2013 SKODA CITIGO low beam

›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 14 choose the menu point  Warning against
excessive speeds.
›
Pressing 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 speed) appears on the
display with the set limit value.
The set driving mode remains stored even after switching the ignition on and off.
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Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
16
 Braking system
16
 Seat belt warning light
17
 Generator
17
 Engine oil
17

Coolant
18

 Power steering
18

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
18
 Traction Control System (TC)
19

Antilock brake system (ABS)
19
 The rear fog light
19
 Exhaust inspection system
19
 EPC fault light
19
 Airbag system
20



 Automated transmission
20


Turn signal system
20
 Cruise control system
21
 Main beam
21/ Safety belt (belt status display) - rear seat21 City Safe Drive21
 START STOP
21
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by
audible signals.
WARNING■ 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 127, Engine compartment .
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 Handbrake
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
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.
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Braking system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
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 133 .
Further information » page 68. 
16Using the system

 Airbag systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving »
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ig-
nition is switched on.
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, includ-
ing when one of the airbags is switched off.
The following situation applies if the front or side airbag or belt tensioner have
been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
› The warning light

lights up for around 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second intervals.
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the key switch for the airbag in the front passenger storage compartment:
› The warning light

comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on;
› The deactivated airbag is indicated by the illumination of the warning light
 



in the middle of the dash panel » page 102, Deactivating
the front passenger airbag .
WARNINGIf there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist
garage. Otherwise, there is a risk that the airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident.
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    Automated transmission
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
Warning light 
Do not continue your journey if the warning light 
lights up and an acoustic sig-
nal sounds. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Warning light 
If the warning light  lights up and no gear can be selected, switch the ignition
on and off. If the warning light lights up after you switch on the ignition, seek as- sistance from a specialist garage.
If the warning light  or warning light  lights up and an acoustic signal sounds,
this means that the automatic gearbox has overheated. Stop and allow the trans-
mission to cool down or drive more quickly than 20 km/h (12 mph).
If the warning light  lights up again, switch off the vehicle, shut off the engine
and allow the gearbox to cool down.
Warning light 
If the warning light  lights up, operate the brake pedal.
Warning light 
If the warning light  lights up, operate the handbrake.
Further information » page 71, Automated transmission .WARNINGIf 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
lights » page 36 .
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  Turn signal system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
Either the left 
or right 
warning light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 34, Turn signal and main beam .
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20Using the system

 Cruise control systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
The warning light  comes on when the cruise control is operating » page 83.
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 Main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
The warning light 
comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are se-
lected » page 33 .
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/ Safety belt (belt status display) - rear seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
After switching on the ignition, the belt status warning lights up for the rear
seats in the instrument panel display for 30 seconds and indicates whether any
rear seat passengers have fastened their seat belts. The belt status indicator will
then light up when the passenger on the rear seat fastens or unfastens the seat
belt (when the ignition is switched on or during the journey).
If the warning light 
, is switched on, the passenger on the rear seat has their
seat belt on.
If the warning light ,
is switched on, the passenger on the rear seat does not
have their seat belt on.
If a seat belt is unfastened on the rear seat during the journey at a speed of more than 25 km/h, an acoustic signal will sound, and the belt status indicator for the
rear seats will flash for around 30 seconds.
Further information » page 94, Seat belts .
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 City Safe Drive
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
If the City Safe Drive system is currently slowing the vehicle down automatically,
the warning light will flash  quickly .
If the City Safe Drive system is not currently available, or if there is a system fault, the warning light will flash  slowly .
When the City Safe Drive system is switched off while the vehicle is travelling at a
speed between 5–30 km/h (3-19 mph), the warning light   will light up in the
instrument cluster display.
If the City Safe Drive system is switched on, the warning light in the instrument
cluster display 

 will light up for around 5 seconds.
Further information » page 86, City Safe Drive .
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 START STOP
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
If the START STOP system is active, the warning light will light up 
.
If the START STOP system is active, but automatic engine shut down is not possi-
ble, the warning light will light up 
.
When the warning light flashes 
the START STOP system will not be available.
Further information » page 85, START-STOP .
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21warning lights and instruments

