2013 SKODA OCTAVIA jacking

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 198
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 237.
Release
›
Push the wheel

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual ›Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.WARNING■
Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle

›Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.WARNING■
Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.

Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 201
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 237.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightended with the aid of theadapter » page 236 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Insert the adapter
B
» Fig. 201 with its toothed side fully into the inner tooth-
ing of the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
until the stop so that only the outer hexagon
is jutting out.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 239
.
›
After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
Note■
Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter or
the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.■
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you
in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Part-
ner.

Tyre repair
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Breakdown kit
241
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
241
Sealing and inflating the tyre
242
Check after 10 minutes' driving
242
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or
a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a per-
manent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-
rage.
The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies , e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › There is damage to the rim.
› The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
› The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
› There is damage to the tyre wall.
› Driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre.
› If the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual HeaterWindscreen and rear window64
Heating Defrosting windows
109
Exterior mirrors69
operating108
Recirculated air mode109
Seats76
Heating and air-conditioning106
HHC139
Hill Hold Control (HHC)139
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