Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 29

Checklist (Continued)
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Fasten the seat belt properly before driving and leave it on while driving. This also applies to all passengers ⇒ p age 52.
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Only carry as many people as there are seats and seat belts.
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Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, for example, by medication, alcohol or drugs.
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Never let yourself be distracted from the road, for example, by adjustments and by selecting menus, by passengers or phone calls.
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Always adjust your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
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Observe traffic rules and specified speeds.
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Take regular breaks on long trips – at least every two hours.
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Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that is appropriate for their weight and size.
WARNING
Always follow the current traffic laws and speed limits and drive proactively.
The correct assessment of the driving situation can mean the difference be-
tween the safe reach of the destination and an accident with serious injuries.
Motoring abroad
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Checklist
In some countries there are specific safety standards and emissions-related regulations, which differ from the design of the vehicle. Škoda recommends before a trip
abroad, to gather information from a Škoda partner on legal provisions and on the following points in your destination country:
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Must the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking the headlights?
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Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts for service and repair available?
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Is a Škoda partner available in the destination country?
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For petrol engine models: Is lead-free petrol with sufficient octane available?
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For diesel engine models: If low-sulphur diesel fuel available?
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Are the correct engine oil (⇒ p age 136) and other fluids as specified by Škoda available in the destination country?
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Are special tyres required for driving in the destination country?
Vehicle overview Before driving
Note
Regular service on the vehicle is not only for the maintenance of the vehicle, but
also contributes to the operational and road safety. Therefore, have service be
carried out in accordance with the requirements of the service schedule. Under
difficult operating conditions, some work may become necessary already before
the due date of the next service. Difficult conditions are, for example, frequent
stop-and-go traffic, driving in areas with heavy dust. For more information, con-
sult your Škoda partner or specialist garage.
on page 26.
When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
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