2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK oil change

WARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.■Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
151
Full wheel trim
152
Wheel bolts
152
Changing a wheel
152
Follow-up work
153
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
153
Raise vehicle
153
Securing wheels against theft
154WARNING■ If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system
and set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national le-
gal requirements must be observed.■
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on
as flat and firm a surface as possible.
■
The following instructions must be followed if the vehicle is subsequently
fitted with tyres or rims that differ from the factory-fitted ones » page 144,
New tyres .
WARNINGNotes for vehicle lifting■If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.WARNING (Continued)■ Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,
such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
WARNINGInformation on the wheel bolts■The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never apply grease
or oil.■
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-
loy wheels is 120 Nm.
■
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
■
In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving.
Note
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
Preliminary work
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
›
Have all of the occupants get out of the vehicle. While changing a tyre, the
occupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (they should instead
remain behind a crash barrier).
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Switch off the engine. 
151Emergency equipment and self-help

Brake fluid137
Checking138
Information messages31
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) indicator light
36
brakes Driving in
104
Brakes Brake booster
99
Brake fluid138
Braking and stabilisation systems106
Handbrake100
Information messages31
Brakes and parking99
Braking Information on braking
99
Breakdown kit155
bulb rear lamp
170
Bulbs Replacing
166
Buttons in the driver's door Electric power windows
51
C
Car computer See multifunction display
39
Care and maintenance119
Car park ticket holder69
Carrier83
Cavity protection125
Central locking45
Central locking button48
Change Engine oil
134
Changing Front turn signal bulb
168
Wheels151
Changing a wheel Follow-up work153
Preliminary work151
Removing and attaching a wheel152
Charging a vehicle battery140
Check Fit ball head properly
114
Checking Battery electrolyte level
140
Brake fluid138
Coolant137
Engine oil135
Oil level135
Windscreen washer fluid134
Checks Statutory checks
119
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock48
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER23
Use of child seats22
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts see vehicle care
124
Cigarette lighter70
cleaning chrome parts
124
Cleaning Alcantara
128
and maintaining belts128
artificial leather128
headlight glasses125
materials128
natural leather127
plastic parts124
seats covers of the electrically heated seats128
wheels126
Cleaning safety belt
128
Cleaning seat covers
128
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
128
Seat covers128
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
124
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
125
Door locking cylinder125
Headlight glasses125
Under-body protection126
wheels126
Windows and external mirrors125
Cleaning vehicle122
Cleaning vehicle exterior123
Plastic parts124
Rubber seals124
Vehicle paint work123
Wiper blades126
Clean interior Safety belt
128
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
124
Climatronic air distribution control
85
Operating elements87
Clothes hook74
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
71
Ashtray71
Cigarette lighter70
General view25
Lights58
storage compartments68
useful equipment68
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Emergency equipmentFire extinguisher150
First aid kit149
Jack150
Vehicle tool kit150
Warning triangle149
emergency wheel146
Emissions173
Engine Switching off the engine
98
Engine compartment131
Brake fluid138
Overview133
Vehicle battery138
Engine number172
engine oil specification
135
Engine oil134
change134
Checking135
Information messages31
Replenishing136
Warning light31
Environment104
EPC Warning light
34
ESC Function
106
Warning light32
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
34
F
Fastening elements
76
Films124
Fire extinguisher150
First aid kit149
Flashing55
Flexible storage compartment79
Fog lights56
Warning light36
Fog lights with CORNER function56
Footmats101
refer to footmats101
Force limit Power windows
52
Front airbag15
Front interior light58
fuel lead-free petrol
130
Fuel129
Diesel131
Fuel gauge28
refer to Fuel129
Refuelling129
Fuel consumption104, 173
Fuel reserve Warning light
35
Fuses Assignment
163
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel164
Colour coding163
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment166
Replacing163
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
166
G
Gearbox Warning messages
29
Gear change Gear recommendation
38
Information on the selected gear38
Gear changing Gear stick
101
gears spare
147
General viewCockpit25
Generator Indicator light
31
Genuine parts120
Glasses compartment73
Glow plug system Warning light
34
GSM89
H
Handbrake
100
Warning light30
Hazard warning light system57
HBA107
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
62
Headlights Bulb arrangement
167
Driving abroad58
Headlight cleaning system62
Headrest removing and installing
65
Head restraints65
Adjust height65
Heating84
Air distribution control85
Control elements86
Exterior mirror63
Rear window59
Seats66
Heating rear window59
HHC107
Hill Hold Control (HHC)107
Hitch112
Drawback load112
Hooks77
Horn25
183Index

Bulb for the licence plate light169
Bulb in rear light170
Bulbs166
Fuses163
Fuses in the dash panel164
Fuses in the engine compartment165
Low beam bulb167
Vehicle battery141
Windscreen wiper blades162
Wiper blades163
Replenishing Coolant
137
Engine oil136
Windscreen washer fluid134
Revolution counter27
Roof Load
83
Roof rack mounting points
83
Roof load83
Roof rack system83
Rubber seals124
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
47
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
47
Safe securing system47
Safety6
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position7
Head restraints65
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER23
Saving electrical energy104
Seals Vehicle care
124
SeatAdjusting64
Seat belt Warning light
31
Seat belts10
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening12
Height adjustment13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision11
Seat features66
Seats Front armrest
67
Head restraints65
Heating66
Rear armrest67
Seat backrests67
Seats and head restraint64
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
102
Service120
Service interval display43
Setting29
Lower position of the variable loading floor81
seats and head restraints64
Upper position of the variable loading floor80
Setting the29
Side airbag16
Snow chains148
Spare change
147
spare wheel146
change147
instructions147
Speedometer27
See speedometer27
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
145
Spoiler121
START-STOP109
Manually deactivating/activating the system111
Operating conditions of the system110
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox110
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox110
system-related automatic start-up111
Starting engine Jump-starting
157
Starting the engine Jump-starting
158
START STOP Information messages
111
Jump-starting158
Start the engine98
Stating and turning off the engine97
Steering wheel8
Stopping100
Storage68
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
73
in the centre console69
in the front arm rest73
on the front passenger side73
Storage compartments68
Storage compartments in the boot78
Storage net bag79
Storage pockets on the front seats74
Stowage compartments in the doors
69
Sun visors60
Switching off the engine98
Switch light on/off53
T
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
122
High-pressure cleaner123
Washing by hand122
Wash system122
186Index