Engine Compartment - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Note
Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the
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engine can be used without limitations.
The use of petrol with an octane rating higher than 95 RON in does not re-
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sult in either a noticeable increase in power nor lower fuel consumption in ve-
hicles for which unleaded petrol 95/91, 92 or 93 RON is specified.
On vehicles using prescribed unleaded petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of pet-
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rol with a higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and re-
duce fuel consumption.
Diesel fuel
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Read and observe on page 148 first.
The vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel that meets the EN 590
standard.
All diesel engines can be operated using diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% bi-
odiesel (B7) .
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On the Indian market, your vehicle will only be able to run on diesel fuel com-
pliant with standard IS 1460/Bharat IV. If diesel fuel which complies with this
standard is not available, you can refuel with diesel fuel according to standard
IS 1460/Bharat III in case of emergency.
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use "winter-grade diesel fuel" which 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 Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with in-
formation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures opera-
tion of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of
-24 °C.
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In Germany also DIN 51628, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in Russia GOST R 52368-2005 / EN 590:2004.
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In Germany complying with standard DIN 52638, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in France EN 590.
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General Maintenance
Diesel fuel additives
The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the con-
ditions for a smooth running engine. We therefore recommend that no diesel
fuel additives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system.
CAUTION
Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the
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standard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and ex-
haust system!
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
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tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Engine parts could be significantly damaged.
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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CAUTION
The vehicle cannot be operated with biofuel RME, therefore this fuel must
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not be filled in the tank and used for driving the vehicle. The use of biofuel
RME can cause considerable damage to parts of the engine or fuel system.
Do not mix any fuel additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar
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agents), into the diesel. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the
engine or the exhaust system!

Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
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