WARNING (Continued)
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If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpectedly
rolling away.
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It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on » page 196 if the vehicle is
subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it was fitted with
at the works.
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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
the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
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Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
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.
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Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger of
suffering injury.
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Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
CAUTION
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Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening torque of 120
Nm.
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If the anti-theft wheel bolt is fastened too tightly, it can cause damage to the
anti-theft wheel bolt and adapter.
Note
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The anti-theft wheel bolt set or adapter set can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
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The national legal requirements must be observed.
Preliminary work
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 203.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the
flow of traffic. The place you choose should be level.
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Let all of the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
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Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the
selector lever for the automatic gearbox into position P.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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If a trailer is connected, remove it.
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Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 203 and the spare wheel » page 197 from
the luggage compartment.
Changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 203.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
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Remove the full wheel trim » page 198 or caps » page 198.
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In the case of light alloy wheel rims remove the wheel trim cap » page 198.
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First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 205.
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Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 206.
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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.
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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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Alternately tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel
wrench (crosswise) and then tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt » page 205.
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Install the full wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.
Note
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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-
rect » page 197.
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