phone SKODA CITIGO 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

The on-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this
“Owner's Manual” as well
as a “Service schedule” and the “Help on the road” brochure.
Depending on the vehicle model and equipment, other additional operating man-
uals and instructions may be provided (e.g. an operating manual for the radio).
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a ŠKODA Service
Partner.
The Owner's Manual
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in this Owner's manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. For more information, contact your local ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
The Service Plan:
› includes vehicle data including information on service work performed;
› is a record of services provided;
› is provided for entries relating to the mobility warranty (valid only for some
countries);
› serves as warranty certificate of the ŠKODA dealer.
The service records are one of the conditions for warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
If the Service Schedule is missing or worn, please contact the ŠKODA specialist
garage that regularly services your car. You will receive a duplicate, in which the
previously carried out service work is confirmed by the ŠKODA specialist garage.
The Help on the Road brochure
The brochure contains the important emergency telephone numbers as well as
telephone numbers and contact addresses of ŠKODA Service Partners in different
countries.

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and warning lights 8
Instrument cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 11
Warning lights 14
Unlocking and locking 20
Vehicle key 20
Central locking system 21
Remote control 23
Luggage compartment lid 25
Electrical power windows 26
Rear windows 27
Power panoramic sliding/sliding tilting roof 27
Lights and visibility 29
Lights 29
Interior light 32
Visibility 33
Windscreen wipers and washers 33
Rear window 35
Seats and Stowage 38
Front seats 38
Head restraints 40
Rear seats 40
Luggage compartment 41
Roof rack system 44
Cup holder 45
Ash tray 45Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 46
Storage compartments 47
Clothes hooks 50
Parking ticket holder 50
Heating and air conditioning system 51
Heating and air conditioning system 51
Air outlet vents 52
Heating 52
Air conditioning system 53
Starting-off and Driving 56
Starting and stopping the engine 56
Brakes and brake assist systems 58
Shifting (manual gearbox) 61
pedals 62
Parking aid 62
Visual parking system 63
Cruise control system (CCS) 63
START/STOP 65
City Safe Drive 66
Automatic gearbox 69
Automatic gearbox AGB 69
Communication 72
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 72
Multifunction device Move & Fun 72
Safety
Passive Safety 74
General information 74
Correct seated position 75
Seat belts 78
Seat belts 78
Airbag system 82
Description of the airbag system 82
Front airbags 83Side airbags Head-Thorax 84
Switching off the airbags 85
Transporting children safely 87
Child seat 87
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 91
The first 1 500 km 91
Catalytic converter 91
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 92
Environmental compatibility 94
Driving abroad 95
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 95
Driving through water on the street 96
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 97
Taking care of your vehicle 97
Inspecting and replenishing 104
Fuel 104
Vehicle running on CNG (compressed natural
gas) 106
Engine compartment 108
Vehicle battery 115
Wheels and Tyres 119
Tyres 119
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 125
Introductory information 125
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 125
Towing a trailer 126
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Table of Contents

Unlocking
›
Open the door by pulling the door opening lever once against the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 12. ÐVehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 13
Central locking button
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it
with the button » Fig. 13 without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the luggage compartment lid › Press the button
 » Fig. 13.
Unlocking all doors and the luggage compartment lid
› Press the button
 .
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the luggage compartment lid from the
outside (safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors
make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – hazard! Note
If the safe securing system is activated » page 22, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate. Ð Remote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlock the luggage compartment lid.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a ŠKODA
Service Partner. Only then can the remote
control key be used again. Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ 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. mobile phone, TV transmitter). £
23
Unlocking and locking

Stowage compartment in front centre console
Fig. 54
Front centre console: Stowage
compartment
The open stowage compartment in the centre console » Fig. 54. ÐMultimedia holder
Fig. 55
Front centre console: Multimedia
holder
The multimedia holder can be found in the stowage compartment of the front
centre console » Fig. 55.
You can use this holder to store e.g. a mobile phone, MP3 player or similar devi-
ces. WARNING
Never use the multimedia holder as an ashtray or for storing flammable ob-
jects – risk of fire! Ð Meshed pockets at the front seat rests
Fig. 56
Front seat rests: Meshed pockets
The insides of the front seat rests have meshed pockets » Fig. 56.
These meshed pockets are designed for small, light objects, such as a mobile
phone or MP3 player. WARNING
You can use the meshed pockets to store items with a gross weight of up to
150 g. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! CAUTION
Never put large objects into the meshed pocket, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the meshed pocket. Ð Stowage compartments in front of the rear seats
Fig. 57
In front of the rear seats: Stow-
age compartment £
49
Seats and Stowage

Communication
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of
up to 10 watts.
Please refer to a ŠKODA Service Partner for information about the possibilities of
installing and operating mobile phones and two-way radio systems that have a
transmission power of more than 10
W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the func-
tionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows:
› no external aerial;
› external aerial incorrectly installed;
› transmission power greater than 10 watts. WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Use the telephone system only to
such an extent that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
■ The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be ob-
served. ■ If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle without
an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incorrectly,
this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the vehicle.
■ Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed on
airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags.
■ Never leave a mobile phone on a seat, on the dash panel or in another area,
from which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an accident
or a collision – risk of injury.
■ In the event of air transport, the Bluetooth ®
function for the hands-free sys-
tem must be switched off by a specialist garage. Note
■ We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio sys-
tems in a vehicle be carried out by a ŠKODA

