Skoda Citigo (2019 year). Manual - part 8

Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fit-

ted with tyres in a given category

speed

symbol

S

T

U

H

Maximum

speed

(in km/h)

180

190

200

210

WARNING

Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed

for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.

Operating in winter conditions

All-year (or “winter”) tyres

All-year or “winter”tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake

symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
To get the best possible driving characteristics, all-year or “winter”tyres, with a

minimum tread depth of 4 mm on all four wheels, should be fitted.
If “winter” tyres are mounted, summer tyres should be fitted again in good

time as they provide better handling properties, a shorter braking distance,

less tyre noise and reduced tyre wear on roads which are free of snow and ice

as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.

Speed symbol

All-year or “winter”tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol )

of a lower speed category than listed in the vehicle’s technical documentation

can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed for these tyres is

not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is higher.
If the vehicle has all-season or “winter”tires of a lower speed category, as the

specified maximum speed of the vehicle is (does not apply to factory-supplied

tire), a warning sign with the maximum value provided for the mounted tire

speed rating must be affixed inside the vehicle and at a place in the driver's

field of vision which is constantly visible. This specification determines the

maximum vehicle speed with mounted all-season or “winter”tires, that may not

be exceeded

1)

.

Snow chains

The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions.
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm. Remove the

full wheel trims before installing the snow chains 

» page 125

.

Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to

the following wheel / tyre combinations.

Rim size

Impression depth D

Tyre size

5J x 14

35 mm

165- 70

5J x 14

35 mm

175- 65

WARNING

Do not use chains on snow and ice-free routes - the handling would be im-

paired and there is a risk of damage to the tyres.

1)

Valid in certain countries.

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General Maintenance

Do-it-yourself

Emergency equipment and self-help

Emergency equipment

Positioning of the warning triangle

Fig. 147 

Positioning of the warning trian-

gle - natural gas vehicles

The following information applies to the warning triangle from the ŠKODA

Original Accessories.
For natural gas vehicles, the warning triangle can be stowed in a box under the

floor covering in the luggage compartment 

» Fig. 147

.

Location of reflective vest

Fig. 148 

Storage compartment for the

reflective vest

The reflective vest can be stored in a holder under the driver's seat 

» Fig. 148

.

Vehicle tool kit

Fig. 149  Vehicle tool kit

The box containing the vehicle tool kit is located in the stowage compartment

for the spare wheel, and can be secured with a tape depending on the equip-

ment fitted.
Depending on the vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-

nents listed in the on-board tool kit.

Screwdriver
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with instruction card
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit

WARNING

■

The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-

cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –

there is a risk of injury.

■

Always stow the tool in the box securely and make sure that it is secured

to the spare wheel using the tape - there is a risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking or a vehicle collision.

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1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Emergency equipment and self-help

CAUTION

Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -

otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.

Note

The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.

Changing a wheel

Preliminary work

For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before

changing a wheel on the road.

›

As far as possible park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic

flow - choose a place with a flat and firm surface.

›

Switch off the engine.

›

For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear.

›

For vehicles with automated transmission shift the lever to position D or R.

›

Firmly apply the handbrake.

›

Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the

prescribed distance.

›

Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the

road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash

barrier, for instance).

Changing a wheel

›

Remove the spare wheel 

» page 125

.

›

Remove the full wheel trim 

» page 125

 or caps 

» page 125

.

›

Loosen the wheel bolts 

» page 126

 

» 

.

›

Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing, is clear of the

ground 

» page 126

.

›

Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,

etc.).

›

Remove the wheel carefully.

›

Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.

›

Lower the vehicle.

›

Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull-

ing crossways”) 

» page 126

.

›

Replace the wheel trim 

» page 125

 and caps 

» page 125

.

When fitting a wheel with unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of ro-

tation is correct 

» page 119

.

All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-

cult to move, these must be replaced.

WARNING

■

Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle

has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall

off – risk of injury.

■

Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - cause an ac-

cident.

Subsequent steps

After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.

