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208 Wheels › Tyres and rims

Overview of tyre labelling

Wheels

Explanation of the tire labelling

e.g. 235/55 R 18 100 V

Tyres and rims

What you should be mindful of

235 Tyre width in mm

55 Height/width ratio in %

NOTICE

Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial

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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18 Rim diameter in inches

100 Load index

Speed icon

Load index

The load index indicates the maximum permissible

load for each individual tyre.

Alloy rims can be damaged by grit.

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Causes of uneven tyre wear

Improper tyre pressure.

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

and braking).

Wheel position error.

95 690 kg

96 710 kg

97 730 kg

98 750 kg

99 775 kg

100 800 kg

101 825 kg

102 850 kg

103 875 kg

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Incorrect wheel balancing.

Wheel changes

For uniform wear on all

tyres, we recommend

that you change the

wheels every 10,000 km

according to the sched-

ule.

Speed icon

The speed icon indicates the maximum permissible

vehicle speed with tires ﬁtted in the respective cate-

gory.

130 km/h

190 km/h

200 km/h

210 km/h

240 km/h

270 km/h

300 km/h

Instructions for tyre mounting

Comply with the speciﬁed direction of travel, oth-

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erwise the driving characteristics may be impaired.

The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by

arrows on the wall of the tyre.

Always replace tyres by axle.

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WARNING

additional information

Do not exceed the maximum permissible load and

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Only use approved radial tyres of the same type, size

(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern

on one axle.

speed for the mounted tires.

Tire wear indicator

Approved tyre sizes are speciﬁed in the technical ve-

hicle documentation and in the declaration of con-

formity (in the so-called COCDocument).

There are wear indica-

tors in the proﬁle base of

the tires, which indicate

the permissible minimum

proﬁle depth.

The declaration of conformity can be obtained from

a ŠKODA partner (applies to some countries and

some model variants).

Markings on the tire

ﬂanks using the letters

TWI or other symbols,

e.g. , mark the position

of the wear indicators.

Wheels 8.5Jx20 ET38 with 255/40 R 20 tyres

A vehicle equipped with these wheels and tyres at

the factory also has appropriate widening elements

for the use of these wheels and tyres.

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

indicator is ﬂush with the tread.

If you would like to have these wheels and tyres ﬁt-

ted later, ask a ŠKODA partner about the possible

retroﬁtting of the vehicle with the widening ele-

ments for the use of these wheels and tyres.

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.

Wheels › All-season or winter tires 209

Conditions of use

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Do not use worn tires.

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.

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Tire manufacturing date

The date of manufacture is indicated on the tyre

sidewall.

Set the speed limit in the Infotainment according

to the category of the ﬁtted tires.

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

manufactured in the 10th week of 2019.

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

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with the maximum value of the speed category in-

tended for the tyres ﬁtted (applies only to certain

countries).

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Do not use tires that are older than 6 years.

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Settings

Troubleshooting

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

ment in the following menu item.

Help with a ﬂat tire

Spare wheel and emergency spare

wheel » page 210.

Changing the wheel and raising the vehi-

cle » page 210.

Breakdown set » page 212.

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Or:

Change in tire pressure

Snow chains

Usage

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Stop the vehicle.

Check the tires and tire pressures.

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The snow chains improve driving in wintry road con-

ditions.

Show tires with changed pressure

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

playing the tyre condition.

WARNING

Risk of accident as well as tyre damage!

Do not use chains on routes that are free from

snow and ice.

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Or:

What you should be mindful of

Before ﬁtting the snow chains, remove the full

wheel trims.

Only mount the snow chains on the front wheels.

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All-season or winter tires

Usage

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All-season or winter tyres improve handling in winter

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

Technical speciﬁcations

and a mountaintop and snowﬂake symbol

Permitted rim / tire combinations for the installation

of the snow chains.

What you should be mindful of

Rim size

Wheel size

215/65 R17

6.5Jx17 ET38

For the best possible handling, use tyres on all four

wheels with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.

Only use snow chains with links and locks no larger

than 13 mm.

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.

SEAL tyres

Usage

The SEAL tyres have increased resistance to air leak-

age when punctured.

210 Wheels › Spare and emergency spare wheel

When replacing SEAL tyres with standard tires, the

vehicle must have one of the following pieces of

equipment.

Remove the wheel on vehicles with sound

system and replace

Remove

Spare or emergency spare wheel with correspond-

ing tool for replacing it.

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Partially pull out the

securing tab A .

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Breakdown kit.

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Press the safety button

and pull out the plug.

