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SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠKODA Citigo
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SIMPLY CLEVER ŠKODA Citigo OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Preface You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us. Your new ŠKODA offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. We therefore recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your vehicle and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 Preface On-board literature The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however, for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and main- The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Man- tenance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the ual”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Roof rack system ........Airbag system .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Inspecting and replenishing Technical data ............Engine compartment .

  • Page 6: Layout Of This Owner's Manual (Explanations)

    Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed in order to make it easy for WARNING you to search for and obtain the information you require. The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These Chapters, table of contents and subject index WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
  • Page 7 Cockpit Fig. 1 Cockpit...

  • Page 8: Using The System

    Cockpit Using the system Cockpit Overview Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights ..Lever for adjusting the steering wheel ....... . This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the Ignition lock .

  • Page 9: Instruments And Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Instruments and warning lights General information WARNING ● Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re- sponsible for road safety. ● Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only when the vehicle is stationary! ...

  • Page 10: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and warning lights Fuel gauge Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been warmed up to operating temperature ⇒  p age 93, New engine. For the sake of the environment Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to reduce the fuel consumption, mini- mises operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a lon- ger life and reliability of the engine.

  • Page 11: Recommended Gear

    Instruments and warning lights Resetting Service Interval Display Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) The specialist garage: Introducing the subject ● resets the display memory after the relevant inspection, ● makes an entry in the Service schedule, ⇒  F ig. 5 The Multi-functional indicator is shown in the display depending on the ●...
  • Page 12 Instruments and warning lights The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The se- The rocker switch and the button are located on the windshield wiper lever ⇒  F ig. ⇒  F ig. lected memory is shown in the Display The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the dis- Select memory play.

  • Page 13: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and warning lights Outside temperature If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time, you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the ⇒  F ig. button 6on the windshield wiper lever. A zero appears in the display for The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 14: Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights The indicated value will be regularly updated while you are driving. Change or delete speed limit  – With button , choose the menu point Warning against excessive speeds on the windshield wiper lever. Current speed Remove the speed limit by pressing button on the windshield wiper lever.
  • Page 15 Instruments and warning lights  ⇒  p age 15  ⇒  p age 19 Control system for exhaust START-STOPSystem    ⇒  p age 9 ⇒  p age 15 Fuel gauge and fuel reserve indicator Electromechanical power steering  ⇒ ...
  • Page 16 Instruments and warning lights The rear fog light Control system for exhaust gases   comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒  p age 30. The warning light The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. ...
  • Page 17 Instruments and warning lights An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal. Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con- ditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con- professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe ditions prevailing to top up with oil.
  • Page 18 Instruments and warning lights Further information about ABS ⇒  p age 91. Note If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light A fault in the entire brake system comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after ...
  • Page 19 Instruments and warning lights if the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and  CAUTION check the brake fluid level ⇒  If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light ...
  • Page 20 Instruments and warning lights ⇒  p age 63. You can switch off the City Safe Drive system with the button   When the City Safe Drive system is switched off while the vehicle is travelling at a speed between 5 – 30 km/h (3 - 19 mph), the warning light   will light up in the instrument cluster display.

  • Page 21: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Vehicle key Note Please approach an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you. Description  Replacing the battery in the remote control key Fig.

  • Page 22: Central Locking System

    Unlocking and locking Child safety lock CAUTION ● Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery. The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened ● The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat- from the inside.
  • Page 23 Unlocking and locking Operation of the central locking system is possible: WARNING ● with the vehicle key ⇒  p age 22: If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti- ● using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒  p age 23; vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then no longer pos- ●...
  • Page 24 Unlocking and locking If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it with Note the rocker switch without the ignition switched on. If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked. ...
  • Page 25 Unlocking and locking Emergency locking of the door Unlocking the boot lid in vehicles with remote control Unlock the driver's doors using the vehicle key ⇒  p age 22, Unlocking with the – key. Unlocking the boot lid in vehicles with remote control –...

