wheel size SKODA CITIGO 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING■The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the
body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to
provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 19, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
Correct seat position of the driver
Fig. 2
Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
A
between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 2.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.
WARNING■
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt
the correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is
moving.■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel. Not maintain-
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able
to properly protect you – hazard!
■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 2. Never hold the
steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). In such cases, you
could severely injure the arms, hands and head when the driver airbag is
deployed.
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
The height of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
Turn the safety lever beneath the steering wheel towards the arrow
1
» Fig. 3 .
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in line with the arrow
2
.
›
Press the safety lever down until it clicks into the direction of the arrow
3
. 
9Passive Safety

WARNING■Any work on the belt tensioner system including removal and installation
of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried
out by a specialist garage.■
If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace
the entire system.
Note
■ The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.■Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
dication of a fire in the vehicle.Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
15
Airbag deployment
15
The airbag system supplements the fastened seat belts and provides addition-
al occupant protection in severe frontal and side collisions.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light 
in the instrument cluster » page 37.
WARNING■
An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a
fastened seat belt .■
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
■
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 8, Correct and safe seated position .
■
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk that the airbag will not be deployed
in the event of an accident.■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
■
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
■
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
14Safety

Fig. 8
Safe distance to steering wheel
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbags offer additional pro-
tection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The driver's front airbag is located in the steering wheel, the front passenger airbag is located in the instrument panel above the glove compartment » Fig. 7
-  .
The airbags inflate in front of the driver and front passenger when they are
deployed » Fig. 8 -
 . The forward movement of the driver and of the front
passenger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag
and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
WARNINGInformation on correct seated position■For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 8 . Not main-
taining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be
able to properly protect you – hazard! The front seats must always also be
correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNINGFront airbag and transporting children■Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 18, Deactivating the front
passenger airbag . If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering se-
vere or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
WARNINGGeneral information■The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash pan-
el on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or
modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth
that is dry or has been moistened with water. No objects (such as cup hold-
ers, mobile phone mounts, etc.) are to be attached to the covers of the air-
bag modules or be located within their immediate vicinity.■
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module
in the dash panel.
Note
■ In vehicles with driver's airbag, the text  can be found on the steering
wheel.■
In vehicles with front passenger airbag, the text 
is located on the dash
panel on the passenger side.
16Safety

Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry place that is as dark as possible.
Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.
Tyre age
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. The service life of the tyres is 6 years. Therefore, we recommend not us-
ing tyres that are older than 6 years.
Wheel bolts
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use wheel rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Acces-
sories.WARNINGNever use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 113
Principle sketch: An example on the position of the sticker / tyre
inflation
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
The specified tyre pressures are shown on label
A
» Fig. 113 .
The sticker can be located at the following locations.
▶ B-pillar on the driver's side.
▶ Inside of the fuel filler flap.
Tyre pressure is always to match the load .
Inflation pressure for cold tyres
Inflation pressure for half load
Inflation pressure for increased driving comfort at half load
As a result of pressure level adaption to this value, the fuel consumption
and pollutant emissions may increase slightly.
Inflation pressure for full load
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
The approved tyre sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's technical
documentation and in the declaration of conformity (the so-called COC docu-
ment).
Check tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the emergency or spare wheel, at
least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be stored
every time the tyre pressure changes » page 91.WARNING■
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
bility.■
Too low or too high inflation pressure impairs handling.
■
If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre will have to overcome a higher
rolling resistance. This will cause a significant increase in the temperature
of the tyre, especially at higher speeds. This can result in tread separation
and a tyre blow-out.
■
In the event of very fast tyre inflation pressure loss, such as a sudden tyre
failure, an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop
without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption. BCDEFG117Wheels

Tyre damageRead and observe
on page 116 first.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g.
small stones) from the tyre tread immediately.
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and at right angles wherever
possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
WARNINGNever drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a specialist
workshop.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following: ▶ Increased driving stability.
▶ Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
▶ Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installedwheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, the tyre pressure values should be
saved » page 91 .WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The best properties of the tyre
are no longer present in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
■
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the temporary spare
wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
▶ Be particularly observant when driving.
▶ The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » page 117.
▶ Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
since it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, the tyre pressure values should be
saved » page 91 .
WARNING■
Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!■Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary.■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph). 
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WARNING (Continued)■Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.■Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
wheel.
Tyre label
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and treadpattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tires the tires have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 175/65 R 14 82 T means:
175Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial14Diameter of wheel in inches82Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
load index80818283Load
(In kg)450462475487
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
speed
symbolSTUHMaximum speed
(in km/h)180190200210WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
120
Snow chains
121
Do not use alloy rims with bevelled or polished surfaces during the winter. The
rim surface does not have sufficient corrosion protection and could be perma-
nently damaged (e.g. through grit).
Winter tyres
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads if you fit winter tyres (labelled M+S).
To obtain the best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels. The minimum tread depth must be 4 mm.
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, 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.
Speed symbol
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) 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.
120General Maintenance

Snow chains
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
It is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combina-
tions.Wheel sizeImpression depth DTyre size5J x 1435 mm165/70
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains » page 124.
CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on snow-free paths. They would
otherwise cause loss of performance and damage the tyres.121Wheels

Spare wheel119
stow123
take out123
Speed symbol See Wheels
120
Spoiler94
Stabilisation system85
Stability Control (ESC)85
Staring engine Jump-starting
129
START-STOP77
control symbol38
Jump-starting129
Manually deactivating/activating the system78
operation77
START-STOP system77
Starting engine Jump-starting
129
Start the engine76
Stating and turning off the engine75
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stopping80
Storage58
Storage compartment in the front centre console
59
on the driver's side58
on the front passenger side62
with cover on the passenger side62
Storage compartments58
Stowage compartment on front of the rear seats
64
Sunblind operation
46
Sun visors51
Switch off the ignition76
Switch on the ignition76
T
Tachometer
29
Taking care of the vehicle Pressure Washer
96
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
96
Washing by hand95
Wash system96
TCS Operation
85
Technical data142
Tiptronic see automatic gearbox
82
Tools122
Top speed146
TOP TETHER24
Towing130
Towing device95
Towing eye131
Traction control (TCS)85
Transport Luggage compartment
64
Roof rack67
Transporting58
Transporting children safely19
Triangle122
Turn signal48
Turn signal system Warning light
38
Two-way radio systems72
Tyre Damage
119
Explanation of the label120
see wheels120
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
120
Tyre pressure117
Warning light36
Tyre pressure monitoring90
Display36
Save tyre pressure values91
Tyre repair General notes
128
Preparations128
Pressure test129
Sealing and inflating the tyre128
Tyres116
new83
Tyre pressure117
Wear and tear118
Wear indicator118
Tyre size120
see wheels120
U
Under-body Vehicle care
99
Under-body protection99
Unlock Key
40
Unlocking Remote control
40
Unlocking and locking39
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
95
Useful equipment Ashtray
61
Car park ticket holder58
Cigarette lighter60
Clothes hook63
Cup holders59
Multimedia holder62
Storage compartment58
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
115
charging114
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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
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