Skoda Citigo Operating Instructions Manual page 91

The system interventions take place when a risk of collision is detected as fol-
lows.
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The brake system is prepared for an emergency stop.
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If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, an automatic braking ac-
tion is performed.
The system is ready to intervene automatically in the following conditions.
The engine is running.
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The system is activated.
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The travel speed is about 5-30 km/h.
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The field of view of the laser sensor is not impaired.
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If the system triggers automatic braking, the indicator symbol flashes  in the
display of the instrument cluster quickly.
Automatic braking interventions by the emergency brake function can be ter-
minated by pressing the clutch or the accelerator or by moving the steering
wheel.
The system can, for example, be affected in the following situations or not
be available.
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When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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Driving around "sharp" bends.
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When fully pressing down the accelerator pedal.
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When the laser sensor is dirty or obscured.
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When the vehicles are very dirty and have a low level of reflection.
If the system is not available or there is a system malfunction, the indicator
symbol flashes  slowly in the display of the instrument cluster.
WARNING
The windscreen may be neither blocked nor covered with dirt in the area
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of the laser sensor. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of
accidents!
WARNING
The laser beam from the laser sensor can cause serious eye injuries. The la-
ser beam is not visible to the human eye.
Never use optical devices, e.g. a range-finder camera or magnifying glass
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to look into the laser sensor.
The laser beam can also be active when the system is disabled or is not
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available.
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Driving
CAUTION
Remove the snow from the windscreen in the area of the laser sensor with a
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hand brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icing spray.
If the laser sensor range on the windscreen has scratches, cracks, etc, re-
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place the windscreen. Only use windscreens approved by the manufacturer.
When replacing the windscreen wiper blades, only use windscreen wiper
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blades approved by the manufacturer.
Note
If an automatic brake intervention is triggered by the system, the pressure in
the brake system increases and the brake pedal cannot be operated with the
normal pedal stroke.
Disable / Enable
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Read and observe and
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
Deactivating/activating
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Press the button » Fig. 91.
If the system is turned off and the vehicle is moving at a speed of about 5 - 30
km/h, the warning light  illuminates on the instrument cluster display.
If the system is activated » Fig. 91, the warning light illuminates in the in-
strument cluster display for about 5 s.
WARNING
Deactivate the system for safety reasons in the following cases.
When the vehicle is being towed away.
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When the vehicle is driven though an automatic car wash.
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Fig. 91
Lower part of the centre console:
Button for the City Safe Drive
system
on page 87 first.
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