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Emergency unlocking of the boot lid Note ● The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched ● The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer- ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency range (e.g.

  • Page 27: Electrical Power Windows

    Unlocking and locking Folding in the key bit Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 – minute.  – Press button and fold in the key bit. The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un- Electrical power windows locked.

  • Page 28: Rear Windows

    Unlocking and locking Close the window in the initial position in the opposite direction of the arrow – CAUTION ⇒  F ig. 18 -  until the safety audibly latches. ● Keep the window glass clean to ensure correct function of the electric win- dows.
  • Page 29 Unlocking and locking Using the system Force limiter The panoramic sliding roof is fitted with a force limiter. The panoramic sliding roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is something in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the panoramic sliding roof fully without force limiter by pressing down the switch on the recess and then pushing it forwards until the panoramic sliding roof is fully closed ⇒ ...

  • Page 30: Lights And Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights Note ● The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is switched on. Switching lights on and off ● If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is open, an acoustic warning signal will sound.

  • Page 31: Parking Light

    Lights and Visibility If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by turn- Note ing the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the position ● On vehicles with lights for daylight driving lights, the parking light and the li- This switch does not have two positions, but only one position.
  • Page 32 Lights and Visibility All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden. Lever for turn signals and main beam    Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden. The headlight flasher is also switched on and off using the turn sig- CAUTION nal and main beam lever. Headlamp range adjustment should always be adjusted in a way that: ●...

  • Page 33: Interior Light

    Lights and Visibility Information concerning the function of the lights. Operating the light with the door contact switch ● The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The – Turn the switch to position . corresponding warning light in the instrument cluster also flashes.

  • Page 34: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Operating the light with the door contact switch Sun visors – Turn the switch to mid (horizontal) position . Otherwise, the same principles apply as for version 1. Reading lights – Press switch to switch the reading light on/off. Note We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.
  • Page 35 Lights and Visibility ⇒  F ig. 29 The windscreen wiper lever has the following positions: WARNING Flick wipe ● Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibil- ity and safe driving ⇒  p age 35. – If you wish to wipe the windshield only briefly, push the lever into the sprung position ●...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Windscreen Wiper Blades

    Lights and Visibility Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax. Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems.

  • Page 37: Rear Window

    Lights and Visibility Hold the upper part of the windscreen wiper arm with one hand. Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to – the rear. With the other hand, unlock the safety and remove the windscreen wiper –...
  • Page 38 Lights and Visibility Note ● Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is switched on. ● You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface. ●...

  • Page 39: Seats And Stowage

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats Adjusting the front seats Basic information The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for: ●...

  • Page 40: Head Restraints

    Seats and Stowage Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the lock is Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing and holding the – – heard to engage - check by pulling on the seat backrest. safety button with one hand and by pressing with the other hand the head restraint downwards.

  • Page 41: Rear Seats

    Seats and Stowage Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on and Rear seats – ⇒  F ig. regulated by pressing the button   Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level. Folding the rear seat backrest forwards With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu- lated up to the switch-off.

  • Page 42: Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage CAUTION WARNING (Continued) Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. ● Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre seat backrests.
  • Page 43 Seats and Stowage Fixing eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to Luggage compartment cover ⇒  F ig. be loaded You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head re- straints for storing light and soft items. WARNING ●...

  • Page 44: Roof Rack System

    Seats and Stowage ● The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof rack system and the CAUTION goods secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clearance, e.g. of ● Make sure that the luggage compartment cover is latched correctly into the underpasses and garage doors.

  • Page 45: Cup Holder

    Seats and Stowage You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage WARNING (Continued) rack system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof ● Never leave closed beverage bottles in a very hot or very cold vehicle. luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fit- Closed beverage bottles in the vehicle may explode due to heat or burst due ting instructions.

  • Page 46: Cigarette Lighter, Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Note WARNING ● The cigarette lighter operates only if the ignition is switched on. Never put flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! ● The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical appliances ⇒ ...

