SKODA CITIGO 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

›For vehicles with
automated manual transmission leave the selector lever in
position N.›
Check that the screw for the tire pressure reduction
6
is closed.
›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
4
into 12 volt socket » page 63, 12-volt socket .
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air
compressor. Maximum run time of 6 minutes » .
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
8
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
8
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 154 on page 138 on the dash panel in the driver's
field of view.
At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
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.  Stop driving! 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 if it has been running for as much as 6 minutes –
risk of damage to the compressor! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-
nutes before switching it on again.
Information on driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 137 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit. 
Do not contin-
ue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more›Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value » page 129.›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNINGA tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must therefore be observed.■
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
140WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 120.■
When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
served » page 126 .
■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion and injury!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– risk of explosion and caustic burns.
139Emergency equipment and self-help

Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicleFig. 155
Jump-starting: 
- Discharged battery, 
- power-supplying bat-
tery / ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 139 first.
If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-
start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the
power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of
the discharged battery. Otherwise, the vehicle may not start with the dis-
charged battery.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to the ground
point of the engine
A
» Fig. 155 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.■
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.
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 156
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 156 - 
»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye at the front
» page 141 .
Conditions for towing. Vehicles with automated manual transmission cannot be towed with the
rear wheels raised - risk of gearbox damage!
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. 
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The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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 tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the towed vehicle›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock 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.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 156-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 139, Jump-starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Front towing eyeFig. 157
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 157 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/fitting the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 157 until it clicks into place » .
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.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.141Emergency equipment and self-help

RemoteFig. 158
Remove cover/take out battery
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 158 with your thumb or by using a
screwdriver in the area of arrow
1
.
›
Press down on the discharged battery in the area of arrow
2
and insert a
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 key after replacing the battery » page 45.
CAUTION
■
The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.■Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
■We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.■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.
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking the door without locking cylinders
142
Unlock the boot lid
142Locking the door without locking cylindersFig. 159
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the door in question and remove cover
A
(applies to rear doors)
» Fig. 159 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-
ded position).
›
Insert cover
A
(applies to rear doors).
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 160
Unlocking the boot lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the boot lid trim panel » Fig. 160 as far
as it will go.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
142Do-it-yourself

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
143
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
143WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 161
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 162
Changing the front windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 143 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position›Switch the ignition on and off again.›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 161 within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 162 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 162 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 163
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 143 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm » page 143 from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 163.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
. 
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›Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 3.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
Fig. 164
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
145
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
145
Fuses on the side of the dash panel
146
Assignment of the fuses on the side of the dash panel
146
Fuses in the engine compartment
147
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
147
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 164.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 120.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
ger of fire and damage to another electrical system. 
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Note■We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■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. 165
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the
dash panel » Fig. 165.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press securing tab
A
» Fig. 165 .
›
Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove bracket
B
.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Close the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks into place.
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
Fig. 166
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.No.Consumer1Air Conditioning, diagnostic connector2Operating the headlight range control, parking aid, adjusting the mir-
ror surface with electric exterior mirrors3Automatic transmission, engine control unit, power steering, control
lever under the steering wheel, instrument cluster4Airbag5Reversing light6Rear wiper, front and rear window washer7Main beam headlamp - left side8Main beam headlamp - right side9Not assigned10Electric exterior mirror heater, diagnostic port11Not assigned12Vehicle lighting13Vehicle lighting14Vehicle lighting15Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Radio
Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Lighting of switches, heating,
automatic transmission, light switch, license plate light16Vehicle lighting17Rear window wiper18Panoramic roof19Central locking system20Rear window heating21Reversing light22Horn23Voltage stabiliser (for START-STOP system)24Headlamp flasher25Windscreen wipers26Radio27Turn signal lights, brake lights 145Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer28Selector lever for the automatic transmission29Fuel pump30Engine control unit, instrument cluster, rain sensor, control lever un-
der the steering wheel31Vehicle lighting32Central control system33Vehicle lighting34Interior lighting35Vehicle lighting36Vehicle lighting37ESC38Key bar39Control lever under the steering wheel, front and rear window wash- er40Lambda probe, radiator fan, gas valve, oil pressure valve, valve for
activated charcoal filter41Brake pedal switch, cooling fan42Engine control system43Fuel pump44Injection valves45Ignition coils4612 volt power socket47Air blower for air conditioning/heating48Seat heaters49Electric windows50Vehicle lighting51Electric power windowsFuses on the side of the dash panelFig. 167
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, the fuses are on the left side of the
dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver into the recess
A
in the cover » Fig. 167.
›
Loosen the cover and remove in the direction of the arrow.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Press down on the cover until it clicks into place.
Assignment of the fuses on the side of the dash panel
Fig. 168
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Instrument cluster 146Do-it-yourself

No.Consumer3Radio4DC-DC voltage converter, motor starter, 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 compartment
Fig. 169
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery
» Fig. 169 .
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press the locking keys
1
of the cover » Fig. 169 together simultaneously.
›
Push the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Position the cover against the arrow until it clicks.
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartmentFig. 170
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Radiator fan3Cooling control system, ignition4ABS/ESP5Battery data module6Ignition lock, starter
Bulbs

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
148
Removing bulbs for low and high beam- Variant 1
148
Replacing the bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights- Variant
1
149
Change bulb for low beam and high beam - Variant 2
149
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
149
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
150
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
150
Removing/installing taillights
151
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
151

147Fuses and light bulbs

We recommend 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.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage after replacing a bulb in the low or high beam unit or the fog lamp.
Visit a specialist garage if an LED diode is faulty.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 120.■
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.
■
Bulbs H4, HB4 and H7 are pressurised and may burst when changed –
There is a risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and
safety glasses when changing a 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.
Bulb arrangement in the front headlightsFig. 171
Variant 1/Variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 171
Flashing
Low beam and high beam
Daytime running and parking light
Low beam
High beam
Removing bulbs for low and high beam- Variant 1
Fig. 172
Removing bulbs for low and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
›
Remove the connector from the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 172 .
›
Remove the protective cap
A
. 
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