snow chains SKODA CITIGO 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Wheels and Tyres
Tyres
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Service life of tyres 120
Handling wheels and tyres 121
New wheels and tyres 121
Unidirectional tyres 121
Spare wheel 122
Full wheel trim 122
Wheel bolts 123
Wheel bolts 123
Winter tyres 123
Snow chains 123
WARNING
■ During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropri-
ate care should therefore be taken when driving – risk of accident!
■ Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident!
■ Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect
the road safety of your vehicle – risk of accident! ■ The maximum permissible speed for your tyres must not be exceeded under
any circumstances – risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage and loss of
control of the vehicle.
■ If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a higher rolling re-
sistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can
result in tread separation and a tyre blowout.
■ Do not, where possible, replace individual tyres but at least replace them on
both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the
deeper tread depth to the front wheels. ■ Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age. WARNING (Continued)
■ You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.
■ Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface at
high speeds on wet roads. One could experience
“aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
movements of the vehicle – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
■ Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
■ Do not use summer or winter tyres that are older than 6 years or 4 years re-
spectively.
■ The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.
■ If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim can
come loose when the car is moving – risk of accident! A tightening torque
which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in per-
manent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
■ In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving – risk of accident! ■ Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of tyres and snow
chains. CAUTION
■ If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 122, Spare wheel.
■ The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 110
Nm.
■ Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
■ Replace any lost valve caps immediately. For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption. Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres is carried out by a
ŠKODA
Service Partner. ■ We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow chains
from
ŠKODA Original Accessories. Ð
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Wheels and Tyres

CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock the full wheel trim! Heavy knocks
mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into the
wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centring elements of the full wheel
trim.
■ First of all check that the theft-deterrent wheel bolt is located in the hole near
the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached
with a theft-deterrent wheel bolt » page 131, Securing wheels against theft .
■ If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system. ÐWheel bolts
Fig. 108
Remove the cap
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 119.
Pulling off
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Push the plastic clip sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner catches of the
clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap » Fig. 108.
Install
› Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the stor-
age space for the spare wheel. Ð
ä Wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 119.
Wheels and
wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels, e.g. light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres, you must
therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the correct length and shape of
spherical cap. This is essential to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and
that the brake system operates properly. Ð Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 119.
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry
roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice, snow
and at temperatures below 7 °C because of their construction (width, rubber
blend, tread pattern).
To achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fitted on
all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4
mm and tyres must be no older
than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum
speed of the vehicle is higher. For the sake of the environment
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling prop-
erties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on roads
which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7

°C. The fuel
consumption is also lower. Ð Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 119.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
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When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations.
Tyre size Rim
165/70 R14 5J x 14 ET 35Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than
15 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains and the
maximum vehicle speed with snow chains. CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow. They
adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed. Ð124
General Maintenance

Rear windows
closing 27
opening 27
Recirculated air mode 55
Recommended gear 10
Refuelling 104
Fuel 104
Regulation Headlight beam 30
Remote control 23
Synchronisation process 24
Remote control key Replacing the battery 20
Replacement of parts 125
Replacing bulbs 141
Fuses 138
Vehicle battery 117
Windscreen wiper blade 35
Replenishing Coolant 113
Engine oil 111
Windscreen washer fluid 114
Rof rack system Attachment points 44
Roof rack system Roof load 45
Running in Brake pads 91
Engine 91
The first 1 500 km 91
Tyres 91
S
Safe securing system 22
Safety 74
Airbags 82
Child safety 87
Child safety seats 87
Head restraints 40ISOFIX 89
TOP TETHER 90
Save electrical energy 92
Seat Adjusting 38
Seat belt Warning light 19
Seat belts 78
Belt tensioners 80
Cleaning 103
fastening and unfastening 80
Warning light 15
Seats Folding forwards 40
Head restraints 40
Heating 39
Selector lever see selector lever positions 70
Selector lever positions 70
Service display 10
Setting Air conditioning system 55
Heating 53
Steering wheel 57
Setting the clock Clock 12
Shifting Diving economically 92
Gearshift lever 61
Side airbag 84
Sliding/tilting roof Closing 27
Opening and tilting 27
Operating 27
Snow chains 123
Spare wheel 122
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 65
Starting and stopping the engine 56Starting engine
Jump-starting 134
START STOP Jump-starting 136
Warning light 19
Steering force assistance 57
Steering wheel 57
Storage 47
Storage compartments 47
Sun visors 33
Switching lights on and off 29
Switching off the front seat passenger 85
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Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 101
Material coverings 102
Materials 101
Natural leather 102
Seat belts 103
Taking care of your vehicle 97
Automatic car wash system 98
Chrome parts 99
Cleaning the wheels 101
Door lock cylinders 100
Headlight lenses 100
High-pressure cleaner 98
Plastic parts 99
Polishing the paintwork 99
Preservation 99
Rubber seals 100
Washing 98
Washing by hand 98
Wash system 98
TCS 61
Technical data 145
Tiptronic 69
see automatic gearbox 70
Tool 127
TOP TETHER 90
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Index

Towing 136
Towing eye 137
Traction control 61
Traction Control System Warning light 17
Transport Luggage compartment 41
Roof rack system 44
Transporting children safely 87
Two-way radio systems 72
Type plate 145
Tyre repair 132
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 121
U
Underbody protection 101
unlock Central locking system 22
Unlocking Remote control 24
Uphill start assist 60
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 118
Charging 117
Checking the electrolyte level 116
Operation in winter 117
Replacing 117
Safety instructions 115
Vehicle data sticker 145
Vehicle dimensions 146
Vehicle key 20
Vehicles running on CNG see CNG 106
Vehicles running on natural gas see CNG 106Vehicle tool kit 127
Visors 33
Visual parking system 63
W
Warning lights 14
Warning lights 14
Warning symbols 14
Warning triangle 127
Washing 97
Automatic car wash system 98
by hand 98
Chrome parts 99
High-pressure cleaner 98
Weights 145
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 131
Caps 123
Loosening and tightening 130
Wheels 119
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 128
Full wheel trim 122
General information 119
Handling wheels and tyres 121
New tyres 121
Service life of tyres 120
Snow chains 123
Spare wheel 122
Wheel bolts 123
Winter tyres 123
Window Interior 35
Windows De-icing 100
See Electrical power windows 26
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 114
Replenishing 114
Winter 114Windscreen washer system 34, 114
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear windscreen wiper blade 35
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 35
Windscreen wipers Activating 34
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 35
Windscreen washer fluid 114
Winter operation Snow chains 123
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 123
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