  • Page 47: Stowage Compartments

    Seats and Stowage CAUTION WARNING ● You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical ● Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may dis- ●...
  • Page 48 Seats and Stowage Stowage compartment on the passenger side To close, press the cover upwards. The cover must engage firmly. – Overview of the stowage compartment: Opening lever Glasses storage box Notepad holder Pen holder Coin holder Card holder Fig. 46 Dash panel: Storage compart- WARNING ment on the front passenger side The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-...
  • Page 49 Seats and Stowage Multimedia holder Meshed pockets at the front seat rests Fig. 49 Front centre console: Multime- dia holder Fig. 51 Front seat rests: Meshed pockets The multimedia holder can be found in the stowage compartment of the front ⇒ ...

  • Page 50: Clothes Hooks

    Seats and Stowage ⇒  F ig. There are open stowage compartments located in front of the rear seats  Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located at the centre door bars. WARNING ● Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear.

  • Page 51: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Introducing the subject tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper- ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re- placement of compressor). Description and information ●...

  • Page 52: Air Outlet Vents

    Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Heating Operation The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and warms it as required. Fig. 54 Dash panel: Air outlets. Open air outlet vents ⇒  F ig. 54 To open the air outlet vents press on the air outlet vent.

  • Page 53: The Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Note If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort. ...
  • Page 54 Heating and air conditioning system Switching the cooling system on and off Note ⇒  F ig. – Press the button 56. The warning light lights up in the button. ● Air at a temperature of about 5 °C may flow out of the vents under certain cir- cumstances when the cooling system is operating.
  • Page 55 Heating and air conditioning system Setting the air conditioning system Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys- tem for the respective operating modes: Setting of the control dial Button Set-up Air outlet vents Defrost windscreen and side Desired tempera- Open and align with the side ...

  • Page 56: Starting-Off And Driving

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Adjusting the steering wheel position WARNING (Continued) ● If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.

  • Page 57: Starting Engine

    Starting-off and Driving Position If the engine does not start ... You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒  p age 133. Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.

  • Page 58: Shifting

    Starting-off and Driving It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the accelerator Shifting after the engine has started.  Switching the engine off The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key into position ⇒ ...

  • Page 59: Pedals

    Starting-off and Driving Pedals The warning light comes on if the handbrake is 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. Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! WARNING WARNING ●...

  • Page 60: Visual Parking System

    Starting-off and Driving Range of sensors Visual parking system The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 150 cm from the obstacle ⇒  F ig. (area 61). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced. A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx.

  • Page 61: Cruise Control System (Gra)

    Starting-off and Driving Storing a speed Note ● The visual parking system is shown in the screen of the navigation unit Move & Fun within a few seconds of shifting into reverse gear. ● More information about the mobile navigation unit Move & Fun can be found in the digital operating manual in the device ⇒ ...

  • Page 62: Start-Stop System

    Starting-off and Driving Changing a stored speed Switching off the cruise control system completely You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing ⇒  F ig. 63 – Press the switch to the right into position OFF.  the accelerator.
  • Page 63 Starting-off and Driving When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up. Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the en- The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.

  • Page 64: City Safe Drive

    Starting-off and Driving City Safe Drive ● When the vehicles are very dirty and have a low level of reflection. ● With high levels of dust. General WARNING ● The City Safe Drive system cannot exceed physical and system-defined limits. The added convenience of the City Safe Drive system must never give you a reason to takes risks with regard safety.
  • Page 65 Starting-off and Driving When the City Safe Drive system is switched off while the vehicle is travelling at a WARNING system-contingent speed between around 5 – 30 km/h (3 - 19 mph), the warning light   ⇒  will light up in the instrument cluster display. ●...
  • Page 66 Starting-off and Driving Special driving situations WARNING ● The City Safe Drive system cannot detect persons, animals, or crossing ve- hicles or approaching vehicles in the same lane. ● The City Safe Drive system cannot exceed physical and system-defined limits. For instance, responses from the City Save Drive system can happen late or unexpectedly from the driver's perspective.

