Changing A Wheel - Skoda 2012 Citigo Owner's Manual

WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
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Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads – risk of
injury!
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the luggage compart-
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ment.
Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.

Changing a wheel

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
Changing a wheel
Subsequent steps
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts
Raising the vehicle
Securing wheels against theft
WARNING
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
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set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal re-
quirements must be observed. In this way you are not only protecting yourself
but other road users as well.
If the wheel is damaged or in the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far
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away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat and firm a surface as
possible.
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.
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Do-it-yourself
WARNING (Continued)
If the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it
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was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines
and tyres.
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
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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
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The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
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wheels is 120 Nm.
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If the anti-theft wheel bolt is fastened too tightly, it can cause damage to the
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131 anti-theft wheel bolt and adapter.
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Note
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Serv-
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ice Partner.
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
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Preliminary work
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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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.
» page 121, New wheels
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