Refuelling - Skoda SUPERB - 2007 Manual

182 Fuel
Operation in winter
Winter-grade diesel fuel
A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during the
summer. Using "summer-grade diesel fuel" at temperatures below 0°C can result in
operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of paraffin
separation.
It is therefore the case that DIN EN 590 prescribes diesel fuel class for certain
periods of the year which can also be purchased at the corresponding time during
the year. "Winter-grade diesel fuel" 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 Service Partners and
filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide you with informa-
tion regarding the diesel fuels available.
Prewarming fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter prewarming system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25°C.
Caution
It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market, including petrol,
to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties.

Refuelling

Refuelling procedure
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Unlock the fuel filler flap with the switch in the driver door ⇒ page 35.
– Open the fuel filler flap fully.
– Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.
– Place the cap onto the top of the fuel filler flap
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
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 181, "Fuel".
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 62 litres.
Fig. 170 Filler flap with
cap unscrewed
B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H
⇒ fig.
170.