2012 SKODA CITIGO warning lights

DAY LIGHT function (Daytime running light)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the ignition on and turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 on page 29 to position 0.
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function
› Deactivate and activate the daytime running lights by removing/applying the
fuse » page 138, Fuses on the underside of the dash panel .
On vehicles with lamps for daytime running lights, the parking light and the li-
cence plate light do not come on when activating the daytime running lights
function (neither front nor rear).
When the daytime running lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument
cluster is switched on. ÐFog lights
Fig. 22
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch
» Fig. 22 to position  or .
› Pull the light switch into position 1
, the symbol
 in the light switch lights up. Ð
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch
» Fig. 22 on page 30 to position  or .
› Pull the light switch to position 2
.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 30, the rear fog light is switched
on by turning the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the
position 2
. This switch does not have two positions, but only one position.
The warning light 

lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 17, The rear fog light . Ð Parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
Parking light on both sides
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 22 on page 30 to position  and lock the vehicle. Ð Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 23
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
›
Turn the control dial
» Fig. 23 to the desired width of illumination. £
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Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load.
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment loaded. CAUTION
Always adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:
■ it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;
■ and the range is sufficient for safe driving. Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on. ÐSwitches for the hazard warning light system
Fig. 24
Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
›
Press switch
 » Fig. 24 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the switch also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off. -
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ä The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-
ployed in the event of an accident. Note
The hazard warning light system must be switched on if, for example:
■ you encounter a traffic congestion;
■ your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs. Ð Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 25
Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 29.
The parking light and headlight flasher are also operated with the turn signal and
main beam lever.
Right  and left  turn signal light
› Push the lever
» Fig. 25 upwards A
or downwards B
.
› If you only wish to flash three times (the "convenience turn signal"), briefly
push the lever to the upper or lower pressure point and release again.
› Turn signal for changing lanes – to only flash briefly, move the lever up or down
to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
› Switch on the low beam » page 29.
› Press the lever
» Fig. 25 in the direction of arrow C
.
› The main beam is switched off by pulling the lever into the initial position in the
direction of arrow D
.
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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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Visibility
Rear window heater
Fig. 28
Switch for rear window heater
› The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
 » Fig. 28
the warning light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes. For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy. Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control »

page 118,
Automatic load deactivation . Ð Sun visors
Fig. 29
Sun visor
Adjustment options of the sun visors for the driver and front passenger
› Fold the sun visor towards the windscreen.
› Pull the sun visor from the holder and swing it towards the door in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 29.
The front passenger sun visor has a vanity mirror. Ð Windscreen wipers and washers
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers 34
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 35
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 35
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ig-
nition is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 114. £
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Lights and visibility

Adjusting height of seat
›
To lift the seat, pull or pump the lever 2
» Fig. 35 upwards.
› To lower the seat, push or pump the lever 2
downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
› Remove the load on the seat backrest (do not lean on it), pull the lever 3
» Fig. 35 or 4 1)
towards the rear and set the desired angle of the seat back-
rest with the back.
Folding the front seat forwards and moving it 1
)
› Pull the lever 3
» Fig. 35
or 4
and fold the seat backrest fully forwards. At the
same time, move the seat forwards.
Moving seats into the initial position 1
)
› Move the seat towards the rear until the lock is heard to engage.
› Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest. ÐFront seat heating
Fig. 36
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
The front seats can be heated electrically. In some seat versions, the seat back-
rest is heated as well.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
› Heating on the driver's and front passenger's seat can be switched on and
regulated by pressing the button  or
 » Fig. 36.
ä Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu-
lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights in the switch. WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front passenger
seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs which are
difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular
breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recu-
perate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can
evaluate your specific condition. CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.
■ Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
■ Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 102, Fabric covers on electrically
heated seats. Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control »

page 118,
Automatic load deactivation . Ð1)
Applies to front seats with the Easy Entry system.
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Seats and Stowage

Using the system
Fig. 61
The air conditioning system: Control elements
Setting temperature
› Turn the control dial A
» Fig. 61 to the right to increase the temperature.
› Turn the control dial A
to the left to decrease the temperature.
Controlling blower
› Turn the blower switch B

» Fig. 61 into one of the positions 1-4 to switch the
blower on.
› Turn the blower switch B
into position 0 to switch the blower off.
› To close the fresh air supply, move the sliding regulator D
into the position
 »
page 55, in section
Recirculated air mode .
Regulating the air distribution
› The direction of the inlet air flow is controlled with air distribution regulator C
» Fig. 61.
Switching the cooling system on and off
› When you press the button
AC E
» Fig. 61
, the air conditioning system is
switched off. The warning light in the button lights up.
› When you again press the button
AC , the air conditioning system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out. Note
■ If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air
is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This
can lead to restriction of the heating comfort. ■ The warning light in the AC E
» Fig. 61 button lights after activation, even if
not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. As
a result, the readiness for cooling is signalled when all conditions are satis-
fied » page 53. Ð54
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. £
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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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