2014 SKODA CITIGO belt

 Handbrake - automatic transmission38 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)38


Turn signal system
38
 Cruise control system
38
 Main beam
38
/ Safety belt (belt status display) - rear seat
38

City Safe Drive
39
 / 
START-STOP
39
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
The lighting up of some warning lights may be accompanied by acoustic sig-
nals.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights extinguishes
for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 50. The warning triangle is set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 107, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the handbrake is applied. An audible warn-
ing is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of
more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if the brake fluid level in the braking system
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 113 » .
WARNING■
If the warning light  illuminates together with the warning light
 » page 37 ,  Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
ger to fasten seat belts.
The indicator light 
goes off after the respective seat belt has been fastened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
The warning signal is switched off and the indicator light  is
permanently il-
luminated if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts
within the next 90 seconds.
Further information » page 11, Seat belts .
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the engine is running but the vehicle
battery is not charging.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. 
34Using the system

 Engine performance checkRead and observe
on page 34 first.
If the indicator light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Monitoring the airbag system
If the warning light does not go out for some seconds after the ignition has
been switched on or illuminates while you are driving, there is a fault in the
system »
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the
ignition is switched on.
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, in-
cluding when one of the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
› The warning light

illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the
ignition and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds afterwards.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
› The warning light

illuminates 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 18, Deactivating
the front passenger airbag .
WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
 Handbrake - automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates or blinks, engage the handbrake.
Further information » page 80, Automated transmission .
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal.
Further information » page 80, Automated transmission .
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Either the left  or right
 indicator light
flashes depending on the position of
the control lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, 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.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the cruise control is active.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is operated.
/ Safety belt (belt status display) - rear seat
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
After switching on the ignition, illumination takes place in the display of the
instrument cluster for 30 s of the symbols  or
 . 
38Using the system

The control symbols  or  indicate whether any passengers have put on their
seat belts in the rear seats.
The passenger on the associated rear seat is belted.
The passenger on the associated back seat is not wearing a seat belt.
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
flashes for around 30 seconds.
Further information » page 11, Seat belts .
 City Safe Drive
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the indicator symbol 
flashes rapidly, the City Safe Drive system brakes the
car brakes automatically straight away.
If the indicator symbol 
flashes slowly , the system is not available or there is
a system malfunction.
If the system is turned off and the vehicle is moving at a speed of about 5-30
km/h, illumination occurs on the display of the instrument cluster of he warn-
ing symbol  .
If the system is activated again, the warning light

 
in the instrument clus-
ter display illuminates for about 5 s .
Further information » page 90, City Safe Drive .
 /  START-STOP
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
A glowing indicator symbol
 shows the START-STOP system is active.
A glowing indicator symbol
 shows the START-STOP system is active, but no
automatic engine cut-off is possible.
A flashing indicator symbol
 shows the START-STOP system is not available.
Further information » page 88, START-STOP .
Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
40
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
41
Opening/closing a door
41
Door opening lever
42
Safe securing system
42
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
43
Child safety lock
43
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors and the lug-
gage compartment lid at the same time » page 44.
The safe securing system » page 42 is integrated in the central locking sys-
tem. Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 1)
are automatically
blocked by the safe securing system »
.
The following is true after unlocking
› All the doors and the boot lid are unlocked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact illuminates.
› The safe securing system is switched off 1)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
The following is true after locking
› All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact goes out.
› The safe securing system is switched on 1)
.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
Fault display
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage. 
1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
39Unlocking and opening

WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
56
Head restraints - adjusting height
56
Headrests - removing and installing
57
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 the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.55Seats and head restraints

Seat backrestsFig. 50
Unlocked backrest
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the lug-
gage compartment. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually
on vehicles with divided rear seats.
Fold down split seat backrest
›
Push the securing knob
A
» Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest forwards.
›
Move the head restraint fully towards the rear, or remove » page 57.
›
Fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Fold down undivided seat backrest
›
Press the securing knobs
A
» Fig. 50 on both sides of the seat back, and tilt
the seat back forward.
›
Move the head restraint fully downwards or remove » page 57.
›
Fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Fold back split seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards » page 57.
›
Hold your seat belt on the side trim.
›
Then fold the seat backrest back until the securing knob clicks into place -
check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marker
B
» Fig. 50 is hidden.
Fold back undivided seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraints, you need to reinsert them with the back-
rest tilted slightly forwards » page 57.
›
Keep the seat belts on both sides of the backrests on the side cover.
›
Then fold the seat backrests back until the securing knobs clicks into place -
check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marks
B
» Fig. 50 on both sides of the seat back are
no longer visible.
WARNING■ The seat 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
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.59Seats and head restraints