  • Page 67: Communication

    Communication Communication Navigation unit Move & Fun Setting the tilt of the navigation unit You can set the tilt to the required position by moving the navigation unit in – ⇒  F ig. 70 ⇒  . the direction of the arrows Removing the navigation unit –...
  • Page 68 Communication WARNING ● Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re- sponsible for road safety. Only use the system so that you are in full control of your vehicle in every traffic situation - risk of accident! ●...

  • Page 69: Safety

    Passive safety Safety Passive safety Basic information The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt Safety first an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used.

  • Page 70: Right Seat Position

    Passive safety ● Adopt the correct seated position ⇒  p age 69, Right seat position. Also inform Right seat position your occupants to adopt the correct seated position. ● Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten Correct seated position for the driver the seat belts ⇒ ...
  • Page 71 Passive safety WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) ● When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer ● Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g.
  • Page 72 Passive safety Examples of an incorrect seated position WARNING An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for ● If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life- the occupants. threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag. ●...

  • Page 73: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? WARNING ● Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off - also when driving in town! This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury! ● Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child ⇒ ...

  • Page 74: Important Safety Information Regarding The Use Of

    Seat belts The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the WARNING (Continued) speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy ● The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta- four times.

  • Page 75: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? Taking seat belt off Put your seat belt on only while the car is stationary.⇒  Fastening and unfastening three-point seat belts ⇒  F ig. 74 – Press the red button in the belt buckle - , the lock tongue pops out.
  • Page 76 Seat belts The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal collision of a certain severity. The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened. The fastened three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a collision of a certain severity.

  • Page 77: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system Description of the airbag system WARNING ● To enable the occupants of a car to be protected with the greatest possi- General information on the airbag system ble effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be ⇒  p age 69, Right seat position correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.

  • Page 78: Front Airbags

    Airbag system In special accident situations, both the front and the side airbags may be triggered Front airbags at the same time. The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear- Description of the front airbags end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover.
  • Page 79 Airbag system Function of the front airbags Note A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle. ...

  • Page 80: Side Airbags Head-Thorax

    Airbag system Description of the side airbags WARNING (Continued) The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the front airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger ⇒  F ig. 79 seats and are marked with the lettering “AIRBAG” - ...

  • Page 81: Switching Off The Airbags

    Airbag system Important safety information on the side airbag WARNING (Continued) ● Any damage to the original seat covers in the area of the side airbag mod- Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of ule must be repaired without delay by your specialist garage. injury! ●...
  • Page 82 Airbag system If the airbag was switched off using the key switch on the side of the dash pan- Check whether the warning light in the middle of the dash –      ⇒  F ig. 80 panel lights up when the ignition is switched on - .

  • Page 83: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Note National legal provisions take precedence over the information contained in the operating instructions. Introducing the subject  Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more Important safety information regarding the use of child safety safely transported on the rear seats than on the front passenger seats...
  • Page 84 Transporting children safely Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat WARNING (Continued) ● Children should also never stand up in a vehicle or kneel on the seats Child safety seats should always be attached to the rear seats. when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 85 Transporting children safely The side airbags must be inflated in fractions of a second in order to be able to WARNING (Continued) provide this protection ⇒  p age 79, Description and function of the side airbags. ● If the front passenger airbag has been switched off by a specialist garage The airbag develops such a strong force that an occupant who has not adopted an using the vehicle system tester, the side passenger airbag remains switched upright seated position may suffer injuries from the airbag or as a result of objects...

  • Page 86: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely Child seat Classification of child seats Only child safety seats which have an official approval and are suitable for the child, may be used. ECE-R 44 standard applies to child safety seats. ECE-R means: Economic Child safety seats are classified in 5 groups: Commission for Europe - Regulation.

