2013 SKODA CITIGO stop start

Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
› Black colour – electrolyte level is correct.
› Colourless or light yellow colour – electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for checking the energy level for the recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist ga-
rage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte lev-
el cannot be checked.
Note
The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of
the inspection service.
Operation in winter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 134.
The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tempera-
tures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary, re-
charged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.

Charging
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 134.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the electrical components.›Only when performing a “quick-charge”, disconnect both battery cables (first
“negative”, then “positive”).›
Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red = “posi- tive”, black = “negative”).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on thedevice.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove themains cable from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the ve-
hicle battery using low amperages (for example from a mini-charger). Refer to the
instructions of the charger manufacturer .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or lower) must be used until full charging is achieved.
It is necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with high
amperages, known as “ rapid charging”.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth » page 152, Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP
system .
Note
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be rapid charged by a specialist
garage.
136General Maintenance

›Firmly screw the inflation hose 3 onto the tyre inflator bottle 10 clockwise.
The film on the cap is pierced automatically.›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the empty tyre inflator bottle from the valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
1
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
5
» Fig. 120 on page 149 of the air compressor
firmly onto the tyre valve.
›
Check that the air release valve
7
is closed.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
9
into 12 Volt socket » page 52, 12-volt power socket .
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
8
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved. Max-
imum run time of 8 minutes » !
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
5
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
5
back onto the tyre valve and repeat the
inflation process.
›
If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this means
the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit »
.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
5
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey at
a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes » page 150.
WARNING■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is being
inflated – there is a risk of injury.■
Do not place the hot tyre inflation hose or hot air compressor on flammable
materials – there is a risk of fire.
■
If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage sus-
tained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. 
Do not drive the vehicle. Seek help from a specialist garage.
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 switch- ing it on again.
Check after 10 minutes' driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 148.
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes!
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
 Do not drive the vehicle! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the break-
down kit.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Adjust the tyre inflation pressure to the correct value (see inside of fuel filler cap).
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
151
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
152

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Negative cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 122
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 150.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable must only be con-
nected to the engine earthing point » Fig. 122.

Towing the vehicle

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
153
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in 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 automatic
gearbox is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle›Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automated transmission.›
On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator pedal once the rope is taught.
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, horn, 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 ve-
hicle is fitted with an automated transmission.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re-
quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 150 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels raised clear of the ground or on a special
breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
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 distance is greater than 50 km.
■
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 simi-
larly elastic material.
■
While towing, take care to avoid impermissibly high tensile forces or jerky loads.
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.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye » page 153 . 
152Do-it-yourself

Note■We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
■
When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
■
The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.

Front towing eye
Fig. 123
Front bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 152.
The towing eye is stored in the box of the vehicle tool kit.
›
Press on the lower area of the cover (arrow) » Fig. 123 - 
to loosen the latch of
the cover.
›
Remove the cap from the front bumper and leave it hanging on the vehicle.
›
Screw in the towing eye by hand up to the stop » Fig. 123 - 
. 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 re-fit the cover after removing the towing eye, first insert the cover in the
bottom region then carefully press on the upper area of the cover. The cap must
engage firmly.
CAUTIONThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
153Emergency equipment and self-help

Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 125
Distribution board cover/fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 154.
The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery » Fig. 125.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the locking keys of cover
A
together simultaneously.
›
Push out the cover in the direction of the arrow.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Insert the cover in the direction counter to the arrow.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
No.Power consumerS1ABS/ESPS2Radiator fanS3Control unit for radiator fan, ignitionS4ABS/ESPS5Central control unit, battery managementS6Ignition lock, starter

Fuses in the dash panelFig. 126
Distribution board cover/fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 154.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, the fuses are on the left side of the
dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a suitable flat object, such as a screwdriver, into the gap in the arrow area » Fig. 126 .
›
Carefully pry off the cover and remove it.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse layout on the panel side
No.Power consumer1ABS/ESP2Instrument cluster3Radio, diagnosis4DC-DC voltage converter, starter relay, bar with buttons5Not assigned6Not assigned7Not assigned8Not assigned9Headlights10Headlights 156Do-it-yourself

