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The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol-
lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded.
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Tyre wear and wheel changeFig. 323
Tyre wear indicator / wheel change
The tyre wear increases in the following circumstances.
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Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 195/65 R 15 91 T195Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre
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OctaviaRim sizeImpression depth DTyre size6J x 15a)43 mm195/65 R156J x 15 a)47 mm195/65 R156J x 16 b)48 mm205/55 R166J x 16 b)50 mm205/55 R166J x 17b)45 mm205/50 R176J x 17 b)48 mm205/50 R17a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks no larger than 13 mm.
b)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks no larger than 12 mm.
Octavia Scout
Rim sizeImpression depth DTyre size6J x 16 a)50 mm205/55 R166J x 17a)45 mm205/50 R176J x 16 a)48 mm205/55 R166J x 16 b)48 mm205/60 R166J x 17a)48 mm205/50 R176J x 17b)48 mm205/55 R17a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks no larger than 12 mm.
b)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks no larger than 9 mm.
Octavia RS
Rim sizeImpression depth DTyre size6J x 17 a)45 mm205/50 R176J x 17a)48 mm205/50 R17a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks no larger than 12 mm.
WARNINGDo not use chains on snow- and ice-free routes - the driving behaviour may
be affected and there is a risk of a puncture.282General Maintenance
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Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 324
Placing of the first-aid kit and the warning triangle: Ver-
sion 1/version 2
The following information applies for the first aid kit and warning triangle from
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Vehicle tool kitFig. 327
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 vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-
nents listed in the on-board tool kit.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
12345678910WARNINGv The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this
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