2013 SKODA CITIGO stop start

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.
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Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is displayed in litres/100 km 1)
. You can use this
information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consumption.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is displayed in
litres/100 km 1 )
.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must set the memory at the start of the new measurement to zero » page 13 . After erasing the memory, no value is displayed until you have
driven approx. 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Range
The estimated range is displayed in kilometres. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank and the same
style of driving.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the warning light for
the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption over the last 50 km is used to calculate the information.The range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed » page 13. If
you want to measure the distance travelled from a particular moment in time, re-
set the memory to zero at that moment in time » page 13.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 999 km. The indicator is
set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is displayed in km/hour . To determine the average speed over a certain period of time, set the memory to
zero at the start of the measurement » page 13.After erasing this data, no value appears in the display until you have driven ap-
prox. 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed, which is identical to the display of the speedometer 1
» Fig. 3
on page 10 is displayed.
Coolant temperature
The current outside temperature is displayed.
Warning against excessive speeds
The warning that the speed limit is being exceeded can be enabled / disa-
bled » page 15 , Warning against excessive speeds in the display.

Warning against excessive speeds
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 13.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
With button
A
» Fig. 7 on page 14 choose the menu point 
Warning against
excessive speeds.
›
Press the button
B
to activate the ability to set the speed limit (value flashes).
›
Use the button
A
to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Confirm the speed limit that was set with button
B
, or wait approx. 5 seconds
until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
With button
A
» Fig. 7 on page 14 choose the menu point 
Warning against
excessive speeds.
›
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Press button
B
to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value flash-
es).
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h). 

1)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
2)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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›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 .

 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. 
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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

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 .

  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) .
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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!

 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.

 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.

 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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 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.

 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 .

/ 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 .

 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 .

 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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