Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 177

WARNING
Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause damage and mal-
function of the vehicle and reduce the effectiveness of the airbag system. This
can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Repairs and modifications to the vehicle should be carried out only by a
specialist garage.
● Airbag modules can not be repaired, but must be replaced.
● Never install any airbag parts in the vehicle that have been removed from
old cars or have been recycled.
WARNING
A modification to the suspension of the vehicle including the use of non-ap-
proved rim-tyre combinations can alter the functioning of the airbag and in-
crease the risk of serious or fatal injuries in an accident.
● Never install components of the suspension that do not have the same
properties as the original parts installed in the vehicle.
● Never use a rim-tyre combination that has not been approved by Škoda.
Retrofitting two-way radio equipment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
For the operation of two-way radio equipment in the vehicle you need an external
aerial.
Retrofitting electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle affects the type ap-
proval of the vehicle. This may void the type approval of the vehicle.
Škoda has approved the use of two-way radio equipment under the following
conditions:
● Properly installed external aerial,
● Maximum transmission power 10 watts.
The optimum range of the equipment is achieved only with an external aerial.
If you want to use a two-way radio system with a power of more than 10 watts,
consult a specialist garage. A specialist garage knows the technical possibilities of
retrofitting. Škoda recommends a Škoda partner for this purpose.
Vehicle overview Before driving
Observe the legal rules and follow the instructions in operating manuals of the
two-way radio equipment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured two-way radio equipment may be thrown
through the interior of the vehicle and cause injuries in a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre or accident.
● Always securely fasten or stow the two-way radio equipment properly and
outside the airbag deployment areas while driving.
CAUTION
If operating a two-way radio system without connecting to an external aerial,
the limits for electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle may be exceeded. This
also applies to an improperly installed external aerial.
● Operate two-way radio equipment in the vehicle only with a properly con-
nected external aerial.
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Information stored in the control units
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 172.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic control units in the factory that control,
among others, the engine and gearbox. The control units also monitor the func-
tion of the exhaust system and airbags.
For this purpose, the electronic control units continuously evaluate vehicle-rela-
ted data while driving. In case of operational faults and deviations from the nomi-
nal values, only these data are stored. Faults are usually indicated by the indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.
Data stored in the control units can only be read and evaluated by special equip-
ment.
Only by storing the relevant data is a specialist garage able to identify and rectify
problems that have occurred. The stored information may include the following
data:
● Engine- and gearbox-related data.
● Vehicle speed.
● Driving direction.
When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Care and maintenance of the vehicle
Do-it-yourself
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