2016 SKODA CITIGO safety

Use of child safety seats with the  system
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.Overview of the usability of child seats with the  system on the various seat types, in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seatRear seats0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SU0
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SU
DC
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUF
CBB1A2
15-25 kg-XIL-SU3
22-36 kg-XIL-SUa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
IL-SUThe seat is suitable for the use of approved child seats in in the “Semi-Universal”category. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child seat
with the 
system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list of vehicles that comes with the child seat.IUFThe seat is suitable for the use of approved forward facing child seats in the “Universal” weight group category.XThe seat is not fitted with  system attachment points.25Transporting children safely

Attachment points of the   systemFig. 14
Attachment points of the 
 system

 is a fastening system, which restricts the movement of the upper part
of the child seat.
The attachment points for attaching the belt for a child seat with the 

system are located on the back of the rear seat backrests » Fig. 14.
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the   system.■
Only use child seats with the 

system on the seats with the at-
tachment points.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
26Safety

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

Opening/closing a doorFig. 30
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 43 first.
›
To open from the outside , unlock the vehicle and pull in the direction of ar-
row » Fig. 30 the door handle
A
.
›
To open from the inside pull the door opening lever
B
and push the door
away from you.
›
To the lock from the inside grab handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■
The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion - risk of fatality!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
Child safety lockFig. 31
Rear door: Child safety lock switch on / off
Read and observe
and on page 43 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.
›
To turn on the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position

» Fig. 31 .
›
To turn off the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position
.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 43 first.
Synchronise remote
If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times
beyond the effective range of the equipment or the battery has been replaced
in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote
control, the key must be synchronised.
›
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.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
A failure in the central locking system can lead the vehicle doors and the boot
lid can emergency lock or emergency release » page 142. 
45Unlocking and opening

CAUTION■Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
If the windows are open, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and
in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Mechanical window openers
Fig. 33
Window operation: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 46 first.
›
To open , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 33 .
›
To close , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
B
.
Electric windows
Fig. 34
Buttons for window levers
Read and observe and on page 46 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. The
front passenger window is operated using the button in the passenger door.
Electric window buttons » Fig. 34
Front door left
Front door right
›
To open , press down the appropriate button until the window has moved in-
to the desired position.
›
To close it, pull gently on the top edge of the button until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Manually opening/closing rear windows
Fig. 35
Opening/closing rear windows
Read and observe
and on page 46 first.
›
To open , grasp the safety catch in recess
A
» Fig. 35 .
›
Open the window in the direction of arrow
1
and lock it by pressing down
the safety catch in the direction of arrow
2
to the stop.
›
To close , grasp the safety catch in recess
A
.
›
Pull the safety catch in the opposite direction to arrow
2
and pull the win-
dow back to its starting position in the opposite direction to
1
until the
safety catch clicks into place.
AB47Unlocking and opening

WARNING■If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.■
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards » page 20.
■
Do not adjust the seat back while driving - danger of injury and accidents!
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle
(e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or protrude into the driver's zone).
■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers (e.g. if accelerating
sharply, braking or changing direction).
Rear seat backrests
Fig. 52
Fold down seat backrest / pull on belt for side trim panel
Folding forward
›
Press the release handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and tilt » Fig. 52 the
seat backrest in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove or push the head restraints all the way down » page 58 and fold
the seat backrest forward in the direction of arrow
2
.
For all-in-one seat backrests, press the release handles
A
on both sides of
the seat backrest at the same time.
Folding backwards
›
If the head restraints had been removed, they should be reinserted with the
backrest slightly raised » page 58.
›Pull the seat belt C for the side panel in the direction of arrow 3
» Fig. 52 .›Raise the seat backrest against the direction of arrow 2 until the release
handle A
audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red marker
B
is not visible.
For all-in-one seat backs, pull the two seat belts towards the side panel. After
folding back the seat back, the release handles
A
should audibly click into
place on both sides of the seat back and the red mark
B
should not be visible
on either side of the seat back.
WARNING■ The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passenger
being transported on the other rear seat.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
When moving the seat backrest the seat belts should not be trapped - there is
a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the height
58
Removing/inserting
5857Seats and head restraints

WARNING (Continued)■For safety reasons, lockable storage compartments should be closed
while driving - there is a risk of injury from the opened lid or through the
loose objects in the compartment.■
Make sure no objects protrude from the storage compartments - danger
of injury!
■
Do not exceed the permissible loads for the storage compartments and
pockets - risk of injury and risk of damage to the compartments and pock-
ets!
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like should only be stored in the ashtray -
danger of fire/burns!
■
The storage compartments, multimedia holder and waste container are
not a substitute for the ashtray and must not be used for such purposes –
risk of fire!
CAUTION
Do not place any large or sharp objects in the storage compartments and pock-
ets - there is a risk of damage to the compartments and pockets.
Ticket holder
Fig. 56
Ticket holder
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The ticket holder » Fig. 56 is provided for the holding and displaying e.g. car
park tickets.
Storage compartment on the driver's sideFig. 57
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The open stowage compartment
A
can be found underneath the dash panel
on the driver's side » Fig. 57.
Stowage compartments in the doors
Fig. 58
Storage compartments: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 58
Storage compartment
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1.5 l
WARNINGThe storage compartment A » Fig. 58 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not stick out - danger of restricting the effectiveness of
the side airbags.AB60Using the system

WARNING■Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. If heavy objects have not been suitably secured, there is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident - danger of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding one of the rear seats forward, care should be taken to en-
sure the safety of passengers transported on the other rear seat.
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load for the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
■
Do not place any sharp objects in the nets in the luggage compartment -
there is a risk of damage to the nets.
Fasteners
Fig. 78
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 68 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 78
Fasteners only for fastening fixing nets
Hooks for hanging small items of luggage (e.g. bags)
Lashing eye for fastening the load
The maximum static load for each hook B
is 1.5 kg and the individual lashing
eyes
C
is 350 kg.
WARNINGDo not use hook B » Fig. 78 to lash down any objects - there is a risk of
damage to the hook during sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Fixing nets
Fig. 79
Example of how to fix nets/fastening details for the rear area of
the luggage compartment 
ABC68Using the system