Refuelling - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Caution

Therefore, your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel which complies with
the standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria). Filling the tank even only once with diesel fuel which does not comply with
the standard, can result in damage to the engine parts, the lubrication system, the fuel
and exhaust system.

If by mistake you have refuelled with a different fuel other than the diesel fuel
which complies to the above mentioned standards (e.g. petrol), do not start the engine
or switch on the ignition! This can result in severe engine damage! Contact a specialist
garage and have the fuel system of the engine cleaned.

Water which has collected in the fuel filter can result in engine problems.
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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not be
refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can lead to damage to the engine or the
fuel system.
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 sepa-
ration.
It is therefore the case that the standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany,
standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria) is the diesel fuel class prescribed 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 avail-
able have a different temperature characteristic. The authorised Škoda Service Part-
ners and filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide you with infor-
mation 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.
Using the system Safety
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

Fig. 137 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Open the fuel filler flap with the hand
– Unlock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube to the left using the vehicle key.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Lock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube by turning the vehicle key to the right
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of
the fuel filler flap. Further information on fuel  page 162.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Caution
 fig. 137
on the fuel filler flap - right.
and withdraw the key.
Breakdown assistance
Fuel
 fig. 137
- left.
Technical Data
163