wheel bolts 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
›
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
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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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Wheels and Tyres

Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself
First-aid kit and warning triangle
The warning triangle can be stowed away underneath the floor covering of the
luggage compartment. WARNING
The first-aid kit and warning triangle must always be secured safely so that
they do not come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle
collision which could cause injuries to occupants. Note
■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.
■ We recommend using a first-aid box from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Service Partner. ÐFire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located at a holder in the foot well in front of the front
passenger seat.
Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguish-
er.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person on an annual ba-
sis (the national legal provisions must be observed). WARNING
The fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not come
loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision which could
cause injuries to occupants. Note
■ The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant applicable national legal re-
quirements. ■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-
guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.
■ The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only. Ð Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 109
Luggage compartment: Storage
compartment for vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack with sticker are housed in a box in the
spare wheel or in the compartment for the spare wheel underneath the floor cov-
ering in the luggage compartment.
Raise the floor covering at the recess (arrow) » Fig. 109.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):
› Wire clamp for removing the full wheel trims or wheel bolt covers;
› wheel wrench;
› towing eye;
› Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts;
› Replacement bulb set;
› Screwdriver.
Before placing the lifting jack back into its storage area, screw in the arm of the
lifting jack fully. £
127
Do-it-yourself

WARNING
■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads – risk of
injury!
■ Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the luggage compart-
ment. Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap. ÐChanging a wheel
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work 128
Changing a wheel 129
Subsequent steps 129
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts 130
Raising the vehicle 131
Securing wheels against theft 131
WARNING
■ If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal re-
quirements must be observed. In this way you are not only protecting yourself
but other road users as well.
■ If the wheel is damaged or in the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far
away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat and firm a surface as
possible. ■ If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpectedly
rolling away. WARNING (Continued)
■ If the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it
was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines » page 121, New wheels
and tyres.
■ Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■ Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack. ■ Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
sible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move the
lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always necessary to
place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a
non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled
stones, tiled floor, etc.
■ Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack – danger of
suffering injury.
■ Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose. CAUTION
■ The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120
Nm.
■ If the anti-theft wheel bolt is fastened too tightly, it can cause damage to the
anti-theft wheel bolt and adapter. Note
■ The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a
ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner. ■ The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel. Ð Preliminary work
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
›
In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the
flow of traffic. The place you choose should be level. £
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Let all of the occupants get out.
While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
› Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into
Neutral or move the
selector lever for the automatic gearbox into position N.
› Firmly apply the
handbrake.
› Remove the vehicle tool kit
» page 127 and the spare wheel » page 122, Spare
wheel from the luggage compartment. ÐChanging a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
›
Remove the full wheel trim
» page 122 or caps »
page 123.
› First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 130.
› Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 131 .
› Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
› Remove the wheel.
› Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
› Lower the vehicle.
› Alternately tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel
wrench (crosswise) and then tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt » page 130.
› Reinstall the wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps. Note
■ All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
■ Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
■ When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect »
page 121, Unidirectional tyres . ÐSubsequent steps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.ä
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Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw » page 122, Spare wheel.
› Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
› Check
the tyre pressure
on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
› Have the
tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
› Change the damaged wheel or consult a ŠKODA specialist garage about repair
possibilities. Note
■ If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening
torque. ■ Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque has
been checked. Ð
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Do-it-yourself

Loosening and tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 110
Changing a wheel: Undoing the wheel bolts/installation location of
the anti-theft wheel bolt Fig. 111
Changing a wheel: Undoing the
wheel bolts using the hexagon
socket in the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
Loosening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop 1)
.
› Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about
one turn to the
left » Fig. 110 -  .
Tightening
› Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop 1)
.
› Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight.
ä The anti-theft wheel bolt
must be screwed with a wheel with full wheel trim at
position 2
» Fig. 110 -  opposite the valve 1
. Otherwise the full wheel trim
cannot be installed. WARNING
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has
not yet been jacked up – risk of an accident! Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing. Ð1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 131.
130 Do-it-yourself

Raising the vehicle
Fig. 112
Changing a wheel: Jacking points
for positioning lifting jack Fig. 113
Attach lifting jack
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel
» Fig. 112. The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
› Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
› Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web
» Fig. 113 –
 below the
embossing in the side surface of the lower sill.
› Ensure that the entire surface of the lifting jack base plate rests on level
ground and is located in a vertical position to the area » Fig. 113 where the claw
grasps the web.
› Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground. Ð
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Fig. 114
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The anti-theft wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one anti-theft wheel bolt
per wheel) can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided.
›
Pull off the full wheel trim from the wheel rim or the cap from the anti-theft
wheel bolt.
› Insert the adapter B
» Fig. 114
with its toothed side fully into the inner tooth-
ing of the safety wheel bolt A
until the stop so that only the outer hexagon is
jutting out.
› Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter B
up to the stop.
› Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt
» page 130.
› After removing the adapter, reinstall the full wheel trim or place the cap onto
the anti-theft wheel bolt.
› Have the
tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
It is advisable to make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of
the adapter or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used
to purchase a replacement adapter from a

ŠKODA Service Partner, if necessary.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you in
the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit. Ð
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B
- Low beam and main beam
C
- Parking and daytime running light
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
› Turn the bulb holder A
» Fig. 122anti-clockwise
up to the stop and remove.
› Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn
in anti-clockwise up to the stop and
remove.
› Insert a new bulb into the socket and turn
clockwise to the stop.
› Insert the lamp holder with the new bulb into the headlamp and turn it
clock-
wise until it stops.
Replacing the bulb for low beam and main beam
› Remove the connector on the bulb B
» Fig. 122.
› Remove the rubber cover.
› Press the circlip D
in the direction of the headlamp and then unhook in the di-
rection of the arrow.
› Remove the light bulb and insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing
lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses at the headlight.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Replacing the bulb for the front parking light and daylight running light
› Turn the bulb holder C
» Fig. 122anti-clockwise
up to the stop and remove.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the socket.
› Insert a new bulb into the socket.
› Insert the lamp holder with the new bulb into the headlamp and turn it
clock-
wise until it stops. ÐChanging the light bulb for side repeater turn signal lights
Fig. 123
Right side: Replacing the bulb for the turn signal light First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 141.
›
Push the side repeater turn signal light in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 123.
› Prise the turn signal light from the body in the direction of the arrow 2
.
› Remove the bulb holder 3
in the direction of arrow.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the socket.
› Insert a new bulb into the socket.
› Replace the bulb holder.
› Set the side repeater turn signal light with the side facing the rear of the vehi-
cle in the body and lightly press it until the spring on the other side of the side
repeater turn signal light latches. Ð Changing light bulbs for fog lights
Fig. 124
Front wheel houe: Changing light bulbs for fog lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 141.
›
Unscrew the two attachment bolts on the wheel house trim with the screw-
driver » page 127 , Vehicle tool kit (arrows) » Fig. 124.
› Undo the expanding rivet A
»
Fig. 124
below on the wheel house trim with a
flat, dull object, such as a coin, remove.
› Fold the wheel house trim to the side, remove the connector 1
.
› Turn the lamp holder (bulb set- holder including bulb)
anti-clockwise
as far as
the stop, remove.
› Insert the lamp holder with the new bulb into the headlamp and turn it
clock-
wise as far as the stop; insert the connector until it latches securely.
› Fold the wheel house trim back.
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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
152 Index