WARNING (Continued)■In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving.■
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
has been checked.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 200
Changing a wheel: Loosening the
wheel bolts
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the wheel bolt caps.
Release
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop 1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 200.
Tightening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop 1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 200 , until it is tight.
After tightening the wheel bolts, replace the caps.
WARNINGIf it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing.Raising the vehicleFig. 201
Jacking points for the jack Version 1/version 2
Fig. 202
Schematic diagram: Positioning the jack
The jack from the vehicle tool kit must be used in order to raise the vehicle.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre .
Jacking points – version 1
The jacking points are located on the metal bar of the lower beam.
Their positions are indicated by embossed markings
A
» Fig. 201 in the side of
the lower beam.
Jacking points – version 2
The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower beam in the re-
cess at the bottom of the plastic lower-beam casing
B
» Fig. 201 .
1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 217.
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Their positions are indicated by embossed markings B in the side of the lower
beam.
Raising the vehicle›
Insert the crank
7
into the mount on the jack
6
» page 212 .
›
Support the base plate of the jack with its entire surface resting on level
ground and ensure that the lever is positioned vertically to the jacking
point » Fig. 202 .
›
Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw encloses the bar » Fig. 202.
›
Continue to raise the jack until the wheel is just lifted off the ground.
WARNING■
Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking 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 unexpect-
edly rolling away.■
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.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the bar of the
lower beam, as otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.Anti-theft wheel boltsFig. 203
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. These can only be
loosened or tightened with the use of adapter
B
» Fig. 203 .
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
Insert adapter
B
» Fig. 203 with the toothed side all the way into the inner
teeth in the head of the anti-theft wheel bolts
A
.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 216.
›
Remove the adapter.
›
Replace the wheel trim and the caps.
The adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the vehicle
in preparation for a possible wheel change. The adapter is kept in the vehicle
tool kit.
Note
■ Note down the code number located on both the adapter and also on the
end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a re-
placement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
■
With wheel trims supplied at the factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories,
the position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is marked on the back of the wheel
trim. When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted
according to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
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