Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 109

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he parts of the e haust system become very hot. his may cause fires and
serious in uries.
ever park the vehicle such that parts of the e haust system come in con-
tact with hi hly flammable materials under the vehicle such as underbrush
leaves dry rass spilled fuel.
O
Always drive cautiously onto parkin lots with hi h-curb mounts or solid
boundaries. hese ob ects protrudin from the round may dama e the bump-
er and other vehicle parts when parkin or leavin . o avoid dama e stop be-
fore the wheels touch the limits or curbs.
Drive cautiously over driveways ramps curbs and other ob ects. Deep-
seated vehicle parts such as bumpers spoilers and parts of the chassis en-
ine or e haust system can be dama ed when drivin over these ob ects.
f the handbrake is not applied and the brake pedal is released in selector
lever position while the vehicle is stationary the vehicle may move a few in-
ches forward or backward.
nformation about the brakes
irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
in s on pa e .
ew brake pads
Durin the runnin -in period the brakin distance durin full brakin or emer-
ency brakin is lon er
ehicle overview efore drivin
wear of the brake pads
layer of salt on the brake discs and brake pads
⇒
orrosion
ault in the brake system
rake booster
⇒
hen drivin
tartin
wet brakes
⇒
dirt
⇒
⇒
Maintenance cleanin servic-
in
shiftin ears parkin
Do-it-yourself