2014 SKODA CITIGO esc

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If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again.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
button.
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on
the door opening lever.
Failure of the central locking
If the central locking system fails only the driver's door can be unlocked or
locked with the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be emergency locked
or unlocked.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 133.
› Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid
» page 134.WARNING■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu-
als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
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If the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched
on, there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to
life.
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
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The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 133.
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When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.■If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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
vehicle.
Unlock / lock using key and lock
Fig. 24
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 40 first.
The key allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the driver's door.
Unlocking / locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 24
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
40Using the system

Unlocking / locking with the remote control keyFig. 25
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 40 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 25
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
Warning light
Unlocking the vehicle
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system
will be switched on 1)
. This function is intended to prevent the car being un-
locked unintentionally.
Locking the vehicle
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Unlocking / locking the tailgate
By pressing the symbol key  for about 1 s, only the boot lid is unlocked.
The lid is locked » page 44 by closing.
ABChecking the battery condition
If the red indicator light B » Fig. 25 does not flash when you press a button on
the remote control key, the battery is empty. Replace the battery » page 133.
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and luggage compartment
lid are closed and the vehicle is in your line of sight.
■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 26
Door handle/door opening lever:
Read and observe
and on page 40 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on door handle
A
» Fig. 26 on the door you wish to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door. 
1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
41Unlocking and opening

WARNING■Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
Door opening lever
Fig. 27
Door opening lever
Read and observe and on page 40 first.
On vehicles without central locking, you can lock and unlock doors which do
not have a locking cylinder from the inside.
Locking
›
Push the door opening lever in the direction of the arrow so that the red
marking
A
» Fig. 27 is visible.
Unlocking
›
Open the door by pulling the door opening lever once against the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 27 .
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 40 first.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. The vehicle can not be opened from the inside any more.
You will be informed that the safelock system has been activated after the ve-
hicle has been locked by means of the message   on the instrument
cluster display.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards
it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
This function only applies to certain countries.42Using the system

Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking buttonFig. 28
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 40 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside, the » Fig. 28 button can
be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking / locking » Fig. 28
Locking
Unlocking
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
› Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› 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 vehicle.
WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 42, the door opening lever
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTION
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.Child safety lockFig. 29
Rear door: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 40 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on and off » Fig. 29
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
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Delayed locking of the boot lid
44WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage com-
partment lid. Otherwise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is
moving, even if the lid was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning! 
43Unlocking and opening

›
Air flow in the footwell
› 
Airflow to the windows and into the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 72
› 
Switching recirculated air mode off
› 
Switching recirculated air mode on
Switching the cooling system on/off (when this function is switched on,
the warning light illuminates in the button)
Note
The warning light in the button lights after activation, even if not all of the
conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. By lighting up
of the indicator light in the button, the operational readiness of the cooling
system is signalled.
recirculation
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle fromgetting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when
standing in a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
The air conditioning system
›
To turn on the air recirculation,. move the slider into position
D


» Fig. 75
on page 71 .
›
To turn off the air recirculation, move the slider into position
D

 .
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, 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.DCAUTIONWe recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Efficient handling of the cooling system
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when incooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow 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 82.
malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
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 135 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 33.
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.
72Using the system

Driving off paved roadsRead and observe
on page 83 first.
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-ters » page 143 , Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.
WARNINGDrive particularly aware and pro-actively outside paved roads.■Always adjust your driving to the current terrain and weather conditions.
Excessive speed or incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the
vehicle and lead to serious injuries.■
Objects trapped under the floor of the vehicle can damage the fuel lines,
the brake system, the seals and other parts of the chassis. Check the un-
derside of the vehicle and remove the trapped objects.
■
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the chassis and its compo-
nents can get damaged.■
Drive slowly in unknown terrain and watch out for unexpected obstacles,
such as potholes, rocks, stumps, etc.
■
Check up on confusing sections of unpaved roads before travelling on them
and consider whether such travelling is possible without risk.
Assist systems
Braking and stabilisation systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
84
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
85
Traction Control System (TC)
85
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
85
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
85
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
85
This chapter deals with the functions of the braking and stabilisation systems,
with the error indicator referred to in chapter » page 33, Warning lights .
The braking and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to
shut down. The brake assist systems would then fail to function – risk of
accident!■
The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems must not
tempt you to take safety risks – risk of accident!
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability in dynamic driving situations, such as whenthe vehicle starts to skid.
The ESC monitors whether the desired direction of the current vehicle motion
is occurring. In case of any deviation (e.g. oversteer), the ESC automatically
brakes individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
During an intervention of the system, the warning light  flashes in the instru-
ment cluster.
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Antilock Braking System (ABS)Read and observe
on page 84 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Traction Control System (TC)
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces thedrive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for
example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ESC system, TC is integrated into the ESC sys-
tem » page 84 .
Note
For vehicles without stabilization control (ESC), during a TC-intervention the
control indicator  in the instrument cluster flashes.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
The EDL switches off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat generation
on the brake of the wheel being braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven
and has the same characteristics as a vehicle not fitted with EDL. Once the
brakes have cooled down, there is an automatic re-activation of EDL.
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
HBA increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.The HBA is activated by very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
When driving on slopes, HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake ped-al to the accelerator pedal without having to use the handbrake.
The system holds the brake pressure produced by the activation of the brake pedal for approx. 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released.
The brake pressure drops gradually the more you operate the accelerator ped-
al. If the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back.
The HHC is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. HHC is always
only active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
Parking aid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
86
Visual parking system
86
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to only as a system) draws attention via
acoustic signals and a display in the multifunction device Move & Fun screen
when manoeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle » page 86,
Visual parking system .
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. The ultrasonic sensors are integrated in the rear
bumper » Fig. 84 on page 86 . 
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Screen display » Fig. 85
An obstacle appearing in the collision zone is shown as an orange-col-
oured segment » Fig. 85. 
Do not drive the vehicle!
An area without detected obstacles is shown as a transparent segment.
An obstacle in the sensor range which lies outside of the collision area is
shown by the light-blue segment.
A region behind the detected obstacle is shown with the dark-blue seg-
ment.
Switching off the screen display of the visual parking system
The screen display can be switched off as follows.
› By tapping the symbol button
 in the multifunction display
screen » Fig. 85 .
› By shifting out of reverse.
› By turning off the ignition.
Note
■
The visual parking system is shown in the screen of the multifunction device
Move & Fun within a few seconds of shifting into reverse gear.■
More information about the mobile multifunction device Move & Fun can be
found in the digital operating manual in the device » page 73, Multifunction
deviceMove & Fun .
Cruise Control System
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Functioning
87
Operating Description
87
The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed without you having to
actuate the accelerator pedal.
The state where the GRA maintains the speed is referred to hereinafter as the
control .
ABCDWARNING■
The GRA only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the re-
sponsibility for the vehicle operation.■
Always adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weath-
er, road and traffic conditions.
Functioning
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
Basic requirements for start of control The GRA is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher must
be engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever must be in
the D position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed must be higher than 20 km/hr.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking power of the engine.
WARNINGIf the engine power and engine braking effect is insufficient to maintain
the set speed, vehicle operation must be taken over!
Operating Description
Fig. 86
Operating lever: Cruise control
system controls
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Overview of the control elements of the CCS » Fig. 86ADeactivate GRA (delete stored speed) 87Assist systems