of the fuel filler flap).
WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the
vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for
safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and
fuel may leak out.
Caution
Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxil-
Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi-
On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter, never let the fuel tank run
Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
⇒ fig.
206.
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.