2014 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK tyre pressure

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owners Manual Components of the puncture repair kitsFig. 145
Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
Components of the set » Fig. 145
Sticker with speed designatio

Components of the puncture repair kitsFig. 145
Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
Components of the set » Fig. 145
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
Button for releasing the tyre pressure
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflater bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
The valve remover
2
has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. This contains a sealing means and an air compressor.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.1234567891011General information
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel repair on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
The warning triangle is to be set up at the prescribed distance - observe
the national legal provisions when doing so.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
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.
The national legal requirements must be observed when repairing a tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › The rim is damaged.
› The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
› The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
› The tyre wall is damaged.
› The result will be to drive with very low tyre pressure or with a completely
flat tyres.
› After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Select the first gear or move the selector lever for the automatic gearbox
into position P .
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 165,
General information .
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 145 on page 165 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap. 
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owners Manual ›Use the valve remover 2 to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully sha

›Use the valve remover 2 to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflater bottle
10
» Fig. 145 on page 165 back and
forth several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
in a clock-
wise direction. The film on the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflater bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the empty tyre inflater bottle from the valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 145 on page 165 of the air compressor
firmly onto the tyre valve.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 Volt socket » page 76, 12-Volt power outlet .
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this
means the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the breakdown kit »
.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
7
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage
sustained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the
tyre. 
Do not continue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – there is a risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – there is a
risk of overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before
switching it on again.
Notes for driving with tyre repaired
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
 Do not drive the vehicle! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-
ard tyre.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
167

166Do-it-yourself

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owners Manual Hitch120
Accessories124
Drawback load120
Hooks82
Horn29
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)114
I
Ice scrapers
134
Ignition105
Ignition lock105
Immobilizer104
Indicator lights34
Individual settings Locking
52

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owners Manual Luggage StorageStorage net bag84
M
Main beam
60
Warning light41
Maintenance see vehicle care
133
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
90
Operating elements91
Manual gear changing refer to

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owners Manual START STOPInformation messages118
Stating and turning off the engine104
Steering wheel10
Stopping107
Storage73
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
78
in the boot83
in the centre console74
in the f

START STOPInformation messages118
Stating and turning off the engine104
Steering wheel10
Stopping107
Storage73
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
78
in the boot83
in the centre console74
in the front arm rest78
on the front passenger side78
Storage compartments73
Storage net bag84
Storage pockets on the front seats79
Stowage compartments in the doors
74
Sun visors65
Switching off the engine105
Switch light on/off58
Switch off ignition105
Switch on ignition105
T
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
132
High-pressure cleaner132
Washing by hand131
Wash system132
TCS Operation
113
Technical data181
Telephone94
Tiptronic110
Tools159
TOP TETHER26
Towing168
Towing a trailer126
Towing device Description120
Operation and maintenance135
Towing eye Front
169
Rear169
Towing protection54
Traction Control System (TCS)113
Trailer125
13-pin socket125
connection and disconnection125
Loading126
Safety eye125
Towing a trailer126
Trailer operation120
Transport Luggage compartment
80
Roof rack88
Transporting73
Transporting children safely22
Triangle158
Turn signal60
Turn signal system Warning light
40
two-way radio systems94
Tyre Damage
154
Explanation of the labelling155
see wheels155
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
40
Tyre load-bearing capacity Refer to Wheels
155
Tyre pressure153
Tyre pressure monitoring119
Save tyre pressure values119
Tyre repair General notes
165
Preparations165
Pressure test166
Sealing and inflating the tyre166
Tyres152
new111
Tyre pressure153
Wear and tear153
Wear indicators154
Tyre size155
see wheels155
U
Under-body Vehicle care
135
Under-body protection135
Unlock Key
50
Unlocking Individual settings
52
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
USB101
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
131
Useful equipment Ashtray
76
Car park ticket holder74
Cigarette lighter75
Clothes hook79
Cup holders74
Glasses compartment78
Multimedia holder77
Storage compartment73
Using the information system42
Using the selector lever109
V
Variable loading floor
85
Folding up87
Inserting86
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owners Manual Lower position86
Parking position87
Removing86
Upper position85
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
151
charging150
Checking the battery electrolyte level150
Cover149
Operation in winter150
Re

Lower position86
Parking position87
Removing86
Upper position85
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
151
charging150
Checking the battery electrolyte level150
Cover149
Operation in winter150
Replacing151
Safety instructions148
vehicle care chrome parts
133
Vehicle care Alcantara
137
Artificial leather137
Cavity protection135
Cleaning vehicle exterior132
Cleaning wheels135
Decorative films134
Door locking cylinder135
Headlight glasses134
Interior care136
Maintenance133
Materials137
Natural leather136
Plastic parts133
Polishing vehicle paint work133
Rubber seals133
Safety belt138
Seat covers138
Under-body protections135
washing131
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
33
Vehicle data sticker181
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
181
Vehicle dimensions183
Vehicle height183
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)181
Vehicle length183
Vehicle tool kit159
Vehicle width183
Vest Placement of the reflective vest
158
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
181
Visibility64
Visors See front sun visors
65
W
Warning at excessive speeds
46
Warning triangle158
Washing Automatic car wash system
132
by hand131
High-pressure cleaner132
Washing vehicles131
Waste container77
Water Driving through
111
Weather conditions128
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
164
Caps161
Loosening and tightening162
Wheel rims152
wheels spare wheel
160
Wheels Age of wheels
152
Changing160
Driving style153
Full trim161
General information152
Load index155
Snow chains157
Speed symbol155
Storage of wheels152
Tyre damage154
Tyre pressure153
Tyre size155
Tyre wear153
Tyre wear indicator154
Unidirectional tyres155
Wheel balance153
Wheels exchange154
Winter tyres157
Wi-Fi Password
102, 103
Settings102
Website102
Window Interior mirror
67
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
172
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
143
Replenishing143
Warning light40
Winter143
Windscreen washer system143
Windscreen wipers66
Windscreen wipers Activating
66
Replacing the windscreen wipers172
Windscreen washer fluid143
Windscreen wipers and washers65
Winter operation156
De-icing windows134
Snow chains157
Winter tyres157
Winter tyres See Wheels
157
Wiper blades136
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 172
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