2016 SKODA RAPID wheel bolts

Disconnect/reconnect and changeRead and observe
and on page 131 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery.
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
›
To disconnect , switch off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal
first 
, then disconnect the positive terminal 
.
›
To reconnect , reconnect the positive terminal first 
, then reconnect the
negative terminal 
.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / deviceCommissioningElectric windows» page 53Time settings» page 38
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the battery only with the ignition and consumers turned off - risk
of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Before disconnecting the battery, always close all the electric windows -
there is a risk of malfunction.
■
Under no circumstances mix up the charging cables – risk of fire.
Note
After disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery, we recommend hav-
ing the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality of
the vehicle is guaranteed.Wheels
Wheels and tyres
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
133
Tyre pressure
134
Tyre wear and wheel change
135
Spare wheel
135
Spare wheel
135
Tyre marking
136
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip; appropriate care
should therefore be taken when driving.
Tyres with the deeper profiles should always be fitted to the front wheels.
Rims and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheels and tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The
tyres themselves should be stored vertically.
Tyre life
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. We recommend that you do not use tyres that are more than 6 years old.
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly on the in-
side ). For example, DOT ... 10 16... means, for example, that the tyre was manu-
factured in the 10. week of 2016.
Tyre damage
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre’s profile immediately (e.g. small stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and help should be sought from a specialist garage. 
133Wheels

WARNINGAlways properly secure the fire extinguisher - there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 157
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment, not all the components listed in the on-board
tool kit have to be contained in it.
Screwdriver
Spanner for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eyelet
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
123456789WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission , select 1st gear .
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
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Have all the occupants get out . The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel » page 140.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 141 or caps » page 141 .
›
Loosen the wheel bolts » page 142 » . 
139Emergency equipment and self-help

›Jack up the vehicle
» page 142 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.›
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.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 142.
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Replace the wheel trim » page 141 and caps » page 141 .
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 134 .
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.
WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – risk of injury.■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - could cause
an accident.
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure it with a nut.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check tyre pressure on the fitted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with ve-
hicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 106 .
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
WARNINGTightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 158
Take out the wheel
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment and is fixed in place with a screw.
Take out the wheel
›
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 the direction of arrow » Fig. 158 and take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
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.
›
Screw the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow until it stops » Fig. 158.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
140Do-it-yourself

Full wheel trim
Remove trim›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims on the edge of the full
wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Install trim
›
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
correctly in place.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt, it should be fitted at this point
»
.
WARNINGIf wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order
to cool the brake system - otherwise risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.■
Only use manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk
of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 159
Remove the cap
› To
remove the cap , insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pull them out in the direction of arrow » Fig. 159.›
To install , insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 160
Anti-theft wheel bolt and attach-
ment
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. This can only be » Fig. 160 loosened / tightened with attachment
B
.
›
Insert the attachment
B
» Fig. 160 as far as it will go on the anti-theft wheel
bolt
A
.
›
Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment
B
and loosen / tighten the
wheel bolt.
›
Remove the attachment.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the ve-
hicle in case of a possible wheel change.
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim » page 141.
Note
The attachment and the anti-theft wheel bolts are provided with a code num-
ber. A replacement attachment can be ordered from ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries using this.141Emergency equipment and self-help

Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 161
Loosening the wheel bolts
›
Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 160 on page 141 .
›
To loosen the screws , grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn
rotation in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 161.
›
Totighten the screws , grasp the key end and turn the screw about against
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 161, until it is tight.
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 - danger of injury.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 162
Jacking points for the jack
Fig. 163
Attach lifting jack
Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions »
.
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 jacking points are located on the lower sill » Fig. 162.
›
Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised » Fig. 163 -
 .
›
Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking
point » Fig. 163 -
 .
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Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is risk of in-
jury.■
Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.
■
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.
■ Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-
ces (e.g. gravel).
■ Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a
smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while
the vehicle is raised.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly positioned against the bar of
the lower beam - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.142Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS Operation
94
Warning light32
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
117
Accessories115
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting the seats10
Adjustment Beam range
54
Advance warning / emergency braking37
Advice on tyre/wheel usage133
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
82
Airbag15
Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
116
Deactivating18
deactivation18
Deployment16
Warning light32
Airbag system15
Air conditioning79
Air distribution control81
Climatronic80
Manual air conditioning80
Air distribution control81
Air outlet vents82
Alarm49
Trailer114
All-year tyres136
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)94
Anti-theft alarm system49
Trailer114
Anti-theft wheel bolts141
Armrest Front63
Rear64
Ashtray69
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
110
bar ball, Step 2110
Assist systems93
Auto Check Control38
Automatic drive Selector lever
89
Automatic driving light control55
Automatic gearbox89
Kickdown91
Malfunction34
Selector lever emergency unlocking149
Selector lever lock90
Starting-off and driving91
Warning light34
Automatic shutdown of consumers131
Automatic transmission Selector lever lock
90
Tiptronic90
AUX67
Avoiding damage to your vehicle92
B
Ball bar Standy position
109
Ball head Check fitting
111
Ready position109
Battery Change in key
148
Belts12
Belt tensioners14
Bluetooth See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing126
Opening126
Boot Cargo element
78
Class N1 vehicles78
Hooks76
Storage compartments77
Boot cover Parking position
77
Boot lid Automatic locking
51
Open/Close51
Brake Assist (HBA)95
Brake booster86
Brake fluid130
Check130
specification130
Brake pads new
86
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
34
Brakes Brake booster
86
Brake fluid130
Braking and stabilisation systems93
Handbrake87
Information on braking86
Warning lights30
Brake system93
Braking Running in
91
Breakdown kit143
Breakdown service See Help in an emergency
8
Buttons in the door Electric windows
52
168Index

Tyre size136
U
Unlock Individual settings
48
Key46
Unlocking Central locking button
47
In case of emergency148
KESSY47
Remote control46
Unlocking and locking45
Unlock steering lock83
USB67
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
117
Useful equipment Clothes hook
72
Cup holders68
Glasses compartment71
Multimedia holder70
Useful features 12-volt socket in the interior
70
12-volt socket in the luggage compartment70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter69
Pockets72
Reflective vest138
Storage compartment66
Ticket holder66
V
Vehicle battery Automatic shutdown of consumers
131
charging132
Safety instructions131
Vehicle care119
Vehicle cleaning119
Vehicle Condition See Auto Check Control
38
Vehicle data sticker160
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
160
Vehicle dimensions163
Vehicle height163
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)160
Vehicle length163
Vehicle tool kit139
Vehicle width163
Vest138
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
160
Visibility58
Visors59
Voice control See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
W
Warning lights
29
Warning of a low temperature36
Warning symbols see Warning lights
29
Warning triangle138
warning when speeding40
Warranty4
Waste container68
Weather conditions115
Weights160, 161
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
141
Caps141
Loosening and tightening142
Wheels133
Changing139
Full trim141
Load Index136
Snow chains137
Speed symbol136
Tyre age133
Tyre damage133
Tyre pressure134
Tyre storage133
Unidirectional tyres134
Winter tyres136
Wi-Fi43
See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment6
Wi-Fi direct44
Window Operate
51
Windscreen - heating59
Windscreen washer fluid Refilling
127
Warning light36
Windscreen washer system59
Windscreen wipers and washers59
Activation60
Add fluid127
Automatic rear window wiper60
Operation60
Replacing the windscreen wiper blade150
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades150
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 150
Winter operation
136
All-year tyres136
Car battery132
Diesel fuel125
Snow chains137
Winter tyres136
Winter tyres136
Wipers and washer Warning light for windscreen washer fluid level 36
Wiping interval
60
175Index