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128 Wheels › Tyres and rims

Load index

Wheels

The load index indicates the maximum permissible

load for each individual tyre.

Tyres and rims

83 487 kg

84 500 kg

85 515 kg

86 530 kg

87 545 kg

88 560 kg

What you should be mindful of

NOTICE

Protect tyres from contact with lubricants and

fuel.

Always store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and

dark place. Tyres without rims should be kept up-

right.

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Speed icon

The speed icon indicates the maximum permissible

vehicle speed with tires ﬁtted in the respective cate-

gory.

Alloy rims can be damaged by grit.

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Causes of uneven tyre wear

S

T

U

H

V

W

180 km/h

190 km/h

200 km/h

210 km/h

240 km/h

270 km/h

Improper tyre pressure.

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Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration

and braking).

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Wheel position error.

Incorrect wheel balancing.

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Wheel changes

WARNING

Do not exceed the maximum permissible load and

speed for the mounted tires.

For uniform wear on all

tyres, we recommend

that you change the

wheels every 10,000 km

according to the sched-

ule.

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Tire wear indicator

There are wear indica-

tors in the proﬁle base of

the tires, which indicate

the permissible minimum

proﬁle depth.

Instructions for tyre mounting

Comply with the speciﬁed direction of travel, oth-

erwise the driving characteristics may be impaired.

The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by

arrows on the wall of the tyre.

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Markings on the tire

ﬂanks using the letters

TWI or other symbols,

e.g. , mark the position

of the wear indicators.

Always replace tyres by axle.

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additional information

A tyre is to be regarded as worn out when this wear

indicator is ﬂush with the tread.

Only use approved radial tyres of the same type, size

(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern

on one axle.

The tread depth can be measured with a tread

depth gauge on the ice scraper. The ice scraper is lo-

cated on the inside of the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

Approved tyre sizes are speciﬁed in the technical ve-

hicle documentation and in the declaration of con-

formity (in the so-called COCDocument).

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Do not use worn tires.

The declaration of conformity can be obtained from

a ŠKODA partner (applies to some countries and

some model variants).

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Tire manufacturing date

The date of manufacture is indicated on the tyre

sidewall.

Overview of tyre labelling

For example, DOT ... 10 19 means that the tire was

manufactured in the 10th week of 2019.

Explanation of the tire labelling

e.g. 185/60 R 15 84 H

WARNING

Risk of accident!

185 Tyre width in mm

60 Height/width ratio in %

Do not use tires that are older than 6 years.

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R

Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial

15 Rim diameter in inches

84 Load index

H

Speed icon

Wheels › All-season or winter tires 129

Troubleshooting

Or:

Help with a ﬂat tire

Spare wheel and emergency spare

wheel » page 129.

Changing the wheel and raising the vehi-

cle » page 130.

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Snow chains

Usage

Breakdown set » page 131.

Change in tire pressure

The snow chains improve driving in wintry road con-

ditions.

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Stop the vehicle.

Check the tires and tire pressures.

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WARNING

Risk of accident as well as tyre damage!

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Do not use chains on routes that are free from

snow and ice.

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Show tires with changed pressure

In the following menu, select the menu item for dis-

playing the tyre condition.

What you should be mindful of

Or:

Before ﬁtting the snow chains, remove the full

wheel trims.

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Only mount the snow chains on the front wheels.

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All-season or winter tires

Usage

Technical speciﬁcations

Permitted rim / tire combinations for the installation

of the snow chains.

All-season or winter tyres improve handling in winter

weather conditions. They are characterised by ‘M+S’

and a mountaintop and snowﬂake symbol

.

Rim size

Wheel size

5Jx14 ET35

175/70 R14

What you should be mindful of

Only use snow chains with links and locks no larger

than 9 mm.

For the best possible handling, use tyres on all four

wheels with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.

Rim size

Wheel size

Change winter tyres to summer tyres at the appro-

priate time. Summer tyres have better driving and

braking characteristics on snow- and ice-free roads

and at temperatures above 7 °C.

6Jx15 ET38

185/60 R15

Only use snow chains with links and locks no larger

than 13 mm.

