Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 175

Run in new tyres and brake pads
● New tyres and tyre replacement ⇒ p age 160.
● Information on the brakes ⇒ p age 107.
For the sake of the environment
If the new engine is run in gently, the life of the engine will increase while engine
oil consumption will be lower.
Accessories and spare parts
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
Škoda recommends seeking advice from a Škoda partner before purchasing acces-
sories, spare parts or operating material, for example, if the vehicle is to be retro-
fitted with accessories or if parts must be replaced. Your Škoda partner will inform
you on legal provisions and factory recommendations for accessories, spare parts
and operating material.
Škoda recommends using only approved Škoda accessories and genuine Škoda
parts. For these, Škoda has established their reliability, safety and suitability. A
Škoda partner is also qualified for the professional installation.
Products which are not approved by Škoda can not be judged by Škoda in terms
of reliability, safety and suitability for the vehicle despite ongoing market monitor-
ing. Therefore, Škoda cannot accept liability such products, even if in individual ca-
ses they may have been approved by an officially recognised technical testing and
inspection organisation or a government authority.
Retrofitted equipment that directly affect the driver's control must wear an e
mark (approval marking of European Union) and approved by Škoda for the vehi-
cle. Such devices include, for example, a cruise control system or electronically
controlled suspension systems.
Additionally connected electrical devices that do not serve the immediate control
of the vehicle must wear a  mark (declaration of conformity of the manufacturer
in the European Union). Such devices include, for example coolers, computers or
fans.
Vehicle overview Before driving
WARNING
Improper repairs and modifications to the vehicle may affect the effectiveness
of airbags and cause malfunctions, accidents and fatal injuries.
● Never place, fasten or install objects such as cup holders or mobile phone
mounts on or next to the covers of the airbag modules or within the deploy-
ment areas of the airbags.
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● Objects that are placed or fastened on or near the covers of the airbag
modules or within the deployment areas of the airbags can cause serious or
fatal injuries if the airbags deploy.
Fluids and operating material
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
All fluids and operating material are continuously being further developed, such
as toothed belts, tyres, engine coolant, engine oils, spark plugs and vehicle batter-
ies. Therefore, have all fluids and operating material changed by a specialist ga-
rage. Škoda partners are always notified on any changes.
WARNING
Unsuitable fluids and operating material as well as their improper use can
cause accidents, serious injuries, burns and poisoning.
● Store fluids only in their closed original containers.
● Never use empty food cans, bottles or other containers for storage of flu-
ids, since people could drink the contained fluids.
● Keep children away from all fluids and operating material.
● Always read and follow the information and warnings on the packaging of
fluids.
● When using products that emit harmful vapours, always work outdoors or
in a well-ventilated area.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish remover, or other types
of volatile liquid for vehicle care. These substances are toxic and highly flam-
mable. They could cause fire and explosions!
When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Care and maintenance of the vehicle
Do-it-yourself
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