Skoda FABIA 2020 Owner's Manual page 132

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130 Wheels ›
Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Lift the vehicle
WARNING
Always secure the jack's base plate against slipping!
Place a large, firm surface under the jack on a loose
surface.
Place a non-slip pad, e.g. a rubber doormat, under
the jack on a smooth surface.
Always lift the vehicle with the doors closed.
Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
cle.
Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
NOTICE
Risk of vehicle damage!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
bridge of the sill.
After having been changed
Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
For vehicles with a tire control display, save the tire
pressure values in the system.
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 120 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel
to disengage while driving.
Excessive tightening torque can damage the
thread and deform the rim.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
Do not grease or lubricate screws.
Do not use corroded or damaged screws.
Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Loosen screws
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.
Pickups for the jack
16 cm
A
22 cm
B
Position the jack and raise the vehicle
Use the jack from the tool kit.
Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the
wheel to be replaced.
Insert the crank into the mount on the car jack.
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.
Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enclo-
ses the bar.
Some vehicles may have
anti-theft wheel bolts
that protect the wheels
from theft.
Insert the upper sec-
tion on the anti-theft
wheel bolt until it
stops.
Place the key on the
wheel bolt or on the
attachment piece.
Turn the screw a maxi-
mum of half a turn so
that the wheel does
not come loose and fall
off.

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