2015 SKODA CITIGO battery

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
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
17
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)
31
Warning lights
34
Unlocking and opening
39
Unlocking and locking
39
Luggage compartment lid
42Window operations43Panorama sliding/tilting roof45
Lights and visibility
47
Lights
47
Indoor Lighting
50
Visibility
50
Windscreen wipers and washers
51
Rear mirror
52
Seats and head restraints
54
Seats and head restraints
54
Seat features
55
Transporting and practical equipment
58
Useful equipment
58
Luggage compartment and transporting
cargo
64
Roof rack
67
Heating and ventilation
69
Heating, manual air conditioning system
69
Communication and multimedia
72
Telephone and Move & Fun
72
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
75
Starting and turning off the engine
75
START-STOPsystem
77
Brakes and parking
78
Manual gear changing and pedals
80
Automated transmission
81
Running-in and economical driving
83
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
84
Assist systems
85
General information
85
Braking and stabilisation systems
85
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
86
Cruise Control System
88City Safe Drive89Tyre pressure monitoring90
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
92
Modifications, adjustments and technical
alterations
92
Washing vehicle
95
Cleaning vehicle exterior
96
Interior care
100
Inspecting and replenishing
102
Fuel
102
Engine compartment
106
Engine oil
109
Coolant
110
Brake fluid
112
Vehicle battery
112
Wheels
116
Tyres and wheel rims
116
Winter operation
120
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
122
Emergency equipment
122
Changing a wheel
123
Puncture repair kit
127
Jump-starting
129
Towing the vehicle
130
Remote control
132
Emergency unlocking/locking
132
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
133
Fuses and light bulbs
134
Fuses
134
Replacing bulbs
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGMVehicle battery typeASGAutomatic gearboxTCSTraction controlCNGcompressed natural gasCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEngine performance checkESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionG-TECLabelling for natural gas vehiclesHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputMGManual gearboxMFDMultifunction displayMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueOPSvisual parking systemTMCService for transmitting traffic information to the driverVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of power7Abbreviations

You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 30.
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period and before the engine
has warmed up to the operating temperature.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Counter for distance driven
Fig. 22
Counter for distance travelled
(trip)
Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display » Fig. 22
Counter showing the distance travelled since the last reset (trip)
Odometer
Choose between the odometer display and the counter showing the distance
driven (trip)
›
Press down on button
3
» Fig. 18 on page 28 » Fig. 19 on page 28 briefly.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
›
Select the counter for distance travelled (trip).
›
Press and hold the
3
» Fig. 18 on page 28 or » Fig. 19 on page 28 button.
Service interval display
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
The service interval display shows the mileage to the next service event.
Before the next service interval has been reached, the message   appears in
the instrument cluster display for some seconds and the remaining kilometres
are shown after switching on the ignition.
If the time of the service has been reached, an acoustic signal will sound and the message 
 
appears for a few seconds after switching on the ignition.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Note
Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle
battery is disconnected.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 23
Recommended gear
Read and observe on page 28 first.
A correctly engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommendation to shift up or down is shown in the display.
A correctly engaged gear helps to reduce the fuel consumption and assist the
service life and reliability of the engine.
Display » Fig. 23
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual trans-
mission or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode
(Tiptronic). 
30Using the system

MemoryFig. 25
Multi-function display - Display
example of the memory
Read and observe on page 31 first.
The following data will be saved in two memory banks 1 and 2 .
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
The selected memory is displayed at position
A
» Fig. 25 .
“1” - Single-trip memory
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if
the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
“2” - Long-term memory
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes driving or 1999 kilometres driven.
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calcula-
tion starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a pe-
riod of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Select memory
Operation » page 31,
▶
Select the desired data to be displayed in the multi-function display.
▶ Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Reset memory
Operation » page 31,
▶ Select the desired data to be displayed in the multi-function display.
▶ Select the desired memory.
▶ Reset the selected memory by pressing down on it for a long time.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.Fig. 26
Buttons in the instrument clus-
ter - variant 1
Read and observe on page 31 first.
The time is set as follows.
›
Select the time display on the instrument cluster » page 31, Operation .
›
Press the button
A
» Fig. 26 and keep it pressed down until the hour display
starts flashing.
›
To change the value, press the button
B
. To change the value quickly, hold
down the button.
›
Press button
A
until it flashes to select the minute display.
›
To change the value, press the button
B
. To change the value quickly, hold
down the button.
›
Confirm the value entered by pressing the button
A
again, or wait for
around 5 seconds. The setting is saved automatically (the value stops flash-
ing).
33Instruments and control lights

At a speed of more than approximately 20 km/h the warning light  flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
The warning signal is switched of and the 
indicator light is permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the symbol  the symbol  » page 35 illuminates while driv-
ing,  stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil pressure too low
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up or flashes - the engine oil pressure is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
» page 109 , Checking the oil level .
If the warning light  illuminates or flashes, do not drive any further, even if
the oil level is correct! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.■
If for some reason, it is not possible to top up the engine oil under the cur-
rent circumstances, 
do not continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up or flashes - the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant lev-
el is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
›
Check the coolant level, if necessary top up the coolant.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the cooling fan may be malfunc-
tioning.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the cooling fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light  is still
illuminated ,

do not drive any further!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Automated transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the automatic transmission.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.

Do not continue to drive! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Functional impairment
 lights up and gear change is not possible - for technical reasons there may
be an impairment of the automatic transmission.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  lights up after you again switch on the ignition, seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Gearbox overheating
 and is possibly also
 illuminated - the automatic transmission is overheat-
ing.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. 
35Instruments and control lights

›Stop and allow the transmission to cool down or drive more quickly than
20 km/h (12 mph).
If the warning light 
lights up again, switch off the vehicle, shut off the en-
gine and allow the gearbox to cool down.
Further information » page 81, Automated transmission .
  Power steering
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
  lights up - this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 
lights up - this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the indicator light does not illuminate after the engine has been turned on
again, the power steering is fully operational again.
If the warning light illuminates again, then obtain assistance from an author-
ised dealer.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the  ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability Control (ESC) / traction control (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes - the ESC or TCS is currently being accessed.
 lights up - there is an ESC or TCS fault.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESC warning light will al-
so come on if the ABS system fails.
If the warning light  comes on straight after starting the engine, the TCS may
be switched off for technical reasons.›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light 
does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the 
ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er- ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
More information about the ESC system » page 85, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 85, Traction control (TCS) .
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off » page 85, Braking and stabilisation systems .
WARNING■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!■
If the ABS warning light 
together with the indicator light 
» page 34
lights, 
do not continue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres. 
36Using the system

An audible signal sounds as a warning.›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 117.
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 123 or use the repair kit » page 127.
›
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 91.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit - there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the  ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light  being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all. Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - there is a fault in the emission control system. The system allows
the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Checking the engine electronics
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - there is a fault in the electronic engine management system. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and
then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. 
37Instruments and control lights

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. 
B40Using the system