2015 SKODA CITIGO tow

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Warning triangle
122
Reflective vest
122
Vehicle tool kit
122
Warning triangle
Fig. 115
Positioning of the warning trian-
gle - natural gas vehicles
For natural gas vehicles, the warning triangle can be stowed in a box under the
floor covering in the luggage compartment » Fig. 115.
This applies to the warning triangle from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range. The storage compartment might be too small for a different type of
warning triangle.
Reflective vestFig. 116
Storage compartment for the re-
flective vest
The reflective vest can be stored in a holder under the driver's seat » Fig. 116.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 117
Vehicle tool kit
The tool kit is housed in a box in the spare or emergency wheel or in its com- partment.
Lift up the floor covering at the opening
A
» Fig. 118 on page 123 .
Depending on the vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-
nents listed in the on-board tool kit.
Screwdriver
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims 
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Jack with instruction card
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kitWARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
■ Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with
the tool kit.■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the luggage compart-
ment.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
123
Removing/stowing the wheel
123
Full wheel trim
124
Wheel bolts
124
Anti-theft wheel bolts
124
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
125
Raising the vehicle
125
Remove the wheel / fix
126
Follow-up work
126
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing traffic.
5678Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
Preliminary work
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear .
›
For vehicles with automated gearbox shift the lever to position D or R.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
Removing/stowing the wheel
Fig. 118
Take out the wheel
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt » Fig. 118.
Take out the wheel
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Grasp the floor covering in the luggage compartment in area
A
» Fig. 118 and
lift.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew nut
B
in the direction of the arrow.
›
Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim. 
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›Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
To be equipped for a possible wheel change, the adapter for the anti-theft
wheel bolts must always be kept in the vehicle. The adapter is stowed in the
tool kit.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is marked on the back of the wheel
cover on every factory-fitted or ŠKODA Original Accessory hub cap.
When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
Note
■ Note the code number which is embossed both on the adapter and also on
the end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Original Parts if necessary.■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 121
Changing a wheel: Loosening the
wheel bolts
Before removing the wheel bolts, the caps for the wheel bolts must be pulled
off.
Loosening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt until it locks into place.
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 124.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 121.
Tightening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt until it locks into place.
Use the appropriate adapter for tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 124 .›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 121 , until it is tight.
After tightening the wheel bolts, the covering caps must be replaced.
WARNINGIf it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 122
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Fig. 123
Principle sketch: Attach lifting jack
Use the jack from the tool kit to raise the vehicle.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre . 
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The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower sill on the un-
derside of your vehicle. The positions of these are embossed by means of
markings on the side surface of the lower sill » Fig. 122.›
Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking point
» Fig. 123 - 
.
›
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 123 - 
.
›
Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNING■ If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.■
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. If the surface is smooth, such as on cobbled stones, tiled floor etc.,
use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat).
■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the web of the
lower fork leg - risk of damage to the vehicle.
Remove the wheel / fix
When changing a wheel, the following instructions must be followed.
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel bolts.
›
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground.
› Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Alternately tighten wheel bolts opposite (diagonally) with the wheel wrench.
Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last.
›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 119 .
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
If it is established when changing a wheel that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to move, then these must be replaced.
Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
WARNINGUndo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) provided that the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could become loose and
fall off.
Follow-up work
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the wheel well and secure it with a special nut.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check the tyre pressure on the fitted wheel as soon as possible.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
After changing the wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted. In vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 91.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts is 110 Nm. 
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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-
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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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cruise controloperation88
operation Description88
Cruise control system Warning light
38
Cruise Control System88
Cup holders59
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
48
Daylight running lights48
De-icing windows
98
Deactivating an airbag17
Decorative films97
Defrosting rear window51
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
43
Departure angle145
Digital Clock Time
33
Dimmed headlights47
Dipstick109
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
115
Display Service interval
30
Display of fuel reserve
29
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
95
Distance driven30
Door Child safety lock
42
Closing41
Emergency locking132
Opening41
Door opening lever locking of42
unlocking of42
Drive Driving through water
84
Driving Emissions
143
Fuel consumption143
through water84
Top speed146
Trailer operation95
E
Economical driving Tips
83
EDL86
Electric Windows44
Button in driver's door44
Button in the front passenger door44
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)86
Electronic immobilizer75
Emergency Changing a wheel
123
Hazard warning light system49
Jump-starting129
Locking the door without a locking cylinder132
Towing the vehicle130
Tyre repair127
Emergency equipment Jack
122
Reflective vest122
Vehicle tool kit122
Warning triangle122
Emissions143
Engine Running-in
83
Switch off engine76
Engine compartment106
Brake fluid112
Overview108
Vehicle battery112
Engine number142
engine oil specification
109
Engine oil109
Checking109
Replenishing110
Warning light35
EPC Warning light
37
ESC Operation
85
Warning light36
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
37
F
Films
97
Fog Lights49
Foldable hook63
Footmats80
see footmats80
Force limit Sliding/tilting roof
45
Force limiter Sliding/tilting roof
46
Front airbag15
fuel lead-free petrol
103
Fuel102
CNG105
Fuel reserve display29
refer to Fuel102
Refuelling103
Refuelling - natural gas104
Fuel consumption143
149Index