Spare and emergency spare wheel

Conditions of use

Overview

If all-season or winter tires are used that have a low-

er speed category than the actual maximum speed

of the vehicle, then proceed as follows.

Spare wheel

The dimensions of a full-featured spare wheel cor-

respond to the dimensions of the wheels installed

on the vehicle.

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Set the speed limit in the Infotainment according

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to the category of the ﬁtted tires.

In the driver's ﬁeld of view, aﬃx a warning label

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A temporary spare wheel is provided with a warn-

ing label on the rim. This wheel is intended to ena-

ble you to reach the nearest specialist garage.

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with the maximum value of the speed category in-

tended for the tyres ﬁtted (applies only to certain

countries).

Inﬂate a space saver wheel with the maximum pre-

scribed pressure.

Settings

Emergency wheel

A warning label is displayed on the rim of the tempo-

rary spare wheel. This wheel is intended to enable

you to reach the nearest specialist garage.

The speed limit setting for tyres is set in the Infotain-

ment in the following menu item.

130 Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle

An emergency wheel is signiﬁcantly narrower than

the wheels mounted ex-factory.

Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-

cle.

Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.

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NOTICE

Risk of vehicle damage!

Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the

bridge of the sill.

Remove and insert the wheel on vehicles

without a sound system

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The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a

recess under the ﬂoor covering or the variable load-

ing ﬂoor in the boot.

After having been changed

Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel

and adjust if necessary.

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Remove

For vehicles with a tire control display, save the tire

pressure values in the system.

Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of

the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench

as soon as possible.

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Loosen the retaining

belt and take out the

box with the tool kit.

Unscrew the lock nut.

Take out the wheel.

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The speciﬁed tightening torque is 120 Nm.

Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.

Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to

repair the tyre.

Insertion

WARNING

Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-

side facing downwards.

Pull the ﬁxing band through the opposite holes in

the wheel rim.

Screw in the locknut until it stops.

Replace the box with the tool kit into the wheel

and secure it with the tape.

Risk of accident!

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Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel

to disengage while driving.

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Excessive tightening torque can damage the

thread and deform the rim.

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WARNING

Risk of accident!

Do not grease or lubricate screws.

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Do not use corroded or damaged screws.

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Changing the wheel and raising the

vehicle

Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle

Loosen screws

If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or

wheel trims, remove them.

What you should be mindful of

Before changing

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Park the vehicle safely and secure it against rolling

away.

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WARNING

Turn oﬀ the engine.

Let all passengers get out. During the wheel

change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-

hind the crash barriers.

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If you step on the key end when loosening the

screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.

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Some vehicles may have

anti-theft wheel bolts

that protect the wheels

from theft.

Close all doors, the luggage compartment and en-

gine compartment ﬂaps.

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If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.

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Insert the upper sec-

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Lift the vehicle

tion on the anti-theft

wheel bolt until it

stops.

WARNING

Always secure the jack's base plate against slipping!

Place a large, ﬁrm surface under the jack on a loose

surface.

Place a non-slip pad, e.g. a rubber doormat, under

the jack on a smooth surface.

Always lift the vehicle with the doors closed.

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Wheels › Breakdown kit 131

Place the key on the

wheel bolt or on the

attachment piece.

Turn the screw a maxi-

mum of half a turn so

that the wheel does

not come loose and fall

oﬀ.

NOTICE

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Applies to factory installed or from ŠKODA Origi-

nal wheel covers supplied: Install the anti-theft

wheel bolt according to the position marked on the

back of the wheel cover.

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Tighten screws

Tighten the opposite wheel bolts including the an-

ti-theft wheel bolt one after the other.

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Reinstall the cover caps of the wheel bolts or the

full wheel covers.

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Pickups for the jack

Keep the label with the code number of the anti-

theft wheel bolts. Based on this, a replacement at-

tachment piece can be purchased from the ŠKODA

Original parts.

Breakdown kit

Content overview

The kit is located in a box under the ﬂoor covering in

the luggage compartment.

A

B

16 cm

22 cm

Position the jack and raise the vehicle

Use the jack from the tool kit.

