Changing A Wheel - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the luggage compart-
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ment.
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
Full wheel trim
Wheel bolts
Changing a wheel
Follow-up tasks
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Raising the vehicle - Version 1
Raising the vehicle - Version 2
Securing wheels against theft
WARNING
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system
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and set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national le-
gal requirements must be observed.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on
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as flat and firm a surface as possible.
If the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different from
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those it was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines
New tyres.
WARNING
Notes for vehicle lifting
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 unexpect-
edly rolling away.
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
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possible 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 nec-
essary 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,
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while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
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When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
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WARNING
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Information on the wheel bolts
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The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never treat them
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with grease or oil.
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The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-
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loy wheels is 120 Nm.
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If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
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can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
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when the car is moving.
Note
» page 203,
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
Preparation
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Read and observe
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
on page 209 first.
Emergency equipment, and self-help
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