Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 174

WARNING
When the warning light illuminates, immediately reduce the speed and
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avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressure.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
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roads) the warning light may light up after a delay, or not at all.
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CAUTION
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 system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss, e.g. in
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case of sudden tyre damage. In this case carefully 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.
Spare wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 168.
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt » Fig.
Take out the wheel
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Open the boot lid.
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Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
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Remove the box with the tool kit.
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Unscrew the bolt » Fig. 143 in a counterclockwise direction.
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Fig. 143
Boot: Spare wheel
143.
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Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
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Stow the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well with the rim facing down.
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Screw the bolt » Fig. 143 in a clockwise direction until the wheel is safely se-
cured.
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Place the box with the tool kit back into the spare wheel and secure it with the
tape.
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Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
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Close the boot lid.
Fit a wheel in the appropriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted 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 adop-
ted » .
Spare wheel
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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.
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The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Be particularly observant when driving.
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The inflation pressure for the temporary spare wheel is identical to the maxi-
mum inflation pressure for the standard tyres.
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Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage, as it
is not intended for long-term use.
WARNING
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
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If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the fit-
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ted tyres, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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CAUTION
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare wheel.
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