A

B

C

D

Stickers with the speed indication

Valve insert driver

Filling hose with sealing plug

Air compressor (the layout of the controls may

be diﬀerent depending on the type of air com-

pressor)

Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the

wheel to be replaced.

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Insert the crank into the mount on the car jack.

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.

Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enclo-

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E

F

G

H

I

Tyre inﬂation hose

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Button for pressure reduction

Pressure display

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12 volt cable connector

ON and OFF switch

Tyre inﬂation bottle

ses the bar.

Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is just

oﬀ the ﬂoor.

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J

K

Replacement valve core

Changing a wheel

Unscrew the screws and place them on a clean

surface.

Remove the wheel carefully.

Attach the wheel.

Slightly screw in the screws.

Lower the vehicle.

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The declaration of conformity is included with the air

compressor or the log folder.

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Conditions of use

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Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all

intended to replace a permanent repair on the tyre.

132 Wheels › Tyre pressure

The purpose of the repair is to get you to the nearest

specialist garage.

There is damage to the tyre wall.

The expiry date stated on the tyre inﬂation bottle

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has expired.

Change the tyre repaired by the breakdown kit as

soon as possible.

Before using the kit

Self-help

Park the vehicle safely and secure it against rolling

away.

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Seal the tyres

Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.

Unscrew the valve core with the valve insert and

place it on a clean surface.

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Turn oﬀ the engine.

Let all passengers get out. During the wheel repair

they should not stand on the road, e.g. behind the

crash barriers.

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Shake the tyre inﬂation bottle back and forth with

sealant.

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Close all doors as well as the luggage compartment

and engine compartment ﬂaps.

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Screw the inﬂation hose onto the tyre inﬂater bot-

tle. The ﬁlm on the closure is pierced automatically.

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If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.

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Remove the plug from the inﬂation hose and push

it fully onto the tyre valve.

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After using the kit

If a tyre pressure of 2.0 bar cannot be achieved, the

tyre is too damaged and cannot be sealed with the

puncture set.

Hold the bottle with the bottom facing upwards

and ﬁll all of the sealing agent into the tyre.

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Remove the ﬁller plug from the valve.

Screw in the valve insert.

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Stop driving. Get the help of a specialist company.

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Once a tyre pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar is achieved, con-

tinue the journey at a maximum speed of 80 km/h

(50 mph).

Inﬂate tyres

Fit the tyre inﬂation hose of the air compressor to

the tyre valve.

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Avoid full throttle accelerations, hard braking and

fast cornering.

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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Start the engine.

Plug the connector into the 12 volt socket .

Turn on the air compressor.

Once a tyre pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar is reached, turn

oﬀ the air compressor.

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Instructions for driving with repaired tires

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The pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked

after driving for 10 minutes.

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If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar and less, do not con-

tinue! Get the help of a specialist company.

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Observe the maximum running time of the air com-

pressor according to the directions of the repair kit

manufacturer.

If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar, correct

the pressure to the correct value of at least 2 bar

and continue driving.

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If an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar has not been

reached, remove the tyre inﬂation hose from the

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NOTICE

Danger of compressor damage!

valve.

After the maximum running time of the air com-

pressor has expired, let it cool down for a few mi-

nutes.

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Drive approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards to

allow the sealing agent to distribute in the tyre.

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Replace the tire inﬂation hose on the valve and re-

peat the inﬂation procedure.

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WARNING

Risk of burns!

Tyre pressure

What you should be mindful of

NOTICE

Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load.

Check the pressure in all tyres at least once a

month and before each longer ride.

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Usage restrictions

Do not use the kit in the following cases.

Check the pressure when the tyres are cold. If nec-

essary, do not reduce the elevated pressure when

the tyres are warm.

After each change in tyre pressure, save the new

values in the tyre control display.

The rim is damaged.

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The outdoor temperature is below the minimum

temperature indicated in the manual of the tyre ﬁll-

ing bottle.

Tyre punctures are greater than 4 mm.

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Wheels › Tyre pressure monitor 133

Functional restriction

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

If tyre pressure loss is very quick, try to stop the

vehicle carefully without heavy steering or heavy

braking.

