2012 SKODA CITIGO fuel reserve

›
With service interval display
» page 10
› With multifunction display
» page 11
Reset button for the display of the daily trip counter
(trip) » page 10
Fuel gauge » page 9
Engine revolutions counter » page 9
Adjust button for the clock » page 12. ÐSpeedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The speed is shown in km/h or mph and km/h depending on the vehicle.
ÐFuel gauge
Fig. 4
Fuel gauge Fig. 5
Fuel gauge - CNG 3
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5
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Vehicles running on petrol
The fuel gauge
» Fig. 4 only operates if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 35 litres. If the fuel gauge in the fuel tank
reaches the reserve capacity level, the warning symbol  » Fig. 4 -  will appear
in the Instrument cluster. or the symbol  will flash for 10 seconds together with
the remaining segments in the instrument cluster display » Fig. 4 - . There are
now about 4 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you,
that you must refuel .
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
Vehicles running on CNG (compressed natural gas)
The fuel gauge » Fig. 5 only operates if the ignition is switched on.
When the vehicle runs on petrol, the pointer of the fuel gauge is in the range 1
» Fig. 5. When the vehicle runs on CNG, the pointer of the fuel gauge is in the
range 2
.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank for petrol reaches the reserve level, the warning
symbol  will appear in the instrument cluster. The pointer is in the red range of
the gauge 1
» Fig. 5. There are now about 5 litres of fuel remaining in the tank.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank for CNG reaches the reserve level, the warning
symbol  will appear in the instrument cluster. The pointer is in the red range of
the gauge 2
» Fig. 5. There are now about 1.5

kg of fuel remaining in the tank. Ð Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter 5
» Fig. 3 on page 8 indicates the range in which
the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
Before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale, shift up into the next high-
er gear.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 10. £
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Instruments and warning lights

Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100
km1)
. You
can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consump-
tion.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km 1 )
» page 11. You can use this information to adapt your
driving style to the desired fuel consumption.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must set the memory at the start of the new measurement to zero us-
ing the button B

» Fig. 7 on page 12. A zero appears in the display for the first
approx. 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the dis-
tance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank
and the same style of driving.
The display is shown in steps of 10

km. After lighting up of the warning light for
the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption over the last 50 km is used to calculate the range. The
range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner.
Distance travelled
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the dis-
play » page 11. If you want to measure the distance travelled from a particular mo-
ment in time on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button B
» Fig. 7 on page

12 to zero.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 999 km. The indicator is
set back to zero if this period is exceeded. Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display
in km/hour
»

page 11. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain
period of time, you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement
using the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever
» Fig. 7 on page 12.
After erasing the memory, no value appears in the display until you have driven
approx. 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer 1
»
Fig. 3
on page 8 is indicated on the display.
Coolant temperature
The current coolant temperature is shown in the display. Ð Warning against excessive speeds
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
With button A
» Fig. 7
on page 12, choose the menu point Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Press the button B
to activate the ability to set the speed limit (value flashes).
› Use the button A
to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Confirm the speed limit that was set with button B
, or wait approx. 5 seconds
until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5

km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
› With button A
» Fig. 7
on page 12, choose the menu point Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Press button B
to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value flash-
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1)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
2) On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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If you wish to change the set speed limit, it is changed in 5 km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47
km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
› Confirm the speed limit that was set by pressing button B
again, or wait ap-
prox. 5 seconds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flash-
ing).
Change or delete speed limit
› With button A
» Fig. 7
on page 12, choose the menu point Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Pressing the button B
deletes the speed limit.
› Pressing the button B
activates the ability to change the speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. At
the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears on the
display with the set limit value.
The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition. ÐWarning lights
Overview
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
Warning lights in the instrument cluster
 Handbrake
» page 15
 Brake system
» page 15
 Seat belt warning light
» page 15
 Generator
» page 15
 Engine oil pressure
» page 16
 Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 16
  Electromechanical power steering
» page 16 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
» page 17
 Traction control (TC)
» page 17
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 17
 Rear fog light
» page 17
 Exhaust inspection system
» page 17
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 17
 Fuel reserve
» page 9
 Airbag system
» page 18
 
  Automatic gearbox
» page 18
  Turn signal (left/right)
» page 18
 Speed regulating system
» page 18
 Main beam
» page 18 Warning lights in the instrument cluster display
 Seatbelt fastened - rear seat
» page 19
 Seatbelt not fastened - rear seat
 City Safe Drive system
» page 19£14
Using the system


