Changing A Wheel - Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

WARNING
Always properly secure the fire extinguisher - there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 163 Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment, not all the components listed in the on-board
tool kit have to be contained in it.
Screwdriver
1
Spanner for removing and installing the tail light
2
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
3
Towing eyelet
4
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
5
Jack with sign
6
Wheel wrench
7
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
8
Breakdown kit
9
WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
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Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
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with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.

Changing a wheel

Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
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Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
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Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
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Take out the emergency or spare wheel
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Remove the full wheel trim » page 143
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Undo the anti-theft wheel bolt
» page 143» .
» page 142.
or caps » page 143.
» page 143 and then the other wheel bolts
Emergency equipment and self-help
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141