At The Petrol Station; Refuelling - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

At the petrol station

Refuelling

ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lights and fuel gauge
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Filling petrol or diesel
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Capacities
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Checks when refuelling
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The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right side of the vehicle.
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior views ⇒ p age 6
● Fuel ⇒ p age 127
● Preparing to work in the engine compartment ⇒ p age 131
WARNING
Improper refuelling and the improper handling of fuel can cause explosions,
fire, serious burns and injuries.
● Always make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed to prevent evapora-
tion and spillage of fuel.
● Fuel is highly explosive and highly flammable and can cause severe burns
and other injuries.
● If the engine is not switched off or the pump nozzle is not fully inserted
into the fuel filler flap, fuel may spurt out and spill. This can cause fires, explo-
sions, severe burns and injuries.
● When refuelling, the engine and the ignition must be switched off for se-
curity reasons.
● When refuelling, always switch off your mobile phone and walkie-talkie or
other radio equipment. Electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks and thus
trigger a fire.
Vehicle overview Before driving
WARNING (Continued)
● When refuelling, never get into the vehicle. If you have to get into your ve-
hicle in exceptional cases, close the door and touch a metal surface before you
touch the pump nozzle again. This will avoid electrostatic discharges, which
may generate sparks. Sparks can cause a fire during refuelling.
● Never refuel or fill a spare canister near open flames, sparks or glowing ob-
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jects (e.g. cigarettes).
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● Avoid electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic radiation during refuel-
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● Observe the applicable safety notes of the petrol station.
● Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the boot.
WARNING
For safety reasons, Škoda recommends not to carry a spare canister in the ve-
hicle. Fuel may leak from the full or empty canister and ignite – especially in an
accident. This can cause explosions, fires and injuries.
● If you want to carry fuel in a spare canister in exceptional cases, the fol-
lowing applies:
– Never place the spare canister in or on the vehicle when refuelling, e.g.
in the boot or on the boot lid. An electrostatic charge may build up during
refuelling and ignite the fuel vapours.
– Always place the spare canister on the floor.
– Insert the pump nozzle as much as possible into the filler opening when
filling a spare canister.
– In metal spare canisters, the pump nozzle must always have contact
with the canister while filling to avoid static charges.
– Observe the legal requirements when using, storing and carrying a
spare canister.
– Make sure that the spare canister complies with the industry standard,
for example ANSI or ASTM F852-86.
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