2014 SKODA CITIGO remote control

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
1382Table of Contents

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

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!
■
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.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 133.
■
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 (Continued)■Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, as otherwise this could crack – risk of injury!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Note
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 9 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
Opening/closing
Fig. 30
Luggage compartment lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
Unlocking in vehicles without remote control
›
Unlock the driver's door with the vehicle key » page 40.
Unlocking in vehicles with remote control
›
Press the symbol button 
in the vehicle key.
Unlocking with the remote control key
›
Press the symbol button 
in the vehicle key until the luggage compart-
ment lid is unlocked.
Opening
›
Open the luggage compartment lid by pressing the » Fig. 30 - 
button.
Closing›Reach into the recesses » Fig. 30 -  and pull the luggage compartment lid
down.›
Close the lid with a slight swing.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button 
on the remote control
key, then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
After activation of delayed locking, the boot lid can be opened again after clos-
ing within a limited period.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
button 
on the remote control key.
Electric Windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close windows
45
Manually opening/closing rear windows
45
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehi-
cle. In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from
the inside.■
When closing the windows, proceed with caution so as to avoid causing
crushing injuries - risk of injury! 
44Using the system

Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might occur while a vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another
vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.WARNING■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those
which relate to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle be-
ing towed.■
When towing, exercise increased caution.
■
Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 117- 
, the towing eye may un-
screw from the vehicle - risk of accident.
■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-
start aid » page 130 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should
be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye » page 132 .
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.Front towing eyeFig. 118
Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 132 first.
›
Press the cover in the arrow area » Fig. 118 -
 .
The cover comes loose.
›
Remove the cap from the front bumper and leave it hanging on the vehicle.
›
Screw in the towing eye by hand up to the stop » Fig. 118 -
 .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the lower area
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
133
Synchronising the remote control
133

132Do-it-yourself

CAUTION■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 119
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 133 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 119 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery by pressing the battery down in the region of
the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover
A
on the key and press it down until it clicks into
place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 133.
NoteIf a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 133 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
133
Unlocking the tailgate
134
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 120
Emergency locking: Front door right 
133Emergency equipment and self-help

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
104
Abroad Headlights
51
ABS Function
85
Warning light37
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles96
Accessories93
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
54
head restraints56
Interior mirror54
Seat56
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
71
Airbag15
Deactivating18
Deactivating the front passenger airbag18
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 95
Side airbag Head-Thorax
17
Warning light38
Airbag system15
air conditioning recirculation
72
Air conditioning70
Controls71
Air outlet vents71
Alcantara cleaning
102
Alternator Warning light
34
Anti-theft wheel bolts127
Antilock Braking System85
artificial leather102
Ashtray62
Assistance systems City Safe Drive
90
Assist system ABS
85
Assist systems84
ABS37
Cruise Control System87
EDL85
ESC36, 84
HBA85
HHC85
Parking aid85
START-STOP88
TC85
Traction Control System (TCS)36
Visual parking system86
Audio see radio
4
Auto-computer see multi-function display
30
Automated transmission80
Lever control81
Warning light35
Automatic gearbox Tiptronic
81
Automatic load deactivation116
Automatic transmission Kick-down
82
Starting-off and driving82
B
Bag hooks
66
Battery In the remote control key
133
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bonnet Closing
108
Opening108
Boot Class N1 vehicles
68
See Boot lid44
Boot lid automatic locking
44
Closing44
Opening44
Brake booster78
brake fluid specification
113
Brake fluid113
Checking113
Brake pedal - automatic transmission indicator light
38
brakes Driving in
82
Brakes Brake booster
78
Brake fluid113
Braking and stabilisation systems84
Handbrake79
Warning lights34
Brakes and parking77
Braking Information on braking
78
Button in driver's door electric windows
44
C
Car care Jack
100
Care and maintenance93
Car park ticket holder60
Carrier Roof rack
68
148Index