Where is the fuel tank switch of Skoda Octavia?

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AbigailLee
07/29/25 5:34pm
Skoda uses a magnetic fuel tank cap without a dedicated switch. The Skoda Octavia fuel tank cap can be opened by the following methods: 1. First, press the vehicle's one-button start button to turn off the engine; otherwise, the fuel tank cap cannot be opened. 2. Then, pull the vehicle's handbrake to prevent the car from rolling. The fuel tank cap cannot be opened without pulling the handbrake. 3. Observe the direction indicated by the arrow on the fuel tank indicator on the dashboard. The fuel tank cap is on the side where the arrow points. 4. Press the fuel tank cap on the outside of the vehicle to open it. Additional information: The car's fuel tank cap is divided into an inner cap and an outer cap. The outer cap is mostly an electronically controlled or cable-controlled door, and some fuel tank caps are opened with a key. The button for the electronic control or the lever for the cable control is usually located on the left or right side of the driver's seat, marked with a fuel pump icon. Pressing the button or pulling the lever will automatically open the fuel tank door. The inner cap can only be seen after opening the outer cap. The inner cap is made of rubber, turning it to the right tightens it, and turning it to the left opens it.
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