Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual page 179

WARNING
Observe the following information regarding the wheel bolts.
The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never apply grease or
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oil.
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
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wheels is 120 Nm.
If the wheel bolts are tightened to an insufficient tightening torque, the
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rims may come loose when the car is moving – risk of accident! A tightening
torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result
in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
If the wheel bolts are handled incorrectly, the wheel may come loose when
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the car is moving – risk of accident!
WARNING
Observe the following information regarding the spare wheel.
Only use the spare wheel for as long as is necessary.
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Never drive with more than one spare wheel attached.
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The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
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CAUTION
If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
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must be observed » page 179, Spare wheel.
Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
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Replace lost valve caps.
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If, in the event of a puncture, it is necessary to fit a spare wheel with a tyre
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without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of rotation,
drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no longer applicable in
this situation.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
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cialist garage.
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow chains
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from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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General Maintenance
Service life of tyres
Fig. 141 Principle sketch: Tyre tread with wear indicators/open fuel filler
flap with a table detailing the tyre sizes and tyre inflation pressures
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 175.
The service life of tyres depends on the inflation pressure, driving style and other
circumstances. Following the advice below can extend the service life of your
tyres.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a month
and also before setting off on a long journey.
The tyre pressures for tyres are shown on the inside of the fuel filler
flap » Fig. 141 - .
The tyre pressure should be at the highest pressure specified for your vehicle at
all times.
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Fig. 142
Replacing wheels
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