2013 SKODA ROOMSTER wheel bolts

Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Service life of tyres
173
New tyres
174
Unidirectional tyres
175
Tyre pressure monitor
175
Spare wheel
176
Full wheel trim
177
Wheel bolts
177
Hubcaps
177
Wheel bolts
178WARNING■ The national legal regulations must be observed for the use of tyres.■Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains
and the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains.WARNINGThe following instructions for the use of tyres must be observed.■For the first 500 km, new tyres do not yet provide optimum grip, and appro-
priate care should therefore be taken when driving – risk of accident!■
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
■
For reasons of driving safety, do not replace tyres individually.
■
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for fitted
tyres – risk of accident!
■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for fitted tyres – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING (Continued)■ Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling – risk of acci-
dent!■
Unusual vibrations or pulling of the vehicle to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. If there is any doubt that a wheel is damaged, immediately re-
duce your speed and stop! If no external damage is evident, drive slowly and
carefully to the nearest specialist garage to have the vehicle checked.
■
Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your
model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction may impair the road safety
of your vehicle – risk of accident!
WARNINGObserve the following information regarding tyre damage and wear.■Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.■
Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident!
■
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
■
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.
■
Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled ve- hicle movement – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
WARNINGObserve the following information regarding the tyre inflation pressure.■The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility to
ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. Check the tyre inflation pressure at
regular intervals.■
Insufficient or excessive inflation pressure impairs handling – risk of acci-
dent!
■
If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre will have to overcome a higher
rolling resistance. This will cause a significant increase in the temperature of
the tyre, especially at higher speeds. This can result in tread separation and a
tyre blowout. 
172General Maintenance

WARNINGObserve the following information regarding 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 alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
■
If the wheel bolts are tightened to an insufficient tightening torque, the
rims may come loose when the car is moving – risk of accident! 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.
■
If the wheel bolts are handled incorrectly, the wheel may come loose when
the car is moving – risk of accident!
WARNINGObserve the following information regarding the spare wheel.■Only use the spare wheel for as long as is necessary.■
Never drive with more than one spare wheel attached.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
CAUTION
■ If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 176, Spare wheel .■
Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
■
Replace lost valve caps.
■
If, in the event of a puncture, it is necessary to fit a spare wheel with a tyre
without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of rotation, drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no longer applicable in
this situation.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow chains
from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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Service life of tyresFig. 135
Principle sketch: Tyre tread with wear indicators/open fuel filler
flap with a table detailing the tyre sizes and tyre inflation pressures
Fig. 136
Replacing wheels
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
The service life of tyres depends on the inflation pressure, driving style and other
circumstances. Following the advice below can extend the life cycle of your tyres.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
The tyre pressures for tyres are shown on the inside of the fuel filler
flap » Fig. 135 –
.
The tyre pressure for the spare wheel should correspond to the highest pressure
specified for your vehicle. 
173Wheels

Full wheel trimFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 172.
Pulling off
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Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the wheel trim.
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Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off the
wheel trim.
Fitting
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks cor- rectly in place.
CAUTION
■ Only apply hand pressure, do not hit the full wheel trim! Avoid heavy impacts
when the trim has not yet been inserted into the wheel rim. This could cause
damage to the guide and centring elements of the trim.■
Make sure that the anti-theft wheel bolt is fitted in the bore near the
valve » page 183 , Securing wheels against theft .
■
If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system.
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Wheel bolts
Fig. 139
Remove the capFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
Pulling off
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Push the tool » page 180 onto the cap until the inner lugs of the tool are posi-
tioned on the cap collar » Fig. 139.
›
Remove the cap.
Fitting
›
Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the stor-
age space for the spare wheel.
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Hubcaps
Fig. 140
Pull off the wheel trim cap on
light alloy wheels
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
Pulling off
›
Carefully remove the wheel trim cap using the wire tool from the vehicle tool
kit » Fig. 140 .
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177Wheels

