Tyre Damage; Unidirectional Tyres; Spare Wheel - Skoda Fabia Operating Instructions Manual

Tyre damage

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Read and observe on page 160 first.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g.
small stones) from the tyre profile immediately.
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and at right angles wherever
possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
WARNING
Never drive with damaged tyres – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres with these substances come
into contact, then we recommend that you check this in a specialist workshop.

Unidirectional tyres

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Read and observe on page 160 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre.
The direction of rotation indicated must be complied with to obtain the best
benefits from the characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics are principally the following.
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Increased driving stability.
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Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
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Reduced tyre noise and reduced tyre wear.

Spare wheel

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Read and observe on page 160 first.
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure
WARNING
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
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direction of rotation, then drive carefully. In this situation the best proper-
ties of the tyre are no longer present.
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.
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Spare wheel
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Read and observe on page 160 first.
A yellow warning label is always 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 specially attentive when driving.
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The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » page 161.
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Only use the temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage
since it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure
WARNING
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!
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Only use the spare wheel while 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 spare wheel.
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If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
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tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
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wheel.
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