2016 SKODA CITIGO lights

▶Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, while driving, the warning light  lights up in addition to the warning
light  » page 33 ,  do not drive any further - risk of damage to the engine!
Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 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 124 , Check and refill .
▶ If the warning light  lights up 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 current
circumstances, 
do not continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 32 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 level is within the specified range and the warning light 
lights
up or flashes again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ 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.
  Automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the automatic transmission.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶ 
Do not drive the vehicle! 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

 May also light up - the automatic transmission is overheating.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶ 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 100, Automated transmission .

  Power steering
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
 
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
 
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater. 
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▶Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light does not go out, obtain assistance from an authorised
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 (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
 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 after starting the engine, the ESC or TCS may
have been 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 104, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 104, Traction control (TCS) .
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 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 103 , Braking and stabilisation systems .
WARNING■
If the ABS warning light  together with the indicator light  » page 32 ,
 Braking system lights up,  do not continue to drive! 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!

Read and observe on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
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 129 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 134 or use the repair kit » page 137.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 109.
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. 
34Using the system

▶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 the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. 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.
 Low fuel - petrol
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the petrol level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 4-5 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 118.
 Low fuel - natural gas
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the natural level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 1.5 kg litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 119.
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Engine electronics check
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 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. 
35Instruments and warning lights

  Below the lettering   in the middle of the dash panel lights
up after switching on the ignition » page 20, 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 32 first.
 lights up or flashes - engage the parking brake.
Further information » page 100, Automated transmission .
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – apply the brake.
Further information » page 100, Automated transmission .
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – the vehicle speed is regulated by the cruise control system.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
/ Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 City Safe Drive
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes quickly - the City Safe Drivesystem is braking the vehicle automati-
cally.
 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, the warning light 
 lights up in the instrument cluster display.
If the system is activated again, the warning light 
 
lights up in the instru-
ment cluster display for about 5 s.
Further information » page 107, City Safe Drive .
 /  START-STOP
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up - the START-STOPsystem is active.
 lights up - the START-STOPsystem is active, but the automatic engine cut-
off is not possible.
 flashes - the START-STOPsystem is not available.
Further information » page 96, START-STOPsystem .
36Using the system

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
37
Switching between the time and external temperature display
37
Setting the time in the instrument cluster
37
Trip counter
38
Recommended gear
38
Operating the information system
39
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 20
Display types: MAXI DOT / Segment displays
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis-
play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 20.
▶ Time
▶ Counter for distance travelled (trip)
▶ Engaged gear / gear recommendation
▶ Warning lights
▶ Information messages
▶ Service interval display
▶ Multifunction display
▶ External temperature display
▶ Fuel gauge » Fig. 17 on page 30 .
▶ Door alarm
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphical warning appears in theMAXI DOT display. An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive
the vehicle above 6 km/h when a door is open.
Switching between the time and external temperature display
only applies to the segment display (instrument cluster - variant 3).
›
Hold the key
C
» Fig. 21 on page 37 until the time/ external temperature
display flashes.
›
Release the button.
›
Select the desired indication by pressing briefly.
›
Wait a few seconds until the selected indication stops flashing.
Setting the time in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Button in the instrument cluster: Variant 1 and 2/ Variant 3
The time can be adjusted with the ignition on.
Instrument cluster - Var. 1 and 2
›
Press down button
A
until » Fig. 21 the hour flashes in the display.
›
The hour is set by repeatedly pressing button
B
.
›
Switch to the minutes by pressing button
A
.
›
The minutes are set by repeatedly pressing button
B
.
›
Confirm the value entered by pressing button
A
again, or wait for around 5
seconds. The setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
In vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster-Var.1 display, it is also possi-
ble to set the
Time
in the time menu item » page 41, Menu item
Settings
.
Instrument cluster - Var. 3
›
Hold the button
C
» Fig. 21 until the time display flashes. 
37Information system

Operating the information systemFig. 24
Buttons on the control lever
Operating the multifunction displayPress (up or down) - Select data / Setting values
Press Show / confirm entry
Operating the MAXI DOT display Press (up or down) - move to the selected menu
Hold (up or down) - display main menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
Driving data (multifunction display)