  • Page 87: Child Seat Attachment With The Top Tether System

    Transporting children safely Attaching a child seat with the ISOFIX system WARNING (Continued) ● Ask an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner whether a child seat which you bought for another vehicle is recommended for use in your vehicle before us- ing a child seat with the ISOFIX system. ●...
  • Page 88 Transporting children safely WARNING (Continued) ● Always securely tighten the belt of the TOP TETHER system so that the child seat is secure and lies tightly against the relevant seat. ● Attach the child seats with the TOP TETHER system only to the attach- ⇒ ...

  • Page 89: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology General information The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual be- haviour of the vehicle. If differences exist, such as the car beginning to skid, the ESP will automatically brake the appropriate wheel.
  • Page 90 Intelligent Technology Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Traction control (TC) The electronic differential lock prevents an individual wheel from The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from spin- slipping. ning when accelerating. General General The EDL makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, acceler- The TCS makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off, acceler- ate and climb a steep hill when the conditions of the road surface are unfavoura- ate and climb a steep hill when the conditions of the road surface are unfavoura-...
  • Page 91 Intelligent Technology Brakes Low brake fluid level An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The What has a negative effect on braking efficiency? level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically ⇒  p age 13. Wear-and-tear WARNING Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions...
  • Page 92 Intelligent Technology WARNING WARNING ● Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary. ● The ABS can also not overcome the physical limits of your vehicle. Please do not forget this, particularly when driving on icy or wet road surfaces. If the ●...

  • Page 93: Electromechanical Power Steering

    Intelligent Technology The Brake Assist is able to help you achieve a shorter braking distance in emer- If there is a fault in the power steering, the warning light lights up in the   instrument cluster ⇒  p age 15. gency situations by rapidly producing the pressure required in the brake system.

  • Page 94: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards For the sake of the environment Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine revolutions - shifting to a higher gear as early as possible are ways to minimise fuel consumption and operating noise lev- New engine els and protects the environment.

  • Page 95: Economical And Environmentally Friendly Driving

    Driving and the Environment If you drive your vehicle in a country in which unleaded petrol is not available, you Fuel consumption can naturally also be influenced by factors which are beyond must have the catalytic converter replaced later when driving the vehicle into a the driver's control.
  • Page 96 Driving and the Environment Manual gearbox Reducing idling Idling also costs fuel. ● Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear. ● Shift up into the next higher gear at approx. 2 000 to 2 500 revs. In vehicles not equipped with the START-STOP system, turn off the engine [man- An effective way of achieving good fuel economy is to shift up early.
  • Page 97 Driving and the Environment Checking tyre inflation pressures Note We recommend you have an authorised ŠKODA service partner carry out regular Tyres which are correctly inflated save fuel. maintenance on your vehicle.  Always ensure that your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure at all times. The Avoid short distances rolling resistance will be increased if the tyre filling pressure is too low.

  • Page 98: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment Keeping a log of your fuel consumption ● The use of solvent-free adhesives. ● No CFCs used in the production process. If you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to en- ●...

  • Page 99: Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle

    Driving and the Environment Unleaded petrol Driving through water on the street A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded pet- rol ⇒  p age 93. The automobile associations can provide you with information re- garding the locations of filling stations which offer unleaded petrol.
  • Page 100 Driving and the Environment CAUTION ● When driving through bodies of water, parts of the vehicle such as the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter, chassis or electrics can be severely damaged. ● Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permissi- ble water level for your vehicle.

  • Page 101: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Care of the exterior of vehicle Proper care retains the commercial value of your vehicle. Washing the vehicle Regular and proper care retains the value of your vehicle. It may also be one of The best protection for your vehicle against harmful environmental influences is the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relating to corrosion dam- frequent washing and wax treatment.

  • Page 102: Automatic Car Washes

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Automatic car washes WARNING ● The ignition should always be switched off when you wash your vehicle - The paintwork of the vehicle is sufficiently resistant that the vehicle can be wash- risk of accident! ed normally in automatic vehicle wash plants without any problem.

  • Page 103: Wax Treatment

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Wax treatment Paint damage Good wax treatment is an effective way of protecting the paintwork from harmful Slight damage to paintwork such as scratches, scuffs or traces of chip damage environmental influences. must be touched up immediately with paint (Škoda painting pen) before any cor- rosion can result.

