2017 SKODA CITIGO belt

›Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .›Close the passenger door.›
Check that the warning light 

does not light up after the ignition is
switched on.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 

warning light is flashing, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a specialist
garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, children should only be transported
in child seats!
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
22
Use of a child seat on the front seat
23
Child safety and the side airbag
23
Classification of child seats
23
Use of child safety seats which are secured with a safety belt
24
Please refer to the instructions in this Owner's Manual and the child seat man-
ufacturer's instructions with regard to the installation and use of the child
seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport children on the
rear seats. Only transport a child on the passenger seat in exceptional circum-
stances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number
below.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
In an emergency, they might not be able to get out of the vehicle on their
own or to help themselves. Danger to life at very high or very low tempera-
tures!■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants. 
21Transporting children safely

WARNING (Continued)■Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.
CAUTION
■ When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the head
restraints so that they are as high as possible (valid for the rear seats).■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in
the highest position, you will need to remove them (valid for the rear seats)
» page 58 . After removing the child seat, refit the head restraints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 10
Warning labels
Read and observe
and on page 21 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, even
death.
This warning is also given on stickers that are located in the following places.
▶ On the passenger sun visor » Fig. 10 - 
.
▶ On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 10 – 
.
The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the
front passenger seat.
▶ It is essential to deactivate the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is transported with its back facing the direction of travel »
.
▶ If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical,
so as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the
back of the child seat.
▶ If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
▶ Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
▶ With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side. 
22Safety

Use of child safety seats which are secured with a safety belt
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.
Read and observe
and on page 21 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on the different seat types, in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupFront passenger seatRear seats0
up to 10 kgUU0
up to 13 kgUU1
9-18 kgUU2
15-25 kgUU3
22-36 kgUU
The seat is suitable for the use of approved child seats in the “Universal”
weight group category.
Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points of the system
24
Use of child safety seats with the
 system
25
Attachment points of the

 system
26UAttachment points of the systemFig. 13
Attachment points of the
 system
 is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.
There are two fixing eyes between the seat backrest and the seat cushion of the rear passenger seat for fixing a child seat with the system
» Fig. 13 .
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
intended for the installation of a child seat with the 
system – risk of
death!
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the 
system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
24Safety

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

Fuel gauge- PetrolFig. 18
Petrol fuel gauge: Variant 1 /Variant 2 / Variant 3
The display » Fig. 18 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 35 litres.
When the fuel level goes down to the reserve level
A
» Fig. 18 in the fuel tank,
the warning light lights up in the display variant 1 and 2 or the symbol  flashes
in the display variant 3 for 10 seconds  together with the remaining segments
of the display. There are now about 4 litres of fuel in the tank.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
WARNINGIn order for the vehicle systems to function properly and thus to make driv-
ing safe, there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drive until the fuel
tank is completely empty - there is a risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! Irregular supply of fuel can
cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the ex-
haust system.
Note
The arrow next to the symbol within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.Fuel gauge - petrol / natural gasFig. 19
Petrol and natural gas gauge
The display » Fig. 19 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The pointer shows the supply of the of fuel type currently used. Gasoline reserve
Natural gas reserve
The capacity of the gasoline fuel tank is approximately 10 litres. The capacity
of the natural gas fuel tank is approximately 11 kg.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve area for petrol, the warn-
ing light  lights up in the display. There are now about 5 litres of fuel in the
tank.
If the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve area for natural gas the
warning light  light up in the display. There is now about 1.5 kg of fuel in the
tank.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Braking system
32
 Front seat belt warning light
32
 Alternator
32
 Engine oil pressure
33
 Coolant
33

 Automatic transmission
33



 
Power steering
33

AB31Instruments and warning lights

 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)34 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)34

34

Low fuel - petrol
35
 Low fuel - natural gas
35

Rear fog light
35

Emission control system
35
 Engine electronics check
35
 Airbag system
35
 Handbrake - automatic transmission
36

Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
36

 Turn signal system
36
 Cruise control system
36
 Main beam
36
/
 Rear seat belt warning light
36
 City Safe Drive
36
 /
 START-STOP
36
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate the status of certain
functions or the presence of faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster if required.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights extin-
guishes for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the
engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 52. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 120, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up – the hand brake has been applied.
An audible warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds
at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up - the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low or there is an
ABS fault.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 125 .
WARNING■
If the warning light  lights up at the same time as warning light 
» page 34 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! 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!
 Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of over 20 km/h the warning light  flashes and an audible warning
sounds at the same 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 32 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running. 
32Using 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