Skoda OCTAVIA iV 2020 Owner's Manual page 149

NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
▶
bridge of the sill.
After having been changed
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Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
The specified tightening torque is 140 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel
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to disengage while driving.
Too high a tightening torque can damage the
▶
threads and cause the rim to deform.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not grease or lubricate screws.
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Do not use corroded or damaged screws.
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Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Release screws
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If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or
wheel trims, remove them.
WARNING
If you step on the key end when loosening the
▶
screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.
Wheels ›
Some vehicles may have
anti-theft wheel bolts
that protect the wheels
from theft.
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Insert the upper sec-
tion on the anti-theft
wheel bolt until it
stops.
Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Jacking points for the jack
18 cm
A
30 cm
B
Position the jack and lift the vehicle
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Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the
wheel to be replaced.
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Insert the crank into the mount on the car jack.
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Support the base plate of the jack with its full area
resting on level ground and ensure that the jack is
located in a vertical position at the jacking point.
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Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enclo-
ses the bar.
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Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is just
off the floor.
Changing a wheel
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Unscrew the screws and place them on a clean
surface.
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Remove the wheel carefully.
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Attach the wheel.
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Slightly screw in the screws.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Place the key on the
wheel bolt or on the
attachment piece.
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Turn the screw a maxi-
mum of half a turn so
that the wheel does
not come loose and fall
off.