Operating In Winter Conditions - Skoda KODIAQ Owner's Manual

Spare wheel
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure must be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 263.
WARNING
If you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be fitted with the opposite
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direction of rotation, please drive with particular caution. The tyre no lon-
ger retains its optimal characteristics in this situation.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
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to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
Spare wheel
Use the emergency spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use.
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.
▶ Do not cover the signs.
Be particularly observant when driving.
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Inflate the temporary spare wheel to the maximum inflation pressure for the
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vehicle » page 289 (the prescribed tyre pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is
4.2 bar).
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system» page 263.
WARNING
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!
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When driving with the temporary spare wheel at full throttle acceleration,
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avoid sharp braking and fast cornering.
Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
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Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
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Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 235/55 R 18 100 V
235 Tyre width in mm
55 Height/width ratio in %
R Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
18 Diameter of wheel in inches
100 load index
V Speed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre
load index
95 96
Load
690 710
(In kg)
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fit-
ted with tyres in the category concerned
speed
M
symbol
Maximum
speed 130
(in km/h)
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.

Operating in winter conditions

All-year (or "winter") tyres
All-year or "winter" tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
For the best possible handling, use all-season or "winter" tyres on all four
wheels with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.
97 98 99 100 101
730 750 775 800 825
T U H V
190 200 210 240
Wheels
102 103
850 875
W Y
270 300
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