refuelling SKODA CITIGO 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

CAUTIONIf in addition to the symbol  the symbol  » page 35 illuminates while driv-
ing,  stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
When the warning light  is
illuminated or is flashing , the engine oil pressure
is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not ex-
tinguish or if it begins to flash while you are driving.
›
Check the oil level and top up with engine oil if necessary
» page 110, Check-
ing the oil level .
If the oil level is within the specified range and the warning light illuminates
or blinks again after the engine is started,  do not continue driving! Switch
off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling
stop.■
 Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil
under the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant lev-
el » page 112 , Checking the coolant level .
›
If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir » page 112.
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant under
the current circumstances! This can cause serious engine damage. Therefore,
switch the engine off and seek help from a specialist garage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan.›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary » page 137, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are OK and the warning light 
illuminates
again after switching on the ignition, 
stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized – risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off - a danger of injury is present!
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
  Automated transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Warning light 
If the warning light 
illuminates and a beep sounds, then there is a fault to
the automated transmission. 
Do not drive the vehicle! Switch off the engine
and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Warning light 
If the warning light 
illuminates and no gear change is possible, there may
be technical reasons for why the functionality of the automatic transmission is
limited.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again. 
35Instruments and control lights

■Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.■
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soapy water.
Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (e.g. acids).
■
The seat belts must be fully dried before being rolled up.
Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol Refuelling
104
Lead-free petrol
104
Refuelling CNG (compressed natural gas)
105
CNG
106
The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel
filler flap » Fig. 92 on page 104 .
WARNING■
Observe the local regulations regarding fuel handling.■The operating instructions of the refuelling system must always be fol-
lowed.■
Do not smoke when refuelling and do not use a mobile phone.
■
Fuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!
CAUTION
■ Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of
fuel can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and
the exhaust system.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage!
■
If the vehicle was not purchased in the country where it was intended to be
operated, you should check whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is
offered in the country where the vehicle will be operated. You should also per-
haps check whether the manufacturer has recommended a different fuel for
operation of the vehicle in the corresponding country. If no prescribed fuel is
available, then you must check whether it is permitted by the manufacturer to
operate the vehicle with another fuel type.
103Inspecting and replenishing

Petrol RefuellingFig. 92
Fuel filler
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
Refuelling can be done if the following conditions are met.The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off.
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Hold the fuel tank cap firmly and unlock with the key counter-clockwise.
›
Unscrew the filler cap by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction and place
the cap onto the top of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 92.
›
Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler tube as far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time »
.
›
Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler tube and put it back in the
pump.
›
Turn the filler cap to the right until it audibly clicks into place.
›
Hold the fuel cap hold firmly, lock with the key clockwise and remove the
key.
›
Close the filler cap.
WARNINGInstructions for filling the reserve canister■Never fill the reserve can inside the vehicle.■
Never place the reserve can on the vehicle.
■
Always place the reserve can on the floor.
WARNING (Continued)■ The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare can-
ister in the vehicle.■
We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for safe-
ty reasons. in the event of an accident, these canisters can become dam-
aged and fuel may escape – risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Not continue refuelling.■
Be careful when filling diesel fuel from the spare canister and then do this
slowly and cautiously – danger of contaminating the body.
Note
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 35 litres, including a reserve of approx.
4 litres .
Lead-free petrol
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol that meets the EN 2281)
standard.
All petrol engines can be operated using petrol that contains at most 10% bio-
ethanol (E10).
Prescribed fuel – unleaded petrol min. 95 RON
Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 95 RON or higher.
If unleaded gasoline is not available with the octane number 95 RON, in an
emergency petrol with the octane rating of 91, 92 and 93 RON can be used to
fill the tank, but this leads to a slight loss of performance and a slightly in-
creased fuel consumption »
.
Fuel additives
Unleaded petrol in accordance with the EN 228 standard 1)
meets all the condi-
tions for a smooth-running engine. We therefore recommend that no fuel ad-
ditives are used. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
or the exhaust system. 
1)
In Germany, DIN 51626-1 or E10 for unleaded gasoline with octane number 95 and 91.
104General Maintenance

