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

Automatic load deactivation
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Read and observe and
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the battery is subjected to heavy loads. This may be noticed
from the following.
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The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
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Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or shut off completely if necessary.
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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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Tyre service life
Explanation of the tire labelling
New Wheels
Unidirectional tyres
Tyre pressure monitor
Spare and back-up wheel
Full wheel trim
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts
WARNING
National legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.
WARNING
Instructions for the use of tyres
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appro-
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priate care should therefore be taken when driving – there is the risk of an
accident.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size and tread pattern on all four
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wheels.
For safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
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Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for fitted
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tyres – risk of accident!
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for fitted tyres – risk of ac-
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cident!
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling – there is
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the risk of an accident.
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