2017 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK jack points

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2017 Owners Manual WARNING (Continued)■No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat.

WARNING (Continued)■No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-
et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.
■
Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably
when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 64.
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of the safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 125.■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to
the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the
retractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must
be replaced immediately by a specialist.
■
Seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident should be
replaced by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should
also be checked.
Correct routing of seat beltFig. 4
Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
Fig. 5
Seat belt height adjusters for front seats
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the
maximum protection.
The shoulder belt should be positioned approximately over the middle of your
shoulder (on no account across your neck) and lie flush to the chest » Fig. 4 -
 .
The lower part of the belt should run across the pelvis (it should not lie on top
of the stomach) and must always fit snugly » Fig. 4 - 
.
For pregnant women , the lower part of the belt must be positioned as low
down as possible across the pelvis, to avoid exerting any pressure on the low-
er abdomen » Fig. 4 - 
. 
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2017 Owners Manual Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 167
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 1

Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 167
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 166 on page 143 .
›
To loosen the screws , grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn
rotation in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 167.
›
Totighten the screws , grasp the key end and turn the screw about against
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 167, 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. 168
Jacking points for the jack
Fig. 169
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. 168.
›
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. 169 -
 .
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Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking
point » Fig. 169 -
 .
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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.144Do-it-yourself

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2017 Owners Manual Gear changeGear recommendation38
Information on the selected gear38
Gear changing Gear stick
91
Genuine parts119
Glasses compartment72
GPS See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
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Handbrake
90
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