Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 225

WARNING
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
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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
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flat and firm a surface as possible.
The following instructions must be followed if the vehicle is subsequently
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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
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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-
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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-
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pose.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
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the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised – risk of injury.
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CAUTION
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
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wheels is 120 Nm.
If the wheel bolts are fastened too tightly, this can cause damage to the anti-
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theft wheel bolt and the adapter.
Note
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Part-
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ner.
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
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Preliminary work
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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» page 216,
Let all of the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
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Switch off the engine.
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Move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the selector lever for the auto-
matic gearbox into position P.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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If a trailer is connected, uncouple it.
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Remove the vehicle tool kit
the boot.
Changing a wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
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Remove the full wheel trim
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First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page
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Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page
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Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
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Remove the wheel.
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Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Alternately tighten wheel bolts opposite (diagonally) with the wheel wrench.
Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last
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Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
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on page 222.
» page 222 and the spare wheel
on page 222.
» page 219 or caps » page
224.
225.
» page 224.
Emergency equipment and self-help
» page 218 from
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219.
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