battery replacement SKODA CITIGO 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Modifications, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
92
Statutory checks
92
ŠKODA Service Partners
93
ŠKODA Original parts
93
ŠKODA Original accessories
93
Spoiler
94
Airbags
94
Trailer operation
95
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
95
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out all modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVO).
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 93 before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Work on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound
manner.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications, repairs and technical
changes performed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner does not assume any liability for products that have not
been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with
an operational approval or that have been approved by a government testing
institute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 92 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with its
intended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
She will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full
functioning of the vehicle and to prevent damage.
This involves, for example, the coolant, battery replacement and the like.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 92 first.
Many countries have legislation which require that the reliability and road wor-
thiness and/or exhaust gas composition of a vehicle must be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or checking stations
that have been legally authorized for this purpose. 
92General Maintenance

CAUTION■Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.■
Consumers that are supplied via a 12-V power socket can cause the vehicle
battery to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not impaired by consumers being deactivated. The driver is
often not aware of it having taken place.Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on using wheels
116
Tyre pressure
117
Tyre wear
118
Tyre wear indicator and wheel replacement
118
Tyre damage
119
Unidirectional tyres
119
Spare wheel
119
Spare wheel
119
Tyre label
120
Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your mod-
el of vehicle.
WARNINGFor reasons of driving safety, do not replace tyres individually.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Notes on using wheels
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
New tyres do not offer optimum grip during the first 500 km and appropriate
care should therefore be taken when driving.
Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
Tyre storage
Identify disassembled tyres so that the previous direction of rotation can be
maintained if the tyres are reassembled. 
116General Maintenance

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 
132Do-it-yourself

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. 
138Do-it-yourself

Locking the door without a locking cylinderEmergency132
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
90
Luggage compartment64
Cover66
Fixing nets65
Lashing eyes65
Lighting64
unlock manually133
Unlock the boot lid133
Variable loading floor67
Luggage compartment cover66
Luggage compartment lid42
Luggage storage Bag hooks
65
M
Main beam
48
Warning light38
Manual gear changing see gear changing
80
Maximum permissible weights
142
Mechanical window lifter open and close
44
Mechanical window lifters43
Media see Radio
4
MFD see multi-function display
31
Mirror Exterior mirrors
53
Interior mirror53
Mirrors Vanity
51
Mobile phone72
Modes of automated transmission81
Modifications92
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags94
Service93
Spoiler94
Trailer operation95
Move & Fun72
install/remove72
operation73
Multi-function display Functions
31
Memory33
Operation31
Multi-function display operation31
Multimedia holder62
N
N1
67
Nameplate142
Natural gas vehicles see CNG
105
Nets65
Notes for driving with repaired tyres129
Notes on using wheels116
O
Oil See Engine oil
109
On-board computer see multi-function display
31
Operate wiper
52
Operating weight143
Operation in winter Vehicle battery
114
Original accessories93
Outside temperature32
Overview Engine compartment
108
Warning lights34
P
Parking
80
Parking aid86
Visual parking system87
Parking aid86
Function87
Parking space80
Parking vehicle80
ParkPilot86
Part replacement92
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Pedals80
Footmats80
Petrol see fuel
103
Photo holder62
Plastic parts98
Pocket holder63
Pockets on the front seat rests64
Polishing the vehicle paintwork see vehicle care
97
Power outlet 12 V
61
Power steering Warning light
36
Power windows43
Practical equipment Net pockets on the front seat rests
64
Photo holder62
Pocket holder63
Reflective vest122
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
61
Waste container59
Protective films97
151Index

Checking the battery electrolyte level114
Operation in winter114
Safety instructions112
Vehicle care Alcantara
101
Anodized parts98
Artificial leather101
Cavity protection99
Chrome parts98
Cleaning vehicle exterior96
Cleaning wheels99
Decorative and protective films97
Door locking cylinder99
Headlight glasses98
Interior care100
Maintenance97
Materials101
Natural leather100
Plastic parts98
Polishing the vehicle paintwork97
Rubber seals98
Safety belt102
Seat covers101
Under-body protections99
washing95
Vehicle data sticker142
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
142
Vehicle dimensions144
Vehicle height144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)142
Vehicle length144
Vehicle tool kit122
Vehicle width144
vest Positioning of the reflective vest
122
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
142
Visibility50
Visors see Sun visors51
Visual parking system87
W
Warning at excessive speeds
32
Warning lights34
Warning symbols34
Warning triangle122
Washing Automatic car wash system
96
by hand95
Washing the vehicle Pressure Washer
96
Washing vehicles95
Waste container59
Weather conditions92
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
124
Caps124
Loosening and tightening125
Wheel rims116
Wheels Age of wheels
116
Changing123
Driving style118
Full trim124
General information116
Load index120
Snow chains121
Speed symbol120
Storage of wheels116
stow123
take out123
Tyre damage119
Tyre pressure117
Tyre size120
Tyre wear118
Tyre wear indicator118
Unidirectional tyres119
Wheel balance118
Wheel replacement118
Winter tyres120
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
134
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
108
Replenishing108
Winter108
Windscreen washer system108
Windscreen washer system52
Windscreen wipers Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
133
Servicing position for the windscreen wiper arms
133
Windscreen washer fluid108
Windscreen wipers and washers51
Winter operation120
De-icing windows98
Snow chains121
Winter tyres120
Winter tyres See Wheels
120
Wiper blades100
Wiper interval52
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
100
154Index