Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual page 101

85 515 kg
86 530 kg
87 545 kg
91 615 kg
Speed symbol
This indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed with fitted tyres in each
category.
R 170 km/h
S 180 km/h
T 190 km/h
U 200 km/h
H 210 km/h
V 240 km/h
W 270 km/h
CAUTION
The information about the load index and the speed symbol is listed in your vehi-
cle documents.
Unidirectional tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the op-
timal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following:
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Increased driving stability.
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Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
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Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Spare wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt
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. 73 in a counterclockwise direction.
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Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
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Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
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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. 73 in a clockwise direction until the wheel is safely secured.
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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
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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
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Fig. 73
Boot: Spare wheel
» fig. 73.
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