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Spare and emergency spare wheel

Overview

Spare wheel

The dimensions of a full-featured spare wheel cor-

respond to the dimensions of the wheels installed

on the vehicle.

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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Unscrew the lock nut.

Take out the bass

speaker.

Take out the wheel.

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Inﬂate a space saver wheel with the maximum pre-

scribed pressure.

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.

Insertion

Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-

side facing downwards.

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An emergency wheel is signiﬁcantly narrower than

the wheels mounted ex-factory.

Insert the bass speaker.

Screw in the locknut until it stops.

Insert the plug into the bass speaker.

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Remove and insert the wheel on vehicles

without a sound system

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› ^{Secure securing tab}A .

The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a

recess under the ﬂoor covering or the variable load-

ing ﬂoor in the boot.

Changing the wheel and raising the

vehicle

Remove

What you should be mindful of

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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Before changing

Park the vehicle safely and secure it against rolling

away.

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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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Close all doors, the luggage compartment and en-

gine compartment ﬂaps.

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Insertion

If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.

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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-

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side facing downwards.

Pull the ﬁxing band through the opposite holes in

the wheel rim.

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Screw in the locknut until it stops.

Replace the box with the tool kit into the wheel

and secure it with the tape.

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Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle 211

Lift the vehicle

Some vehicles may have

anti-theft wheel bolts

that protect the wheels

from theft.

WARNING

Always secure the jack's base plate against slipping!

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

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Insert the upper sec-

surface.

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tion on the anti-theft

wheel bolt until it

stops.

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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Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-

cle.

Place the key on the

wheel bolt or on the

attachment piece.

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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.

Turn the screw a maxi-

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mum of half a turn so

that the wheel does

not come loose and fall

oﬀ.

After having been changed

Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel

and adjust if necessary.

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For vehicles with a tire control display, save the tire

pressure values in the system.

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Pickups for the jack

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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The speciﬁed tightening torque is 140 Nm.

Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.

Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to

repair the tyre.

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel

to disengage while driving.

Excessive tightening torque can damage the

thread and deform the rim.

12 cm

24 cm

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Position the jack and raise the vehicle

Use the jack from the tool kit.

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

Loosen screws

If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or

wheel trims, remove them.

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WARNING

Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the

wheel to be replaced.

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.

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

ses the bar.

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212 Wheels › Breakdown kit

Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is just

oﬀ the ﬂoor.

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Tyre inﬂation bottle

Replacement valve core

Changing a wheel

The declaration of conformity is included with the air

compressor or the log folder.

Unscrew the screws and place them on a clean

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surface.

Remove the wheel carefully.

Attach the wheel.

Slightly screw in the screws.

Lower the vehicle.

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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.

NOTICE

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

specialist garage.

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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Change the tyre repaired by the breakdown kit as

soon as possible.

Tighten screws

Before using the kit

Tighten the opposite wheel bolts including the an-

Park the vehicle safely and secure it against rolling

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ti-theft wheel bolt one after the other.

away.

Reinstall the cover caps of the wheel bolts or the

full wheel covers.

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.

Close all doors as well as the luggage compartment

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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.

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and engine compartment ﬂaps.

If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.

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After using the kit

Breakdown 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.

Content overview

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

the luggage compartment.

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).

Avoid full throttle accelerations, hard braking and

fast cornering.

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Instructions for driving with repaired tires

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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Stickers with the speed indication

Valve insert driver

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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Filling hose with sealing plug

NOTICE

Danger of compressor damage!

After the maximum running time of the air com-

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

nutes.

Air compressor (the layout of the controls may

be diﬀerent depending on the type of air com-

pressor)

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Tyre inﬂation hose

Button for pressure reduction

Pressure display

12 volt cable connector

ON and OFF switch

Wheels › Tyre pressure 213

Replace the tire inﬂation hose on the valve and re-

peat the inﬂation procedure.

WARNING

Risk of burns!

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The tire inﬂation hose and air compressor can be-

come hot when inﬂated.

Tyre pressure

Allow the air compressor and hose to cool down

for a few minutes.

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What you should be mindful of

NOTICE

Usage restrictions

Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load.

Check the pressure in all tyres at least once a

month and before each longer ride.

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.

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Do not use the kit in the following cases.

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.

There is damage to the tyre wall.

The expiry date stated on the tyre inﬂation bottle

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WARNING

Risk of an accident!

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

vehicle carefully without heavy steering or heavy

braking.

has expired.

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Self-help

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.

