Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 181

Raising the vehicle
Fig. 142 Attach lifting jack
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel » Fig. 141. The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
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Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
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Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web
embossing in the side surface of the lower sill.
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Ensure that the entire surface of the lifting jack base plate rests on level ground
and is located in a vertical position to the area
the web.
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Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.
Fig. 141
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
» Fig. 142 -  below the
» Fig. 142 where the claw grasps
WARNING
Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
Securing wheels against theft
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 176, Vehicle tool kit.
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Insert the adapter » Fig. 143 with its toothed side fully into the inner tooth-
B
ing of the safety wheel bolt until the stop so that only the outer hexagon is
A
jutting out.
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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
Note
Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter or
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the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
ŠKODA Original Parts replacement adapter, if necessary.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you
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in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
Fig. 143
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
up to the stop.
B
Emergency equipment, and self-help
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