Changing A Wheel - Skoda 2012 Superb Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
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wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpectedly
rolling away.
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on
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subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it was fitted with
at the works.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
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the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
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sible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move the
lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always necessary to
place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a
non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled
stones, tiled floor, etc.
Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger of
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suffering injury.
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
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pose.
CAUTION
Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening torque of 120
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Nm.
If the anti-theft wheel bolt is fastened too tightly, it can cause damage to the
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anti-theft wheel bolt and adapter.
Note
The anti-theft wheel bolt set or adapter set can be purchased from a ŠKODA
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Service Partner.
The national legal requirements must be observed.
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Preliminary work
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 203.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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Do-it-yourself
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Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
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In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the
flow of traffic. The place you choose should be level.
Let all of the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the
selector lever for the automatic gearbox into position P.
Firmly apply the handbrake.
If a trailer is connected, remove it.
Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 203
the luggage compartment.

Changing a wheel

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 203.
Remove the full wheel trim » page 198
In the case of light alloy wheel rims remove the wheel trim cap
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 205.
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 206.
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
Remove the wheel.
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Alternately tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel
wrench (crosswise) and then tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt
Install the full wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.
Note
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
» page 197.
and the spare wheel » page 197 from
or caps » page 198.
» page 198.
» page 205.
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