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Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 174
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 221.
Loosening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop 1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 174.
Tightening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop 1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 174 , until it is tight.
WARNINGUndo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has
not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come off and fall down – 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.
Raising the vehicleFig. 175
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Fig. 176
Attach lifting jack
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 221.
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point closest to the faulty wheel » Fig. 175 . The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
›
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw is positioned below the vertical web of the lower sill.
›
Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web » Fig. 176 -
.
›
Support the base plate of the lifting jack with its entire surface resting on level
ground and ensure that the lever is positioned vertically to the point at which the claw grasps the web » Fig. 176 -
.
›
Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.
1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 224.
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WARNING■Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 177
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 221.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 220 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Insert the adapter
B
» Fig. 177 with its toothed side fully into the inner toothing
of the safety wheel bolt
A
until the stop so that only the outer hexagon is jut-
ting out.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 223.
›
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 Original Parts if necessary.■
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
225
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
225
Sealing and inflating the tyre
226
Check after 10 minutes' driving
226
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.
WARNING■
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre.■
Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes.
■
The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into con-
tact with the skin.
For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in ac- cordance with environmental protection regulations. 224Do-it-yourself
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Ice warning
24
Ignition119
Immobiliser119
Individual settings Locking
36
Unlocking36
Inertia reel167
Information messages see KESSY
38
Information system23
Compass point display25
Door warning25
Gear recommendation24
Ice warning24
MAXI DOT display28
Multifunction display25
Operation23
Service interval display30
Inserting the variable loading floor
88
Instrument cluster10
Counter for distance driven13
Display12
Fuel gauge12
Lighting53
Overview10
Revolutions counter11
Speedometer11
Temperature gauge11
Warning lights14
Instrument lighting53
Interior monitor40
Internet connection108
ISOFIX180
J
Jack
220
Jacking points Raise vehicle223
Jump-starting226, 227
K
KESSY Information messages
38
lock38
Lock / unlock the steering121
Starting the engine122
Switching off the engine123
Switching off the ignition123
Switching on the ignition122
unlock38
Key Locking
33
Starting the engine119
Stopping the engine120
Unlocking33
Knee airbag172
L
LEAVING HOME
51
Lever Main beam
49
Turn signal49
Levers Windscreen wipers
57
Licht COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
51
Light Cockpit
53
Fog lights with CORNER function51
Instruments53
Replacing bulbs238
Travel mode50
Lights47
Adaptive headlights (AFS)50
Automatic driving lamp control49
Daylight running48
Fog lights51
Hazard warning light system52
Headlight beam adjustment47
Headlight flasher49
Low beam47
Main beam49
Parking lights53
Rear fog light51
Side lights47
Switching on/off47
Tourist lights50
Turn signal49
Warning lights14
Lights on/off47
Loads244
Locking Individual settings
36
KESSY35
Key33
Remote control34
Vehicle key33
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 36
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
233
Low beam47
Luggage compartment81
Cover85
Emergency unlocking233
Fastening elements82
Fastening with sliding hook84
Fixing nets83
Flexible storage compartment84
floor covering on both sides85
foldable hook83
Net partition86
removable light87
Storage compartments86
Unlocking the tailgate233
Variable loading floor88
Luggage compartment cover85
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