Skoda Rapid Spaceback (2019 year). Instruction — part 13
Checking the condition
Fig. 237
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
Read and observe and on page 203 first.
The battery condition is checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of the
inspection service.
Check the acid level
For car batteries with acid level indicator, acidity can be checked on the basis
of a colour display. In vehicle batteries with the label “AGM” there is no acid
level examination.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
tap on the indicator before carrying out the check
.
Black colour – electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour – electrolyte level too low, the battery must
be replaced.
Battery discharge
If frequent short journeys are made, the vehicle battery does not recharge suf-
ficiently.
The battery capacity decreases at low temperatures.
If the vehicle is not used for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, disconnect the negative
terminal of the battery or charge the battery constantly with a very low
charging current.
Charging
Read and observe and on page 203 first.
Only charge the battery when the ignition and all consumers are switched off.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
Charging
›
For vehicles withthe START-STOPsystem or auxiliary heater, connect the
terminal of the charger on the battery’s
pole, the terminal of the charg-
er to the earth point of the engine
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem or auxiliary heating, connect
the charger terminals to the corresponding battery poles (
to
, to ).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Disconnect the terminals of the charger from the vehicle battery.
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
WARNING
■
When charging the vehicle battery, hydrogen is released - risk of explo-
sion. An explosion can be caused through sparking while unclamping or
loosening the cable plug.
■
So-called“quick-charging” of the vehicle battery is dangerous and re-
quires a special charger and specialist knowledge. Therefore, have“Quick
loading” carried out by a specialist garage.
Disconnecting/reconnecting and replacing
Read and observe and on page 203 first.
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery.
Connecting/disconnecting
›
To disconnect, switch off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal
first , then disconnect the positive terminal
.
›
When reconnecting the battery, reconnect the positive terminal
first,
then connect the negative terminal .
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
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Function / device
Commissioning
Windows
Time settings
CAUTION
■
Disconnect the battery only with the ignition and consumers turned off - risk
of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.
■
Before disconnecting the battery, close all the electric windows - otherwise
malfunctions of the window can occur.
■
Under no circumstances mix up the charging cables – risk of fire.
Note
After disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of the vehicle is guaranteed.
Wheels
Wheels and tyres
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
New tyres, during the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and
appropriate care should therefore be taken when driving.
Tyres with the deeper profiles should always be fitted to the front wheels.
Rims and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheels and tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The
tyres themselves should be stored vertically.
Tyre life
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. Do not use tyres that are older than 6 years.
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly on the in-
side). E.g. DOT ... 10 18... means that the tyres were produced in the 10th week
of the year 2018.
Tyre damage
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre’s profile immediately (e.g. small
stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and help should be sought from a specialist garage.
Fitting new tyres
Only fit approved radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Directional tyres
Some tyres may be directional. The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked
by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
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The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol-
lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded.
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Driving stability.
▶
Traction.
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Tyre noise and tyre wear.
WARNING
Never use damaged tyres or tyres that are older than 6 years old – risk of
accident.
CAUTION
■
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances (e.g. oil, grease
and fuel) which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a specialist
workshop.
■
Do not use alloy rims with a burnished or polished surface in winter condi-
tions - there is a risk of wheel damage (e.g. from the road grit).
Tyre pressure
Fig. 238 Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressure value / inflate
tyres
The prescribed tyre pressure is indicated on the sticker with pictograms
A
(for some countries, the pictograms are replaced with a text).
Tyre pressure is always to match the load.
Inflation pressure for half load
Inflation pressure for environmentally friendly operation (slightly lower
fuel consumption and emissions)
Inflation pressure for full load
B
C
D
Tyre diameter in inches
This information serves merely as information for the prescribed tyre
pressure. This is not a list of shared tyre sizes for your vehicle. These are in
the vehicle's technical documentation, as well as in the declaration of con-
formity (in so-called COC document).