  • Page 104: Underbody Protection

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Wheels CAUTION ● Never remove snow or ice from the glass parts with warm or hot water - risk of Steel wheels formation of cracks in the glass! You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your ●...

  • Page 105: Care Of The Interior

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle The authorised ŠKODA Service Partners have suitable spray products available as Fabric covers of electrically heated seats well as the necessary equipment and are familiar with the instructions for use. Therefore, we recommend you have such touch-up work or additional corrosion Do not clean the seat covers moist as this may result in damage to the seat heat- protection measures carried out by an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.
  • Page 106 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle CAUTION WARNING ● You must on no account treat the leather with solvents (e.g. gasoline, turpen- ● The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning. tine), floor wax, shoe cream or such like. ●...

  • Page 107: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol In case of necessity, you can refuel with petrol with the octane rating91 RON of unleaded fuel with octane rating 98 RON or 95 RON is not available. You must continue driving at medium engine speeds and minimum engine load. Driving at Unleaded petrol high engine revs or a high engine load can severely damage the engine! Refuel as soon as possible with petrol of the prescribed octane number.

  • Page 108: Refuelling

    Fuel ● Fuels with metallic content may not be used. Risk of engine or catalytic con- WARNING verter damage! Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the ● LRP (lead replacement petrol) fuels with metallic components may not be vehicle.

  • Page 109: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and replenishing Inspecting and replenishing Engine compartment Securing and closing the bonnet Unlocking and opening the bonnet Fig. 91 Securing the bonnet Securing the bonnet Fig. 90 Unlocking the bonnet ⇒  F ig. 91 Take the bonnet support out of its holder in direction of arrow and –...
  • Page 110 Inspecting and replenishing Working in the engine compartment WARNING (Continued) ● If it is necessary to carry out any inspection work when the engine is run- Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the en- ning, there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. V-belt, alternator, ra- gine compartment! diator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition system.

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    Inspecting and replenishing Engine oil dipstick Oil level within range ............Engine oil filler opening –...

  • Page 112: Cooling System

    Inspecting and replenishing For the sake of the environment WARNING ● You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system. ● Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a ●...
  • Page 113 Inspecting and replenishing ⇒  F ig. 94 Please contact an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you have any questions re- Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle - . The – garding the coolant or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant. coolant level when the engine is cold must lie between the “MIN”...

  • Page 114: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and replenishing Brake fluid WARNING ● The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant ex- Checking the brake fluid pansion bottle if the engine is still hot - risk of scalding! ● Coolant is hazardous to health. Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant va- pours are also harmful to health.

  • Page 115: Vehicle Battery

    Inspecting and replenishing Changing the brake fluid WARNING ● The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection surrounding air over a period of time.
  • Page 116 Inspecting and replenishing Checking the battery electrolyte level WARNING (Continued) ● Never jump-start vehicle batteries which have a too low electrolyte level - risk of explosion and caustic burns! ● Never use a vehicle battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Immedi- ately replace a damaged vehicle battery.
  • Page 117 Inspecting and replenishing Operation in winter A charging current of 0.1 of the total vehicle battery capacity (or lower) is that which should be used until full charging is achieved. The vehicle battery has to provide greater amounts of electricity during the win- It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery ter.

  • Page 118: Windscreen Washer System

    Inspecting and replenishing Replacing the vehicle battery Windscreen washer system When replacing a vehicle battery, the new new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage (12 V), amperage and be the same size. Suitable types of vehicle battery are available from an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner. We recommend you have the battery replacement carried out by an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner, who will properly install the new battery and dispose of the original one.

  • Page 119: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels WARNING ● New tyres during the first approximately 500 km do not offer optimal grip General information and should therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident! ● Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident! ●...

