Breakdown Kit - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Fig. 123 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 car jack at the
jacking point closest to the flat tyre.
The jacking points are located on the lower sill
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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
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Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking
point» Fig. 123- .
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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.
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Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.
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Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-
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ces (e.g. gravel).
Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a
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smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while
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the vehicle is raised.
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
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CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly positioned against the bar of
the lower beam - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
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» Fig. 122.
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Breakdown kit

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the breakdown kit
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating tyres
Information on driving with repaired tyres
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.
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The rim is damaged.
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The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
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Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
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Damage to the tyre wall.
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The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
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ately.
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
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