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
Required tire pressure value for the emergency wheel
Check tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure (including that of the emergency or spare wheel) at
least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce
the higher pressure on warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be saved
each time the pressures are changed
.
WARNING
■
Do not drive with incorrect tyre pressure - risk of accident.
■
In the event of very rapid pressure loss (e.g. in the event of tyre damage)
an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop without
sudden steering movements and without any hard braking - risk of acci-
dent.
Note
The declaration of conformity (the so-called. COC document) can be obtained
from a ŠKODA Partner (only valid for some countries and some models).
E
F
G
H
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Tyre wear and wheel change
Fig. 239 Tyre wear indicator / wheel change
Tyre wear increases in the following circumstances.
▶
Incorrect tyre pressures.
▶
Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration / braking).
▶
Incorrect wheel balancing (you should have the wheels balanced after chang-
ing/repair tyres or if the steering “is drifting”).
▶
Wheel alignment errors.
There are wear indicator markers in the tyre treads, indicating whether the
minimum permissible tread depth has been reached
- . A tyre
should be regarded as worn out when this indicator is flush with the tread.
Markings on the walls of the tyres with the letters “TWI” or other symbols (e.g.
) indicate the position of the wear indicators.
The tread depth can be measured with a tread depth gauge on the ice scraper,
which is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
To ensure uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the
wheels every 10 000 km, in line with the schedule
- .
WARNING
■
Change the tyres at the latest when they are worn down to the wear indi-
cators - risk of accident.
■
Faulty wheel alignment affects handling - risk of accident.
■
Unusual vibrations or the vehicle “pulling ” to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If there are no external signs of tyre
damage, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
A full spare wheel corresponds to the wheel mounted on the vehicle in terms
of the wheel dimensions, the tire dimension and the tire type.
A temporary spare wheel is provided with a warning label on the rim. Only use
this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage since it is
not intended for permanent use.
Instructions for using a temporary spare wheel
▶
Do not cover the warning sign.
▶
Be particularly observant when driving.
Inflate the spare wheel to the maximum prescribed inflation pressure
WARNING
A temporary spare wheel can only be used for a short time in the event of a
breakdown and with a correspondingly careful driving method.
Emergency spare wheel
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel. Only use
this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage since it is
not intended for permanent use.
The emergency wheel is significantly narrower than the wheels mounted
ex-factory.
Instructions for using an emergency wheel
▶
Do not cover the warning sign.
▶
Be particularly observant when driving.
WARNING
■
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
wheel.
■
Do not drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!
■
Avoid full throttle acceleration, sharp braking and fast cornering when
driving with the temporary spare wheel.
■
Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
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Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 185/60 R 15 84 H
185
Tyre width in mm
60
Height/width ratio in %
R
Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
15
Diameter of wheel in inches
84
Load index
H
Speed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre
Load index
83
84
85
86
87
88
Load
(In kg)
487
500
515
530
545
560
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fit-
ted with tyres in a given category
Speed
symbol
S
T
U
H
V
W
Maximum
speed
(in km/h)
180
190
200
210
240
270
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.
Operating in winter conditions
All-year (or “winter”) tyres
All-year or “winter”tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
To get the best possible driving characteristics, all-year or “winter”tyres, with a
minimum tread depth of 4 mm on all four wheels, should be fitted.
If “winter” tyres are mounted, summer tyres should be fitted again in good
time as they provide better handling properties, a shorter braking distance,
less tyre noise and reduced tyre wear on roads which are free of snow and ice
as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
All-year or “winter”tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol )
of a lower speed category than listed in the vehicle’s technical documentation
can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed for these tyres is
not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is higher.
On vehicles with Infotainment, the speed limit for all-season or “winter” tyres
can be set with the button
in menu
→ → Tyres. For other vehicles,
there is the possibility to set the speed limit for winter tyres at a specialist ga-
rage.
