2015 SKODA CITIGO Owner's Manual

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
40
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
40
Safe securing system
41
Opening/closing a door
41
Door opening lever
42
Child safety lock
42
Malfunctions
42
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors and the lug-
gage compartment lid at the same time.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after un-
locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ All the doors and the boot lid are unlocked.
▶ The interior light comes on.
▶ The Safelock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after lock-
ing.
▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked.
▶ The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The Safelock system is switched on.
▶ The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
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.
Protection against unintended vehicle unlocking
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.
Automatic locking/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If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again.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.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. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
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.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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Unlock / lock using key and lockFig. 27
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 39 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. 27
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
Fig. 28
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 28
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
AWarning light for the battery charge status
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing briefly the symbol button 
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol button 
to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the symbol button 
on the key, then
the lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay
» page 43 .
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.■
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.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 132.
Note
The remote control will operate only when the vehicle is within sight.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 29
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from the outside and no door is open
the button » Fig. 29can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle. 
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Unlocking / locking » Fig. 29
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.WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
As soon as the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the Safelock systemprevents the doors from being opened from the inside.
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.
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
▶ The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
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.
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.
The Safelock system switches back on when the vehicle is locked.
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!
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 30
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 30.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
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!
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Door opening leverFig. 31
Door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 39 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. 31 is visible.
Unlocking
›
Open the door by pulling the door opening lever once against the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 31 .
Child safety lock
Fig. 32
Rear door: Child safety lock switch on / off
Read and observe and on page 39 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.
Child safety lock switch on / off » Fig. 32
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
Central locking fault
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.
If there is a fault with the central locking system, only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked with the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked. ▶ Locking the door » page 132.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 133.
Key battery discharged
Replace the battery » page 132.
Luggage compartment lid

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
43
Delayed locking of the boot lid
43
When closing the boot lid do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage compart-
ment lid.
The button in the boot lid is deactivated when the vehicle moves off or moves
at a speed above 9 km/h. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and
the door is opened. 
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WARNING■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!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Opening/closing
Fig. 33
Opening / closing the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 33 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grasp recess
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
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 key, then the boot
lid will automatically relock after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
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
key 
on the key.Window operations
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lifter
44
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
44
Open/close window in the passenger door
44
Manually opening/closing rear windows
45
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows in the front doors can be operated electrically from the driving
position.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 98, 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. If the windows are open, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
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Mechanical window lifterFig. 34
Window operation: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 43 first.
Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan-
ically.
Opening
›
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 34 .
Closing
›
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 34 .
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
Fig. 35
Buttons for window levers
Read and observe and on page 43 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
The windows in the front doors can be operated from the driving position.
Power window buttons » Fig. 35
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.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt 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 halt immediately.
The window lift mechanism is protected against overheating. Repeated open-
ing and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to overheat. If this
happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short time. You
will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating protec-
tion has cooled down.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
Always close the windows before disconnecting the battery.
Open/close window in the passenger door
Fig. 36
Power window button
Read and observe and on page 43 first.
The button in the front passenger door is only for that window. 
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Opening›Lightly press the button down and hold it until the window has moved into
the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the button and hold until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Manually opening/closing rear windows
Fig. 37
Opening/closing rear windows
Read and observe
and on page 43 first.
Opening
›
Grasp the safety lock in recess
A
» Fig. 37 .
›
Open the window in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Lock the window in the opened position by pressing the safety lock in the di-
rection of arrow
2
until it clicks into place.
Closing
›
Grasp the safety lock in recess
A
.
›
Pull the safety lock in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Close the window in the initial position in the direction of the arrow
2
until
the safety lock audibly latches.
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
45
Force limiter
46
Sliding / tilting roof malfunction
46
Manual operation of the sunblind
46
The panorama sliding/tilting roof (hereinafter referred to as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the out-
door temperature is no lower than -20 °C.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 38
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position 
)
Closing (switch in position 
) 
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WARNINGBe careful when operating the sliding/tilting roof to avoid crushing injuries
– risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Force limiter
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter.
The sliding/tilting roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it can-
not be closed because there is something in the way (e.g. ice).
The sliding/tilting roof only closes without the force limiter activated at the
third attempt at closing. The time interval between the individual closing at-
tempts should not exceed 5 s - the sliding/tilting roof closes with full force! .
Sliding / tilting roof malfunction
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Set the switch to the position 
» Fig. 38 on page 45 .
›
Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
›
The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the lever.
Manual operation of the sunblindFig. 39
Operation of the sunblind
Read and observe on page 45 first.
The sunblind for the sliding/tilting roof is opened manually by pulling up on the
handle in the direction of the arrow
A
and closed in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 39 .
WARNINGOperate the sunblind with care to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of
injury!46Using the system