›

Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage

compartment and secure with a locking screw.

›

Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.

›

Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with

vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the

system 

» page 101

.

›

Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.

The prescribed tightening torque is 110 Nm.

Replace the damaged tyre. Repairing the tyre is not recommended.

WARNING

Tightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can

result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where

tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -

risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed

until the tightening torque has been checked.

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Do-it-yourself

Removing/stowing the spare wheel

Fig. 150 

Take out the wheel

The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage

compartment and is fixed in place with a fastening screw 

» Fig. 150

.

Take out the wheel

›

Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.

›

Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.

›

Unscrew the locking screw in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 150

 and the re-

move 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.

›

Screw the locking screw against the direction of arrow until it stops

» Fig. 150

.

›

Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the

tape.

›

Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.

Full wheel trim

Remove trim

›

Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims at the edge of one of the

ventilation openings in the full wheel trim.

›

Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off

the wheel trim.

Install trim

›

Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.

›

Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks

correctly in place.

The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on

the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original

Accessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt it should be fitted at this point

» 

.

WARNING

If wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order

to cool the brake system - otherwise there is a risk of an accident.

CAUTION

■

If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft

wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.

■

Only use manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk of

damaging the trim.

Note

We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Wheel bolts

Fig. 151 

Remove the cap

›

To remove the cap insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the

cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 151

.

›

To install, insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.

125

Emergency equipment and self-help

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Fig. 152 

Anti-theft wheel bolt and at-

tachment

The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. This can only be

» Fig. 152

 loosened / tightenedwith attachment 

B

.

›

Insert the upper section 

B

 on the anti-theft wheel bolt 

A

 until it stops.

›

Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment 

B

 and loosen / tighten the

wheel bolt.

›

Remove the attachment.

The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the

vehicle in case of a possible wheel change!
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the

anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of

the wheel trim.

Note

We recommend that you retain the label with the code number. A replacement

upper section can be acquired from ŠKODA Original Parts based on this.

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts

Fig. 153 

Loosening the wheel bolts

›

Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated

attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts 

» Fig. 152

 on page 126.

›

To loosen the screws, grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn

rotation in the direction of the arrow 

» Fig. 153

.

›

Totighten the screws grasp the key end and turn the screw about against

the direction of the arrow 

» Fig. 153

, until it is tight.

WARNING

If 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 - danger of injury.

Raising the vehicle

Fig. 154 

Jacking points for the jack

Fig. 155  Attach lifting jack

Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions 

» 

.

Use the jack from the tool kit to raise the vehicle. Position the jack at the jack-

ing point closest to the wheel to be replaced.

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126

Do-it-yourself

The jacking points are located on the lower sill 

» Fig. 154

.

›

Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground

and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised 

» Fig. 155

 - .

›

Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking

point

» Fig. 155

- .

›

Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.

WARNING

The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is risk of in-

jury.

■

Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.

■

Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.

■

Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-

ces (e.g. gravel).

■

Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a

smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).

■

Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.

■

Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while

the vehicle is raised.

■

When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.

CAUTION

It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the bar of the

lower beam – otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.

Breakdown kit



Introduction

The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to

about 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-

nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-

rage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-

ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.

Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.

▶

The rim is damaged.

▶

The outdoor temperature is below the minimum temperature indicated in

the instruction manual for the tyre filling bottle with sealant.

▶

Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.

▶

Damage to the tyre wall.

▶

The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.

WARNING

■

If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-

ately.

■

Observe the instructions provided in the puncture repair kit manufactur-

er's instructions for use.

Description of the breakdown kit

Fig. 156  Description of the breakdown kit



Read and observe   on page 127 first.

The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-

ment.

Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug

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1

2
3

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Emergency equipment and self-help

Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on

the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Tyre inflation hose
Button for tyre pressure reduction
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
12 volt cable connector
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core

Note

The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log

folder.

Preparing to use the breakdown kit



Read and observe   on page 127 first.

For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before

undertaking a wheel repair on a road.

›

Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place

with a flat and firm surface.

›

Switch off the engine.

