Lights And Visibility; Light - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Lights and visibility

Light

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Introduction
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
For the basic position of the light switch, use position .
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.
Operating the lights
To switch the light function on / off, switch
one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)

Switching lights on/off automatically

Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights

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Turn on the low beam

Depending on the vehicle load, adjust the headlight range by turning the con-
troller » Fig. 40 to the following positions.
B
Front seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot loaded

Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
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Fig. 40
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight range control
» Fig. 40 should be turned to
A
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WARNING
Always adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise risk of accident.
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
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cles.
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
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Note
If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. After a few seconds or
after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm switches off, but the parking
lights will remain switched on.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights illuminate the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched on.
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The lights switch is in position ,  or .

The light switch is in position  and the fog lights are turned on, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
WARNING
Always switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 41
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Lights and visibility
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