Changing A Wheel; Vehicle Tool Kit - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Vehicle tool kit

Fig. 139 Vehicle tool kit
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 175.
The vehicle tool kit and the jack with sticker are housed in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or in the storage space for the spare wheel. There is also space here
for the removable ball rod for the trailer towing device. The box is attached with a
strap on the spare wheel.
Tools in the vehicle tool kit (if supplied)
Screwdriver
1
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
2
Towing eye
3
Wire tool for removing the full wheel trims
4
Car jack
5
Wheel brace
6
Tool for removing wheel bolt caps
7
Replacement bulb set
8
Screw the jack arm fully back into its home position after use to allow you to
store it in the box with the vehicle tool kit.
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Do-it-yourself
» Fig. 139 .
WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
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Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads – there
is a risk of injury.
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
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Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
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Changing a wheel

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparation
Changing a wheel
Subsequent steps
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Raising the vehicle
Securing wheels against theft
WARNING
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up
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the warning triangle at the prescribed distance. National legal requirements
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.
If the vehicle has been retrofitted with tyres which are different from those
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it was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines
WARNING
Observe the following instructions for raising 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.
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» page 170, New tyres.
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