Braking; Ignition Lock; Switching Off The Engine - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Ignition lock

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 63.
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
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Ignition switched on
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Starting engine
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To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot or can only be turned with difficulty
into the position » Fig. 69, move the steering wheel back and forth and the
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steering lock will unlock.
Starting the engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 63.
Before starting the engine, place the gearshift lever into neutral or place the se-
lector lever in the position N and firmly put on the handbrake.
Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal, switch on the ignition
page 65 and start – do not operate the accelerator. Depress the clutch pedal
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until the engine starts.
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts. After letting go, the vehicle key
will return to position .
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Fig. 69
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
» Fig. 69 on
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If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, abort the start-up process and
turn the key to position . Repeat the start-up process after approx. half a mi-
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nute.
Release the handbrake before starting off.

Switching off the engine

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 63.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key into position
page 65.

Braking

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
Handbrake
 WARNING
Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switched
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off – risk of accident!
The clutch pedal must be actuated when braking on a vehicle with manual
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transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise, the func-
tion of the brake booster may be impaired – risk of accident!
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must be
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ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced. The front
brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on the functioning of
the braking system – risk of accident!
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
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is only partially released can cause the rear brakes to overheat, which can
have a negative impact on the functioning of the braking system – risk of acci-
dent!
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
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ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
could then start to move – risk of accident!
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» Fig. 69 on
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