Changing A Wheel - Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Rapid 2013:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

The components of the vehicle tool kit (if included in the vehicle)
Screwdriver
1
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
2
Towing eye
3
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
4
Car jack
5
Wheel wrench
6
Screw the car jack back into its initial position after use in order to store it back in
the box with the vehicle tool kit.
WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances use it to lift heavier vehicles or other loads – risk of
injury!
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.

Changing a wheel

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
Changing a wheel
Follow-up work
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Raising the vehicle
Securing wheels against theft
» fig.
77.
WARNING
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal re-
quirements must be observed.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as
flat and firm a surface as possible.
The following instructions must be followed if the vehicle is subsequently
fitted with tyres or rims that differ from the factory-fitted ones
New tyres.
WARNING
Observe the following instructions for lifting the vehicle.
If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpectedly
rolling away.
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
sible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move the
lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always necessary to
place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a
non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled
stones, tiled floor, etc.
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
104
the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised – risk of injury.
104
104
105
CAUTION
105
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
106
wheels is 120 Nm.
If the wheel bolts are fastened too tightly, this can cause damage to the anti-
theft wheel bolt or the adapter.
Notice
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
» page
Emergency equipment and self-help
98,
103

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents