2012 SKODA CITIGO key

Unlocking with the remote control key
›
Press the
 button in the vehicle key until the luggage compartment lid un-
locks.
Opening
› Open the luggage compartment lid by pressing the
» Fig. 16 -  button.
Closing
› Reach into the recesses
» Fig. 16 -  and pull the luggage compartment lid
down.
› Close the lid with a slight swing. ÐEmergency unlocking
Fig. 17
Emergency unlocking of the lug-
gage compartment lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 25.
The luggage compartment lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the
central locking system.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward
» page 40, Folding the rear seat backrest
forwards.
› Insert the vehicle key or a similar tool into the opening A
»
Fig. 17 in the lid
trim up to the stop.
› Unlock the lock in the direction of arrow.
› Open the luggage compartment lid. Ð
ä Electrical power windows
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Window open/close 27
WARNING
■ If the vehicle is locked from the outside, do not leave anybody in the vehicle
as it is not possible to open the windows from the inside in the event of an
emergency.
■ When closing the windows proceed with caution to avoid causing crushing
injuries - risk of injury! CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows. ■ If the windows are frozen, remove the ice » page 100, De-icing windows and
exterior mirrors before operating the power windows to prevent damage to the
power window mechanism.
■ When leaving the locked vehicle make sure that the windows are closed at all
times. Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds. Ð
26 Using the system

Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 29
DAY LIGHT function (Daytime running light) 30
Fog lights 30
Rear fog light 30
Parking light 30
Headlight beam adjustment 30
Switches for the hazard warning light system 31
Turn signal and main beam lever 31
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 21 on page
29. The symbols which mark the switch po-
sitions are identical, however. WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright enough
to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncom-
ing traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or if visi-
bility is poor. CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on. ■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð Switching lights on and off
Fig. 21
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 to position .
› Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main
beam » Fig. 25 on page 31

.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 to position 0. Ð
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Lights and visibility

Headlight flasher

› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in the di-
rection of arrow D
» Fig. 25 - the main beam and warning light
 in the instru-
ment cluster come on. CAUTION
Only use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be
dazzled. Note
■ The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The cor-
responding warning light  or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
■ The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■ An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the igni-
tion lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is
closed. ÐInterior light
Interior light - Version 1
Fig. 26
Interior lighting – version 1
Switching on
› Press the switch into position
 » Fig. 26.
Switching off
› Press the switch into position
O » Fig. 26. Operating with the door contact switch
› Press the switch into position
 » Fig. 26.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will come on
when:
› the vehicle is unlocked;
› one of the doors is opened;
› or the ignition key is removed.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will go off
when:
› the vehicle is locked;
› the ignition is switched on;
› a few seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if the switch is in the position  the interior light goes
out after 10
minutes to prevent the battery from discharging. Ð Interior light - Version 2
Fig. 27
Interior lighting – version 2
Switching on
› Turn the switch A
» Fig. 27
into the position .
Switching off
› Turn the switch A
» Fig. 27
into the 0 position.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Press the switch A
»
Fig. 27 into the middle (horizontal) position
.
Otherwise, the same principles apply as for version 1.
Reading lights
› Press switch B
» Fig. 27 to switch the reading lights on or off.
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32 Using the system

Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position 57
Electromechanical power steering 57
Electronic immobiliser 57
Ignition lock 58
Starting engine 58
Switching the engine off 58
WARNING
■ Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
vehicle is stationary!
■ Maintain a distance of 25 cm B
to the steering wheel
» Fig. 62 on page 57.
Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will
not be able to properly protect you – hazard! ■ The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change during the
journey – risk of accident! ■ If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest. ■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could injure the arms, hands and head
when the driver airbag is deployed. ■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2
» Fig. 63 on
page 58

(ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result
in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – risk of accident! WARNING (Continued)
■ Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could block – risk of accident!
■ When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine – risk of accident or injury!
■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon
monoxide a poisonous gas – hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause uncon-
sciousness and death. ■ Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■ Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent! CAUTION
■ The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3
» page 58), if the
engine is not running. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is acti-
vated when the engine is running. ■ Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged. ■ Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the en-
gine!
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage the catalytic converter. The battery from an-
other vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 134, Jump-starting .
■ Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1

minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower. £
56 Using the system

Note
■ The engine can only be started with a genuine ŠKODA key with the matching
code. ■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. ■ After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10
minutes.
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump may have a fault. Check the fuse and replace, if necessary » page 138,
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel or seek assistance from a ŠKODA

spe-
cialist garage.
■ We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car. ÐAdjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 62
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering wheel/safe dis-
tance to the steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
The height of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
› First of all adjust the driver's seat
» page 38.
› Pull the lever A
» Fig. 62 below the steering wheel down.
› Adjust the height of the steering wheel to the desired position.
› Push the lever upwards to the stop. Ð
ä Electromechanical power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
With the electromechanical power steering, the steering assist is automatically
adapted to the speed and to the steering angle.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel.
If there is a fault in the power steering, the warning light  or  lights up in the
instrument cluster » page 16. WARNING
Contact your ŠKODA specialist garage if the power steering is defective. Ð Electronic immobiliser
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used. Ð
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Starting-off and Driving

