Breakdown Kit - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Note
Immediately replace the wheel that was repaired using the breakdown kit or con-
sult a ŠKODA specialist garage about repair possibilities.

Breakdown kit

Fig. 194 Components of the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 219.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
Components of the breakdown kit
Valve remover
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Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"
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3 Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
4
Tyre inflation hose
5
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
6
Air release valve
7
ON and OFF switch
8
12 volt cable connector
9
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
10
Replacement valve core
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Do-it-yourself
The valve remover has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
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This is the only way in which you can remove and re-install the valve core from
the tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core
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Note
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
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A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.
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Preparations for the use of the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 219.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the breakdown
kit.
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat
and firm a surface as possible.
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If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and set
up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal require-
ments must be observed.
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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).
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Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the se-
lector lever on the automatic gearbox into position P.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit
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If a trailer is connected, remove it.
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Remove the breakdown kit from the luggage compartment.
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Stick the sticker » Fig. 194
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er.
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Unscrew the valve cap.
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Use the valve remover to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean sur-
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face (rag, paper, etc.).
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on page 220 on the dash panel in view of the driv-
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219.
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