2013 SKODA CITIGO warning

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

Hazard warning light systemFig. 26
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 26 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
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Parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 33.
Switch on parking light
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 25 on page 35 to position 
and lock the vehicle.
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Indoor Lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior light - Version 1
36
Interior light - Version 2
37
Interior light - Version 1
Fig. 27
Interior lighting – version 1
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 36.
Slide switch positions » Fig. 27 .
Switching on the light
Switching off the light
Operate light by using the door contact switch (middle position)
If operation of the lights using the door contact switch is enabled (switch is in the
 » Fig. 27 position), the light will come on , if one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If operation of the lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch is the 
» Fig. 27 position), the light will go off , if one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on
› a few seconds after all the doors have been closed.
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Sun visorsFig. 30
Sun visor: Driver's side/front passenger's side
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 30.
The purpose of the strap
A
is to store small, light objects, such as a notepad, etc.
The front passenger sun visor has a vanity mirror
B
.
Note
A make-up mirror can also be installed in the driver's sun visor.
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating windscreen wipers and washers
39
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
39
Replacing the rear windscreen wiper blade
40
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ignition is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 129.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 39.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be- tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
blades would move back into their rest position and while doing so damage the
paintwork of the bonnet.
Note
■ Periodic wiping is dependent on the driving speed. The faster the driver is go-
ing, the more frequent the wiper action.■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the wiper is blocked by an obstruction, the wiper will remain station-
ary. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again. 
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›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.
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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.
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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.
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40Using the system

Seats and stowing
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
43
Foldable front passenger seat
43
Front seat heating
44
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important:
› for safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› for a relaxed body position that reduces fatigue;
› for achieving maximum protection from the seat belts and the airbag system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 103, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted according
to height, so that the occupants can be protected as effectively as possible.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel. Not maintaining
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – risk to life!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
WARNINGInformation for the front seat passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
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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.
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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 .
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Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding the rear seats forward
45
Head restraints
45
Folding the rear seats forward
Fig. 38
Unlock the seat backrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 45.
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the luggage
compartment.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Push the release handle
A
» Fig. 38 to unlock the seat backrest and fold it for-
ward.
›
Move the head restraint fully towards the rear, or remove » page 45, Head re-
straints .
Folding the seat backrest back into position
›
Push the head restraint into the slightly lifted seat backrest » page 45, Head
restraints .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
handle clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marker
B
» Fig. 38 is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud-
den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Head restraints
Fig. 39
Head restraints rear: adjusting/
removing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 45.
Only the rear head restraints can be height-adjusted or removed or installed.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired » Fig. 39 .
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety button
1
with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand.
Removing/installing
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward » page 45, Folding the rear seats forward .
45Seats and stowing

›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! 
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