Get Engine, exhaust system and fuel Guide for Skoda Kodiaq SUV 2020

Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Bonnet 195

Current trailer posi-

tion

Target trailer posi-

tion

Engine, exhaust system and fuel

Bonnet

Open the engine compartment lid

Manoeuvring angle

Before opening

Tilt the knob to the

right or left to set the

trailer's target position.

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Make sure that the wiper arms are folded against

the windscreen.

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Keep everyone away from the engine compart-

ment.

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Initiate reverse.

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The setting can be corrected when reversing.

to open

Stop as soon as the trailer's target position is

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Pull the release lever

underneath the dash

panel.

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reached.

CAUTION

Risk of injury!

Do not reach between the steering wheel spokes

during the parking manoeuvre.

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Only operate the pedals and the shift / selector

lever.

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Align the trailer straight

Tilt the knob backwards.

Carefully reverse and drive forwards until the de-

sired position of the trailer combination is ach-

ieved.

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Release the lock.

Lift the ﬂap so that the

gas pressure springs

keep it open.

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Turn oﬀ the system

Press

the button.

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Automatic system shutdown

If the following situations occur during the manoeu-

vring process, the system is switched oﬀ automati-

cally and the brakes are applied.

▶ The button

is pressed.

Pull the ﬂap down.

Close the ﬂap with a slight push from a distance of

about 20 cm.

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The driver's door is opened.

The steering wheel is gripped.

The driving speed is too high.

The trailer veered too much.

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Check that the bonnet is closed.

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NOTICE

Do not press an open ﬂap.

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Engine oil

Checking the ﬁll level and topping up

Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.

✓ The parked engine is warm.

Checking the level

Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to ﬂow back

into the oil sump.

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Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.

Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out

again.

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196 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Coolant

Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in

again.

ﬂashes, lights up at the same time

Check the engine oil level.

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The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to

ﬂash:

Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

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Engine oil level too low

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The oil level must be within the marked range.

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Message regarding required engine oil top up

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

Check the engine oil level, top up with oil if re-

quired.

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The oil level must not be outside the marked range.

If it is not possible to top up the engine oil or if the

oil level is above the marked range, do not continue

driving. Stop the engine and seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

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Engine oil level too high

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Do not use any oil additives.

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Message regarding the need to reduce the

engine oil level

Consumption

Depending on driving style and operating conditions,

the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.

Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.

Check the engine oil level.

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The oil level is too high:

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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Unscrew the cover of the engine oil ﬁller opening.

Top up the oil to the correct speciﬁcation in 0.5 li-

tre portions.

Check the oil level.

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Engine oil level sensor impaired

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Screw on the cover of the engine oil ﬁller opening.

Speciﬁcation

Ask a specialist garage for the correct engine oil

speciﬁcation for your vehicle.

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Message regarding the engine oil sensor

If no oil of the correct speciﬁcation is available, max.

0.5 l of oil with the following speciﬁcations may be

used until the next oil change.

Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Petrol engines: VW 504 00, VW 508 00,

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ACEA C3, ACEA C5.

Coolant

Diesel engines: VW 507 00, VW 509 00, ACEA C3

or API CJ-4. For vehicles without a particulate ﬁl-

ter, VW 505 01 can be optionally used.

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Coolant temperature display

Changing

Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.

Troubleshooting

Engine oil pressure too low

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Cold area

Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Coolant 197

Troubleshooting

Avoid high engine speeds.

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Operating range

Coolant level is too low

High temperature range

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Checking the ﬁll level and topping up

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Message concerning the required coolant

check

Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.

✓ The engine is turned oﬀ and cooled.

Check the coolant level.

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Checking the level

The coolant level is OK:

The ﬁll level must be

within the marked range.

Check the fuse for radiator fan, replace if re-

quired » page 205, Replacing a fuse.

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If the ﬁll level is below

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The fuse is OK, the indicator light comes on again:

the mark

, top up

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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the coolant.

Coolant temperature too high

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Report regarding the engine overheating

NOTICE

Danger of damage to the engine compartment!

Stop driving.

Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

Drive on after the indicator light goes out.

Do not top up the coolant above the marked area.

The coolant could be forced out of the cooling sys-

tem when heated.

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NOTICE

Engine fault

There must be a small quantity of coolant in the tank.

Do not add coolant when the tank is empty.

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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Reﬁlling

CAUTION

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Stop driving!

Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

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Risk of scalding!

The cooling system is pressurised.

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Do not open the cap of the coolant expansion tank

while the engine is warm. Let the engine cool

down.

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There is no coolant of the correct speciﬁcation

available

Place a rag on the lid of the tank and carefully un-

screw the lid.

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Top up with distilled or demineralised water.

Have the correct coolant mixing ratio corrected by

a specialist garage as soon as possible.

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Reﬁll with coolant of the correct speciﬁcation.

Screw on the cap until it clicks into place.

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Another substance was used for topping up, other

than distilled or demineralised water:

Speciﬁcation

Use the G12evo (TL 774 L) additive for reﬁlling.

Have the coolant changed by a specialist garage.

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NOTICE

It is not possible to top up with a suﬃcient amount

of coolant

Stop driving.

Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

Risk of damage to the cooling system and the en-

gine!

Adding coolant that does not conform to the correct

speciﬁcation can reduce the corrosion protection of

the cooling system.

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garage.

There is a loss of coolant

Top up the coolant and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

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198 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Engine electronics

If the ﬁlter is cleaned successfully, the indicator light

Engine electronics

goes out

Troubleshooting

If the indicator light

does not go oﬀ within

40 minutes, the ﬁlter was not cleaned.

Petrol engine control faulty

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Driving in emergency mode is possible - a

noticeable reduction in engine performance may oc-

cur.

Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Procedure for vehicles with petrol engines

Drive at a speed of at least 80 km/h at engine

speeds between 3000-5000 rpm.

Release the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle

roll with the gear engaged for a few seconds.

Repeat this procedure several times.

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Drive on carefully, get the help of a specialist com-

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pany.

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Diesel engine control faulty

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ﬂashes

If the ﬁlter is cleaned successfully, the indicator light

goes out

Driving in emergency mode is possible - a noticeable

reduction in engine performance may occur.

If the indicator light

does not go oﬀ within

30 minutes, the ﬁlter was not cleaned.

Drive on carefully, get the help of a specialist com-

pany.

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Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Diesel preheating system faulty

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ignition is switched on

Exhaust control system

Troubleshooting

Driving in emergency mode is possible - a noticeable

reduction in engine performance may occur.

Drive on carefully, get the help of a specialist com-

pany.

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Emission control system faulty

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Driving in emergency mode is possible - a no-

ticeable reduction in engine performance may occur.

Particle ﬁlter

Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

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Troubleshooting

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

Clogged particle ﬁlter

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Fuel ﬁlter

Troubleshooting

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Water in the diesel fuel ﬁlter

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Clean the ﬁlter.

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When the indicator light is on, it must be as-

sumed that fuel consumption will be higher, engine

power will be reduced, and the START-STOPP func-

tion will not be available.

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Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Filter cleaning

Radiator blinds

Usage

Conditions for cleaning

✓ The engine is warm.

✓ For vehicles with manual transmission, observe

the gear recommendation shown in the display of

the instrument cluster.

The radiator blinds reduce polluting emissions and

CO₂emissions and save fuel.

Procedure for vehicles with diesel engines

Drive at a speed of at least 60 km/h at engine

speeds of at least 2000 rpm.

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Fuel ﬁller ﬂap 199

If the range with the existing AdBlue^®tank ﬁll level

drops to 0 km, it is not possible to start the engine.

› ^{If possible, top up AdBlue}^®^{to the maximum level.}

Requirements for reﬁlling

✓ Vehicle unlocked.

Troubleshooting

If the display of the instrument cluster shows a mes-

sage relating to the function restriction of the blinds,

the maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 160

km/h.

The cause may be ice or snow in the area around the

blinds. After the ice or snow has thawed, the blinds

are functional again.

✓ Independent car heating switched oﬀ.

✓ Ignition oﬀ.

✓ Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Should the impairment not be due to ice or snow,

assistance from a specialist should be sought.

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Methods of reﬁlling

With the fuel nozzle at the gas station.

With the reﬁll bottle or from the canister.

At a specialist garage.

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Fuel ﬁller ﬂap

For reﬁlling using reﬁll bottles or canisters, we rec-

ommend using reﬁll bottles and canisters from ŠKO-

DA original parts. The reﬁll bottles are equipped with

overﬁll protective function.

Opening the fuel ﬁller ﬂap

Press the ﬂap and open

it.

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Reﬁlling

Open the tank ﬂap.

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Turn the tank cap in

the direction of the ar-

row and remove it.

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Place the tank cap on

the tank ﬂap.

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› ^{Reﬁll AdBlue}^®^.

The AdBlue^®tank is full

when the fuel nozzle

AdBlue

switches oﬀ or as soon

Regulations

as no more AdBlue^®

Only use AdBlue^®that complies with the ISO 22241-1

standard. Do not mix any additives to the AdBlue^®.

AdBlue^®is a registered trademark of VDA and is also

known as AUS 32 (Aqueous Urea Solution) or DEF

(Diesel Exhaust Fluid).

ﬂows out of the reﬁll bottle. Do not continue reﬁlling.

Place the tank cap on the ﬁller neck and turn it in

the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks

into place.

Close the tank ﬂap and click into place.

Before starting the engine, leave the ignition on for

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30 seconds to allow the system to detect the reﬁll-

Functionality

ing.

To reduce pollutant emissions, a diesel exhaust ﬂuid -

AdBlue^®is automatically injected into the exhaust

system.

AdBlue^®freezes at temperatures below -11 C. The

system function is ensured by automatic heating.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the system for injecting AdBlue^®

in to the exhaust system!

Do not exceed the maximum reﬁll quantity speci-

ﬁed in the instrument cluster.

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The service life of AdBlue is 4 years. If the tank

contents are not consumed within this period, have

them replaced by a specialist garage. When top-

ping up, do not use AdBlue^®that is past its expiry

date.

