2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK change wheel

Remove the wheel / fix165Follow-up work165
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing 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.
Preliminary work
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission select gear 1.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Uncouple trailer, if attached.
Removing/stowing the wheel
Fig. 165
Take out the wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt » Fig. 165.
Take out the wheel
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Open the boot lid.
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Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
› Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.›Unscrew the nut in direction of arrow
» Fig. 165.›
Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
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Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
On vehicles with the vehicle battery in the boot, lay down the wheel with the
outer face upward.
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Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
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Screw on the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 165 until the
wheel is safely secured.
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Replace the box with the tool kit into the emergency or spare wheel and se-
cure it with the tape.
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Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
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Close the boot lid.
Full wheel trim
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the wheel cover.
Removing
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Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 161 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.
Installing
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Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
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Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
Notes from the factory or from the ŠKODA Original accessory delivered trim.
▶ When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
▶ On the back of the wheel cover, the position for the anti-theft wheel bolt is
marked by means of a symbol. If the wheel cover is set outside the position
marked for the anti-theft wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel
cover.
If wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order to
cool the brake system. 
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CAUTIONUse the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim! The cover
could be damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 166
Remove the cap
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the covering caps.
Removing
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Push the extraction pliers » page 161 sufficiently far onto the cap until the
inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
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Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 166.
Installing
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Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 167
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. 167 .›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
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Insert adapter
B
» Fig. 167 with the toothed side all the way into the inner
teeth in the head of the anti-theft wheel bolts
A
.
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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
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Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 163.
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Remove the adapter.
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Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
To be equipped for a possible wheel change, the adapter for the anti-theft
wheel bolts must always be kept in the vehicle. The adapter is stowed in the
tool kit.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is marked on the back of the wheel
cover with every ŠKODA supplied original equipment hub cap or directly at the
factors.
When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
Note
■ Note the code number which is embossed both on the adapter and also on
the end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 168
Changing a wheel: Loosening the
wheel bolts
Before removing the wheel bolts, the caps for the wheel bolts must be pulled
off. 
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Releasing›Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop.
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 163.›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 168.
Tightening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop.
Use the appropriate adapter for tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 163 .
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 168 until it is tight.
After tightening the wheel bolts, the covering caps must be replaced.
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 vehicle
Fig. 169
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Fig. 170
Principle sketch: Attach lifting jack
In order to raise the vehicle, the jack from the tool kit is to be used.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre .
The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower sill on the un-
derside of your vehicle. The positions of these are embossed by means of
markings on the side surface of the lower sill » Fig. 169.
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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 jacking point
» Fig. 170 -
 .
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Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 170 -
 .
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Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNING■ 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. 
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The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies , which have penetrated the wheel profile from
the tyre (e.g. screws or nails).
Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit, or
consult a specialist garage about repair options.WARNING■ The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into
contact with the skin.■
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
Note
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.
Components of the puncture repair kits
Fig. 171
Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
Kit components » Fig. 171
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
1234512 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealant
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.
General information
Read and observe
on page 166 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.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing 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 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.
▶ After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
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Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light181Rear Light181
Replacing bulbs in rear light
182
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and the relevant lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special- ist garage.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 143.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.■
The protective cap of the bulb must always be properly inserted into the
headlamp. Water and dirt may get into the headlamp if the cover is not re-
placed properly - there is a risk of damage to the headlamp!
Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 188
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 188
Low beam or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
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Changing the front turn signal bulbFig. 192
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
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Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 192 .
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Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
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Change the bulb in the socket.
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Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
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Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 193
Remove the number plate light / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
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Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers » page 161, Vehicle tool
kit into opening
A
» Fig. 193 .
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Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
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Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
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With the key
2
» page 161 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
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Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
.
Replacing the light bulb
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Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
5
.
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Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
6
.
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Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
7
.
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Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
8
.
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Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
7
as far as the stop. 
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Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)Warning light35
Brakes Brake booster
102
Brake fluid150
Braking and stabilisation systems109
Handbrake102
Information messages32
Running-in106
Warning light32
Brakes and parking101
Brake system109
Braking Information on braking
101
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
56
C
Car care Jack
137
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance130
Cargo element85
Car park103
Car park ticket holder73
Carrier Roof rack
89
Cavity protection137
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button51
Change Engine oil
146
light bulb in tail light181
Changing bulbs
177
Front turn signal bulb180
Wheels161
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
165
Preliminary work162
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
165
Charging a vehicle battery152
Check Fit ball head properly
124
Checking Battery electrolyte level
152
Brake fluid150
Coolant148
Engine oil147
Oil level147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Checks Statutory checks
130
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
21
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER24
Use of child seats21
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
136
Cigarette lighter75
Clean Anodized parts
136
Chrome parts136
Cleaning Alcantara
139
and maintaining belts140
artificial leather139
headlight glasses136
materials139
natural leather138
plastic parts135
seats covers of the electrically heated seats140
wheels137
Cleaning safety belt
140
Cleaning seat covers
140
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
139
Seat covers140
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
137
Decorative films135
Door locking cylinder137
Headlight glasses136
Protective films135
Towing device137
Under-body protection138
wheels137
Windows and external mirrors136
Cleaning vehicle133
Cleaning vehicle exterior134
Anodized parts136
Chrome parts136
Plastic parts135
Rubber seals136
Vehicle paint work135
Wiper blades138
Clean interior Safety belt
140
Climatronic air distribution control
93
Automatic mode93
Operating elements92
Clothes hook79
191Index

Cockpit12-Volt power outlet75
Ashtray75
Cigarette lighter75
General view27
Lights63
storage compartments73
useful equipment73
COMING HOME62
compartments73
Component protection132
Components of the puncture repair kits166
Computer see multifunction display
40
convenience turn signal61
Coolant148
Checking148
Replenishing149
Temperature gauge29
Warning light36
Warning messages36
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function
62
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation
114
operation description115
Cruise control system Warning light
35
Cup holders74
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
60
Daytime running lights60
Dazzle see sun screen of the panoramic roof
65
De-icing windows
136
Deactivating an airbag18
Decorative films135
Defrosting rear window64
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
55
Departure angle187
Diesel refer to Fuel
142
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
142
Diesel particulate filter37
information messages37
Digital Clock31
Dipstick147
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
153
Display29
Compass points45
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes39
Service intervals46
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
133
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
38
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing53
Emergency locking172
Opening53
Door warning39
Drive Driving through water
108
DriveGreen107
Driving Emissions
184
Fuel consumption184
Maximum speed188
through water108
driving data operation
40
E
Economical driving Tips
106
EDL111
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
57
Electric power windows Operational faults
58
Electric Windows56
Button in driver's door56
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)111
Electronic immobilizer95
Emergency Changing a wheel
161
Hazard warning light system62
Jump-starting168
Locking the door without a locking cylinder172
Selector lever-unlocking172
Switch off the engine by pressing a button98
Towing the vehicle169
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch171
tyre repair165
emergency equipment reflective vest
160
192Index