Interrupt control (sprung position) Activate ACC (control deactivated)BTake control againa)
/ Increase speedCLaunch control / reduce speeda)
If no speed stored, the current speed is adopted.
After starting the system, the current speed is stored and the instrument clus-
ter illuminates the warning light 
.
After the interruption in control, the stored speed can be resumed by pressing
the
B
button.
Automatic control interruption
Automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions are
met.
› By pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
› When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.
› Through an airbag deployment.
WARNING■
Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the sys-
tem being switched on unintentionally.■
Control may only be resumed if the stored speed is not too high for the
current traffic conditions.
Note
During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.
START-STOP
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating conditions of the system
88
Operation in vehicles with manual gearboxes
89
Operation in vehicles with automatic gearboxes
89
System related automatic start-up
89
Manually deactivating/activating the system
90The START-STOP system (hereinafter referred to as the system) saves fuel and
reduces polluting emissions and CO 2 emissions by turning the engine off, e.g.
when stopping at traffic lights, and starting the engine again when moving off.WARNING■ Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.■The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
ning.
Operating conditions of the system
Fig. 87
Above: Engine is automatically
switched off / down: automatic
cut off is not possible
Read and observe on page 88 first.
For system-dependent automatic engine shutdown
to work, the following conditions must be met.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The bonnet is closed.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after the last stop.
Some additional conditions for the system to function correctly cannot be in-
fluenced or recognised by the driver. Therefore, the system can react differ-
ently in situations which are identical from the driver's perspective.
If, after stopping the vehicle, the check icon 
» Fig. 87 appears on the display,
then the conditions for automatic engine shutdown are not met.
Running the engine is essential for the following reasons, for example.
› The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low. 
88Driving

›The current consumption is too high.
› High air-conditioning or heating capacity (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
Note
■ If the vehicle remains outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in
direct sunlight, it can take several hours until the internal temperature of the
vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for proper operation of the
START STOP system.■
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the
driver's door is opened during stop mode, the engine will have to be started
manually.
■
After the manual engine start and with a manual gearbox the automatic en-
gine shutdown can take place only when a minimum distance required for the
system function has been covered.
Operation in vehicles with manual gearboxes
Read and observe
on page 88 first.
In compliance with the operating conditions, automatic engine shutdown / au-
tomatic engine start takes place as described.
Automatic engine shutdown
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Put the gear stick into Neutral.
›
Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine shutdown then occurs and the indicator symbol appears in
the display 
» Fig. 87 on page 88 .
Automatic engine start
›
Depress the clutch pedal.
The automatic re-start process takes place and the indicator symbol goes
out.
Operation in vehicles with automatic gearboxes
Read and observe
on page 88 first.
In compliance with the operating conditions, automatic engine shutdown / au-
tomatic engine start takes place as described.
Automatic engine shutdown›Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
Automatic engine shutdown then occurs and the indicator symbol appears in
the display 
» Fig. 87 on page 88 .
Automatic engine start›
Release the brake pedal.
The automatic re-start process takes place and the indicator symbol 
goes
out.
For more information about automated manual transmission
The automatic engine shut down takes place when the selector lever is in po-
sitions D, N , and in Tiptronic mode.
If the engine is off due to the automatic and the selector lever is put to the R
position then the automatic starts the engine.
If the gear selector is moved from position R to the position D or N the vehicle
must reach a speed of more than 10 km/h before the automatic engine shut-
down starts.
There is no automatic engine shutdown when the system detects a vehicle
moving due to a large steering angle.
No automatic engine shutdown takes place when the vehicle is moving at low
speed (e.g. during a traffic jam or when tuning) and remains stationary after
pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shutdown takes place if you
press the brake pedal down with more force.
System related automatic start-up
Read and observe
on page 88 first.
When the engine is off, the system can automatically start the engine before
the desired journey continues. Some possible reasons for this are:
› The vehicle begins to roll, e.g. on a slope.
› The brake pedal has been actuated several times.
› The current consumption is too high.
89Assist systems

Wiper bladesRead and observe
and on page 98 first.
Clean the wiper blades regularly with a glass cleaner. The wiper blades should
be cleaned with a sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues,
for example.
The wiper blades can become soiled with wax residues after washing in auto-
matic vehicle wash systems for example » page 97.
Interior care

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Natural leather
101
Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara ®
102
Seat covers
102
Safety belts
103
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the pack-
age must be observed.
WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.■
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.■
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possi-
ble.
■
Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dash panel – there is a risk of
damage to the dash panel.
■ Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk of
damage.■
Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface
of the panelling.
■
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
For the sake of the environment
Used vehicle care product cans represent hazardous waste that is harmful to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal
regulations.
Note
Due to the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any potential
problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we recom-
mend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by a
ŠKODA service partner.
Natural leather
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The leather needs, depending on the strain placed on it, regular cleaning andmaintenance.
Dust and dirt in pores and creases cause abrasions on the surface and lead to
premature embrittlement of the leather surface. Therefore, they must be re-
moved regularly at short intervals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a water-dampened cotton or woollen cloth and then dry with a clean, dry cloth »
.
Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2 ta-
blespoons of neutral soap to 1 litre of water).
To remove stains , use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.
Treat the leather periodically with a suitable leather protector and use a skin
care cream with light blocker and impregnation after each cleaning. 
101Care and maintenance