Wheel boltsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 172.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and dome
shape. Correct fastening of the wheels depends on this.
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Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
178
Snow chains
178
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 178.
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at
temperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of wide tyres or high-speed tyres .
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fit-
ted on all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be
no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the Winter
tyres menu item » page 18.
For the sake of the environmentRe-fit the summer tyres at an appropriate time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on
roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The
fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 178.
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size5J x 1435 mm175/706J x 1437 mm185/656J x 1543 mm185/55
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
CAUTION
■
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rap-
idly destroyed.■
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
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178General Maintenance

Note■The fire extinguisher must comply with national legal requirements.■Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. Proper functioning
of the fire extinguisher is not assured once it has passed its expiry date.■
The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only.
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Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 143
Vehicle tool kit
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 179.
The vehicle tool kit and the jack are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or
in the storage space for the spare wheel. There is also space here for the remova-
ble ball rod for the trailer towing device. The box is attached with a strap on the spare wheel.
The components of the vehicle tool kit (depending on equipment) » Fig. 143.
Screwdriver
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts Towing eye
Wire tool for removing the full wheel trims Car jack
Wheel wrench
123456Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps
Replacement bulb set
Screw the car jack back to its initial position after use to store it back in the box with the vehicle tool kit.WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances use it to lift heavier vehicles or other loads – risk of
injury!■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
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Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
181
Changing a wheel
181
Follow-up work
182
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
182
Raising the vehicle
183
Securing wheels against theft
183WARNING■ 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 legal re-
quirements 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 174,
New tyres . 
78180Do-it-yourself

WARNINGObserve the following instructions for lifting the vehicle.■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 unexpectedly
rolling away.■
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
sible 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 necessary 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.
■
Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised – risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ The tightening torque specified for the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.■
The anti-theft wheel bolt or the adapter can be damaged if the wheel bolts are
tightened too much.
Note
■ The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Part-
ner.■
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
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Preliminary work
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 180.
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 the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the road
(instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while the wheel is being changed.›
Switch off the engine.
›
Move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the selector lever for the auto-
matic gearbox into position P.
›
Apply the handbrake firmly.
›
Uncouple a trailer.
›
Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 180 and the spare wheel » page 176 , Spare
wheel from the boot.
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Changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 180.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 177 or caps » page 177 .
›
In the case of light alloy wheel rims remove the wheel trim cap » page 177.
›
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 182 .
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Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 183 .
›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Tighten the opposite wheel bolts alternately (cross-wise) with the wheel
wrench. Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last » page 182.
›
Reinstall the wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.
Note
■
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.■Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!■
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 172 .
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181Emergency equipment and self-help

Follow-up workFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 180.
The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.
›
Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special screw » page 176 , Spare wheel .
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.
›
Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
›
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Note
■ If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening
torque.■
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque has
been checked.
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Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 144
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel boltsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 180.
Releasing
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop 1)
.
›
Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 144.
Tightening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop 1)
.
›
Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 144 until it is tight.
WARNINGUndo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) provided that the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could be released and fall –
there is a risk of injury.
Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing.

1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 183.
182Do-it-yourself

Raising the vehicleFig. 145
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Fig. 146
Attach lifting jack
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 180.
Position the car jack below the jacking point closest to the flat tyre » Fig. 145. The
jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the lower sill.
›
Wind the jack below the jacking point with the crank up until its claw is posi- tioned below the vertical web of the lower sill.
›
Offer the jack up so that its claw encloses the web » Fig. 146 - 
.
›
Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground and
ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the point where the claw
encloses the web » Fig. 146 -
 .
›
Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.
WARNING■
Only raise the vehicle at the jacking points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
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Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 147
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 180.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 180 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Pull off the full wheel trim from the wheel rim or the cap from the anti-theft
wheel bolt.
›
Insert adapter
B
» Fig. 147 with its toothed end fully into the inner toothing of
the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
to the stop so that only the outer hexagon
projects.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 182.
›
After removing the adapter, refit the solid wheel trim or push the cap onto the
anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible. 
183Emergency equipment and self-help