Changing The Wheel And Raising The Vehicle - Skoda KAROQ Owner's Manual

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Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle

Inflate a space saver wheel with the maximum pre-
scribed pressure.
Emergency wheel
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the tempo-
rary spare wheel. This wheel is intended to enable
you to reach the nearest specialist garage.
An emergency wheel is significantly narrower than
the wheels mounted ex-factory.
Remove the wheel on vehicles without sound
system and replace
The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a
recess under the floor covering or the variable load-
ing floor in the boot.
Removing
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Remove the support foot for the luggage compart-
ment floor.
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Unscrew the lock nut.
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Take out the wheel.
Inserting
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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
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Screw in the locknut until it stops.
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Insert the support foot for the luggage compart-
ment floor.
Remove the wheel on vehicles with sound
system and replace
Removing
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Partially pull out the
safety tab .
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Press the safety button
and remove the plug.
Inserting
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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
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Insert the bass loudspeaker.
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Screw in the locknut until it stops.
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Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.
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Secure the safety tab .
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Changing the wheel and raising the
vehicle
What you should be mindful of
Before changing
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Park the vehicle securely and secure it from rolling
away.
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Turn off the engine.
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Let all of the occupants get out. During the wheel
change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-
hind the crash barriers.
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Close all doors, the luggage compartment and tail-
gate.
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Uncouple any trailers.
Raise vehicle
WARNING
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can-
not slip!
Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on
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loose surfaces.
Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber floor mat) un-
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der the jack on a smooth surface.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
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cle.
Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
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NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
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bridge of the sill.
After having been changed
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Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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Unscrew the lock nut.
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Remove the bass loud-
speaker.
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Take out the wheel.