  • Page 120: Wear Indicators

    Wheels and Tyres Always check the inflation pressure of tyres when cold. Do not reduce the higher Wear indicators pressure of warm tyres. Adapt the inflation pressure of the tyres accordingly if your vehicle is carrying a significantly higher payload, see sticker on filler cap ⇒ ...

  • Page 121: New Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres It may be advantageous to swap the tyres over “crosswise” when uneven wear Load index characteristic arise on the running surfaces of the tyres (but not in the case of uni- Speed symbol directional tyres). We recommend that you contact an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.

  • Page 122: Wheel Bolts

    Wheels and Tyres Winter tyres must be mounted on all four wheels to obtain the best handling Note characteristics. It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for technical reasons. This may also apply in certain circumstances to the wheels of the same You must only fit those types of winter tyre which are approved for your vehicle.

  • Page 123: Unidirectional Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Unidirectional tyres CAUTION You must take the chains off as soon as you drive on roads which are free of snow. They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre. are rapidly destroyed.

  • Page 124: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    Accessories, changes and replacement of parts Accessories, changes and replacement of parts General WARNING ● Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro- ŠKODA vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident! neering.
  • Page 125 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts CAUTION The installation of towing devices, of whatever kind, can cause major, expensive damage to the vehicle that is not covered by any ŠKODA warranty. ...

  • Page 126: Do-It-Yourself

    Do-it-yourself Do-it-yourself Do-it-yourself First-aid kit and warning triangle WARNING The fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not come The first-aid kit must be stored in such a way that it is immediately ready to hand. loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision which could The warning triangle can be stowed away underneath the floor covering of the cause injuries to occupants.

  • Page 127: Spare Wheel

    Do-it-yourself The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted): Any spare wheel which differs from the tyres fitted to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres) should only be used only for a short time in the event of ●...
  • Page 128 Do-it-yourself Have all the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the Put the full wheel trim or the caps back onto the wheel bolts . – – vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier).

  • Page 129: Full Wheel Trim

    Do-it-yourself Full wheel trim Wheel bolts Fig. 102 Remove the full wheel trim Fig. 103 Wheel bolts Pulling off Pulling off ⇒  F ig. 103 Remove the wheel wrench and wire clamp from the tool kit. Plug the wire clamp from the tool kit through the opening in the cap –...
  • Page 130 Do-it-yourself Slackening and tightening wheel bolts Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt – Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt clockwise until it is tight. – Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle. The anti-theft wheel bolt must be screwed with a wheel with full wheel trim at ⇒ ...
  • Page 131 Do-it-yourself Raising the vehicle WARNING You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able ● Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed. to take off the wheel. ● Never position any body parts such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.

  • Page 132: Breakdown Kit

    Do-it-yourself Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter or place the Do not use the breakdown kit: – cap onto the anti-theft wheel bolt. ● if there is damage to the wheels, ● in outside temperatures of less than -20 °C (-4 °F), –...
  • Page 133 Do-it-yourself Components of the breakdown kit Have all the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the – vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier). – Turn the engine off and shift into 1st gear. –...

  • Page 134: Jump-Starting

    Do-it-yourself Insert the plug into the 12 Volt socket. Check after driving for 10 minutes – Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch – Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes! – Allow the air compressor to run until reaching a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar. Maxi- mum run time of 8 minutes ⇒ ...
  • Page 135 Do-it-yourself Connecting negative terminal and engine block WARNING – Attach one end to the negative terminal of the battery supplying the power ● A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be- low 0 °C. In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explo- Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the –...

  • Page 136: Towing The Vehicle

    Do-it-yourself Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system Driver of the towed vehicle – Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the windshield wipers and windshield washer system.
  • Page 137 Do-it-yourself ● When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re- late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed. ● The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.

