2013 SKODA CITIGO air conditioning

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty.
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
warning lights and instruments
10
Instrument cluster
10
Multifunction display (MFA)
13
Warning lights
16
Unlocking and locking
22
Unlocking and locking
22
Central locking system
25
Remote control
27
Luggage compartment lid
28
Electrical power windows
30
Power sliding/tilting roof
31
Lights and visibility
33
Lights
33
Indoor Lighting
36
Visibility
37
Windscreen wipers and washers
38
Rear mirror
40
Seats and stowing
42
Front seats
42
Rear seats
45
Luggage compartment
46
Roof rack system
49Useful equipment50Storage compartments53
Heating and air-conditioning
57
Heating, ventilation and cooling
57
Heating
58
Air conditioning system
59
Communication and multimedia
63
Telephone and Move & Fun
63
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
66
Steering
66
Starting and stopping the engine
67
Brakes
68
Manual gear changing and pedals
70
Automated transmission
71
Running in
73
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
74
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
78
Driving abroad
79
Assist systems
80
Brake assist systems
80
Parking aid
81
Cruise Control System
83
START-STOP
85
City Safe Drive
86
Safety
Passive Safety
90
General information
90
Correct seated position
91
Seat belts
94
Using seat belts
94
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
96Airbag system98Description of the airbag system98
Airbag overview
99
Deactivating airbags
101
Transporting children safely
103
Child seat
103
Fastening systems
105
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
108
Service intervals
108
Modifications, adjustments and technical
alterations
110
Washing your car
113
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
115
Taking care of the interior
118
Inspecting and replenishing
122
Fuel
122
Vehicles with CNG (compressed natural gas)
mode
123
Engine compartment
127
Engine oil
130
Coolant
132
Brake fluid
133
Vehicle battery
134
Wheels
138
Tyres and wheel rims
138
Winter operation
143
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
144
Emergency equipment
144
Changing a wheel
145
Tyre repair
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
24
Electrical power window in the driver's door
30
Central locking system
27
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
41
Air outlet vent
57
Operating lever:
› Turn signal lights and main beam, headlight flasher
34
›
Speed regulating system
83
Parking ticket holder
53
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
99
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
10
Operating lever:
› Multifunction display
13
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
38
Button for rear window heater
37
START-STOP button
85
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
58
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
59
Socket for the cradle for the Move & Funmultifunction device.
64
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
102
Interior rear-view mirror
40
Button for hazard warning light system
36
Front passenger airbag
99
Bag holder
55
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
54
Air outlet vent
57123456789101112131415161718192021Power window in the front passenger door30Door opening lever24
Light switch
33
Bonnet release lever
127
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
34
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
66
Ignition lock
68
Pedals
71
Regulator for left seat heating
44
Radio
Button for City Safe Drive system
86
Handbrake lever
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
70
›
Selector lever (automated gearbox)
71
Storage compartment
55
Regulator for right seat heating
44
Note
■
Cars with factory-fitted radio are supplied with separate instructions for operat-
ing such equipment.■
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1 . The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
2223242526272829303132333435369Cockpit

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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Heating and air-conditioning
Heating, ventilation and cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlet vents
57
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
winter months.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef-
fect.
Please refer to the information regarding the recalculated air mode for air-condi-
tioning » page 61 .
WARNINGFor your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows
are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how to cor- rectly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost
the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free from ice, snow or leaves,
for example, to ensure that the heating and cooling system works properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air con-
ditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a leak!
Note■ The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.■We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys- tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
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Air outlet vents
Fig. 62
Air outlet vents
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 57.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet
vents according to the setting of the control dial and the outside atmospheric
conditions.
Opening
›
To open the air outlet vents
1
» Fig. 62 , press on the air outlet vent.
Closing
›
To close the air outlet vents
1
» Fig. 62 , fold the fins back.
Changing the air flow direction
›
Adjust the flow direction by turning the fins. 
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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. 
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NoteWe recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist
garage once every year.
Control elements
Fig. 64
The air conditioning system: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 59.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 64 :
Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature: turn to the right: to increase temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Fan out, stage 4: the highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 57
Switch recirculation on / off » page 61
Switching the cooling system on/off
ABCDENote■ If 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.■
The warning light in the  button ( » Fig. 64, Pos.
E
) lights after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met » page 59 . As a result, the readiness for cooling is signalled when all condi-
tions are satisfied » page 59.
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60Using the system

Setting the air conditioning systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 59.
Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.
Set-upSetting the regulator » Fig. 64 on page 60Button » Fig. 64 on
page 60Air outlet vents 1 » Fig. 62
on page 57ABCDEDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4ActivatedOpen and align with the side window
The fastest heatingTo the right up tothe stop3Short ,
then Switched offOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture2 or 3

Switched offOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3Short ,
then ActivatedOpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera-
ture1, 2 or 3ActivatedOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up tothe stopDesired positionSwitched offOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
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Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 59.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from get-ting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching on
›
Move the sliding regulator
D
» Fig. 64 on page 60 into position  .
Switching off›Move the sliding regulator D » Fig. 64 on page 60 into position  .WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
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61Heating and air-conditioning

Using the air conditioning system economicallyFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 59.
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine whenin cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte- rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved » page 74.
Operational problems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 59.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 154 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 15.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
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