If the vehicle has all-season or “winter”tires of a lower speed category then the
specified maximum speed of the vehicle (referring to tyres that have not been
delivered by the factory, a warning label with the maximum value of the speed
category provided for the mounted tyres must be fixed in the interior of the
vehicle in a constantly visible place in the driver’s field of vision. The warning
label (sticker) can be replaced by setting the maximum value of the speed cat-
egory specified for the mounted tyres in Infotainment (only applies to certain
countries). This specification defines the maximum vehicle speed with moun-
ted all-season or “winter”tyres that may not be exceeded.
Snow chains
The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions.
Before fitting the snow chains, remove the full wheel trims.
Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to
the following wheel / tyre combinations.
Rim size
Impression depth D
Tyre size
5J x 14
35 mm
175/70 R14
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Rim size
Impression depth D
Tyre size
6J x 15
38 mm
185/60 R15
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
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WARNING
Do not use chains on snow and ice-free routes - the handling would be im-
paired and there is a risk of damage to the tyres.
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Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 240 Placing of the first-aid kit and the warning triangle
The following information is for the first aid kit and warning triangle from the
ŠKODA Original accessories valid.
Placing the first-aid kit
The first-aid box can be attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the lug-
gage compartment
Placing of the warning triangle - variant 1
The warning triangle can be inserted into the recess under the loading edge
and secured with the fastener tape
.
Placing of the warning triangle - variant 2
On vehicles with the vehicle battery in the luggage compartment, the warning
triangle can be stowed in a box under the floor covering in the luggage com-
partment
- .
WARNING
Properly secure the first aid kit and the warning triangle - there is a risk of
injury in the event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Location of reflective vest
Fig. 241
Storage compartment for the
reflective vest
The reflective vest can be stored in a holder under the driver's seat
fire extinguisher
Fig. 242
Release the fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a holder underneath the driv-
er's seat.
›
To remove the fire extinguisher, release the safety catches on the two straps
in the direction of arrow
and remove the fire extinguisher.
›
To secure, place the fire extinguisher back in the mount and secure with the
belts.
The Owner´s Instruction is fitted next to the fire extinguisher.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date, the
correct function of the device is not guaranteed.
WARNING
Always properly secure the fire extinguisher - there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
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Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 243 Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment, not all the components listed in the on-board
tool kit have to be contained in it.
Screwdriver
Spanner for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eyelet
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
WARNING
■
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.
■
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box –
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with instruction transmission, select 1st gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel
.
›
Remove the full wheel trim
or caps
›
Loosen the wheel bolts
›
Jack up the vehicle
until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.
›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
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›
Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull-
ing crossways”)
.
›
Replace the wheel trim
and caps
.
When fitting a wheel with directional tyres, ensure that the direction of rota-
tion is correct
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.
WARNING
■
Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – risk of injury.
■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - cause an ac-
cident.
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure with a locking screw.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with
vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Replace the damaged tyre. Repairing the tyre is not recommended.
WARNING
Tightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore, drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 244
Take out the wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage
compartment and is fixed in place with a fastening screw
.
Take out the wheel
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the fastening screw in the direction of arrow
move the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
On vehicles with the vehicle battery in the boot, lay down the wheel with the
outer face upward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw the fastening screw opposite to the direction of arrow until it stops
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
Full wheel trim
Remove trim
›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims at the edge of one of the
ventilation openings in the full wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
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Install trim
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original
Accessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt it should be fitted at this point
»
.
WARNING
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries. A sufficient air supply may not be able to be guaranteed with other
wheel trims to cool the braking system – Otherwise there is a risk of an ac-
cident.
CAUTION
■
If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.
■
Use only manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – otherwise there
is a risk of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 245
Remove the cap
›
To remove the cap insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow
›
To install, insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 246
Anti-theft wheel bolt and at-
tachment
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. This can only be
loosened/tightened with attachment
B
.
›
Insert the upper section
B
on the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
until it stops.
›
Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment
B
and loosen / tighten the
wheel bolt.
›
Remove the attachment.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the
vehicle in case of a possible wheel change!
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim.
