2018 SKODA CITIGO Owners Manual

Every 2 years

Note
vFluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the

Engine oil filler opening113
Coolant expansion reservoir
114
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
113
Windscreen washer fluid
Fig. 140
Windscreen washer fluid reser-
voir

CAUTION
vThe oil level must never fall outside range A

CAUTION
vIf the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
aerate - risk of engine damage!

Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolImportanceAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGBattery acid is highly corrosive - it can cause injury, chemical burns or poi-
soning! Corrosive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory
tract and the eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.
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Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery.

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If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with a lot of water. Get
medical assistance without delay.

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Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent (e.g. children).

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Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
WARNINGWorking on the car battery may cause explosion, fire, injury or chemical burn! The following guidelines must be observed.
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Do not smoke, use open flames or light or transmitting devices.

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A discharged vehicle battery may freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.

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Never use a damaged vehicle battery.

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Do not connect the battery terminals, bridging the two poles will cause a
short circuit.
CAUTIONEnsure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork

If the vehicle is not used for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, then disconnect the
negative terminal

Wheels
Wheels and tyres
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip