Changing A Wheel - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 332 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
1
Key for removing and installing the tail light
2
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
3
Towing eye
4
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
5
Jack with sign
6
Crank for the jack
7
Wheel wrench
8
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
9
Breakdown kit
10
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Do-it-yourself
WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
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cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this
– there is a risk of injury.
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
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with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.

Changing a wheel

Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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As far as possible, park the vehicle far away from the traffic flow - find a
place with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Position the hazard warning system and the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
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All the occupants should get out of the vehicle. The passengers should not
stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for in-
stance) while the wheel is being changed.
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Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
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Take out the emergency or spare wheel
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Remove the full wheel trim » page 291
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Loosen the wheel bolts » page 292
» page 291.
or caps » page 292.
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