Note
We recommend that you retain the label with the code number. A replacement
upper section can be acquired from ŠKODA Original Parts based on this.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 247
Loosening the wheel bolts
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›
Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts
›
To loosen the screws, grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn
rotation in the direction of the arrow
›
To tighten the screws grasp the key end and turn the screw against the di-
rection of the arrow
, until it is tight.
WARNING
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing - danger of injury.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 248
Jacking points for the jack
Fig. 249 Attach lifting jack
Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions
.
In order to raise the vehicle, the jack from the tool kit is to be used. Position
the jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel to be replaced.
The jacking points are located on the lower sill
.
›
Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised
.
›
Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking point
- .
›
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.
WARNING
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is risk of in-
jury.
■
Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.
■
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.
■
Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-
ces (e.g. gravel).
■
Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a
smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while
the vehicle is raised.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the bar of the
lower beam – otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Breakdown kit
Introduction
The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to
about 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-
nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-
rage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-
ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
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Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.
▶
The rim is damaged.
▶
The outdoor temperature is below the minimum temperature indicated in
the instruction manual for the tyre filling bottle with sealant.
▶
Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
▶
Damage to the tyre wall.
▶
The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
■
If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
ately.
■
Observe the instructions provided in the puncture repair kit manufactur-
er's instructions for use.
Description of the breakdown kit
Fig. 250 Description of the breakdown kit
Read and observe on page 215 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
1
2
3
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on
the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Tyre inflation hose
Button for the tyre pressure reduction
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
12 volt cable connector
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealant
Replacement valve core
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
Read and observe on page 215 first.
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
undertaking a wheel repair on a road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out. While the repair is being carried out, the
passengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind
a crash barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Read and observe on page 215 first.
Sealing
›
Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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›
Attach the valve remover
2
on page 215 onto the valve insert, so
that the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.
›
Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).
›
Forcefully shake bottle
10
several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film
on the bottle cap is pierced.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and insert the bottle onto the
tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflater bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw in the valve insert with the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose
5
on page 215 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission, set the lever in the neutral position.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
8
into the 12 volt socket
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air
compressor. Observe the maximum running time of the air compressor ac-
cording to the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer
›
If an air pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has not been reached, unscrew the tyre infla-
tion hose
5
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing
agent to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
5
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
onto the dashboard in the driver's field of
view.
At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a
maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
WARNING
■
If the tire does not inflate to at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.
Do not drive the vehicle!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – there is a risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor at the latest after the running time according to
the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer has elapsed – otherwise there is
the risk of compressor damage! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-
nutes before switching it on again.
Information on driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe on page 215 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit.
Do not con-
tinue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value
.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must be observed.
■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Jump-starting
Introduction
WARNING
■
The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment
.
■
When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
served
■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion and injury!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– risk of explosion and caustic burns.
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
Fig. 251 Jump-starting: - discharged battery, - power-supplying
battery/ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe on page 217 first.
If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-
start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and insu-
lated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the
power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of
the discharged battery.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOP system, attach clamp
4
to the ground
point of the engine
A
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING
■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.
■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehi-
cle – there is a risk of short circuit!
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts in
the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
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Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 252 Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope
-
»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
, towing eyes at the rear
or to the towing device of the
trailer device
Conditions for towing.
Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing
distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
On vehicles with manual transmission, engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission, accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING
■
Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing
- , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle – risk of accident.
■
The tow rope should not be twisted - there is a risk of accidents.
CAUTION
■
Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid
■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 253 Remove cap / install towing eye
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Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove, press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite edge
of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
›
Tighten the towing eye using a wheel wrench or similar object. To do this, in-
sert the wheel wrench through the eye.
›
To removeit, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNING
The towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.
Towing eye rear
Fig. 254
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye.
. Replace
the protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used
Remote control – Changing the battery
Introduction
CAUTION
■
The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
Key with fold-out key bit
Fig. 255 Opening the cover/removing the battery
Read and observe on page 219 first.
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.
›
Hold any button on the key for about 5 s.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery
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