SKODA octavia Owner's manual

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Model: octavia

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Supplement - for vehicles with LPG drive

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S64.5612.24.20

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Supplement - for vehicles with LPG drive (natural gas) 1

Supplement - for vehicles with LPG drive

(natural gas)

This supplement replaces the Owner's manual OCTAVIA Edition 05.10 referred to in

the following as the Owner's manual.

The information given in this supplement takes preference over the information in the

Owner's manual.

Special equipment is marked with the symbol *.

We wish you a good journey

Škoda Auto a.s.

LPG as fuel

LPG is an alternative fuel for motor vehicles. It consists of a propane-butane mixture

and a small quantity of higher hydrocarbons.

The strict legal requirements for the exhaust emissions of motor vehicles are decisive

for the current importance of the LPGs. In comparison to all fossil fuels, the LPG is one

of the fuels with the lowest impact on the environment.

Safe LPG

An electromagnetic valve is located on the LPG fuel tank, which closes automatically

after switching off the engine and if the ignition is off in petrol mode.

An electromagnetic main cutoff valve interrupts the LPG supply in the engine compart-

ment when the engine is at standstill or in petrol mode.

A pressure relief valve in the LPG reservoir with cables to the outside prevents that the

gas enters the vehicle interior.

All the attachment points and materials are designed for maximum safety.

Important information

WARNING

• When operating an LPG powered vehicle, the national legal requirements

must be observed.

• If you can smell gas or suspect that there is a fault with the LPG gas system:

− immediately switch over from LPG to petrol mode,

− stop the vehicle, park your vehicle as far away as possible from passing

vehicles, switch off the ignition,

− place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescribed

distance from your vehicle - proceed according to the relevant legal

requirements,

− immediately extinguish any cigarettes and remove any items which

trigger sparks or incendiary items from the vehicle or put them out straight

away,

− open the doors so that the vehicle can be aerated as quickly as possible,

− close the mechanical shut-off valve  page 2, “Closing the mechanical

shut-off valve”,

− continue driving in the petrol mode and have the vehicle inspected

without delay by a specialist garage.

• When parking the vehicle in an enclosed space (e.g. garage), make sure it is

well ventilated. This will dilute any escaping LPG.

• It is prohibited to drive into enclosed storage places, garages and similar

areas where it is specifically not allowed to enter with LPG powered vehicles.

• LPG is heavier than air and thus will flow along the floor, it is invisible and

forms an explosive mixture at a certain ratio with air.

• When refuelling with LPG, and when cleaning and maintaining the vehicle,

smoking and working with a naked flame are prohibited.

• For vehicles with auxiliary heating: Switch off the auxiliary heating.

• The contents of the LPG gas tanks must only be drained into appropriate

containers or in the open where there is no risk of ignition from the escaping

gas. The draining procedure of the gas must only be carried out by an author-

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Quality and consumption of LPG2

ised service station, which employs properly qualified staff, while observing

the corresponding safety instructions.

• The pressure tanks must not be exposed to a heat source.

• In the event of an accident or fire in the vehicle, always switch off the igni-

tion!

Note

• Please refer to the information and warning messages in the information display.

• Have the LPG system inspected regularly by a specialist garage in accordance with

the service schedule  page 6, “Service work”.

• In countries where no Škoda service network is available, we recommend to solely

use petrol as fuel.

Quality and consumption of LPG

The 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 valve

Fig. 1 LPG fuel tank/closing the mechanical shut-off valve

If 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”.

WARNING (continued)

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Adapter for LPG filler tube 3

Adapter for LPG filler tube

Adapters are needed for refuelling with LPG because the filling nozzles

of the filling devices are not uniform.

Fig. 2 Adapter for LPG filler tube

Your vehicle can be fitted with two adapters for the LPG filler tube where necessary.

See the following list  fig. 2:

• Adapter ACME ,

• adapter Dish-Coupling .

• Adapter Euronozzle ,

• Adapter Bayonet ,

The filling systems may vary from country to country. Because filling stations abroad

do not always have the necessary adapter for your LPG system, we recommend that

you purchase an appropriate adapter before travelling abroad. Check whether the

adapters fit your LPG system.

Refuelling with LPG

The LPG filler tube for refuelling with LPG is located behind the fuel filler

flap next to the petrol filler tube.

Fig. 3 Refuelling with LPG

Switch off the engine before you refuel with LPG. Let the staff of the filling station help

you in the event of filling up your tank for the first time or when refuelling at unknown

LPG filling stations. Always read and observe the instructions of the refuelling system.

Opening the LPG fuel tank

– Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap.

– Unscrew the cap of the LPG filler tube  fig. 3.

Refuelling with LPG

– Screw the appropriate adapter onto the LPG filler tube .

– Observe the instructions of the refuelling system when refuelling.

Closing the LPG fuel tank

– Unscrew the adapter .

– Screw the cap onto the LPG filler tube.

– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.

The LPG pressure tank in the spare wheel well holds about 55 litres. The usable content

is maximum 44 litres of LPG depending on the outside temperature.

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LPG fuel gauge4

During the refuelling procedure, noises generated through refuelling with LPG are not

critical.

WARNING

• When refuelling with LPG, smoking and working with a naked flame are

prohibited - risk of explosion!

• For vehicles with auxiliary heating: Switch off the auxiliary heating.

• Incorrect refuelling or improper handling of LPG can cause a fire, an explo-

sion and can lead to injuries.

• LPG is highly explosive and highly flammable. It can cause severe burns and

other injuries.

• Switch off the engine and switch off the ignition before you refuel with LPG.

• Always switch off the mobile phone and the radio completely when you

refuel. Sparks could arise through electromagnetic waves which can trigger a

fire.

