2013 SKODA CITIGO engine

NoteIf the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
driving a short distance.
 Traction Control System (TC)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
The warning light 
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated. The warning light illuminates permanently if there is a fault in the TCS.
The fact that the TCS operates together with the ABS means that the TCS warn-ing light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS can be switched
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the
TCS is fully functional again.
Further information » page 81, Traction Control System (TCS) .
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Further information » page 81, Antilock Braking System (ABS) .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 36.■
If the warning light  » page 16 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help from a specialist
garage.
■
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 127, Engine compartment .
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance – risk of accident!

 The rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
The warning light 
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating » page 35.
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 Exhaust inspection system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.

 EPC fault light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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19warning lights and instruments

 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.

 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

Unlocking and locking
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
22
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
23
Child safety lock
23
Opening/closing a door
24
Door opening lever
24
Emergency locking of the doors
25
Vehicle key
Fig. 8
Key: without/with remote control
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle » Fig. 8.
Keys without remote control
Keys with remote control (remote control keys)
WARNING■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle – even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) – risk of injury!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally –
risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
■
The function of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters located near the vehicle that operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phones, television transmitters).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 23.
Note
If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, who will be able to provide
you with a new one.
22Using 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

NoteIf the interior light remains switched on when the ignition is switched off or if one
of the doors is open, the light will automatically go out after around 10 minutes.
Interior light - Version 2
Fig. 28
Interior lighting – version 2
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 36.
Positions of the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 28 .
Switching on the light
Switching off the light
Operate light by using the door contact switch (middle position)
By pressing the
B
» Fig. 28 switch, the reading lights can be turned on/off.
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 36, Interior
light - Version 1 .
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Visibility

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
37
Sun visors
38
Rear window heaterFig. 29
Button for rear window heater
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
Switch the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button. The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after approx. 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 137,
Automatic load deactivation .
37Lights and visibility

›Turn on the ignition and press the windscreen wiper lever into position4
» Fig. 31 on page 39 ; the windscreen wiper arms move to the home position.

Replacing the rear windscreen wiper blade
Fig. 33
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the windscreen wiper arm from the rear window and slightly tilt the wind-
screen wiper blade towards the wiper arm, arrow
A
» Fig. 33 .
›
Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
›
Press the locking button
1
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of ar-
row
B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
40
Exterior mirrors
41WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following
vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Note
■ The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.■Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.■
If the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjus-
ted by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact a specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting function for
the exterior mirrors.

Interior mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 40.
Dimming mirror
›
Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror towards the windscreen.
Basic setting
›
Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror away from the windscreen.

40Using the system

WARNING■The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards » page 102.■
Only adjust the seat backrest when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure that the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
The seat backrest that has been folded forwards must never be used to
transport objects that: ■could restrict the driver's view;
■ can make it impossible for the driver to operate the vehicle, e.g. if they
could fall under the pedals or protrude into the driver's area; ■ could injure passengers when the driver accelerates sharply, changes di-
rection or brakes.

Front seat heating
Fig. 37
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 42.
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.
›
Press the symbol button 
or 
» Fig. 37 .
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.WARNINGIf, 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 turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele- ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 120, Seat covers .
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 137,
Automatic load deactivation .
44Using the system