›

For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear.

›

For vehicles with automated transmission shift the lever to position D or R.

›

Firmly apply the handbrake.

›

Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the

prescribed distance.

›

Have all the occupants get out. While the repair is being carried out, the

passengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind

a crash barrier, for instance).

Sealing and inflating tyres



Read and observe   on page 127 first.

Sealing

›

Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.

›

Insert the valve remover 

2

 

» Fig. 156

 on page 127 on the valve insert, so that

the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.

4

5
6
7
8
9

10

11

›

Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).

›

Forcefully shake bottle 

10

 several times.

›

Firmly screw the inflation hose 

3

 onto the tyre inflater bottle 

10

 . The film

on the bottle cap is pierced.

›

Remove the plug from the inflation hose 

3

 and insert the bottle 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 filler plug from the tyre valve.

›

Screw in the valve insert with the valve remover 

2

.

Inflating

›

Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose 

5

 

» Fig. 156

 on page 127 firmly

onto the tyre valve.

›

For vehicles with manual transmission set the gearshift lever to the neutral

position.

›

For vehicles with automated manual transmission shift the lever to position

N.

›

Start the engine.

›

Plug the connector 

8

 into the 12 volt socket 

» page 57

, 12-volt socket.

›

Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch 

9

 .

›

Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air

compressor. Observe the maximum running time of the air compressor ac-

cording to the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer 

» 

.

›

If an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar has not been reached, unscrew the tyre in-

flation 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.

›

Stick the sticker 

1

 

» Fig. 156

 on page 127 on the dash panel in the driver's

field of view.

At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a

maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.

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128

Do-it-yourself

WARNING

■

If the tire does not inflate to at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The

sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. 



 Do not drive the vehicle!

Seek help from a specialist garage.

■

The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-

ing inflated – risk of burning.

CAUTION

Switch off the air compressor at the latest after the running time according to

the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer has elapsed - otherwise there is

the risk of compressor damage! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-

nutes before switching it on again.

Information on driving with repaired tyres



Read and observe   on page 127 first.

The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10

minutes.

If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less

›

The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit. 



 Do not con-

tinue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.

If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more

›

Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value 

» page 120

.

›

Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

WARNING

A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard

tyre. The following guidelines must therefore be observed.

■

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

■

Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.

Jump-starting



Introduction

WARNING

■

The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on

the engine compartment 

» page 112

.

■

When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-

served 

» page 117

.

■

A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-

low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-

tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion and injury!

■

Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low

– risk of explosion and caustic burns.

Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle

Fig. 157  Jump-starting:  - discharged battery,  - power-supplying

battery/ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system



Read and observe   on page 129 first.

If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the

battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-

start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and insu-

lated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the

power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of

the discharged battery.

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129

Emergency equipment and self-help

The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.

›

Attach clamp 

1

 to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.

›

Attach clamp 

2

 to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.

›

Attach clamp 

3

 to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.

›

For vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp 

4

 to the ground

point of the engine 

A

» Fig. 157

.

›

For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp 

4

 to a solid

metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.

Starting engine

›

Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.

›

Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

›

If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure

and repeat after half a minute.

›

Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.

WARNING

■

Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged

battery - risk of explosion.

■

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 vehi-

cle – there is a risk of short circuit.

■

Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts in

the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-

age.

Towing the vehicle

Information about the towing process

Fig. 158  Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope

To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope 

» Fig. 158

 - 

» 

.

Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye at the front

» page 131

.

Conditions for towing.

Vehicles with automated manual transmission cannot be towed with

the rear wheels raised - risk of gearbox damage!
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.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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 tow-

ing distance is greater than 50 km.

Driver of the towed vehicle

›

If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake

booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise

much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has

to be expended for steering.

›

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the

steering wheel does not lock 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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Do-it-yourself

›

Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.

WARNING

■

Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing 

» Fig. 158

 - , the towing

eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.

■

Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.

CAUTION

■

Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from

another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid 

» page 129

, Jump-starting.

■

For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-

teners may become overloaded and damaged.

