2013 SKODA CITIGO light

›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.

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

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.■
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 127, Engine compartment .
■
If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 19 ,  Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance!
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 Seat belt warning light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
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 94, Seat belts .
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 Generator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 16.
If the warning light lights up 
when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
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 .
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!
 Engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
When the indicator light is flashing 
, the engine oil pressure is too low.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with engine oil if necessary » page 131, Checking the oil level .
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up the
engine oil under the prevailing conditions. This can cause serious engine damage.
Therefore, switch the engine off and seek help from a specialist garage.
Even if the oil level is correct, 
do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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
light system » page 36, Hazard warning light system .17warning lights and instruments

CAUTIONThe red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.
 Coolant
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.
If the warning light 
lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant » page 132,
and refill the coolant if necessary » page 133.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up the
coolant under the prevailing conditions. This can cause serious engine damage.
Therefore, switch the engine off and seek help from a specialist garage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary » page 156, Fuses in the engine compartment .
Do not continue driving if the warning light 

does not go off even though the
coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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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  Power steering
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.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
› If the
yellow warning light lights up
, this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
› If the
red warning light lights up
, this indicates a complete failure of the pow-
er steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Further information » page 66.
Note
■
If the yellow warning light  goes out after starting the engine again and driv-
ing a short distance, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.■
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warn-
ing light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go
out after driving a short distance.

 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 16.
The warning light flashes 
to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the ESC.
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system fails.
If the warning light 
comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESC
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESC can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESC is fully functional again.
Further information » page 80, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .
18Using the system

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!
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 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.
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 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.
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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

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover
B
» Fig. 9 . The battery needs replacing if red indicator light » Fig. 8 on page 22 -
 does not go on when you press a button on the remote control key. We recom-
mend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. However, if you
would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of arrows
1
» Fig. 9 .
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.Note■ The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 28.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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Child safety lock
Fig. 10
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being opened from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 10 (mirror-
inverted on the right doors).
Switching off
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 10
(mirror-inverted on the right door).
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23Unlocking and locking

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.

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