Malfunctions in the way of the car Skoda Rapid 1

Actions in case of engine overheating
If the temperature gauge shows overheating, there is a significant loss of power, or you hear strong knocking or ringing noises, the engine is probably overheated. If these signs appear, follow the following procedure:...

Preparing to jump start the engine from another car's battery
If the engine does not start because the car battery is discharged, then it is possible to use a battery located in another car to start it. For this purpose, auxiliary jumper cables are needed. The nominal voltage of...

Auxiliary jumper cables for starting the engine from another car's battery
Use only auxiliary jumper cables with a sufficiently large cross-section and insulated terminals. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The positive wire is red in most cases. The negative wire is black in most cases....

Jump starting the engine from another car's battery
Connection of positive terminals: connect end (1) to the positive terminal of the discharged battery (A). connect the opposite end (2) to the positive terminal of the auxiliary battery. Negative terminal connection:...

Colour coding of fuses
Attention. Do not repair fuses or replace them with more powerful ones, fire hazard! In addition, this may damage other electrical equipment. If the replaced fuse burns out again immediately after switching on the...

Front panel fuses

Fuses in the engine compartment

Replacing a flat tire
The spare wheel is located in the recess of the trunk floor under the mat. Before you begin changing a wheel, you need to do the following preparatory work: in case of a flat tire, park your car as far away from passing...

After changing the wheel
On a car with a spare tire Place the removed wheel in the luggage compartment niche and secure it with a wing nut. If possible, check the tightness of the wheel bolts with a torque wrench as soon as possible. Have the...

Tire repair kit
Note: Valid for vehicles with a puncture repair kit. Location in the car and kit composition The tire repair kit is located in the luggage compartment under the false floor. Elements of a tire repair kit 1. Device for...

Towing a car
Towing vehicle driver: when starting off, add gas only after the cable has become taut. when starting off, release the clutch pedal especially gently. Driver of the towed vehicle: turn on the ignition to prevent the...

Checks on the car before driving
Before each trip, the driver must check the following: Outside the car: 1. General condition and appearance of the car. 2. The condition of the wheels and tires, as well as the tightness of the wheel nuts (bolts). It is...

Checks when starting the engine
The engine started and works properly 1. Before starting the engine, it is necessary to set the gearbox selector lever (automatic transmission) to the "P" position, or to the "N" position if the transmission is manual....

Checks at the start of movement
The car started moving without any problems 1. Before starting to move, you must fasten your seat belt. 2. Always try to start moving smoothly, because while the car has a minimum speed, the load on all elements of the...

Checks during movement
1. While driving, you must always pay attention to the instrument panel and warning lights. 2. It is necessary to pay attention to the behavior of the car when driving straight, on turns, during acceleration and during...

Determining engine faults by the condition of spark plugs
Spark plugs provide useful information to the driver about the operation of the gasoline engine and its individual units. Their appearance can promptly identify malfunctions in the engine, which will allow you to...

Diagnostics and cleaning of fuel injectors
Very often, a car owner has to deal with increased fuel consumption, loss of power, and sometimes even a complete failure of the car to move. Most often, this is caused by a malfunction of the fuel injectors due to the...

Table of causes of malfunctions in the car
The illustrations provided will make it easier to identify a particular malfunction. Having noticed any deviations from the norm on your car (extraneous noises, knocks, leaks, signs of uneven wear, controllability...

Types of tire tread wear
A visual inspection of the condition of the tire tread allows you to determine with a high degree of accuracy the cause of uneven wear, the elimination of which will improve vehicle handling, reduce fuel consumption and...

Checking the oil
The service life of motor oil is determined by many factors: the mileage of the car, the quality of the oil itself and the time of year and conditions under which the car is operated. Winter, urban cycle, heavy loads...

Operation of the car in winter
With the onset of cold weather, car owners are faced with the question of what to do with their car in winter - continue to use it or store it in the garage until spring. In both cases, the car must be properly prepared...

Tire storage
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Trip to the service station
Sooner or later, any car owner faces the question of whether to go to a car service. "Or maybe I don't need to, because I have a book on car repair," a self-confident motorist might think. But if the car is still under...

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Rapid 1 (2012-2022)