Wheels; Wheels And Tyres - Skoda RAPID 2017 Owner's Manual

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To disconnect, switch off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal
first , then disconnect the positive terminal .
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To reconnect, reconnect the positive terminal first , then reconnect the
negative terminal .
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / device
Electric windows
Time settings
CAUTION
Disconnect the battery only with the ignition and consumers turned off - risk
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of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the battery, always close all the electric windows -
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there is a risk of malfunction.
Under no circumstances mix up the charging cables – risk of fire.
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Note
After disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of the vehicle is guaranteed.
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General Maintenance
Commissioning
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Wheels

Wheels and tyres

Advice on tyre/wheel usage
New tyres, during the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and
appropriate care should therefore be taken when driving.
Tyres with the deeper profiles should always be fitted to the front wheels.
Rims and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheels and tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The
tyres themselves should be stored vertically.
Tyre life
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. Do not use tyres that are older than 6 years.
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly on the in-
side). E.g. DOT ... 10 17... means that the tyres were produced in the 10th week
of the year 2017.
Tyre damage
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre's profile immediately (e.g. small
stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and help should be sought from a specialist garage.
Fitting new tyres
Only fit approved radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Directional tyres
Some tyres may be directional. The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked
by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
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