ESP SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) LPG Supplement

Quality and consumption of LPG
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ised service station, which employs properly qualified staff, while observing
the corresponding sa fety instructions.•
The pressure tanks must not be exposed to a heat source.
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In the event of an accident or fire in the vehicle, always switch off the igni-
tion!Note
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Please refer to the information and warning messages in the information display.
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Have the LPG system inspected regularly by a specialist garage in accordance with
the service schedule page 6, “Service work”.
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In countries where no Škoda service network is available, we recommend to solely
use petrol as fuel.
Quality and consumption of LPGThe quality demands on LPG are stipulated in the EN 589 standard uniformly across
Europe and therefore ensure a cross-border use without any problem.
There is a distinction between winter LPG and summer LPG. Winter LPG has a higher
percentage of propane. This can cause your vehicle to have a higher consumption with
winter LPG than with summer LPG.
The consumption is around 10 - 15 % higher than when using petrol for the same style
of driving.
Closing the mechanical shut-off valveFig. 1 LPG fuel tank/closing the mechanical shut-off valveIf you can smell gas or suspect that there is a fault with the LPG gas system, close the
mechanical shut-off valve as follows:
– Slacken the screws on the cover of the multi-function valve fig. 1 and remove
the cover.
– Close the mechanical shut-off valve fig. 1 - on the right by rotating it as far as the
stop in the direction of the arrow.
– Re-insert the cover .
– Insert the screws and tighten them up to the stop.
For further information see page 1, “Important information”.
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Coolant temperature 
6Caution
Because the engine always starts in petrol mode, there must be a sufficient quantity of
petrol in the petrol fuel tank at all times.
Note
For frequent short-haul traffic, especially at low outside temperatures, the vehicle is
driven more frequently in petrol mode than in LPG mode. This is why the petrol fuel
tank may run empty faster than the LPG fuel tank.Coolant temperature
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The warning light
 lights up until the engine reache s its operating temperature. Avoid
running at high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
Service workEvery 30,000 km•
Cover and filler tube for LPG (liquefied petroleum gas): Inspect condition, clean if
necessary, and check the O-rings.
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Gas hoses: Visual inspection for signs of damage.
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Fuel filter of the LPG system (liquefied petroleum gas system): replace.
Every 60,000 km
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Oil and other impurities of the evaporator: check.
Every 90,000 km
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Paper filter on the evaporator: replace.
Every 10 years
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Replace LPG fuel tank.
Note
The conditions for replacing the LPG fuel tank are regulated by national statutory regu-
lations - find out about the latest status of these regulations in your country by
consulting a specialist gara ge or relevant importer.
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