2013 SKODA CITIGO ESP

Safe securing systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 25.
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. The door
locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside. The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it be-gins to flash evenly at longer intervals. It is not possible to open the doors withthe door handle either from the inside or from the outside. This acts as an effec-
tive deterrent against attempts to break into your vehicle.
The safe securing system can be deactivated within 2 seconds by double locking
the vehicle.
If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash evenly at longer in-
tervals after about 30 seconds.
The safe securing system is activated again the next time the vehicle is unlocked and locked.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, the door can
be opened from the inside by a single pull on opening lever of the respective
door.
WARNINGIf the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then no longer pos-
sible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors
make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
You will be informed that the safe securing system has been activated after the
vehicle has been locked by means of the message   on the instrument clus-
ter display.
Unlocking the vehicle using the keyFig. 14
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and lock-
ing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 25.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of travel
(unlocking position)
A
» Fig. 14 .
›
Pull the door handle and open the door.
› All the doors are unlocked.
› The luggage compartment lid is then unlocked.
› The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is deactivated.
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Locking the vehicle with the key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 25.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction
of travel (lock position)
B
» Fig. 14 on page 26.
› All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked.
› The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is immediately activated.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
26Using the system

Vehicle locking/unlocking from the insideFig. 15
Central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 25.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock or lock it with
the button » Fig. 15 , even without the ignition being switched on.
Locking
›
Press the symbol 
» Fig. 15 key.
Unlocking
›
Press the symbol 
key.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the luggage compartment lid from the
outside (safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.
WARNING■ The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked.■
Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – risk to life!
NoteIf the safe securing system is activated » page 26, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking / locking
28
Synchronization
28
With the remote control key, the vehicle can be locked or unlocked and the boot
lid unlocked.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, thesystem must be initialised by a specialist garage. Only then can the remote con-
trol key be used again.
Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on.■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 23.
■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key.
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27Unlocking and locking

Unlocking›Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 45, Folding the rear seats forward .›
Insert the vehicle key or a similar tool into the opening
A
» Fig. 18 in the lid trim
up to the stop.
›
Unlock the lock in the direction of arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
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Electrical power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close window
30
Manually opening/closing rear windows
31
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on.
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 so as 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, first of all remove the ice » page 117, Windows and
exterior mirrors . Only then can the electrical power windows be operated, as oth-
erwise the window seal and the electrical power window mechanism could be
damaged.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
The windows must be kept closed at high speeds in order to prevent unnecessa-
rily high fuel consumption.NoteThe heating, air conditioning and ventilation system should be used to ventilate
the inside of the vehicle while driving. If the windows are open, dust as well as
other dirt can get into the vehicle, and there may also be wind noise at certain
speeds.
Open / close window
Fig. 19
Button on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 30.
Opening
›
The window is opened by pressing lightly on the corresponding button. The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
›
The window is closed by pulling lightly on the corresponding upper edge of the
button. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
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30Using the system

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

›Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired.›
Press the safety button
1
» Fig. 39 with one hand and keep it pressed down
and use the other hand to remove the head restraint.
›
To reinstall, press the safety button
1
and keep it pressed while moving the
head rests as far down into the seat rests as possible until the safety button audibly latches.
WARNING■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
CAUTION
The head restraints are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be adjus-
ted.
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
47
Lashing eyes
47
Bag hooks
47
Fixing nets
48
Luggage compartment cover
48
Variable loading floor
49
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing net » page 47 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object with a
weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or closed.WARNING■ Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, objects that are thrown
back may injure the occupants – risk to life.
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
■
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
luggage compartment that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats for-
ward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats » page 92 , Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear
seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning! 
46Using the system

SettingFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 58.
Recommended basic settings of the heating controls.
Set-upSetting the regulator » Fig. 63 on page 58Air outlet vents 1 » Fig. 62 on page 57ABCDefrosting the windscreen and side windowsTo the right up to the stop3Open and align with the side windowFree windscreen and side windows from mistDesired temperature2 or 3

Open and align with the side windowThe fastest heatingTo the right up to the stop3OpeningComfortable heatingDesired temperature2 or 3

OpeningFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up to the stopDesired positionOpeningNoteIf 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.
Air conditioning system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
60
Setting the air conditioning system
61
Recirculated air mode
61
Using the air conditioning system economically
62
Operational problems
62The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 60.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower switch is switched on (positions 1-4).
The cooling system is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro-
vide cooling at a high load of the engine.
CAUTION
■ 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 distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold. 
59Heating and air-conditioning

CAUTIONIf not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshiftlever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mecha-nism to wear excessively.
Pedals
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 70.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two correspond- ing attachment points, may be used.
Only use factory-supplied footmats or footmats from the range of ŠKODAOriginal Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNINGNo objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limita-
tion in operating the pedals!
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Automated transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and lever control
71
Manual gearshift (Tiptronic)
72
Starting-off and driving
72
Operational faults
73WARNING■ Do not depress the accelerator if changing the forward driving mode – risk
of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R when driving – risk of accident!
■
Always firmly apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle!
CAUTIONWhen stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped-
al – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
■ The engine can only be left on in position N, when the brake pedal is de-
pressed .■
If the selector lever position N is accidentally selected while driving, it is first
necessary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for the idling
speed of the engine to be reached before the selector lever can be engaged in
the drive position.
■
If the N symbol flashes next to the selector lever, engage the selector lever po-
sition N.
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Modes and lever control
Fig. 71
Selector lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever » Fig. 71.
N
– Neutral
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
R
– Reverse gear
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idling speed.
The brake pedal must be depressed before setting into position R from position
N . 
71Starting-off and Driving