Note

We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Front towing eye

Fig. 159  Remove cap / install towing eye

Cap removal/fitting

›

To remove, press down on the cap in the direction of arrow 

1

 and remove it

in the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 159

.

›

To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range 

1

 and then press on the opposite edge

of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.

Removing/fitting the towing eye

›

To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow

3

» Fig. 159

 until it clicks into place

» 

.

›

Tighten the towing eye using a wheel wrench or similar object. To do this, in-

sert the wheel wrench through the eye.

›

To removeit, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow 

3

.

WARNING

The towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye

could break whilst being towed.

Remote

Fig. 160  Remove cover/take out battery

›

Pop out the key bit.

›

Press off the battery cover 

A

 

» Fig. 160

 with your thumb or by using a

screwdriver in the area of arrow 

1

.

›

Press down on the discharged battery in the area of arrow 

2

 and remove it.

›

Hold any button on the key for about 5 s.

›

Insert the new battery.

›

Insert the battery cover 

A

 and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.

The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked

with the key after replacing the battery 

» page 40

.

CAUTION

■

The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.

■

Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.

Note

We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.

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Emergency equipment and self-help

Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors

Locking the door without locking cylinders

Fig. 161  Left door/right door

›

Open the corresponding door.

›

In vehicles with panel 

A

, remove this panel 

» Fig. 161

.

›

Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-

ded position).

›

Replace the cover 

A

.

After closing, the door is locked.

Unlock the boot lid

Fig. 162 

Unlocking the boot lid

The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.

›

Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the boot lid trim panel 

» Fig. 162

 as far

as it will go.

›

Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.

Replacing windscreen wiper blades



Introduction

WARNING

Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-

sons.

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades

Fig. 163 

Setting the service position for

the wiper arms

Fig. 164  Changing the front windscreen wiper blade



Read and observe   on page 132 first.

Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the

windscreen wiper arms into the service position.

Setting the service position

›

Switch the ignition on and off again.

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132

Do-it-yourself

›

Push the lever in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 163

 within 10 seconds and hold

for approximately 2 seconds.

Removing the wiper blade

›

Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow 

1

» Fig. 164

.

›

Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.

›

Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch 

A

 down in the direction of ar-

row 

2

.

›

Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 

3

.

Attaching the windscreen wiper blade

›

Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 

3

 until

it locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attach-

ed.

›

Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.

›

Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow

» Fig. 164

.

The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

Fig. 165  Changing the rear window wiper blade



Read and observe   on page 132 first.

Removing the wiper blade

›

Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 165

.

›

Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.

›

Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch 

A

 down in the direction of ar-

row 

2

.

›

Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 

3

.

Attaching the windscreen wiper blade

›

Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 

3

 until

it locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attach-

ed.

›

Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.

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Emergency equipment and self-help

Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses



Introduction

Fig. 166 

Blown fuse

Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-

ble from the melted-through metal strip 

» Fig. 166

.

WARNING

Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the

engine compartment 

» page 112

.

CAUTION

■

Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.

■

If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance

from a specialist garage.

■

“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-

ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.

Note

■

We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.

■

There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses

may exist for a single power consuming device.

Fuses in the dashboard

Fig. 167 

Remove the fuse box cover.



Read and observe   and   on page 134 first.

The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the

dash panel 

» Fig. 167

.

Replacing fuses

›

Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.

›

Press securing tab 

A

 

» Fig. 167

.

›

Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.

›

Remove bracket 

B

 .

›

Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.

›

Replace the bracket at the original position.

›

Close the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks into

place.

134

Do-it-yourself

Fuse assignment in the dashboard

Fig. 168 

Fuses



Read and observe   and   on page 134 first.

No.