• Do not enter the vehicle when refuelling with LPG. If in exceptional cases

you must enter the vehicle, close the door when you exit the vehicle and touch

a metal surface before you take hold of the filling coupling. This prevents elec-

trostatic discharges, which may result in flying sparks. These in turn could

trigger a fire during the refuelling procedure with LPG.

• A small quantity of LPG can escape after removing the filling piston. In case

of contact with the skin, there is a risk of frostbite.

Note

The LPG filling pressure may vary within some countries for different refuelling

systems. If the filling pressure is too low, it can occur that the filling valve does not slam

closed when filling up. When the filling valve does not close, a clearly audible clatter

can be heard from the tank area. In this case, refuelling with LPG must be finished

manually. This effect is not a fault of the LPG system of your vehicle.

LPG fuel gauge

Fig. 4 Instrument cluster

LPG gauge

The fuel gauge  fig. 4 in the instrument cluster provides information about the

LPG remaining in the LPG fuel tank.

The warning light  tells you that your vehicle is running in LPG mode.

If the LPG filling level reaches the reserve capacity level, the message Please refuel

with LPG appears in the display of the instrument cluster.

The vehicle automatically switches over to petrol mode when the LPG fuel tank is

empty.

Note

• The LPG filling level in the LPG fuel tank can change through inertia forces while

driving. A different quantity of LPG in the fuel tank may be indicated temporarily.

• If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling, the

situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge  fig. 4 does not

indicate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling when the

engine is restarted. This is not due to any system leakages but a drop in pressure in the

LPG fuel tank due to technical reasons after a cooling phase directly after refuelling.

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Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) 5

Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)

The following data for the multi-functional indicator only relate to the current oper-

ating mode (LPG/petrol):

• Current consumption,

• average fuel consumption,

• range.

Driving with LPG

The vehicles with LPG drive can be used with LPG which complies with the standard

EN 589 as well as unleaded petrol which complies with the standard EN 228.

The LPG fuel tank is housed in the spare wheel well under the luggage compartment

cover.

Starting the engine

The engine always starts in petrol mode, even if the vehicle was parked in LPG mode.

Automatically switching over from petrol mode to LPG mode

Switching over from petrol mode to LPG mode is performed automatically after a

system check if the following conditions are met:

• sufficient LPG in the LPG fuel tank,

• the engine has reached its operating temperature (the warning light  in the

instrument cluster goes out),

• The engine speed is higher than 1 200 rpm.

If these conditions are met, the system automatically switches to LPG mode.

The warning light  in the instrument cluster then comes on.

Automatically switching over from LPG mode to petrol mode

When one of the conditions are met, the vehicle automatically switches over from LPG

mode to petrol mode:

• when starting the engine,

• when the LPG fuel tank is empty,

• if the outside temperature is lower than -10 °C,

• when there is a system fault in the LPG system.

The warning light  in the instrument cluster goes out.

Manually switching over from petrol mode to LPG mode

Manually switching between LPG to petrol can be performed when the engine is

running by pressing the button even while the vehicle is in motion  fig. 5. When

the following conditions are met, the vehicle switches over from petrol mode to LPG

mode:

• The button is pressed,

• sufficient LPG in the LPG fuel tank,

• coolant temperature of the vehicle higher than +30 °C,

• Engine speed when running higher than 1 200 rpm.

The warning light  in the instrument cluster then comes on.

Manually switching over from LPG mode to petrol mode

Switching over is performed by pressing the button . The warning light  in the

instrument cluster goes out.

Driving in petrol mode

If you drive mostly short distances at regular intervals, then use the petrol mode in

order to prevent any problems which may arise with the petrol system.

Fig. 5 LPG switch

GAS

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Coolant temperature 6

Caution

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 

The warning light  lights up until the engine reaches its operating temperature. Avoid

running at high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.

Service work

Every 30,000 km

• Cover and filler tube for LPG (liquefied petroleum gas): Inspect condition, clean if

necessary, and check the O-rings.

• Gas hoses: Visual inspection for signs of damage.

• Fuel filter of the LPG system (liquefied petroleum gas system): replace.

Every 60,000 km

• Oil and other impurities of the evaporator: check.

Every 90,000 km

• Paper filter on the evaporator: replace.

Every 10 years

• 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 garage or relevant importer.

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Technical Data 7

Technical Data

1.6 ltr./75 (72) kW - EU5

Engine

Performances

Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO

emission (in g/km)

Power output kW per rpm

75/5600 (72/5600)

In LPG mode.

Maximum torque Nm per rpm

148/3800 (144/3800)

OCTAVIA

COMBI

Maximum speed

km/h

190/186

In LPG mode.

188/184

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12,8/13,0

12,9/13,1

Urban

9,8/12,3

In LPG mode.

Non-urban

5,7/7,3

Combination

7,2/9,2

emission - combination

168/149

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Technical Data8

Weight (in kg)

Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust

that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and

engineering, may be introduced at any time. The information about scope of delivery,

appearance, performances, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, standards and

functions of the vehicle is only correct at the time of publication. Certain items of

equipment might only be installed later on (information given by the local authorised

Škoda Service Partner) and only envisaged for particular markets. It is therefore not

possible for legal claims to be made based on the data, illustrations and descriptions

contained in this Owner's Manual.

Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted

without the written consent of Škoda Auto.

Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws.

We reserve the right to make changes to this document.

Issued by: ŠKODA AUTO a.s.

OCTAVIA

COMBI

Permissible gross weight 1915

1930/1920

Vehicles of the group N1.

Unladen weight ready for operation 1330 1345

Loading capacity 660

660/650

Loading capacity when using the TLC 585

585/575

Max. permissible gross weight per axle (in kg) - front/rear axle

930/1040

(900/1150)

930/1060

(900/1150)

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