Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 162

are and maintenance of the vehicle
heels and tyres
ntroduction
Additional information and warnin s
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ew wheels or wheels that are old worn or dama ed cannot provide the full
vehicle control and brakin efficiency.
Mishandlin of wheels and tyres can reduce the drivin safety and cause
accidents and serious in uries.
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On all four wheels use only radial tyres of the same type si e rollin cir-
cumference and the same tread pattern.
ew tyres should be run in as new wheels initially have reduced rip and
brakin efficiency. o avoid accidents and serious in uries drive with appropri-
ate caution durin the first miles
Re ularly check the tyre inflation pressure and always maintain the speci-
fied tyre inflation pressure level. A tyre inflation pressure that is too low can
heat up the tyre so much that it may lead to tread separation and burstin of
the tyre.
ever drive with dama ed pierces cuts cracks and dents and worn tyres.
Drivin with such tyres can cause blowouts accidents and serious in uries. Re-
place worn or dama ed tyres immediately.
ever e ceed the ma imum permitted speed and load for the tyres.
he effectiveness of the driver assist systems and the brake assist sys-
tems is also dependent on the rip of the tyres.
f you notice unusual vibrations or drawin of the vehicle towards one side
while drivin stop immediately and check the wheels and tyres for dama e.
o reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control accidents and severe in uries
never loosen the screws on rims with a screw rim.
Do not use wheels or tyres whose history is not known. sed wheels and
tyres may be dama ed even if these dama es are not visible.
Old tyres even if they were never used may suddenly lose air or burst
and cause accidents and serious in uries especially at hi h speeds. se tyres
that are older than si years only in an emer ency and with e treme caution
and usin a careful drivin style.
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