Inspecting And Replenishing; Fuel - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Inspecting and replenishing

Fuel

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Refuelling
Unleaded petrol
Diesel fuel
The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the
inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 122
WARNING
The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare canister
in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehi-
cle for safety reasons. In the event of an accident this could be damaged and
fuel could escape – there is a risk of fire.
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
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can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and exhaust system.
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
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there is a risk of paint damage.
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Refuelling
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Fig. 122 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap with cap
unscrewed
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 153.
Open fuel filler flap
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Open the fuel filler flap with one hand
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Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and unlock it by
moving it to the left with the vehicle key.
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Unscrew the filler cap by turning it to the left and place the cap onto the top of
the fuel filler flap » Fig. 122
Closing the filler cap
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Turn the filler cap to the right until it clicks into place.
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Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and lock it by turn-
ing the vehicle key to the right and remove the key.
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Close the filler cap.
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CAUTION
Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (aux-
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iliary heating and ventilation).
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
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time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue filling the
fuel tank otherwise the expansion volume is filled up.
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