The mounting points are located directly below the mark on the lower
beam » Fig. 167.
›
Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking
point » Fig. 168 -
.
›
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 168 -
.
›
Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNING
■
Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.
■
Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 169
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
Read and observe on page 193 first.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 192, Vehicle tool kit.
›
Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Insert the adapter
B
» Fig. 169 with its toothed side fully into the inner
toothing of the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
until the stop so that only the outer
hexagon is jutting out.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 195.
›
After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
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
or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to pur-
chase a replacement adapter from ŠKODA Original Parts if necessary.
■
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with
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
Partner.
Tyre repair
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Breakdown kit
197
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
198
Sealing and inflating the tyre
198
Check after 10 minutes' driving
199
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.
›
There is damage to the rim.
›
The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
›
The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
›
There is damage to the tyre wall.
›
Driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre.
›
If the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
196
Do-it-yourself
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