dashboard warning lights SKODA RAPID 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

Components of the puncture repair kitsFig. 137
Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
Components of the set » Fig. 137
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
Button for releasing the tyre pressure
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
The valve remover
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has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. This contains a sealing means and an air compressor.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.1234567891011General information
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel repair on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed distance - observe
the national legal provisions when doing so.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
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.
The national legal requirements must be observed when repairing a tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › The rim is damaged.
› The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
› The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
› The tyre wall is damaged.
› The result will be to drive with very low tyre pressure or with a completely
flat tyres.
› After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
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on page 160 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
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Switch off the engine.
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Engage the 1st gear or place the selector lever of the automatic transmission
in the P-position .
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 161,
General information .
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Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
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Stick the sticker
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» Fig. 137 on page 161 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
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Unscrew the valve cap. 
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