Index
Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power socket
52
A
Abroad Driving abroad
79
Unleaded petrol79
ABS81
Warning light19
Accessories110
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
41
Interior mirror40
Seat43
Steering wheel66
Adjusting the seats91
Aerial114
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
57
Airbag98
Deactivating101
Deactivating the front passenger airbag102
Deployment98
Front airbag99
Modifications and damage to the airbag system112
Side airbag Head-Thorax100
Airbag system98
Air conditioning system59
Control elements60
Recirculated air mode61
Air outlet vents57
Antilock Braking System81
Artificial leather120
Ash tray51
Assist systems80
ABS19, 81
City Safe Drive86
Cruise Control System83
EDS81
ESC18, 80
Parking aid81
START-STOP85
TC81
Traction Control System (TCS)19
Visual parking system82
Automated transmission71
Lever control71
Automatic gearbox Operational faults
73
Tiptronic72
Automatic load deactivation137
Automatic transmission Kick-down
72
Starting-off and driving72
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
78
Avoiding damage to your vehicle78
B
Bag hooks
47
Belts94
Belt tensioners97
Bonnet Closing
128
Opening128
Boot Class N1 vehicles
47
Boot lid Automatic locking
29
Brake assist80
Brake booster69
Brake fluid133
Changing134
Checking133
Brakes Brake assist systems80
Brake booster69
Brake fluid133
Handbrake70
Running in74
Warning lights16
Braking Information on braking
69
Breakdown kit149
Bulbs In the tail light
159
Replacing157
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
30
C
Car computer see multifunction display
13
Carrier49
Cavity protection117
Central locking button27
Central locking system25
lock26
unlock26
Changing Brake fluid
134
Engine oil131
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel154
Wheels145
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
146
Preliminary work145
Remove and attaching a wheel146
Charging a vehicle battery136
Checking Battery electrolyte level
135
Brake fluid133
Coolant132
Engine oil131
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R
Radiator fan
129
Raise vehicle147
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
41
Rear fog light35
Rear mirror40
Interior mirror40
Rear seats45
Folding forward45
Rear window heating37
Rear windows Closing
31
Opening31
Recirculated air mode61
Recommended gear12
Refuelling122
Fuel122
Regulation Headlight beam
34
Remote control27
locking28
Synchronisation process28
unlocking28
Remote control key Replacing the battery
23
Repairs and technical alterations110
Replace vehicle battery
137
Replace vehicle battery
137
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
158
Bulb for the licence plate light159
Bulb for the side turn signal lights158
Bulbs157
Bulbs in the tail light159
Fuses154
Fuses in the dash panel156
Fuses in the engine compartment156
Windscreen wiper blade40
Windscreen wiper blades39
Replenishing Coolant
133
Engine oil131
Windscreen washer fluid129
Roof rack mounting points
50
Roof rack system Roof load
50
Running-in The first 1500 km
73
Running in Brake pads
74
Engine73
Tyres74
S
Safe securing system
26
Safety90
Child safety103
Child safety seats103
Correct seated position91
Head restraints45
ISOFIX106
TOP TETHER107
Safety belt Warning light
21
Saving electrical energy74
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
116
Seat Adjusting
43
Seat belts94
Belt tensioners97
Cleaning121
fastening and unfastening96
Inertia reels97
The physical principle of a frontal collision95
Warning light17
Seats Folding forwards
45
Head restraints45
Heating44
Seats and stowing42
Service111
Service display12
Service intervals108
Setting Air conditioning system
61
Heating59
Setting the clock Clock
14
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
75
Side airbag100
Sliding/tilting roof31
Closing31
Opening and tilting31
Operation31
Snow chains143
Spare wheel141
Speedometer11
Speed symbol See Wheels
141
Spoiler112
START-STOP85
Manually activating/deactivating the system86
Operating conditions of the system85
Starting/shutting down the engine85
Starting and stopping the engine with the key67
Starting engine Jump-starting
150
Starting the engine Jump-starting
151
Key68
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START STOPJump-starting152
Warning light21
Steering force assistance66
Steering wheel66
Storage53
Storage compartment Bag holder
55
Storage compartment on the driver's side54
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
54
Storage compartment with lid on the front pas- senger side
54
Storage compartments53
Meshed pockets on the front seat rests56
Multimedia holder56
Photo holder55
Storage compartment in the front centre console 55 Storage compartments in front of the rear seats
56
Sun visors38
Switching off the engine68
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
119
Seat belts121
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
114
Cavity protection117
Chrome parts116
Cleaning the wheels118
Decorative films116
Door lock cylinders117
Headlight lenses117
High-pressure cleaner114
Plastic parts116
Polishing the paintwork115
Rubber seals116
Taking care of the interior118
Taking care of your vehicle exterior115
Washing113
Washing by hand114
Wash system114
Wax treatment115
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
120
TCS81
Technical data161
Tiptronic see automatic gearbox
72
Tools144
TOP TETHER107
Towing152
Towing device113
Towing eye153
Traction Control System81
Warning light19
Transport Luggage compartment
46
Roof rack system49
Transporting children safely103
Turn signal34
Two-way radio systems63
Type plate161
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
140
Tyre repair Check pressure
150
Preparations149
Sealing and inflating the tyre149
Tyres138
Inflation pressure139
New140
See Wheels140
Sizes139
Tyre wear indicator139
U
Underbody protection
118
Unleaded petrol79
unlock Central locking system
26
Unlocking Remote control
28
Vehicle key22
Unlocking and locking22
Useful equipment50
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
137
charging136
Checking the electrolyte level135
Operation in winter136
Safety instructions134
Vehicle care108
Alcantara120
Artificial leather120
Cloths120
Vehicle data sticker161
Vehicle dimensions162
Vehicle height162
vehicle identification number - VIN161
Vehicle key locking
22
unlocking22
Vehicle length162
Vehicles with CNG mode See CNG
123
Vehicles with natural gas mode See CNG
123
Vehicle tool kit144
Vehicle width162
Visibility37
Visors see Sun visors
38
Visual parking system82
169Index