Winter Operation; Wheel Bolts - Skoda 2013 Roomster Owner's Manual

Note
The tyre control display does therefore not replace the regular tyre inflation
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pressure control, as the system cannot detect an even loss of pressure.
The tyre control display cannot provide a warning in the event of very rapid tyre
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inflation pressure loss, e.g. in the case of sudden tyre damage. In this case care-
fully bring the vehicle to a standstill without sudden steering movements or
sharp braking.
To ensure a proper functioning of the tyre control display, it is necessary to re-
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peat the basic setting every 10 000 km or once a year.

Wheel bolts

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and dome
shape. This is essential to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and that the
brake system operates properly.

Winter operation

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
Snow chains
Winter tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 175.
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at
temperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of wide tyres or high-speed tyres.
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fit-
ted on all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be
no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum
speed of the vehicle is higher.
For the sake of the environment
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Re-fit the summer tyres at an appropriate time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on
roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The
fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 175.
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
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Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel size
5J x 14
6J x 14
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6J x 15
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Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow. They
adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed.
Depth (D) Tyre size
35 mm 175/70
37 mm 185/65
43 mm 185/55
Wheels
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