Service Partner.
■ The range of the Bluetooth ®

connection to the hands-free system is restricted
to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles be-
tween the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile
phone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to difficulties when estab-
lishing a connection with the hands-free-system or transferring data. Ð Multifunction device Move & Fun
Fig. 76
Cap of the opening for the cradle
of the multifunction device Fig. 77
Cradle on the multifunction device/multifunction device
Removing the cap
› Insert a slotted screwdriver into the recess marked with an arrow
» Fig. 76 and
fold the cover carefully upwards. £
72 Using the system

Installing the cradle for the navigation unit
›
Place the cradle into the opening of the centre section of the dash panel from
above, press it down until it latches » .
Installing the multifunctional device
› Firstly, place the multifunction device into the top holder B
» Fig. 77 and press
it on the underside of the cradle until it latches » .
Setting the tilt of the multifunction device
› You can set the tilt to the required position by moving the multifunction device
in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 77 » .
Removing the multifunction device
› With one hand, secure the multifunction device on the upper and lower edge.
› Using the other hand, press the release button C

» Fig. 77 and remove the de-
vice.
› Store the multifunction device in a safe place to avoid damaging it.
Removing the cradle on the multifunction device
› Grab hold of the cradle with one hand.
› With the other hand, press the release button A
» Fig. 77
.
› Remove the cradle from the dash panel from above.
› Seal the opening for the cradle in the dash panel with the cover
» Fig. 76.
Loading the user manual
› Switch on the multifunction device by pressing button D
» Fig. 77
.
› Press the button
more on the screen.
› Press the button
Manual on the screen.
› Call up the required chapter by pressing the appropriate button.
Functions of the multifunction device
› Navigation.
› Operating the radio using multimedia devices connected via Bluetooth ®
.
› Displaying information from the MFD, rev counter and coolant tempera-
ture » page 8.
› Hands-free device for mobile phones coupled with the multifunction device via
Bluetooth ®
.
› Indicator for opened bonnet, doors and luggage compartment lid.
› Display from the visual parking system (OPS).
› Image viewer. WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Only use the system so that you
are in full control of your vehicle in every traffic situation - risk of accident!
■ The multifunction device must always slot securely into the cradle or be
safely stored in the vehicle.
■ Unsecured or incorrectly secured multifunction devices may be thrown
through the interior of the vehicle and cause injuries in a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre or accident. ■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time. ■ High volumes can cause hearing damage. CAUTION
■ Improper tilt settings can damage both the multifunction device and the cradle.
■ Always take the multifunction device with you when leaving the vehicle to pro-
tect it from extreme temperatures and strong sunlight. Extreme ambient temper-
atures can impair the functioning of the multifunction device and may damage
the device.
■ Moisture can damage the electrical contacts in the dash panel for the portable
multifunction device.
■ Never use water when cleaning the navigation unit cradle. Always use a dry
cloth instead. ■ Install/remove the multifunction device cradle without the multifunction device
in it.
■ Do not install/remove the multifunction device until the cradle for the multi-
function device has been installed into the dash panel. Note
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is restricted to
the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles be-
tween the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile
phone is e.g. in a jacket pocket, this can lead to difficulties when establishing the
Bluetooth ®

connection with the hands-free system or the data transfer. Ð
73
Communication

What influences the driving safety?
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety
is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. › Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your
passengers or mobile phone calls.
› Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alco-
hol, drugs.
› Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
› Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
› Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours. ÐCorrect seated position
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seated position for the driver 76
Correct seated position for the front passenger 76
Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats 76
Examples of an incorrect seated position 76
WARNING
■ The front seats and rear head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size, in order to offer an optimal protection for you and your occu-
pants.
■ Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is mov-
ing.
■ If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.
ä WARNING (Continued)
■ If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury is
increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.
■ The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel.
The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash
panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag sys-
tem will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system –
risk of injury!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion! Ð
75
Passive Safety

The airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a controlled manner
(depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order to cushion head
and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent, after
an accident, to again provide a clear view forward.
WARNING
■ For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 84. Not maintain-
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – hazard! The front seats must always also be correctly
adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■ The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to in-
juries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■ There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. ■ Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a prop-
er restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident, the
child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!
■ It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag when attach-
ing a child safety seat to the front passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of travel » page 86, Key switch for the front
seat passenger airbag . If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering
severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When
transporting a child on the front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant
national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.
■ The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel
on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or modi-
fied in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth that is
dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile
phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or
be located within their immediate vicinity.
■ Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module in
the dash panel. Ð Side airbags Head-Thorax
Fig. 85
Place of installation of the side airbag/deployment area of the side
airbag
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbag system
Head-Thorax pro-
vides additional protection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the front
seats » Fig. 85 – .
When the side airbags » Fig. 85 -  are triggered, the belt tensioner is also de-
ployed automatically on the relevant side.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated air-
bag and the risk of injury to the head and upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis)
is reduced on the side facing the door. WARNING
■ Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side
airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This ap-
plies in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable
child safety seat » page 88, Child safety and side airbag .
■ There must not be any further persons, animals as well as objects posi-
tioned between the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No ac-
cessories, such as cup holders, should be attached to the doors. £
84 Safety

