SKODA CITIGO 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING■If the tire does not inflate at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Do not drive the vehicle!
Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – there is a
risk of overheating. Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before
switching it on again.
Notes for driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 127 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
 Do not continue to drive! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure to the correct value.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-
ard tyre.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
129The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat.WARNING■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the en-
gine compartment » page 106.■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not jump start with the battery of an-
other vehicle – there is a risk of explosion.
■
Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery – risk of explosion!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with insufficient acid levels – risk of
explosion and chemical burns.
■
The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
Note
We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist.
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
Fig. 125
Jump-starting: A – flat battery, B – battery providing current / en-
gine earthing point
Read and observe
on page 129 first.
The starting process using the battery of another vehicle requires the use of
jumper cables.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery
A
» Fig. 125 .
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying power
B
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›Attach clamp 3 to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power B.›Attach the clamp 4 to a solid metal component firmly connected to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem the jump-start cable must be con-
nected to the engine earthing point » Fig. 125.
Starting engine›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, halt the attempt to start the engine after 10 sec-
onds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit.
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Towing the vehicle
 Introduction
Fig. 126
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
131
For towing, a braided tow rope is to be used » Fig. 126 -
 .
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged!
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn-signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automated transmission. 
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Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
General information on towing
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might occur while a
vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another
vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye » page 131 .WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 126-  , the towing eye may un-
screw from the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not start engine by towing - there is a risk of damaging the engine parts.
The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 129,
Jump-starting .■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.Front towing eyeFig. 127
Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
Removing/fitting the cover cap
›
Press on the cover cap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 127 .
›
Remove the cover cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After screwing out the towing eye, insert the cover cap in the area of arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cover cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/fitting the towing eye
›
Manually screw in the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the
arrow
3
» Fig. 127 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.131Emergency equipment and self-help

Remote control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
132
Synchronising the remote control
132
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 128
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 132 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 128 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery by pressing the battery down in the region of
the arrow
2
.
› Insert the new battery.›Insert the battery cover A and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 132.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 132 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
132
Unlock the boot lid
133
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 129
Emergency locking: Front door right 
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An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.›
Remove the aperture
A
(applies to the rear door) » Fig. 129.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Insert the aperture
A
(applies to the rear door).
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 130
Unlocking the boot lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually.
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 57.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel » Fig. 130 as far as it will
go.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
133
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
134WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 131
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 132
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 133 first.
Set the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before replacing the
windscreen wiper blades.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Push the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 131.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 132 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
. 
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Attaching the wiper blade›Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 131 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 133
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 133 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 133 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
135
Fuse allocation in the dash panel
135
Fuses in the dash panel
136
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
137
Fuses in the engine compartment
137
Fuse allocation in the engine compartment
137
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 135 , Fuses in the dash panel , » page 137 , Fuses in the engine com-
partment , or » page 136 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagepurple3light brown5brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 106. 134Do-it-yourself

CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher am-
perage – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electri-
cal system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 134
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the dash panel » Fig. 134.
Replacing fuses
›
Press securing tab
A
» Fig. 134 .
›
Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove bracket
B
.
›
Place the bracket on the respective fuse and pull this out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Fold the cover upwards against the direction of the arrow.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse allocation in the dash panelFig. 135
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
No.Consumer1Air Conditioning, diagnostic connector2Headlight range control, park assist, electric exterior mirror adjust-
ment3Automatic transmission, engine control unit, power steering, control
lever under the steering wheel, instrument cluster4Airbag5Reversing light6Rear wiper, windscreen washer system7Main beam headlamp - left side8Main beam headlamp - right side9Not assigned10Electric exterior mirror heater11Not assigned12Vehicle lighting13Vehicle lighting14Vehicle lighting15Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Radio
Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Central Control Unit, heating,
automatic transmission, light switch, license plate light16Vehicle lighting17Rear window wiper18Panoramic sunroof 135Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer19Central locking system20Rear window heater21Reversing light22Horn23Voltage transformer24Headlamp flasher25Windscreen wipers26Radio27Turn signal lights, brake lights28Selector lever for the automatic transmission29Fuel pump30Engine control unit, instrument cluster, central control unit, rain sen-
sor, control lever under the steering wheel, diagnostic connector31Vehicle lighting32Central control unit33Vehicle lighting34Indoor lighting35Vehicle lighting36Vehicle lighting37ESC38Key bar39Lever under the steering wheel, windscreen washer system40Engine components41Brake pedal switch, cooling fan42Engine control unit43Fuel pump44Engine components45Engine components4612-volt power socket47Air blower for air conditioning/heating48Seat heaters49Electric power windowsNo.Consumer50Vehicle lighting51Electric power windows
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 136
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, the fuses are on the left side of the
dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver into the recess
A
in the cover » Fig. 136.
›
Loosen the cover and remove in the direction of the arrow.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
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Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 137
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Instrument cluster3Radio4DC-DC voltage converter, starter relay, bar with buttons5Air conditioning system6Not assigned7Not assigned8Not assigned9Vehicle lighting - right side10Vehicle lighting - left side11Starter12DC-DC voltage converter, ABS, instrument cluster, radioFuses in the engine compartmentFig. 138
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery
» Fig. 138 .
Replacing fuses
›
Press the locking keys
1
of the cover » Fig. 138 together simultaneously.
›
Push the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Insert the cover in the direction counter to the arrow.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse allocation in the engine compartment
Fig. 139
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 134 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Radiator fan 137Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer3Control unit for radiator fan, ignition4ABS/ESP5Central control unit, battery data module6Ignition lock, starter
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
138
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
139
Replacing bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights
139
Changing the front turn signal bulb
139
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
140
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
140
Rear Light
141
Changing a bulb in the tail light
141
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
▶ A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Depending on the vehicle design, some vehicles may be equipped with LED
daytime running lights in the front bumper instead of the fog lights.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 106.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
The H4 bulb is pressurised and may explode during a bulb replacement -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
If the LED diode is defect visit a specialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 140
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 138 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs. 
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