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lights and low beam
33
Headlight beam adjustment
34
Daytime running light (DAY LIGHT)
34
Turn signal and main beam
34
Fog lights
35
Rear fog light
35
Hazard warning light system
36
Parking light
36
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of the controls differs
from that shown in » Fig. 22 on page 33 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are however identical.
WARNING■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
■
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 oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
Note■ The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on.■
The headlights may mist up temporarily. 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. This mist has no
influence on the life of the lighting system.
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Lights and low beam
Fig. 22
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Light switch positions » Fig. 22 .
Switching on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 36
Turn on the low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 35
Switching on the rear fog light » page 35
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 ifnecessary.■
If leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn the
light switch to position  .
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33Lights and visibility

Headlight beam adjustmentFig. 23
Dash panel: Knob for headlamp
levelling
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 23 from position 
to 
gradually activates the
headlight beam adjustment, thereby shortening the beam of light.
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.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daytime running light (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 33.
The daytime running lights function provides the lighting of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch into position  » Fig. 22 on page 33 .
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi- tions are met:
The ignition is switched on.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 22 on page 33.
When the daytime running lights are switched on, the lighting for the instrument
cluster is switched off, and the parking lights and the license plate light do not light up.
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Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 24
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Lever positions » Fig. 24
Switch on right turn signal 
Switch on left turn signal 
Switch on high beam 
Switch on high beam or headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
ABCD34Using the system

When the left or right turn signal is on, the warning light  or  flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to only flash briefly, only move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or lower
pressure point and release again.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
■ The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.■The turn signal only operates if the ignition is switched on.■
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.
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Fog lights
Fig. 25
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 33.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or  » Fig. 25 .
›
Pull the light switch into position
1
, the symbol  in the light switch lights up.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
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Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 33.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 25 on page 35 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 35, 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 can only be put into one position.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 19, 
The rear fog light .
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35Lights and visibility

NoteYou can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information
78
Driving through water on streets
78
General information
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 78.
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and exhaust,particularly in the following situations.
› When driving on poorly maintained roads and paths.
› When driving over kerbs.
› When driving on steep ramps, etc.
Particular attention is required for vehicles with sport suspension and when the vehicle is fully laden.
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Driving through water on streets
Fig. 76
Driving through waterFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 78.
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided
when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
›
Determine the depth of the water before driving through.
The water level must not reach above the bar on the lower beam » Fig. 76.
›
Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can cause
water to penetrate into the engine's air induction system or other parts of the ve-
hicle.
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
›
Deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through water » page 85,
START-STOP .
WARNING■
Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can impair the braking power and
extend the braking distance – risk of accident!■
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking immediately after water crossings.
■
After driving through bodies of water, the brakes must be cleaned and dried
as soon as possible by intermittent braking. Only apply the brakes for the pur-
pose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the traffic conditions permit this.
Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
CAUTION
■ When driving through water, some parts of the vehicle such as the engine,
gearbox, chassis or electrics can be severely damaged.■
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permissible
water level for your vehicle.
■
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or im-
possible to drive through the body of water.
■
Do not drive through salt water. The salt can lead to corrosion. Any vehicle parts
that have come into contact with salt water must be rinsed immediately with
fresh water. 
78Driving

NoteAfter driving through water, we recommend having the vehicle checked by a spe-
cialist garage.
Driving abroad
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
79
Headlights
79
In certain countries, it may be possible that the ŠKODA Partner network is limited
or has not been established. This is the reason why procuring certain spare parts
may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may only be able to make
limited repairs.
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Unleaded petrol
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 79.
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded pet-rol » page 123 , Unleaded petrol . Information regarding the locations of filling sta-
tions that offer unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the automobile asso-
ciations.
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Headlights
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 79.
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of
the road on which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the roadthan in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle oncoming
drivers. In order to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist ga-
rage.
NoteYou can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist ga-
rage.
79Starting-off and Driving