The fuel tank is full when the compressor of the refuelling system automatically
switches off. To stop the refuelling operation prematurely, press the
“Stop ” but-
ton of the refuelling system.
Closing the filler cap
› Check that the sealing ring 3
» Fig. 96
has remained in the gas filler tube. If it
has slipped onto the filling coupling, reinsert it into the gas filler tube.
› Plug the cap 1
onto the gas filler tube.
› Close the filler cap.
In the following situation, it is possible that the tank cannot be fully filled with
natural gas.
› At very high ambient temperatures. The natural gas refuelling systems have
overheating protection. When the ambient temperature reaches a predefined
value, the refuelling system automatically switches off.
› If the refuelling system has been in operation for a longer period, the filling
pressure of the natural gas refuelling system slightly drops. WARNING
■ Stop the engine before refuelling.
■ Always switch off your mobile phone, do not smoke and do not use open
flames when refuelling with natural gas – risk of explosion!
■ When refuelling, never get into the vehicle. If you have to get into your vehi-
cle in exceptional cases, close the door and touch a metal surface before you
touch the filling coupling again. This will avoid electrostatic discharges, which
may generate sparks. Sparks can cause a fire during refuelling. ■ Natural gas is highly explosive and flammable. Incorrect refuelling or improp-
er handling of natural gas can cause a fire, an explosion and injuries. Note
■ The natural gas system of your vehicle is suitable both for fuelling from small
compressors (slow fuelling) and for fuelling from natural gas stations with large
compressors (quick fuelling). ■ Noises that occur during refuelling represent no risk.
■ If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling,
the situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge does not indi-
cate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling when the
engine is restarted. This is not due to any system leakages but a drop in pressure
in the natural gas fuel tank due to technical reasons after a cooling phase directly
after refuelling. ■
For frequent short-haul traffic, especially at low outside temperatures, the vehi-
cle is driven more frequently in petrol mode than in natural gas mode. This is why
the petrol tank runs empty faster than the natural gas tank.
■ The capacity of the natural gas tank is about 11 kg, of which about 1.5
kg are a
reserve.
■ The capacity of the petrol tank is about 10 l, of which about 5 l
are a reserve.Ð Automatically switching over from CNG mode to petrol mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 106.
The vehicle automatically switches over from CNG mode to petrol mode when the
following conditions are met:
› when starting the engine, if the coolant temperature is below 15 °C,
› when the natural gas tank is empty,
› after refuelling with natural gas. Ð Natural gas as fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 106.
Natural gas is an alternative fuel for motor vehicles. Its main component is meth-
ane (CH 4). The rest is carbon dioxide and lower hydrocarbons.
The strict legal requirements for exhaust emissions of motor vehicles are decisive
for the current significance of natural gas. In direct comparison to all other fossil
fuels, natural gas is one of the fuels which cause the lowest emissions.
Natural gas is odourless and lighter than air. For safety reasons, it is saturated
with odorous substances, so that is perceived even in very small amounts. Ð
ä
ä
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Inspecting and replenishing

›
Press the locking mechanism 1
and carefully open the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
› After the fuse has been replaced, fold the cover upwards in the opposite direc-
tion of the arrow so that it audibly latches.
Fuse assignment on the underside of the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Telephone, radiator fan, instrument cluster, engine control unit
2 Diagnostic connection, AC compressor
3 Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
4 Daytime running lights 5 Switch wiring harness
6 Headlamp beam adjustment, exterior mirror adjustment
7-8 Automated transmission 9 Airbag
10 Park Assist 11 Low beam
12 Rear fog light
13 Low beam
14 Rear window wiper 15 Light switch
16 Steering force assistance 17 Windscreen washer
18 Reverse light switch 19 Injection valves, coolant pump
20 ABS/ESP, switch wiring harness 21 Switch illumination, number plate light
22 Daytime running lights
23 Light switch
24-26 Switch wiring harness 27 Interior light
28 Diagnostic connector 29 Central control unit
30 Exterior mirror heater 31 Cooler fan, regulator valve, lambda probe No. Power consumer
32 Turn signal, brake light
33 Main beam
34 Instrument cluster, main beam 35 Not assigned
36 Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 37 Air blower for heating and air conditioning
38 Radio 39 Panoramic sliding roof, horn
40 Engine control unit 41 Central locking system
42 Ignition module
43 Seat heaters
44 Fuel pump 45 Light switch
46 Rear window heater 47 Power windows - right
48 Horn 49 Windscreen wipers50 Fog lights 51 Power windows - left Ð
139
Fuses and light bulbs