2013 SKODA CITIGO towing

Cup holderFig. 48
Centre console: Cup holder at the front/rear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 50.
The cup holder is located in the front » Fig. 48 - 
and rear » Fig. 48 - 
of the
centre console.
Fixing cups in the front cup holder
Fold the cup holder clip » Fig. 48 - 
towards the front.
Place the cup into the cup holder so that the cup holder clip surrounds the cup securely.
WARNING■ Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!■
No objects should be placed in the drinks holders, as the vehicle occupants
could be endangered if sudden braking occurs or the vehicle collides with
something.
■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec-
trical components or seat upholstery.
Ash trayFig. 49
Front centre console: Ashtrays
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Open/close
›
To open, raise the cover of the ash tray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 49.
›
To close, press the cover of the ash tray fully downwards.
Removing
›
Pull out the ashtray upwards » .
Installing
›
Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
When removing, do not hold the ashtray at the cover – risk of breakage.
51Seats and stowing

■Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.■
Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Clothes hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 50.
The clothes hooks are located at the centre door bars.
WARNING■ Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.■
Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of side airbag.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Parking ticket holder
Fig. 52
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
erFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
The note holder » Fig. 52 is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision.
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Storage compartments
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storage compartment on the driver's side
54
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
54
storage Storage compartment with lid on the front passenger side
54
Bag holder
55
Photo holder
55
Storage compartment in the front centre console
55
Multimedia holder
56
Meshed pockets on the front seat rests
56
Storage compartments in front of the rear seats
56WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from other
storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes or operate the clutch or accelerator pedal –
risk of accident!
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53Seats and stowing

Overview of the stowage compartment:Opening lever
Glasses storage box
Notepad holder
Pen holder
Coin holder
Card holderWARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons.
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Bag holder
Fig. 56
Dash panel: folding hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
There is a foldable hook in the opening lever of the storage compartment on the
front passenger's side » Fig. 56, which is used to suspend smaller items of lug-
gage, e.g. bags, etc.
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the hook is 1.5 kg.■When the hook is folded forward, it folds back automatically when the storage
compartment is opened.■
We recommend detaching suspended luggage from the hook before the stor-
age compartment lid is opened.
123456Photo holderFig. 57
Dash panel: Photo holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 53.
The middle part of the dashboard has a holder » Fig. 57which is used to fasten
e.g. photos, notes, etc.
CAUTION
Do not damage the holders when handling them.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 58
Front centre console: Stowage
compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
The open stowage compartment in the centre console » Fig. 58.
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55Seats and stowing

It is still fully possible to steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-gine is not running (e.g. when towing). However, greater physical effort is re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
If there is a fault in the power steering, the warning light  or
 lights up in the
instrument cluster » page 18.
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
68
Ignition lock
68
Starting the engine
68
Switching off the engine
68
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2 » Fig. 68 on
page 68 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, this could re-
sult in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – risk of accident!■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise, the steering could
be blocked – risk of accident!
■
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Children could otherwise
start the engine for example – risk of accident or injury!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases from the engine contain substances such as odourless and col-
ourless carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) – risk to life!■
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
CAUTION
■ The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is activa-
ted when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 68 on page 68.
■
If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump may have a fault. Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 154,
Fuses on the underside of the dash panel , or seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage.
■
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
■
Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 150 , Jump-starting .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads before the en-
gine has reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the engine!■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.
67Starting-off and Driving

WARNINGObserve the following instructions for handling the airbag system.■It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed from
old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then not
be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tire combinations, can alter the functioning of the airbag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
WARNINGThe airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or door
panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work on thefront doors and door panels must be carried out by a specialist garage. The
following instructions must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the re-
sulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless the
loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional loud-
speakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner door pan-
els.
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Trailer operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 110.
The vehicle is not approved for towing a trailer. The vehicle is not factory-equip-
ped with a towing device and it cannot be retrofitted with a towing device.
WARNINGNever attach a towing device to the vehicle.
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Washing your car
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
114
Automatic car wash systems
114
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
114
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences is frequent washing.
How often the vehicle should be washed depends on factors such as: › Frequency of use.
› Parking situation (garage, under trees etc.).
› Season.
› Weather conditions.
› Environmental influences.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust, tar,
soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect can be.
High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, accentuate this
caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end of
the winter. 
113Vehicle care

Checking the oil levelFig. 107
Dipstick
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 130.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine » Fig. 107.
Checking the oil level
Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has reached its operating temperature.
›
Switch off the engine.
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
›
Open the bonnet.
›
Pull out the dipstick.
›
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
›
Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
Oil level within range
A
No oil must be refilled.
Oil level within range
B
Oil can be refilled. Afterwards, the oil level can lie in the range
A
.
Oil level within range
C
The engine must be topped up with oil so that the oil level at least reaches the
range
B
.
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 l/
1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which you
operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5 000 kilometres.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend after each time
you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range A
, but not above , if
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun- tain pass.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is too low » page 17 ,  Engine oil . Check the oil level using the dipstick as soon as
possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must not exceed the range A » Fig. 107 – there is a risk of damaging
the exhaust system!
Replenishing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 130.
›
Check the oil level » page 131.
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening » Fig. 105 on page 129.
›
Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct specifi-
cations » page 130 .
›
Check the oil level » page 131.
›
Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.
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Changing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 130.
The engine oil must be changed according to prescribed service inter-
vals » page 108 or according to service interval display » page 12 .
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131Inspecting and replenishing

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
First aid kit and warning triangle
144
Vehicle tool kit
144
First aid kit and warning triangle
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 144.
The warning triangle can be stowed away underneath the floor covering of the
luggage compartment.
WARNINGThe first-aid kit and warning triangle must always be secured safely so that
they do not come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle
collision which could cause injuries to occupants.
Note
■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.■We recommend using a first-aid kit from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
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Vehicle tool kitFig. 115
Boot: Storage compartment for vehicle tool kit vehicle tool kit
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 144.
The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack with sticker are housed in a box in the spare wheel or in the compartment for the spare wheel underneath the floor cov-
ering in the luggage compartment. The box is attached with a strap on the spare wheel.
Lift up the floor covering at the opening
A
» Fig. 115 .
The components of the vehicle tool kit (if included) » Fig. 115.
Towing eye
Replacement bulb set
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps
Wheel wrench
Screwdriver
Car jack
Screw the car jack back into its initial position after use in order to store it back in
the box with the vehicle tool kit. 
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Negative cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 122
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 150.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable must only be con-
nected to the engine earthing point » Fig. 122.
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Towing the vehicle

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
153
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic
gearbox is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle›Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automated transmission.›
On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the ve-
hicle is fitted with an automated transmission.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re-
quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 150 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels raised clear of the ground or on a special
breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it is
not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than 50 km.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■
While towing, take care to avoid impermissibly high tensile forces or jerky loads.
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the points to
which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye » page 153 . 
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