fuel tank capacity SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Instruments and warning lights
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Avoid high engine speeds du ring the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature page 175.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you sa ve fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.SpeedometerWarning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes
below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.Coolant temperature gaugeThe coolant temperature gauge page 15, fig. 15 operates only when the ignition
is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following notes
regarding the temperature ranges.
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperatur e. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temper ature as soon as the pointer moves into
the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning
symbol
 in the instrument cluster does not flash. If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
 page 31, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes page 197, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonn et and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temper atures and high engine loads!Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge page 15, fig. 15 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
2). The warning symbol  in
the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There
are now about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you,
that you must refuel .
The following will be displayed in the information display*: Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! The irregular supply of the fuel system can
lead to irregular running of the engine. Un burnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter.
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2)Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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RefuellingFig. 159 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewedThe filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked* with the central locking.Opening the fuel filler cap– Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
 fig. 159 .
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left using the
vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have automatic unlocking of the
fuel filler flap).
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap fig. 159 - right.Closing fuel filler cap– Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to click.
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube mu st be locked to the right using the vehicle
key (only valid for vehicles which do not ha ve automatic locking of the fuel filler
flap).
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pressures
are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further information on
fuel page 192. The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55°litres or 60 litres
17).
WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if
you do carry a spare canister in the
vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for
safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and fuel
may leak out.
Caution

Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxiliary
heating and ventilation) *.

Remove any fuel which has spilled onto th e paintwork of your vehicle immediately
- risk of paint damage!

On vehicles fitted with a ca talytic converter, never let the fuel tank run completely
empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel
may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.

Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the pump
nozzle into the filler tube. Otherwise you ar e unintentionally filling up the volume,
which in case of heat can cause an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to an overflow
of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir.

The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first time,
provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue refuelling - other-
wise the expansion volume is filled up.
A1
17)Valid for Octavia Combi 4x4 and Octavia Scout.
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Technical Data
Te c h n i c a l D a t aTechnical DataGeneral informationThe details given in the official vehicle regi stration documents always take precedence
over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration
documents or consult an authorised Škoda Service Partner concerning the engine with
which your vehicle is equipped.Used abbreviations
PerformancesThe listed performance values were de termined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.WeightThe loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The
unloaden weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90%. A driver with a weight of 75
kg is also includ ed in the value.Identification details
Abbreviation
Importance
kW
Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
rpm
Engine revolutions per minute
Nm
Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
g/km
discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven
kilometer
RON
Research octane number, meas uring unit for the knocking
resistance of petrol
TSI
Petrol engine with a turbocharger and a direct fuel injection
system
TDI PD
Diesel engine with turbocharg er and injection system unit
injector
TDI CR
Diesel engine with turbocharger and injection system Com-
mon Rail
M5 / M6
5-speed/6-speed manual gearbox
AG6
6-speed automatic gearbox
DQ6/DQ7
6 speed-/7 speed automatic gearbox DSG
DPF
Diesel particle filter
Abbreviation
Importance
Fig. 199 Vehicle data sticker
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