2013 SKODA CITIGO front

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed Sub-
ject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the informa-
tion you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.Denotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possi-
ble.®Denotes a registered trademark.
Notes
WARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .
CAUTION
A Caution
note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.For the sake of the environmentAn Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

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
1483Table of Contents

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

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!

 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 .

 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

 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.

    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 .

  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 .

20Using the system

Emergency locking of the doorsFig. 13
Emergency locking of the door
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the front of the doors that have
no locking cylinder » Fig. 13 - 
, this mechanism is only visible after opening the
door.
Locking
›
Insert the key into the slot » Fig. 13 - 
and turn it in the horizontal position at
the right door arrow » Fig. 13 - 
in the arrow direction and turn against the ar-
row direction with the left door.
After closing the door, it no longer be opened from the outside. The door can be unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then opened
from the outside.

Central locking system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safe securing system
26
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
26
Locking the vehicle with the key
26
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
27In setting up and locking, all doors are unlocked or locked together by the central
locking system. The boot lid is unlocked. The luggage compartment lid can then
be opened by pressing the button.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It is
also possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking but-
ton.
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
Automatic locking and unlocking can be activated by a specialist garage on re-
quest.WARNINGLocked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for exam-
ple at road crossings. They do, however, make it more difficult for rescuers to
get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi- cle.■
In case the key fails to operate the central locking, only the driver's door can be
unlocked or locked. The other doors and the tailgate can be manually locked or
unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 25.
■ Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid » page 29.

25Unlocking and locking

Manually opening/closing rear windowsFig. 20
Rear windows
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 30.
Opening
›
Take hold of the safety in the recess » Fig. 20 - 
and open the window in the
direction of the arrow.
›
Lock the window in the opened position by pressing the safety in the direction of arrow » Fig. 20 - 
.
Closing
›
Take hold of the safety in the recess and pull it in the opposite direction of the
arrow » Fig. 20 - 
.
›
Close the window in the initial position in the opposite direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 20 - 
until the safety audibly latches.

Power sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
31
The power sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting roof'), can only be operated with the rotary dial » Fig. 21 on page 31 when the ignition
is turned on . The control dial has several positions.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switching
the ignition off. However, as soon as one of the front doors is opened it is no lon-
ger possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before unhooking the battery.■If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary switch into
position A
» Fig. 21 on page 31 , pull the recess firmly downwards and hold for-
wards firmly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 sec-
onds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.

Operation
Fig. 21
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 31.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 21 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
» Fig. 21 .
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
» Fig. 21 and hold it in this position (spring-ten-
sioned position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
» Fig. 21 . 
31Unlocking and locking

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lights and low beam
33
Headlight beam adjustment
34
Daytime running light (DAY LIGHT)
34
Turn signal and main beam
34
Fog lights
35
Rear fog light
35
Hazard warning light system
36
Parking light
36
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of the controls differs
from that shown in » Fig. 22 on page 33 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are however identical.
WARNING■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
Note■ The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on.■
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the
headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist has no
influence on the life of the lighting system.

Lights and low beam
Fig. 22
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Light switch positions » Fig. 22 .
Switching on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 36
Turn on the low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 35
Switching on the rear fog light » page 35
Note
■
If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig- nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle ifnecessary.■
If leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn the
light switch to position  .

33Lights and visibility