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information overview
39
Warning at excessive speeds
40
Memory
40
The driving data is displayed in the multifunction display when is ignition is
switched on.
If vehicles with MAXI DOTdisplay do not show the driving data after switching
on the ignition, select the menu item
MFD
in the main menu and confirm
» page 41 , MAXI DOT display .
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, there is an option to fade out the units
and some of the information » page 41, Menu item
Settings
.
ABABInformation overview
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Clock - current time is displayed.
Outside temperature - If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, the tem-
perature indicator appears and a snowflake symbol 
(display for low temper-
ature) flashes for a few seconds, then remains displayed together with the
outside temperature.
Driving time - Driving time since last clearing the memory.
Current fuel consumption - When the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (in models in some countries the fol-
lowing appears --,- km/l). With G-TEC vehicles the current consumption of the
fuel currently being used is displayed ( with regards to a stationary or slow
moving vehicle, the natural gas consumption is displayed in kg/h).
Average fuel consumption - Is calculated continuously since the last clearing
of the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300
m driven. With G-TEC vehicles, the average consumption of fuel currently being
used is displayed.
Natural gas quality The details of the quality of natural gas are displayed as a
percentage of between 70% to 100%. The higher the value of natural gas, the
lower is the consumption.
Range - Drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-
pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value
can increase. With G-TEC vehicles the following details are displayed - Range
with natural gas / petrol.
Distance driven - Distance driven since the memory was last cleared.
Total distance travelled - Odometer
Average speed - Value constantly recalculated, for distance since last clearing
the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m
driven.
Current Speed - Digital speedometer.
Coolant temperature - If the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C,
the engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is be-
low 70 ° C, high engine speeds and straining the engine should be avoided. If
the temperature is over 120 ° C, the warning light lights up the instrument
cluster 
» page 33 . 39Information system

NoteDisconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Audio41
Menu item
Vehicle status41
Menu item
Settings41
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on equipment fit-
ted, provides information about the radio, the multifunction display, the assis-
tance systems etc. Furthermore, it enables the setting of some other functions
of your vehicle.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever » page 39.
Main menu points ■
MFD
(Multifunction display) » page 39
■
Audio
» page 41
■
Vehicle status
» page 41
■
Settings
» page 41
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must be verified to ac-
cess the main menu.■
The menu chosen always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if
the display is not currently active.
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the
Audio
menu item.
Radio
▶ Currently playing station (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM 3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu item
Vehicle status
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a system failure, the
relevant message is displayed in the MAXI DOTDisplay, in conjunction with in-
dicator lights, if necessary, indicator light illumination takes place in the instru-
ment cluster » page 31, Warning lights .
The menu item
Vehicle status
is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever there is at least one fault message . After selecting this menu,
the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3.
This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Menu item
Settings
There is an option to change certain settings using the display. The following
menu items can be selected.
Language
Setting the language for the texts shown on the display.
MFD data
Switching on/off certain information of the multifunction display.
Time
- Setting the time, the time format (24 or 12 hour) and the change-over to
summer/winter time.
Units
- Setting the units for temperature, consumption and distance travelled.
Service
Display the distance travelled and the days until the next service
date » page 42 , Service interval display .
Factory setting.
- Resetting the display functions to factory settings.
41Information system

Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
42
Prompt in the segment display
42
The service interval display shows the kilometres or days until the next service
event.
Information regarding the service intervals » page 112.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
Before the next service date has been reached , the symbol as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
At the time of the service , a message appears in the display after switching on
the ignition.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Messages regarding the kilometres and days until the next service appoint-
ment can be displayed any time when the ignition is on, in the
service
menu item
» page 41 , Menu item
Settings
» page 41 .
Prompt in the segment display
Before the next service interval is reached , a key symbol

 and the remain-
ing kilometres are indicated on the display for several seconds after switching
on the ignition.
At the time of the service , an acoustic signal will sound and the lettering


appears for a few seconds after switching on the ignition.
Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
43
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
43
Vehicle unlocking / locking with the door opening lever
44
Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button
44
SafeLock
44
Opening/closing a door
45
Child safety lock
45
Malfunctions
45
The vehicle may be equipped with a central locking system which makes it
possible to unlock/lock all doors and the boot lid simultaneously.
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.
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked .
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be 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.
Automatic locking / unlocking of a vehicle with central locking system
This function enables the locking of all doors and the boot lid from a speed of
15 km / h. Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
Renewed automatic unlocking of all doors as well as the luggage compartment
door when removing the ignition key or by opening any of the doors. 
42Using the system