The system is unable to provide a warning in the

event of a very rapid tyre pressure loss, e.g. sudden

puncture.

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The system function may be restricted in the follow-

ing cases.

Stickers with prescribed tire pressure values

Uneven loading of the wheels, e.g. with a trailer at-

tached.

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The sticker with prescribed tyre pressures is located

on the inside of the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

Sports driving style.

Driving on unpaved roads.

Fitted snow chains.

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Filling pressure for

half a load

A

Filling pressure for

environmentally

friendly operation

(slightly lower fuel

consumption and

pollutant emissions)

Filling pressure for

full loading

B

Save tyre pressure values

Save tyre pressure values in Infotainment

Inﬂate the tyres to the stipulated inﬂation pressure.

Turn on the ignition.

In the following menu, select the menu item for

displaying the vehicle condition.

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C

D

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Tire diameter in in-

ches

This information only serves as information for

the prescribed tyre pressure. This is not a list of

approved tire sizes for your vehicle. These are in

the vehicle's technical documentation, as well as

in the declaration of conformity (in the so-called

COCDocument).

Or:

Using the functional areas

the tyre control display.

Tap the functional surface

select the menu for

.

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Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Tyre pressure reading for the front axle tyres

E

F

Save tyre pressure values with the button

Tyre pressure reading for the rear axle tyres

Inﬂate the tyres to the stipulated inﬂation pressure.

Turn on the ignition.

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Prescribed tyre pressure value for the emergen-

cy wheel

G

Release the button down.

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The indicator light lights up in the instrument clus-

ter from the isolation box. After storing the tyre

pressure values, an acoustic signal sounds and the

warning light goes out.

Tyre pressure monitor

Functionality

Release the button

.

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The tyre pressure monitoring indicator indicates a

change in tyre pressure.

Save the tyre pressure values in the following cases.

Warning when pressure changes

Change in tyre pressure.

Change of one or more wheels.

Change of position of a wheel on the vehicle.

Always after covering a distance of 10,000 km or

once a year.

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Stop the vehicle.

Check the tyres and tyre pressures.

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Show tyres with changed pressure

In the following menu, select the menu item for

displaying the tyre condition.

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Troubleshooting

Tyre pressure display faulty

Or:

ﬂashes for about 1 minute and stays on

Stop the vehicle, switch oﬀ the ignition and

start the engine.

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If the symbol ﬂashes again after starting the en-

gine, there is a system fault.

134 Wheels › Wheel bolt cover caps

Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Storage space and interior

equipment

Equipment in the boot

Overview

Wheel bolt cover caps

Pull oﬀ and install cover caps

A

Removable partition of the storage compart-

ment

Max. load 2.5 kg

Pull oﬀ

Push the pull-oﬀ clamp onto the cover cap up to

the stop.

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B

Fixed storage compartment

Max. load 1.5 kg

Pull oﬀ the cover cap.

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Install

C

Under the ﬂoor covering: Storage compartment

for spare or emergency wheel and vehicle tools

Push the cover cap onto the wheel bolt to the stop.

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Load on ﬂoor covering max. 75 kg

Full wheel frame

Pull oﬀ panel and install

Emergency equipment

Applies to factory installed covers or covers deliv-

ered with ŠKODA original accessories.

Overview of the emergency equipment

Emergency equipment in the luggage compart-

ment

Remove

Hang the bracket for pulling oﬀ the wheel covers

at the edge of one of the openings in the cover.

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Push the wheel wrench through the bracket, sup-

port it on the tire and pull oﬀ the cover.

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Install

Place the cover on the intended valve section on

the rim.

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If an anti-theft wheel bolt is used, it must be in the

position marked on the cover.

Press the trim, starting at the valve, into the rim on

both sides until it engages around the entire cir-

cumference.

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A

Positioning of the ﬁrst aid kit (depending on

equipment)

B

Tool kit

NOTICE

Use hand pressure, do not hit the wheel cover.

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C

Positioning of the warning triangle (depending

on equipment)

Storage compartment for the reﬂective vest

The storage compartment for the reﬂective vest is in

the storage compartment of the front door.

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