CAUTION■Even filling the tank with petrol that does not meet the standards once can
lead to serious damage to parts of the exhaust system!■
If a fuel other than unleaded fuel which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. leaded petrol) is used by mistake, do not start the engine or
switch on the ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur!
CAUTION
■ If, in an emergency, the vehicle has to be refuelled with petrol of a lower oc-
tane number than the one prescribed, the journey must only be continued at
medium engine speeds and a low engine load. Driving at high engine revs or a
high engine load can severely damage the engine! Refuel using petrol of the
prescribed octane number as soon as possible.■
Engine parts can be damaged if petrol with a lower octane number than the
one prescribed is used.
■
Even in the event of an emergency, petrol of a lower octane number than 91
RON must not be used, otherwise the engine can be severely damaged!
CAUTION
In no case may fuel additives with metal components be used, especially not
with manganese and iron content. Risk of causing considerable damage to
parts of the engine or exhaust system!
CAUTION
Fuels with metal components, such as LRP (lead replacement petrol) must
not be used. Risk of causing considerable damage to parts of the engine or
exhaust system!
Note
■ Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the
engine can be used without limitations.■
On vehicles using prescribed unleaded petrol of min. 95 RON, the use of pet-
rol with a higher octane number than 95 RON can increase the power and re-
duce fuel consumption.
Refuelling CNG (compressed natural gas)Fig. 93
Natural gas filler tubes
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
Natural gas refuelling can be done if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off.
The gas filler tube for refuelling with natural gas is located behind the fuel fill-
er flap next to the petrol filler tube.
The filling couplings of the natural gas refuelling systems may differ in han-
dling. When refuelling with natural gas at unfamiliar refuelling systems, you
should seek help from trained fuel station staff. If unsure, have the refuelling
done by trained fuel station staff.
Open fuel filler flap
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Remove the cap
A
» Fig. 93 from the gas filler tube
B
.
›
Plug the filling coupling of the refuelling system on the gas filler tube
B
.
The fuel tank is full when the compressor of the refuelling system automati-
cally switches off. To stop the refuelling operation prematurely, press the
“Stop ” button of the refuelling system.
Closing the filler cap
›
Check that the sealing ring
C
» Fig. 93 has remained inserted in the gas filler
tube.
If the sealing ring
C
has slipped onto the filling coupling, reinsert it into the
gas filler tube.
›
Plug the cap
A
onto the gas filler tube.
›
Close the bonnet. 
105Inspecting and replenishing

The natural gas refuelling systems have an overfill protection relating to the
outdoor temperature. At very high outside temperatures, it may happen that
the gas tank may not be fully refuelled.
The natural gas system of your vehicle is suitable both for “slow fuelling” (fuel-
ling from small compressors) and for “quick fuelling” (fuelling from natural gas
stations with large compressors).
If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling,
the situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge does not
indicate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling
when the engine is restarted. This is not due to any system leakages but a
drop in pressure in the natural gas fuel tank due to technical reasons after a
cooling phase directly after refuelling.
The maximum lifetime of the gas tank is 20 years.
The capacity of the natural gas fuel tank is about 11 litres, of which about 1.5
litres are in reserve.
The capacity of the gasoline fuel tank is about 10 litres, of which about 5 litres
are in reserve.WARNING■ When refuelling, never get into the vehicle. If you have to get into your
vehicle in exceptional cases, touch a metal surface before you touch the
filling coupling again. This will avoid electrostatic discharges, which may
generate sparks. Sparks can cause a fire during refuelling.■
Natural gas is highly explosive and highly flammable.
Note
During the filling process sounds are heard which are harmless. If you are un-
sure which service station staff to use, ask the petrol station staff.CNGFig. 94
CNG label
Fig. 95
Position of the CNG label
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
A natural gas vehicle (hereinafter referred to as CNG) may be operated with
CNG and gasoline.
In some countries, national legislation requires that vehicles with CNG opera-
tion be identified by one of the listed labels » Fig. 94.
Position of the CNG label » Fig. 95.
Natural gas quality and consumption
Depending on the natural gas supplier, the natural gas quality (heating value)
may vary. The engine control unit adjusts automatically to the natural gas
quality. 
106General Maintenance

Automatically switching over from natural gas mode to petrol mode
The vehicle automatically switches from natural gas to petrol, for example, if one of the following cases occurs.
› With an empty gas tank or not enough pressure in the tank.
› After refuelling with natural gas.
› At very low surrounding temperatures.
Gas smell
If you smell gas proceed as follows.
› Stop the vehicle.
› Put out cigarettes.
› Switch off the ignition.
› Open doors and the boot lid to ventilate the vehicle sufficiently.
› Remove any spark producing or incendiary items from the car and immedi-
ately switch off.
› Do not continue if the odour persists.
Seek help from a specialist garage to correct the gas system fault.
Regular gas system checks must be carried out in a specialist workshop on
natural gas-powered vehicles.WARNINGWhen operating a CNG-powered vehicle, the national legal requirements
must be observed.WARNINGDo not underestimate the smell of gas in the car or when refuelling - it may
result in fire, explosion and injury.
Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
108
Engine compartment overview
109
Radiator fan
109
Windscreen washer system
109WARNINGInjuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in
the engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety
rules. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
■
For vehicles with automated manual transmission, shift the lever to posi-
tion N.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant
is escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system – particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery,
tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any
work. 
107Inspecting and replenishing