Shake the tyre inﬂation bottle back and forth with

Stickers with prescribed tire pressure values

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The sticker with prescribed tyre pressures is located

on the inside of the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

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Filling pressure for

half a load

sealant.

Screw the inﬂation hose onto the tyre inﬂater bot-

tle. The ﬁlm on the closure is pierced automatically.

Remove the plug from the inﬂation hose and push

it fully onto the tyre valve.

Hold the bottle with the bottom facing upwards

and ﬁll all of the sealing agent into the tyre.

Remove the ﬁller plug from the valve.

Screw in the valve insert.

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Filling pressure for

environmentally

friendly operation

(slightly lower fuel

consumption and

pollutant emissions)

Filling pressure for

full loading

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Tire diameter in in-

Inﬂate tyres

Fit the tyre inﬂation hose of the air compressor to

the tyre valve.

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

ches

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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).

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Tyre pressure reading for the front axle tyres

oﬀ the air compressor.

Tyre pressure reading for the rear axle tyres

Observe the maximum running time of the air com-

pressor according to the directions of the repair kit

manufacturer.

Prescribed tyre pressure value for the emergen-

cy wheel

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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valve.

Drive approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards to

allow the sealing agent to distribute in the tyre.

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214 Wheels › Tyre pressure monitor

Troubleshooting

Tyre pressure monitor

Functionality

Tyre pressure display faulty

ﬂashes for about 1 minute and stays on

The tyre pressure monitoring indicator indicates a

change in tyre pressure.

Stop the vehicle, switch oﬀ the ignition and

start the engine.

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Warning when pressure changes

If the symbol ﬂashes again after starting the en-

gine, there is a system fault.

illuminates

Stop the vehicle.

Check the tyres and tyre pressures.

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Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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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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Tyre pressure monitoring system

Functionality

Or:

The system measures tyre pressure while driving us-

ing sensors on the wheels.

For correct system function, you must select the

tyre type as well as the load condition of the vehicle

in the Infotainment.

Functional restriction

After switching on the ignition, the last measured

tyre pressure values are displayed. This display will

be updated at the start of the journey.

The system is unable to provide a warning in the

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

puncture.

The system function may be restricted in the follow-

ing cases.

Warning when changing the tyre pressure

illuminates

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

tached.

Sports driving style.

Driving on unpaved roads.

Fitted snow chains.

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Stop the vehicle.

Check the tyres and tyre pressures.

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Overview

Display in the instrument cluster

Select Vehicle

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Save tyre pressure values

Display in Infotainment

Save tyre pressure values in Infotainment

In the following menu, select the menu item for

displaying the vehicle condition.

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Inﬂate the tyres to the stipulated inﬂation pressure.

Turn on the ignition.

In the following menu, select the menu item for

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displaying the vehicle condition.

Or:

Using the functional surfaces

Pressure Monitoring menu item.

choose the Tyre

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Using the functional areas

the tyre control display.

Tap the functional surface

select the menu for

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Instrument cluster / Infotainment

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Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Save the tyre pressure values in the following cases.

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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Wheels › Wheel bolt cover caps 215

Tyre pressure

Wheel bolt cover caps

Recommended tyre pressure

Tyre pressure not available

Tyre pressure too low

Pull oﬀ and install cover caps

Setting the vehicle's load condition

The tyres warm up while driving and there is an

increase in pressure. This is completely normal, it is

not a defect. If the system shows an increase in

pressure while driving, do not reduce the pressure.

Settings

Pull oﬀ

Tyre type

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

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Select the tyre type in the following menu.

the stop.

Pull oﬀ the cover cap.

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Or:

Install

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

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Vehicle loading condition

In the following menu, select the menu item for

displaying the vehicle condition.

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Full wheel frame

Pull oﬀ panel and install

Applies to factory installed covers or covers deliv-

ered with ŠKODA original accessories.

Or:

Remove

Using the functional surfaces

Pressure Monitoring menu item.

choose the Tyre

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Hang the bracket for pulling oﬀ the wheel covers

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

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Tap the

functional area and select the vehicle

Push the wheel wrench through the bracket, sup-

port it on the tire and pull oﬀ the cover.

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load condition.

Install

Troubleshooting

Place the cover on the intended valve section on

the rim.

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Functional restriction / system fault

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

position marked on the cover.

ﬂashing

Stop the engine and start again.

If the indicator light ﬂashes again after the engine

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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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starts, there is a problem with the system.

Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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NOTICE

Use hand pressure, do not hit the wheel cover.

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Pull oﬀ and install the aero cover

Applies to factory installed covers or covers deliv-

ered with ŠKODA original accessories.

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