2019 SKODA CITIGO engine

Inspecting and replenishing109
Fuel
109
Engine compartment
112
Engine oil
114
Coolant
115
Brake fluid
116
Vehicle battery
117
Wheels
119
Wheels and tyres
119
Operating in winter conditions
122
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
123
Emergency equipment
123
Changing a wheel
124
Breakdown kit
127
Jump-starting
129
Towing the vehicle
130
Remote
131
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
132
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
132
Fuses and light bulbs
134
Fuses
134
Bulbs
136
Technical data
Technical data
141
Basic vehicle data
141
Vehicle-specific data depending on the
engine
145
Index
3Table of Contents

 Engine electronics check

Note
vThe air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.
v
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!

v
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 88
Heating Controls
Fig. 89
Controls of the air conditioning

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine

OperationFig. 121
Display
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt, the shift lever is moved into neutral and the clutch pedal is released.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
standstill and the brake pedal is operated.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the brake pedal is released.
Requirements for the system to function correctly
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver

From about 1,000 to 1,500 km the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.

WARNING (Continued)
vDo not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.
v
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.

v
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning
v
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they can be fatal!

v
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.

v
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle

Checking and refillingFig. 141
Dipstick
The engine uses up some oil, depending on driving style and operating condi-
tions (up to 0.5 l / 1 000 km). Consumption may be slightly higher than this
during the first 5 000 km.
Have the oil change carried out by a specialist garage during the inspection.
Check and refill oil under the following conditions. The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
Checking the level