  • Page 138: Fuses And Light Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electrical fuses ● Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device. ● Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.  General Replacing fuses on the underside of the dash panel Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
  • Page 139 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment on the underside of the dash panel Power consumer Light switch Switch wiring harness Switch wiring harness Switch wiring harness Interior light Diagnostic connector Vehicle voltage control unit Exterior mirror heater Fig. 114 Schematic diagram: Fuse as- Coller fan, regulator valve, lambda probe signment Turn signal, brake light...
  • Page 140 Fuses and light bulbs Replacing the fuses in the engine compartment Fuse assignment in engine compartment Fig. 115 Engine compartment: Distribu- Fig. 116 Fuses in the engine compart- tion board cover. ment ⇒  F ig. The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery 115.

  • Page 141: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Insert a suitably flat object, e.g. a screwdriver, into the slot in the region of the Bulbs – arrow, carefully prise out the cover and remove. – Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating Replacing bulbs ⇒ ...
  • Page 142 Fuses and light bulbs Arrangement of the light bulbs in the headlight Others Bulb - Front turn signal light⇒  F ig. 119 Side turn signal lights - Low beam and main beam Licence plate light High-mounted brake light - Parking and daylight driving light ...
  • Page 143 Fuses and light bulbs Front parking light and daylight running light Fog lights Replacing the bulb for the front parking light and daylight running light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. Open the bonnet ⇒  p age 108. –...
  • Page 144 Fuses and light bulbs Number plate light Removing the rear light Fig. 122 Replacing the bulb for the number plate light Fig. 123 Removing the tail light assembly – Insert a suitable thin object, e.g. a screwdriver into the recess in the region of Flap the seat rest of the rear set bench forward to reach the cover of the rear light more easily ⇒ ...
  • Page 145 Fuses and light bulbs Replacing bulbs in the rear light Fig. 124 Tail light assembly: Changing bulbs Replacing bulbs and re-installing the rear light ⇒  F ig. 124 Unlock the lamp holder on the locking latches (arrows) -  and re- –...

  • Page 146: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Technical data General information Weights The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece- dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration documents or consult a specialist garage concerning the engine with which your vehicle is equipped.

  • Page 147: Vehicle Identification Data

    Technical data Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap WARNING The stickers are affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. They contain the follow- Do not exceed the permissible overall weight - risk of accident and damage to ing data: the vehicle.

  • Page 148: Engine Oil Specification

    Technical data Wheel base 2420 Track gauge front/rear 1428/1424 Valid for vehicles with rear side doors. The value corresponds to the status with the Green tec package.  Engine oil specification The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with pre- cise specifications.

  • Page 149: 1.0 L/44 Kw Engine - Eu5

    Technical data 1.0 l/44 kW Engine - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm at rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 44/5000-6000 95/3000-4300 3/999 Performances Top speed (km/h) 160/161 Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 14,4 Fuel consumption (in l/100 km) and CO (in g/km) Intra-urban 5,6/5,0...

  • Page 150: 1.0 L/55 Kw Engine - Eu5

    Technical data 1.0 l/55 kW Engine - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm at rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 55/6200 95/3000-4300 3/999 Performances Top speed (km/h) 171/172 Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 13,2 Fuel consumption (in l/100 km) and CO (in g/km) Intra-urban 5,9/5,1...

  • Page 151: Index

    Index Index Automatic load deactivation ....117 Carrier ........43 Avoiding damage to your vehicle .
  • Page 152 Index Cockpit Driving economically ......94 Safety instructions ......109 12 Volt power socket .
  • Page 153 Index Headlights Main beam ........31 Operation in winter Converting/masking over .
  • Page 154 Index Remote control keyl Seat belt Stowage compartment Replacing the battery ..... . . 20 Warning light ....... . 18 Passenger side .
  • Page 155 Index Uphill start assist ......92 Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel ......126 Exchanging tyres .
  • Page 156 Index Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Do-it-yourself Technical data...
  • Page 157 ŠKODA pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment without the written consent of ŠKODA. and engineering, may be introduced at any time.
  • Page 159 Also please pay attention to those parts in the Owner's Manual that are marked  below. Work with us – for the sake of the environment. Návod k obsluze Citigo anglicky 03.2012 S10.5610.02.20 1ST 012 003 AQ...

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