Changing A Wheel; Preliminary Work - Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual

WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
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Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
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Changing a wheel

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
Full wheel trim
Wheel bolts
Changing a wheel
Follow-up work
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Raise vehicle
Securing wheels against theft
WARNING
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system
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and set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national le-
gal requirements must be observed.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on
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as flat and firm a surface as possible.
The following instructions must be followed if the vehicle is subsequently
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fitted with tyres or rims that differ from the factory-fitted ones
New tyres.
WARNING
Notes for vehicle lifting
If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
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wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.
WARNING (Continued)
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
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possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,
such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
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pose.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
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while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
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WARNING
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Information on the wheel bolts
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The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never apply grease
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or oil.
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The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-
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loy wheels is 120 Nm.
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can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
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high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
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when the car is moving.
Note
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
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Preliminary work

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Read and observe
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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Have all of the occupants get out of the vehicle. While changing a tyre, the
occupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (they should instead
remain behind a crash barrier).
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Switch off the engine.
on page 147 first.
Emergency equipment and self-help
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