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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 point where

the claw encloses the web » Fig. 143 - .

Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the

ground.

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Note

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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 ŠKODA Original Parts replacement adapter, if necessary.

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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.

WARNING

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Only raise the vehicle at the jacking points.

Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.

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Tyre repair

Securing wheels against theft

 Introduction

Fig. 144

Principle sketch: Anti-theft

wheel bolt with adapter

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Breakdown kit

163

Preparations for using the breakdown kit

Sealing and inflating the tyre

Check after 10 minutes' driving

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Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies

or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 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.

 Read and observe on page 159 first.

The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the

adapter » page 159, Vehicle tool kit.

The wheel need not be removed during the repair.

Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.

Insert adapter B » Fig. 144 with its toothed end fully into the inner toothing

of the anti-theft wheel bolt A to the stop so that only the outer hexagon

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Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.

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The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances.

projects.

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.

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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter B up to the stop.

Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 161.

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-

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ble.

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Do-it-yourself

Repair kit components » Fig. 145

WARNING

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A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-

Valve remover

ard tyre.

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Sticker with “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph” speed designation

Inflation hose with plug

Air compressor

Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.

Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.

Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes.

The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into

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Tyre inflation hose

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contact with the skin.

Tyre pressure indicator

Air release valve

For the sake of the environment

Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in

accordance with environmental protection regulations.

ON and OFF switch

12 volt cable connector

Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent

Replacement valve core

Note

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Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.

A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.

Immediately replace the wheel that was repaired using the breakdown kit or

The valve remover

has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.

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This is the only way in which you can remove and re-install the valve core from

the tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core

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consult a specialist garage about repair possibilities.

Preparations for using the breakdown kit

Breakdown kit

 Read and observe on page 163 first.

The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the break-

down kit.

Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as

flat and firm a surface as possible.

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If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up

the warning triangle at the prescribed distance. National legal requirements

must be observed.

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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 and move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the

selector lever on the automatic gearbox into position P.

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Apply the handbrake firmly.

Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 162.

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Fig. 145 Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit

 Read and observe on page 163 first.

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Uncouple any trailer.

Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.

Stick the sticker 2 » Fig. 145 on page 163 on the dashboard in the driver's

field of view.

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The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-

ment.

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