Ignition lock
Fig. 63
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot or can only be turned with difficulty
into the position 2
» Fig. 63, move the steering wheel back and forth and the
steering lock will unlock. ÐStarting engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Before starting the engine, place the gearshift lever into neutral or place the se-
lector lever in the position N and firmly put on the handbrake.
Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal, switch on the ignition 2
» Fig. 63 on
page 58
and start 3
– do not operate the accelerator. Depress the clutch pedal
until the engine starts.
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts. After letting go, the vehicle key
will return to position 2
.
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2
3
ä If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, abort the start-up process and
turn the key to position 1
. Repeat the start-up process after approx. half a mi-
nute.
Release the handbrake before starting off. Ð Switching the engine off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key into position 1
» Fig. 63 on
page 58

. Ð Brakes and brake assist systems
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information for braking 59
Handbrake 60
Stabilisation control (ESC) 60
Antilock brake system (ABS) 61
Traction control (TC) 61
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 61
WARNING
■ The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater physi-
cal effort for braking is required when the engine is switched off – risk of acci-
dent!
■ Depress the clutch pedal when stopping or braking a vehicle with a petrol
engine and manual transmission in the low rev range. If you fail to do so, the
functionality of the brake booster can be impaired – risk of accident! £
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58 Using the system

Visual parking system
Fig. 67
Screen display of the visual
parking system
The visual parking system is shown in the screen of the multifunctional device
Move & Fun .
Switching on the screen display of the visual parking system
When the ignition and the multifunction device Move & Fun are both on, the visu-
al parking system is switched on by shifting into reverse gear.
An obstacle appearing in the collision zone is shown as an orange-coloured
segment » Fig. 67 Do not drive the vehicle!
An area without detected obstacles is shown as a transparent segment.
An obstacle in the sensor range which lies outside of the collision area is
shown by the light-blue segment.
A region behind the detected obstacle is shown with the dark-blue segment.
Switching off the screen display of the visual parking system
The screen display can be switched off as follows.
› By tapping the function key
 in the screen of the multifunction de-
vice » Fig. 67.
› By shifting out of reverse.
› By turning off the ignition. WARNING
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Only use the system so that you
are in full control of your vehicle in every traffic situation - risk of accident! A
B
C
D Note
■ The visual parking system is shown in the screen of the multifunction device
Move & Fun

within a few seconds of shifting into reverse gear.
■ More information about the mobile multifunction device Move & Fun can be
found in the digital operating manual in the device » page 72, Multifunction de-
vice Move & Fun. Ð Cruise control system (CCS)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storing a speed 64
Changing a stored speed 64
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily 64
Switching off the cruise control system completely 65
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h
(20
mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator
pedal. This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power out-
put and braking power of the engine.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the cruise control
system is activated. WARNING
■ For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,
loose gravel) – risk of accident! ■ The saved speed may only be resumed if it is not too high for the current
traffic conditions. ■ Always switch off the cruise control system after use to prevent uninten-
tional use of the system. £
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Starting-off and Driving

WARNING
■ The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
ning.
■ Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off. CAUTION
If the START-STOP system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very
long period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged. Note
■ Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper-
ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains out-
doors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take sev-
eral hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable
temperature for proper operation of the
START STOP system.
■ In some instances it may be necessary to start the engine manually with the ig-
nition key (e.g. when the seat belt is not inserted or the driver's door is opened in
Stop mode for more than approx. 30 seconds). ÐCity Safe Drive
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Introduction Fig. 70
Laser sensor/detection range This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching the

City Safe Drive on and off 67
Laser sensor 68
Special driving situations 68
The City Safe Drive system uses the laser sensor » Fig. 70 –  to take readings
about the traffic situation in front of the vehicle at a range of around 10 metres (11
yards) » Fig. 70 –  in a vehicle speed range of 5 - -30

km/h (3 - -19 mph).
If the driver does not respond to an imminent collision, the City Safe Drive system
can automatically apply the brakes to the vehicle to prevent a possible collision.
If the City Safe Drive system is currently slowing the vehicle down automatically,
the warning light will flash  quickly .
Automatic braking interventions can be terminated by pressing the clutch, accel-
erator or by moving the steering wheel.
If the City Safe Drive system is not currently available, or if there is a system fault,
the warning light will flash  slowly .
The following conditions cause the City Safe Drive system to become not availa-
ble.
› Taking bends tightly.
› When fully pressing down the accelerator pedal.
› When the City Safe Drive system function is switched off/faulty.
› When the laser sensor is dirty, concealed or has overheated.
» page 68
› In the event of snow, heavy rain or fog.
› When vehicles are travelling side by side.
› When vehicles are crossing.
› When vehicles are approaching in the same lane.
› When the vehicles are very dirty and have a low level of reflection.
› With high levels of dust. WARNING
■ The
City Safe Drive system cannot exceed physical and system-defined lim-
its. The added convenience of the City Safe Drive system must never give you
a reason to takes risks with regard safety. The driver is always the one re-
sponsible for braking in time.
■ The City Safe Drive system cannot prevent accidents and injuries by itself. £
66 Using the system