2014 SKODA CITIGO air conditioning

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
14
Airbag system
15
Description of the airbag system
15
Airbag overview
16
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and control lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Multi-function display (MFD)
30
Warning lights
33
Unlocking and opening
39
Unlocking and locking
39
Luggage compartment lid
43Electric Windows44Mechanical windows45
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
46
Lights and visibility
48
Lights
48
Indoor Lighting
51
Visibility
52
Windscreen wipers and washers
52
Rear mirror
54
Seats and head restraints
55
Seats and head restraints
55
Seat features
57
Transporting and practical equipment
60
Useful equipment
60
Luggage compartment
65
Roof rack
68
Heating and air conditioning
70
Heating, ventilation, cooling
70
Communication and multimedia
73
Telephone and Move & Fun
73
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
76
Starting and turning off the engine
76
Brakes and parking
77
Manual gear changing and pedals
79
Automated transmission
80
Running in and economical driving
82
Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads
83
Assist systems
84
Braking and stabilisation systems
84
Parking aid
85
Cruise Control System
87
START-STOP
88City Safe Drive90Tyre pressure monitoring92
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
93
Modifications, adjustments and technical alterations
93
Washing vehicle
96
Cleaning vehicle exterior
97
Interior care
101
Inspecting and replenishing
103
Fuel
103
Engine compartment
107
Engine oil
110
Coolant
111
Brake fluid
113
Vehicle battery
113
Wheels
117
Tyres and wheel rims
117
Approved tyre / rim combinations
120
Winter operation
121
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
122
Emergency equipment
122
Reserve and temporary spare
123
Changing a wheel
124
Puncture repair kit
127
Jump-starting
130
Towing the vehicle
131
Remote control
132
Emergency unlocking/locking
133
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
134
Fuses and light bulbs
135
Fuses
135
Replacing bulbs
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
41
Electric windows
44
Central locking system
43
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
54
Air outlet vent
71
Operating lever:
› Turn signal lights and main beam, headlight flasher
49
›Speed regulating system
87
Parking ticket holder
60
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
16
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
28
Operating lever:
› Multifunction display
30
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
52
Button for rear window heater
52
START-STOP button
88
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
71
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
71
Socket for the cradle for the Move & Funmultifunction device
73
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
18
Interior rear-view mirror
54
Button for hazard warning light system
50
Front passenger airbag
16
Bag holder
64
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
64
Air outlet vent
71
Power window in the front passenger door
44
Door opening lever
411234567891011121314151617181920212223Light switch48
Bonnet release lever
107
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
48
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
77
Pedals
80
Regulator for left seat heating
57
Radio
Button for City Safe Drive system
90
Handbrake lever
79
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
79
›Selector lever (automated gearbox)
81
Storage compartment
61
Regulator for right seat heating
57
Note
■
Cars with factory-fitted radio are supplied with separate instructions for op-
erating such equipment.■
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 17. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.
2425262728293031323334353627Cockpit

CAUTION■Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 99, Windows and external
mirrors before operating the electrical power windows. The window seals and
the electrical power window mechanism can otherwise be damaged.
■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. With the windows open, dust
and other dirt can get into the vehicle. In addition, wind noises can occur at
certain speeds.
Open / close windows
Fig. 31
Power window buttons
Read and observe and on page 44 first.
The windows in the front doors can be operated from the driving position.
Power window buttons » Fig. 31
Front door left
Front door right
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
ABReleasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Manually opening/closing rear windows
Fig. 32
Opening/closing rear windows
Read and observe
and on page 44 first.
Opening
›
Take hold of the safety in the recess » Fig. 32 -
 and open the window in
the direction of the arrow.
›
Lock the window in the opened position by pressing the safety in the direc-
tion of arrow » Fig. 32 -
 .
Closing
›
Take hold of the safety in the recess and pull it in the opposite direction of
the arrow » Fig. 32 -
 .
›
Close the window in the initial position in the opposite direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 32 -
 until the safety audibly latches.
Mechanical windows

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing windows
46

45Unlocking and opening

The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 99, Windows and external
mirrors before operating the electrical power windows. The window seals and
the electrical power window mechanism can otherwise be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
The windows must be kept closed at high speeds in order to prevent unneces-
sarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. 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.
Opening / closing windows
Fig. 33
Window operation: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 46 first.
Only one window can be operated mechanically at any time.
Opening
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow A » Fig. 33 .
Closing
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow B
» Fig. 33 .
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
46
Operating malfunctions
47
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 34
Operation of the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 46 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 34 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced. 
46Using the system

Heating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlet vents
71
Controls
71
recirculation
72
Efficient handling of the cooling system
72
malfunctions
72
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
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
effect » page 72 .
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting.■
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
WARNING (Continued)■ Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for
the use of the cooling system are to be observed. ■The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air
temperature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
■ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end
of the journey.
■ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner is to be carried out by a
specialist company.
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
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Note
■ The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.■During operation of the air conditioning, an increase in engine idle speed may
occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient heating com-
fort.70Using the system

Air outlet ventsFig. 73
Air outlet vents
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
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.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents
1
» Fig. 73
and the outlets can also be closed and opened individually.
Opening
›
Press the outer edge of the fin.
Closing
›
Restore the original position of the fin.
Changing the air flow direction
›
Adjust the flow direction by turning the fins.
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.ControlsFig. 74
Heating Controls
Fig. 75
Controls of the air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
Individual functions can be adjusted by rotating or moving the controls, if nec-
essary by adjusting or pressing the button on and off.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 74 and » Fig. 75
Setting temperature › 
Lower temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Blower out, stage 4: the highest blower
speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 71
› 
Air flow to the windows
› 
Air flow to the upper body 
ABC71Heating and air conditioning

›
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

Avoid full throttle and high speeds
Fuel consumption will be halved if you drive at only three-quarters of the pos-
sible top speed of your vehicle.
Reducing idling
When the engine is switched off, such as when waiting in a traffic jam, the fuel economy is already greater after 30 - 40 s than the fuel quantity which is re-
quired for engine re-start.
Avoid short distances
When driving a short distance of less than about 4 km, the engine cannot
reach its operating temperature. As long as the engine has not reached oper-
ating temperature, the fuel consumption is significantly higher than with the
engine hot.
Pay attention to the correct tyre inflation pressure being maintained
Further information » page 118.
Avoid unnecessary ballast
Per 100 kg of weight, consumption increases by about 1 l/100 km. At a speed of
100-120 km/h, a vehicle fitted with a roof rack cross member without a load
will use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the increased aerodynamic
drag.
Saving electricity
Electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating, air conditioning and the like) only turn
on for as long as necessary.
Driving through water and driving off of made-up roads
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving through water
83
Driving off paved roads
84WARNINGImmediately after driving through water, mud, slush and the like, braking
effectiveness will be temporarily impaired » page 78, Information on brak-
ing . For this reason, sudden and violent braking manoeuvres are to be
avoided - there is a risk of accident!Driving through waterFig. 83
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water
Read and observe on page 83 first.
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
›
Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of
water.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam » Fig. 83.
›
Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can
cause water to penetrate into the engine's air induction system or other parts
of the vehicle.
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
CAUTION
■ Should water penetrate into the intake system of the engine, there is a
threat of serious damage being incurred by the engine parts!■
When driving through water, some vehicle parts such as chassis, electrics or
transmission can be severely damaged.
■
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
sible water level for your vehicle.
■
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water, making it difficult or
impossible to drive through the body of water.
■
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. An vehicle
coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
83Starting-off and Driving