Preliminary Work - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

WARNING
Observe the following instructions for lifting 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.
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
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sible 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 necessary 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, while
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the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised – risk of injury.
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CAUTION
The tightening torque specified for the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
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wheels is 120 Nm.
The anti-theft wheel bolt or the adapter can be damaged if the wheel bolts are
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tightened too much.
Note
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Part-
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ner.
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
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Preliminary work

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 180.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the road
(instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while the
wheel is being changed.
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Switch off the engine.
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Move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the selector lever for the auto-
matic gearbox into position P.
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Apply the handbrake firmly.
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Uncouple a trailer.
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Remove the vehicle tool kit
wheel from the boot.
Changing a wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 180.
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Remove the full wheel trim » page 177
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In the case of light alloy wheel rims remove the wheel trim cap
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First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 182.
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Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 183.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
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Remove the wheel carefully.
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Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Tighten the opposite wheel bolts alternately (cross-wise) with the wheel
wrench. Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last
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Reinstall the wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.
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Note
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
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Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
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When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
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rect » page 172.
» page 180 and the spare wheel » page
or caps » page 177.
» page 182.
Emergency equipment and self-help
176, Spare
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» page 177.
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