Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 95

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
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Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts
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To loosen the screws, grasp the key end and rotate the screw about one
turn in the direction of the arrow
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Totighten the screws, grasp the key end and turn the screw about against
the direction of the arrow » fig.
WARNING
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing - There is a risk of injury.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 83
Loosening the wheel bolts
» fig. 82 on page 92.
» fig. 83.
83, until it is tight.
Fig. 84
Jacking points for the jack
Fig. 85 Attach lifting jack
Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions
To lift the vehicle, us the jack from the tool kit. Position the car jack at the
jacking point closest to the flat tyre.
The jacking points are located on the lower sill
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Insert the crank into the mount on the car jack
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Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised
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Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking
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Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.
WARNING
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is risk of in-
jury.
Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.
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Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.
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Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-
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ces (e.g. gravel).
Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a
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smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while
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the vehicle is raised.
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
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