Accessories, Replacement Of Parts, Repairs And Modifications - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

172 Care and maintenance of the vehicle
Accessories, replacement of parts, repairs and
Modifications
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in
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Accessories and spare parts
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Fluids and operating material
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Repairs and technical modifications
Repairs and impairments of the airbag system
Retrofitting two-way radio equipment
Information stored in the control units
Using a mobile phone in the vehicle without connection to the external
aerial
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Jacking points for lifting the vehicle
Additional information and warnings:
● Seat belts ⇒ p age 52
● Airbag system⇒ p age 60
● Ashtrays and cigarette lighter ⇒ p age 91
● Power sockets ⇒ p age 92
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ p age 104
● Preparing to work in the engine compartment ⇒ p age 131
● Engine oil ⇒ p age 136
● Engine coolant ⇒ p age 140
● Vehicle battery ⇒ p age 144
● Maintaining and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ p age 148
● Maintaining and cleaning the interior ⇒ p age 156
● Consumer information ⇒ p age 179
● Radio ⇒ B ooklet Radio
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WARNING
Unsuitable spare parts and accessories as well as improperly performed work,
changes and repairs can cause vehicle damage, accidents and serious injuries.
● Škoda strongly recommends using only approved Škoda accessories and
genuine Škoda parts. For these, Škoda has established their reliability, safety
and suitability.
● Repairs and modifications to the vehicle may only be performed by a spe-
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cialist garage. Specialist garages have the necessary tools, diagnostic equip-
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ment, repair information and qualified personnel.
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● Install only parts on the car whose design and characteristics match those
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of the factory-installed parts.
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● Never place, fasten or install objects such as cup holders or mobile phone
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mounts on or next to the covers of the airbag modules or within the deploy-
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ment areas of the airbags.
● Use only rim-tyre combinations that are approved by Škoda for the type of
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vehicle.
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Running in
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
Observe the respective provisions for running in of new parts.
Running in the engine
A new engine must be run in during the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometres). During
the first operating hours, the engine has higher internal friction than later when
all of the moving parts have harmonised.
The driving style during the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometres) will also affect the
engine quality. Also afterwards – especially when the engine is cold – you should
drive at moderate engine speeds to reduce engine wear and increase possible
mileage. Do not drive at too low engine speeds. Always downshift when the en-
gine is no longer running "smoothly". Up to 600 miles (1000 km):
● No full throttle.
● Do not use the engine at more than 2/3 of maximum speed.
From 600 to 1000 miles (1000 to 1500 kilometres), gradually increase to full vehi-
cle speed and maximum engine speed.
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