Checking the ﬁll level and topping up

Checking the level

The AdBlue^®level is monitored automatically.

The range with the existing AdBlue^®tank ﬁll level as

well as the indication of the minimum and maximum

AdBlue^®top up quantity can be viewed in the driving

data in the instrument cluster display under the

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AdBlue^®level too low

or or lights up

menu item

200 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Petrol

› ^{Top up AdBlue}^®^.

Do not use petrol with an octane number that low-

er than 91!

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AdBlue^®system impaired.

Prescribed petrol 95 / min. 92 or 93 RON / ROZ

We recommend using95 RON petrol.

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Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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92 or. 93 RON petrol may be used as an option (low

power loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).

In an emergency, 91 RON petrol may be used (low

power loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).

Technical data

The AdBlue^®tank capacity is approximately 18 litres.

Prescribed petrol min. 95 RON / ROZ

Use min. 95 petrol.

Using higher octane petrol than 95 RON may result

in improved performance and lower fuel consump-

tion.

Petrol

What you should be mindful of

In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used

(low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump-

tion).

DANGER

Risk of death!

Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.

Prescribed petrol 98 / (95) RON / ROZ

We recommend using98 RON petrol.

NOTICE

Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-

haust system!

Never run the fuel tank completely empty!

95 RON petrol may be used as an option (low power

loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).

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In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used

(low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump-

tion).

If you would like to operate your vehicle in a country

other than that intended for vehicle operation,

please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will let you

know whether a suitable fuel is oﬀered in the associ-

ated country.

Additive

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

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Regulations

Do not use petrol containing metal-based addi-

tives, e.g. manganese, iron, lead, and do not use, for

example, any LRP petrol – lead replacement petrol.

Do not add any additional additives to the petrol in

accordance with EN 228.

If petrol is not used in accordance with EN 228, we

recommend obtaining information from a specialist

company regarding the possible use of petrol addi-

tives approved by ŠKODA AUTO.

Standards

Petrol must comply with European standard EN 228

(in Russia, GOST 32513-2013).

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Only use unleaded petrol that contains max 10% bi-

oethanol (E10).

We recommend using petrol with additives,

which is available at petrol stations at the petrol

pumps.

Octane number

Use the petrol with the octane number prescribed

for your vehicle.

Requirements for refuelling

✓ Vehicle unlocked.

✓ Independent car heating switched oﬀ.

✓ Ignition oﬀ.

Petrol with an octane number that is one higher than

the one prescribed for your vehicle can be used

without restriction.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

Reﬁlling

If petrol is used that has an octane number that is

lower than the one prescribed for your vehicle,

then drive at moderate speeds with minimal engine

stress.

Fill up with the prescribed octane number as soon

as possible.

Open the tank ﬂap.

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Diesel 201

NOTICE

Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-

haust system!

Turn the tank cap in

the direction of the ar-

row and remove it.

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Never run the fuel tank completely empty!

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Place the tank cap on

the tank ﬂap.

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If you would like to operate your vehicle in a country

other than that intended for vehicle operation,

please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will let you

know whether a suitable fuel is oﬀered in the associ-

ated country.

Insert the fuel nozzle

into the fuel ﬁller neck

up to the stop and re-

fuel.

Do not continue refuel-

ling after the fuel noz-

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zle switches oﬀ.

Regulations

Remove the fuel nozzle and put it back on the pet-

rol pump.

Place the fuel cap on the fuel ﬁller neck and turn it

in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks

into place.

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Standards

The diesel fuel must comply with European standard

EN 590 (in Russia, GOST 32511-2013 or GOST R

55475-2013).

Only use a diesel fuel that contains a maximum of 7

% biodiesel (B7).

Close the tank ﬂap and click into place.

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We recommend using diesel with additives,

which is available at petrol stations at the petrol

pumps.

Troubleshooting

If fuel other than unleaded petrol has been refuel-

led according to the standards applicable to your

vehicle

Operation in diﬀerent weather conditions

Only use a diesel fuel according to the current or the

expected weather conditions.

Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Additive

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

Technical data

The fuel prescribed for your vehicle is indicated on a

sticker on the inside of the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

Do not use RME biofuel, even as a diesel fuel addi-

tive.

Do not add any additional additives to the diesel in

accordance with EN 590.

If diesel is not used in accordance with EN 590, we

recommend obtaining information from a specialist

company regarding the possible use of diesel addi-

tives approved by ŠKODA AUTO.

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Unleaded petrol

Organic share as a

percentage

Requirements for refuelling

✓ Vehicle unlocked.

✓ Independent car heating switched oﬀ.

✓ Ignition oﬀ.

The fuel tank has a capacity of about 58 litres in ve-

hicles with front-wheel drive, including a reserve of

approx. 7 litres.

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serve area.

Reﬁll

Misfuel protection

The fuel ﬁller neck of diesel vehicles can be equipped

with misfuelling protection.

Diesel

What you should be mindful of

In some countries, the diameter of the diesel fuel

nozzle may be the same as that of the gasoline noz-

zle. Before driving in these countries, have the pro-

tection device removed by a specialist garage.

DANGER

Risk of death!

Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.

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