2012 SKODA CITIGO window

Setting heating
Recommended basic settings of the heating controls for the respective operating
modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Air outlet vents 1
A B C
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows To the right up to the stop
3
Open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side windows from mist Desired temperature 2 or 3
  Open and align with the side window
The fastest heating To the right up to the stop3
 Opening
Comfortable heating Desired temperature2 or 3
   Opening
Fresh air mode – ventilation To the left up to the stop Desired position
OpeningNote
■ Control elements A
, B
, C
» Fig. 60
on page 52.
■ Air outlet vents 1
» Fig. 59
on page 52. ÐAir conditioning system
Introductory information
The cooling system only operates if the button AC E
» Fig. 61 on page 54 is
pressed, and the following conditions are met:
› engine running;
› outside temperature above approx. +2 °C;
› blower switch switched on (positions 1-4). Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out of
the vents when the cooling system is switched on. Lengthy and uneven distribu-
tion of the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature between
inside and outside, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in
chills in sensitive persons. Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a ŠKODA
specialist garage once every year. Ð
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Heating and air conditioning system

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

Setting the air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys-
tem for the respective operating modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 1
A B C D E
Defrost/defog windscreen and
side windows
a) Desired tempera-
ture 3 or 4
  ActivatedOpen and align with the side
window
The fastest heating To the right up to
the stop 3
Brief
,
then  Switched off
Opening
Comfortable heating Desired tempera-
ture 2 or 3
   Switched off
Opening
The fastest cooling To the left up to
the stop briefly 4, then
2 or 3 Brief
,
then  Activated
Opening
Optimal cooling Desired tempera-
ture 1, 2 or 3
  Activated Open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode – ventilation To the left up to
the stop Desired position
  Switched off
Openinga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside. Note
■ Controls A
, B
, C
, D
and the button E
» Fig. 61 on page 54.
■ Air outlet vents 1
» Fig. 59
on page 52. ÐRecirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on
› Move the sliding regulator D
» Fig. 61
on page 54 into position . Switching off
›
Move the sliding regulator D
»
Fig. 61
on page 54 into position . WARNING
Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. Ð 55
Heating and air conditioning system

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment 74
Before setting off 74
What influences the driving safety? 75
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and
safety of children. It is therefore important, in particular, to comply with the notes
and warnings in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those
travelling with you. WARNING
■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which
concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this
Owner's Manual.
■ The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle. ÐSafety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
The following list contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:
› three-point seat belts for all the seats;
› belt force limiters for the front seats;
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belt tensioners for front seats;
› Front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger;
› Head-Thorax
- driver and front seat passenger side airbag with head restraint
function;
› anchoring points for child seat using the ISOFIX system;
› anchoring points for child seat using the TOP TETHER system;
› rear head restraints adjustable for height;
› steering column adjustable for height.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does
not protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt
an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used. Ð Before setting off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
›
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 41, Luggage compartment.
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the rear mirror and the front seat to your body size.
› Advise your passengers on the back seats to adjust the head restraints to their
body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts
» page 87, Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 75, Correct seated position . Tell your
passengers to assume the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also inform passengers to fasten the seat belt
correctly » page 80 , Fastening and unfastening seat belts .Ð
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74 Safety

What influences the driving safety?
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety
is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. › Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your
passengers or mobile phone calls.
› Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alco-
hol, drugs.
› Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
› Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
› Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours. ÐCorrect seated position
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seated position for the driver 76
Correct seated position for the front passenger 76
Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats 76
Examples of an incorrect seated position 76
WARNING
■ The front seats and rear head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size, in order to offer an optimal protection for you and your occu-
pants.
■ Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is mov-
ing.
■ If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.
ä WARNING (Continued)
■ If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury is
increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.
■ The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel.
The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash
panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag sys-
tem will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■ 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 severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system –
risk of injury!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion! Ð
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Passive Safety

Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 78
The correct distance of the driv-
er to the steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 75.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
› Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance A
» Fig. 78 between the steer-
ing wheel and your chest is at least 25
cm.
› Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
› Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 80.
Driver seat adjustment » page 38, Adjusting the front seats .ÐCorrect seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 75.
For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
› Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 80.
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated »

page 85,
Switching off the airbags .
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ä Front passenger adjustment
» page 38, Adjusting the front seats .Ð Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 75.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 80.
› Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle
» page 87, Transporting children safely .Ð Examples of an incorrect seated position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 75.
Seat belts offer their optimum protection only if the webbing of the seat belts is
properly routed. Incorrect seated positions considerably reduce the protective
functions of the seat belts and therefore increase the risk of injury due to an in-
correct routing of the seat belt. The driver is fully responsible for himself and pas-
sengers, especially children. Never allow a passenger to adopt an incorrect seated
position when the car is moving.
The following list contains examples of which seated positions can cause serious
injuries or death. This list is not complete, however we would like you to familiar-
ise yourself with this subject.
Therefore, while the car is moving never:
› stand up in the vehicle;
› stand up on the seats;
› kneel on the seats;
› tilt the seat backrest fully to the back;
› lean against the dash panel;
› lie on the rear seat bench;
› only sit on the front area of the seat;
› sit to the side;
› lean out of the window;
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76 Safety

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put the feet out of the window;
› put the feet on the dash panel;
› put the feet on the seat upholstery;
› transport somebody in the footwell;
› have the seat belt not fastened when driving;
› be in the luggage compartment. Ð 77
Passive Safety

General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
Taking care of your vehicle
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing the vehicle 98
Automatic car wash systems 98
Washing by hand 98
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner 98
Preserving and polishing the vehicle paintwork 99
Chrome parts 99
Paint damage 99
Plastic parts 99
De-icing windows and exterior mirrors 100
Radio reception 100
Headlight lenses 100
Rubber seals 100
Door lock cylinders 100
Wheels 101
Underbody protection 101
Protection of hollow spaces 101
Artificial leather and materials 101
Fabric covers on electrically heated seats 102
Natural leather 102
Seat belts 103
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle. It
may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relat-
ing to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
We recommend using care products from
ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Service Partners. The instructions for use on the package
must be observed. WARNING
■ Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the in-
structions.
■ Always store care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children – risk
of poisoning! ■ When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system
can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident! ■ Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off – risk of accident!
■ Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk of
cuts!
■ Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature
inside the vehicle is high. CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
■ Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■ Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
■ If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints – risk of freezing!
■ Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning prod-
ucts – risk of damaging the surface of paintwork. ■ Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, in the vicinity of the
heating elements. These may get damaged.
■ Do not clean the inside of the rear window with sharp-edged objects or corro-
sive and acidic cleaning agents – risk of damaging the heating elements.
■ Do not attach scents and air fresheners to the dashboard – risk of damage to
the dashboard.
■ To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10

cm must be observed.
■ Do not clean the roof trim with a brush – risk of damage to the trim surface. For the sake of the environment
■ Used cans of vehicle care products represent a special type of hazardous waste.
These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regulations. ■ Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose. £
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Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle