Driving; Starting-Off And Driving; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Starting and stopping the engine

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Introduction
It is possible, with the key in the ignition, to switch the ignition off and on and
start/stop the engine.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
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dent!
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
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switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident!
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
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has come to a stop » page 91, Parking. Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - risk of acci-
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dent, theft or similar.
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
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ger of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
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is a danger of starter and engine damage!
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
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converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid.
Note
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
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Read and observe and
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes the
theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobiliser
The immobilizer allows the engine to be started only with the original car key.
Malfunction of the immobiliser
If the immobiliser in the key fails, it is not possible to start the engine.
Use the other vehicle key to start the engine; if necessary, seek help from a
specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
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Remove the key and turn the steering wheel until the steering lock engages.
Steering lock - unlock
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Insert the key into the ignition and turn on the ignition. If this is not possible,
then move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, as a result of which the
steering lock should unlock.
WARNING
Never let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - danger of accident!
on page 87 first.
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