2016 SKODA CITIGO Owner's Manual

Rear view mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
55
Mirrors
55WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore use the interior mirror whenever
possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 48
Mirror positions
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Mirror positions » Fig. 48
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
ABMirrorsFig. 49
Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
The outer mirror surfaces are (depending on the vehicle specification) mechan-
ically or electrically adjustable.
›
To set the mirror surface, move the knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 49.
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by carefully pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
The knob for the electrically adjustable mirrors can be moved to the following
positions » Fig. 49 - 
.
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To put it back
into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it
audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.55Lights and visibility

Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
56
Folding front passenger seat
56WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 50
Controls on the left front seat
Read and observe on page 56 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the pulling or pressing the operating element in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 50.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever, locking must be audible)
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Adjust the tilt of the seat back (seats with Easy Entry System)
Some controls are arranged in mirror image formation on the passenger seat.
ABCDFold forward and slide seat using the Easy Entry System›Pull lever D » Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest forwards.›
At the same time, move the seat forwards.
Restore position of the seat with Easy Entry System
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Push the seat backwards again to its original position.
›
Fold the seat backrest back. The locking mechanism must audibly snap into
place.
›
Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 51
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe on page 56 first.
The front passenger seat can, depending on specification, be folded forward into a horizontal position.
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To fold the seat down, pull the lever in the direction of arrow
1
and fold
down the seat back in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 51 . The locking mecha-
nism must audibly snap into place.
›
Slide the seat forwards up to the stop.
›
To fold back , pull the lever in the direction of arrow
1
pull and fold back the
seat back in the direction of arrow
2
. The locking mechanism must audibly
snap into place.
›
Move the seat all the way back to the stop (depending on the specification,
the seat may resume the forward position it previously had). 
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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

Setting the heightFig. 53
Setting the height of the back headrest
Only the front headrests are height-adjustable.
›
Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 53 .
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To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
Note
The front headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be ad-
justed in height.
Removing/inserting
Fig. 54
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Only the rear headrests can be removed or installed.
›
Before removing/fitting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat backrest slightly forward » page 57.
›To
remove the headrest, pull it out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.›Hold down the securing button A in the direction of arrow 1, at the same
time insert the vehicle key in opening B
in the direction of arrow
2
and re-
move the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 54 .
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To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
4
until the locking button clicks into place.
Front seat heating
Fig. 55
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 55
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heater at maximum heat (level 2) press button
 or
.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely switched off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
WARNINGIf you are sensitive to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through medication,
paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to
use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition. 58Using the system

CAUTIONThe following instructions should be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 126 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
60
Storage compartment on the driver's side
60
Stowage compartments in the doors
60
Storage compartments in the front centre console
61
Cup holders
61
Waste container
61
Cigarette lighter
62
Ashtray
62
12-volt socket
63
Multimedia holder
63
Storage compartment on the front passenger side - version 1
64
Storage compartment on the passenger side - version 2
64
Storage compartment for umbrella
64
Foldable hook
65
Clothes hook
65
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
65
Stowage compartments in front of the rear seats
66WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something. 
59Useful features

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

Storage compartments in the front centre consoleFig. 59
Storage compartments
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The open storage compartments
A
can be found in the front centre console
» Fig. 59 .
Cup holders
Fig. 60
Cup holder in the front
Fig. 61
Rear cup holder
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The cup holders are located in the centre console at the front » Fig. 60 and at
the rear
A
» Fig. 61 .
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to Fixing a beverage container in the holder forward open the holder in di-
rection of arrow » Fig. 60.
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Place the cup into the cup holder so that the cup holder clip surrounds the
cup securely.
WARNING■ Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.■
Never put hot cups in the cup holders. If the vehicle moves, they may spill
– risk of scalding!
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holders during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.
Waste container
Fig. 62
Waste container: inserting and moving/opening 
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61Useful features

Fig. 63
Replace bags
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slots in the doors.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 62 .
›
Push the waste container as required in the direction of arrow
B
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
A
» Fig. 62 .
Open/close waste container
›
Lift the lid in the direction of arrow
C
» Fig. 62 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags
›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 63 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Place the bag with the frame in the direction of arrow
4
into the container
body, so that the two lugs engage audibly on the frame.
Note
We recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.Cigarette lighterFig. 64
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
›
To use the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing
lighter clicks out again » Fig. 64.
›
Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.
WARNINGBe careful when using the cigarette lighter - can cause burns.
Note
■ The cigarette lighter operates only if the ignition is switched on.■The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Ashtray
Fig. 65
Removing the ashtray
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The ashtray can be used for disposing of ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. 
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