Tyre Repair - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.
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Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
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Securing wheels against theft
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Read and observe on page 209 first.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightended with the aid of the
adapter » page 208, Vehicle tool kit.
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Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
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Insert the adapter » Fig. 199
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toothing of the anti-theft wheel bolt
hexagon is jutting out.
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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
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Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt
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After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.
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Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble.
Note
Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter
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or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to pur-
chase a replacement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with
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you in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
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Partner.
When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
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cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
Fig. 199
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
with its toothed side fully into the inner
until the stop so that only the outer
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up to the stop.
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» page 211.

Tyre repair

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Breakdown kit
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Check after 10 minutes' driving
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies
or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a
permanent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist
garage.
The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances.
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There is damage to the rim.
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The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
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The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
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There is damage to the tyre wall.
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Driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre.
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If the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
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.
WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-
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ard tyre.
Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Emergency equipment, and self-help
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