Wheels; Tyres And Rims - Skoda Fabia 2014 Owner's Manual

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 which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery
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to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not disrupted by any shutting off of consumers. Often the
driver is not aware of it having taken place.
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Wheels

Tyres and rims

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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
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle.
Old and unserviceable tyres are a polluting hazardous waste. These must be
disposed of in accordance with national legislation.
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cialist garage.
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chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Notes on using wheels
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During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropriate
care should therefore be taken when driving.
Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
Introduction
WARNING
National legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.
WARNING
For safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
For the sake of the environment
Note
We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres is carried out by a spe-
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
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