Changing A Wheel - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

WARNING
If, in the case of puncture occurring, the spare tyre with a non-bound di-
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rection or an opposite direction of rotation must be mounted, then drive
carefully. The best properties of the tyre are no longer present in this situa-
tion.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
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to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
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fitted tyres, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Remove / store wheel
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Read and observe on page 156 first.
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt
Take out the wheel
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Open the boot lid.
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Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
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Loosen the belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
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Unscrew the nut in direction of arrow
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Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
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Place the wheel into the spare wheel well with the wheel rim pointing down-
ward.
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Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
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Do-it-yourself
Fig. 131
Taking the wheel out
» Fig. 131.
» Fig. 131.
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Screw on the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow
wheel is safely secured.
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Place the box with the tool kit back into the spare wheel and secure it with
the tape.
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Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
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Close the boot lid.
Spare wheel
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Read and observe on page 156 first.
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.
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The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Be particularly observant when driving.
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The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » page 149.
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Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
since it is not intended for permanent use.
WARNING
Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!
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Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary.
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
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Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
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wheel.

Changing a wheel

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
Full wheel trim
Wheel bolts
Changing a wheel
Follow-up work
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
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