Cavity protection100
Central locking39
Central locking button43
Change engine oil
110
Change engine oil
110
Changing Front turn signal bulb
140
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel136
light bulb in tail light141
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head- lights
139
Wheels124
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
125
Preliminary work124
Remove and attaching a wheel125
Charging a vehicle battery115
Checking Battery electrolyte level
115
Brake fluid113
Coolant112
Engine oil110
Oil level110
Windscreen washer fluid109
Checks Statutory checks
93
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock43
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER23
Use of child seats22
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts see vehicle care99
Cigarette lighter61
City Safe Drive90
Disable/Enable91
Operation90
warning symbol39
cleaning chrome parts
99
Cleaning Alcantara
102
and maintaining belts103
artificial leather102
headlight glasses99
materials102
natural leather101
plastic parts98
seats covers of the electrically heated seats102
wheels100
Cleaning safety belt
103
Cleaning seat covers
102
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
102
Seat covers102
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
99
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
100
Door locking cylinder100
Headlight glasses99
Under-body protection100
wheels100
Windows and external mirrors99
Cleaning vehicle96
Cleaning vehicle exterior97
Plastic parts98
Rubber seals98
Vehicle paint work98
Wiper blades101
Clean interior Safety belt
103
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
99
Clothes hook64
CNG106
Fuel reserve display29
refuelling105
Refuelling105
Sticker106
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
62
Ashtray62
Cigarette lighter61
General view27
Light51
storage compartments60
useful equipment60
compartments60
Components of the puncture repair kits128
Compressed natural gas see CNG
106
Computer see multi-function display
30
convenience turn signal50
Coolant111
Checking112
Replenishing112
Warning light35
Cooling system cost-effective use
72
malfunctions72
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats10
Counter for distance driven30
149Index

Refuelling104
Refuelling - natural gas105
Fuel consumption144
Fuses Assignment
135
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel138
Assignment of fuses on the underside of the dash panel
136
Colour coding135
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment137
Replacing135
G
Gear changing Gear stick
79
Gear recommendation30
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts94
H
Handbrake
79
Warning light34
Handbrake - automatic transmission Warning light
38
Hazard warning light system50
HBA85
Head-Thorax17
Headlights Bulb arrangement
139
Driving abroad51
Head restraints56
Adjust height56
Headrest, removing and installing
57
Heating70
Controls71
Exterior mirrors54
Rear window52
Seats57
HHC85
Hill Hold Control (HHC)85
Horn27
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)85
I
Ignition lock
77
Immobilizer76
Inertia reels14
Instrument cluster28
Counter for distance driven30
Fuel reserve display29
Gear recommendation30
Memory of the multi-function display31
Multi-function display30
Overview28
see instrument cluster28
Service interval display30
Speedometer28
Tachometer29
Instruments see instrument cluster
28
Interior care101
Natural leather101
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
122
- fit126
Maintenance100
Jump-starting130
K
Key Lock
40
Start the engine77
Unlock40
L
Lashing eyes
66
Leather Natural leather care
101
Lever Main beam
49
Turn signal49
Wiper53
lever control81
See lever control81
Light Cockpit
51
Dimmed headlights48
Headlight range control48
on and off48
Parking light51
Sidelights48
Lighting Luggage compartment
65
Light on and off48
Lights48
Daylight running49
Fog lights50
Hazard warning light system50
Headlight flasher49
Main beam49
Rear fog light50
Replacing bulbs138
Turn signal49
Warning lights33
Loading floor68
Lock Key
40
Lock/unlock steering lock76
Locking Door opening lever
42
Remote control41
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
43
151Index

Puncture repair kit127
R
Radiator fan
109
Radio4
Raising the vehicle126
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
54
Rear fog light50
Warning light37
Rear mirror54
Interior mirror54
Rear window heating52
Rear windows Closing
45
Opening45
Recirculation72
Refuelling104
Fuel104
Fuel - natural gas105
Regulation Lighting range
48
Remote control Locking
41
Replacing the battery133
Synchronisation process133
Unlocking41
Remote control key Replacing the battery
133
Repairs and technical alterations93
Replace vehicle battery
116
Replace vehicle battery
116
Replacing Bulb for daytime running lights and parkinglights
139
Bulb for the fog light140
Bulb for the licence plate light141
Bulb for the side turn signal lights140
Bulbs138
Fuses135
Fuses in the dash panel138
Fuses in the engine compartment137
window wiper blade135
windscreen wiper blades134
Replenishing Coolant
112
Engine oil111
Windscreen washer fluid109
Roof Load
69
Roof rack68
mounting points69
Roof load69
Rubber seals98
Running in and economical driving82
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
42
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
42
Safe securing system42
Safety8
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position9
Head restraints56
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER23
Safety belt Warning symbol
38
Save electrical energy82
Save fuel82
Seals Vehicle care
98
Seat Adjusting
56
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening13
Inertia reels14
The physical principle of a frontal collision13
Warning light34
Seat features57
Seats Folding front passenger seat
58
Head restraints56
Heating57
Seat backrests59
Seats and head restraint55
Service94
Service display30
Setting33
seats and head restraints55
Setting the33
Shift Gear recommendation
30
Information on the gear changed30
Side airbag17
Sidelights48
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
46
Opening and tilting46
Operation46
Snow chains121
spare123
spare wheel123
instructions123
Spare wheel Change
123
Speedometer28
Speed symbol See Wheels
120
Spoiler95
Staring engine Jump-starting
130
153Index