START-STOPSystem
» page 19
 Fuel gauge and fuel reserve indicator
» page 9WARNING
■ If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
■ The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 108, Engine compartment . ÐHandbrake 
The warning light  comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3
seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h. ÐBrake system 
The warning light  illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 113.
Further information » page 58, Brakes and brake assist systems. WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 31.
■ The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 108, Engine compartment . WARNING (Continued)
■ If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 17, Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance! Ð Seat belt warning light 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 25

km/h and simulta-
neously the warning light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light  lights up
permanently.
Further information » page 78, Seat belts. Ð Dynamo 
If the warning light lights up  when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA

specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 31. CAUTION
If the warning light  (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the warning
light  in the display when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the
engine off – risk of engine damage! Ð
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Fuel
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Refuelling 104
Unleaded petrol 105
Vehicles running on CNG (compressed natural gas) » page 106.
The correct type of fuel for your vehicle and the tyre size and inflation pressure
are specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 95 on page 104
.WARNING
The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare canister
in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehi-
cle for safety reasons. In the event of an accident, the canister might be dam-
aged and fuel may leak out – risk of fire! CAUTION
■ Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and exhaust system. ■ Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork – risk
of paint damage! Ð Refuelling
Fig. 95
Filler flap with tank cap screwed
on
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
Open fuel filler flap
›
Open the fuel filler flap with one hand
» Fig. 95.
› Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and unlock it by
moving it to the left with the vehicle key.
› Unscrew the filler cap by turning it to the left and place the cap onto the top of
the fuel filler flap » Fig. 95.
Closing the filler cap
› Turn the filler cap to the right until it clicks into place.
› Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and lock it by turn-
ing the vehicle key to the right and remove the key.
› Close the filler cap. CAUTION
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue filling the
fuel tank otherwise the expansion volume is filled up. Note
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 35 litres, containing a reserve of approx.
4 litres. Ð
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The fuel tank is full when the compressor of the refuelling system automatically
switches off. To stop the refuelling operation prematurely, press the
“Stop ” but-
ton of the refuelling system.
Closing the filler cap
› Check that the sealing ring 3
» Fig. 96
has remained in the gas filler tube. If it
has slipped onto the filling coupling, reinsert it into the gas filler tube.
› Plug the cap 1
onto the gas filler tube.
› Close the filler cap.
In the following situation, it is possible that the tank cannot be fully filled with
natural gas.
› At very high ambient temperatures. The natural gas refuelling systems have
overheating protection. When the ambient temperature reaches a predefined
value, the refuelling system automatically switches off.
› If the refuelling system has been in operation for a longer period, the filling
pressure of the natural gas refuelling system slightly drops. WARNING
■ Stop the engine before refuelling.
■ Always switch off your mobile phone, do not smoke and do not use open
flames when refuelling with natural gas – risk of explosion!
■ When refuelling, never get into the vehicle. If you have to get into your vehi-
cle in exceptional cases, close the door and touch a metal surface before you
touch the filling coupling again. This will avoid electrostatic discharges, which
may generate sparks. Sparks can cause a fire during refuelling. ■ Natural gas is highly explosive and flammable. Incorrect refuelling or improp-
er handling of natural gas can cause a fire, an explosion and injuries. Note
■ The natural gas system of your vehicle is suitable both for fuelling from small
compressors (slow fuelling) and for fuelling from natural gas stations with large
compressors (quick fuelling). ■ Noises that occur during refuelling represent no risk.
■ If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling,
the situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge does not indi-
cate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling when the
engine is restarted. This is not due to any system leakages but a drop in pressure
in the natural gas fuel tank due to technical reasons after a cooling phase directly
after refuelling. ■
For frequent short-haul traffic, especially at low outside temperatures, the vehi-
cle is driven more frequently in petrol mode than in natural gas mode. This is why
the petrol tank runs empty faster than the natural gas tank.
■ The capacity of the natural gas tank is about 11 kg, of which about 1.5
kg are a
reserve.
■ The capacity of the petrol tank is about 10 l, of which about 5 l
are a reserve.Ð Automatically switching over from CNG mode to petrol mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 106.
The vehicle automatically switches over from CNG mode to petrol mode when the
following conditions are met:
› when starting the engine, if the coolant temperature is below 15 °C,
› when the natural gas tank is empty,
› after refuelling with natural gas. Ð Natural gas as fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 106.
Natural gas is an alternative fuel for motor vehicles. Its main component is meth-
ane (CH 4). The rest is carbon dioxide and lower hydrocarbons.
The strict legal requirements for exhaust emissions of motor vehicles are decisive
for the current significance of natural gas. In direct comparison to all other fossil
fuels, natural gas is one of the fuels which cause the lowest emissions.
Natural gas is odourless and lighter than air. For safety reasons, it is saturated
with odorous substances, so that is perceived even in very small amounts. Ð
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