Wheels; Tyres And Wheel Rims - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Note
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
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having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of all electrical systems is guaranteed.
The data of the multi-function display will be reset.
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Automatic load deactivation
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Read and observe and
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the battery is put under high levels of strain. This manifests it-
self by the following.
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The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
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Where necessary, large convenience consumers such as seat heaters and
rear window heaters have their power limited or are shut off completely in
the event of an emergency.
CAUTION
Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
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vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.
Consumers that are supplied via a 12-V power socket can cause the vehicle
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battery to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not impaired by consumers being deactivated. The driver is
often not aware of it having taken place.
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General Maintenance
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Wheels

Tyres and wheel rims

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on using wheels
Tyre pressure
Tyre wear
Tyre wear indicator and wheels exchange
Tyre damage
Unidirectional tyres
Spare wheel
Spare wheel
Tyre label
Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your mod-
el of vehicle.
WARNING
The national legal regulations must be observed for the use of tyres.
WARNING
For reasons of driving safety, do not replace tyres individually.
For the sake of the environment
Old and unserviceable tyres are classified in a special environmentally hazard-
ous category. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal reg-
ulations.
Note
We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
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cialist garage.
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
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chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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