Breakdown Kit - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

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. 155- .
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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 attached to the bar of the
lower beam – otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.

Breakdown kit

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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.
126
Do-it-yourself
» Fig. 154.
» Fig. 155 - .
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.
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The outdoor temperature is below the minimum temperature indicated in
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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-
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ately.
Observe the instructions provided in the puncture repair kit manufactur-
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er's instructions for use.
Description of the breakdown kit
Fig. 156 Description of the breakdown kit
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Read and observe on page 126 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"
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Valve remover
2
Inflation hose with plug
3
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