Consumer

1

Air Conditioning, diagnostic connector

2

Operating the headlight range control, parking aid, positional adjust-

ment of the electric door mirrors, seat heating

3

Automatic transmission, engine control unit, power steering, control

lever under the steering wheel, instrument cluster, radiator fan

4

Airbag

5

Reversing light

6

Front and rear windscreen wiper system

7

Main beam headlamp - left side

8

Main beam headlamp - right side

9

Not assigned

10

Electric exterior mirror heater, diagnostic port, rain sensor

11

Daytime driving light

12

Not assigned

13

Vehicle lighting - left side

14

Vehicle lighting - right side

No.

Consumer

15

Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Radio

Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Button lighting, light switch, li-

cense plate light

16

Vehicle lighting - Rear fog light

17

Rear window wiper

18

Panoramic roof

19

Central locking system

20

Rear window heating

21

Reversing lights, fog lights

22

Horn

23

Voltage stabiliser (for the START-STOP system), vehicle lighting (ve-

hicle without START-STOP system)

24

Headlamp flasher

25

Windscreen wipers

26

Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Vehicle lighting

Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Radio

27

Indicator light, brake light, daytime running light

28

Selector lever for the automatic transmission

29

Fuel pump

30

Engine control unit, instrument cluster, control lever under the

steering wheel, fuel pump

31

Vehicle lighting

32

Central control system

33

Vehicle lighting - parking light

34

Interior lighting

35

Vehicle lighting - right side (applies to vehicle without START-STOP

system), instrument cluster

36

Vehicle lighting - left side (applies to vehicle without START-STOP

system)

37

ESP

38

Bar with buttons, DC-DC voltage converter (applies to vehicle with

START-STOP system), engine start



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Fuses and light bulbs

No.

Consumer

39

Control lever under the steering wheel, front and rear window wash-

er

40

Lambda probe, radiator fan, gas valve, oil pressure valve, valve for ac-

tivated charcoal filter, engine components

41

Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch, engine components

42

Engine control system

43

Vacuum pump for brake system, air conditioning

44

Injection valves, engine components, fuel pump

45

Ignition coils, engine components

46

12-Volt power socket

47

Air blower for air conditioning/heating

48

Seat heaters

49

Electric power windows

50

Vehicle lighting - daytime running lights, high beam

51

Electric power windows

Fuses in the engine compartment

Fig. 169 

Remove the fuse box cover.



Read and observe   and   on page 134 first.

The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery 

» Fig. 169

.

Replacing fuses

›

Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.

›

Press the locking keys 

1

 of the cover 

» Fig. 169

 together simultaneously.

›

Push the cover in the direction of the arrow 

2

 .

›

Replace the defective fuse.

›

Position the cover against the arrow until it clicks.

Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment

Fig. 170 

Fuses



Read and observe   and   on page 134 first.

No.

Consumer

1

ABS/ESP

2

Radiator fan, blower fan for air conditioning

3

Cooling control system, ignition

4

ABS/ESP

5

Battery data module, ignition lock

6

Ignition lock, starter

Bulbs



Introduction

We recommend 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.

We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage

after replacing a bulb in the low or high beam unit or the fog lamp.
Visit a specialist garage if an LED diode is faulty.



136

Do-it-yourself

WARNING

■

Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the

engine compartment 

» page 112

.

■

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 difficulty

by other road users.

■

Bulbs H4, H7 and H8 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there

is a risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety

glasses when changing a 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

possible 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.

Bulb arrangement in the front headlights

Fig. 171  Headlights: Version 1/version 2



Read and observe   and   on page 137 first.

Bulb arrangement 

» Fig. 171

Flashing
Low beam and high beam
Daytime running and parking light
Low beam
High beam

Removing bulbs for low and high beam- Variant 1

Fig. 172  Removing bulbs for low and main beam



Read and observe   and   on page 137 first.

›

Remove the connector from the bulb in the direction of arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 172

 .

›

Remove the protective cap 

A

 .

›

Press the safety catch in the direction of the headlamp and then unhook in

the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 172

 .

›

Open out the safety catch in the direction of arrow 

3

 .

›

Remove the light bulb in the direction of arrow 

4

 and insert a new light bulb

in such a way that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses

of the lamp.

Insertion of the bulb takes place in reverse order.

A
B
C
D

E

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