2018 SKODA CITIGO light

Inspecting and replenishing108
Fuel
108
Engine compartment
111
Engine oil
113
Coolant
114
Brake fluid
115
Vehicle battery
115
Wheels
118
Wheels and tyres
118
Operating in winter conditions
120
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
122
Emergency equipment
122
Changing a wheel
123
Breakdown kit
126
Jump-starting
128
Towing the vehicle
129
Remote
130
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
131
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
131
Fuses and light bulbs
133
Fuses
133
Bulbs
136
Technical data
Technical data
141
Basic vehicle data
141
Vehicle-specific data depending on the
engine
145
Index
3Table of Contents

WARNINGInformation about the side airbags
vNo objects (e.g. sun visors pivoted towards the windows) should be
placed in the deployment area of the side airbag, and no accessories (e.g.
cup holders and the like) should be mounted on the doors - danger of in-
jury!
v
Hang only light clothing on the hooks in the vehicle, do not leave any
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets. Do not use hangers to hang up the
clothes.

v
The airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Further informa-
tion

Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster

Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light  being illuminated.

Lights and visibility
Light

Driving abroad
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
Interior lighting

The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol containing a maximum
of 10% bioethanol (E10).
Unleaded petrol must meet European standard EN 228 (in Germany DIN
51626-1 or E10 for unleaded petrol with octane numbers 95 and 91).
Specified petrol is 95 RON / ROZ
Use min. 95 RON petrol.
In an emergency , 91 . 92 or93 ROZ petrol can be used (slight loss of power,
slightly increased fuel consumption)

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.
v
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery.

v
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.

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

v
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.
v
Do not smoke, use open flames or light or transmitting devices.

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

v
Never use a damaged vehicle battery.

v
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