wipers SKODA CITIGO 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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

Visibility
Rear window heater
Fig. 28
Switch for rear window heater
› The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
 » Fig. 28
the warning light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes. For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy. Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control »

page 118,
Automatic load deactivation . Ð Sun visors
Fig. 29
Sun visor
Adjustment options of the sun visors for the driver and front passenger
› Fold the sun visor towards the windscreen.
› Pull the sun visor from the holder and swing it towards the door in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 29.
The front passenger sun visor has a vanity mirror. Ð Windscreen wipers and washers
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers 34
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 35
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 35
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ig-
nition is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 114. £
33
Lights and visibility

WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 35.
■ Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front. CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■ Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■ Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■ If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■ Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet. Note
■ Periodic wiping is dependent on the driving speed. The faster the driver is go-
ing, the more frequent the wiper action. ■ If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the wiper is blocked by an obstruction, the wiper will remain station-
ary. Remove the the obstacle and switch the wiper on again. ■ The capacity of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is approximately 3 litres.
■ The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example. Ð Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 30
Activating the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Flick wipe
›
If you only wish to wipe the windscreen
briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position 4
» Fig. 30.
Periodic wiping
› Position the lever upwards into position 1
» Fig. 30.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 30.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 30.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 30, the wash system and the windscreen wipers will operate.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
screen).
Wiping the rear window pane
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 30 and the
windscreen wiper will operate every 6

seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 7
» Fig. 30, the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate.
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34 Using the system

›
Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wiper continues for anoth-
er 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the duration of the spraying process). The
lever will stay in position after releasing it 6
.
Switching windscreen wipers off
› Move the lever back into the home position 0
» Fig. 30.
ÐReplacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 31
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
› Switch the ignition off and on again.
› Press the windscreen wiper lever into position 4
» Fig. 30 on page 34, the
windscreen wiper arms will move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
› Raise the windscreen wiper arm from the rear window and slightly tilt the
windscreen wiper blade towards the wiper arm, arrow A
»
Fig. 31.
› Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
› Unlock the locking button 1
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of ar-
row B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
› Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
› Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
› Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Turn on the ignition and press the windscreen wiper lever into position 4
» Fig. 30 on page 34, the windscreen wiper arms move to the home position.
Ð Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 32
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the windscreen wiper arm from the rear window and slightly tilt the
windscreen wiper blade towards the wiper arm, arrow A
»
Fig. 32.
› Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
› Unlock the locking button 1
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of ar-
row B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
› Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
› Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
› Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen. Ð Rear window
Interior mirror
Basic setting
› Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
Dimming mirror
› Push the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror backwards. Ð
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Lights and visibility

Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 97
Unlocking the bonnet Fig. 98
Securing the bonnet
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
Opening
›
Pull the release lever under the dash panel 1
» Fig. 97 in the direction of the
arrow.
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
› Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow 2
» Fig. 97 and the bonnet
is unlocked.
› Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
ä ›
Take the bonnet support out of its holder 3
in the direction if the ar-
row » Fig. 98 and secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support
in the opening 4
designed for it.
Closing
› Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder 3
designed to hold it.
› Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20
cm –
do not push it in .
› Check that the bonnet is closed properly. Ð Engine compartment overview
Fig. 99
1.0 ltr./55 kW MPI Petrol engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
Engine oil dipstick 111
Engine oil filler opening 111
Coolant expansion reservoir 112
Brake fluid reservoir 113
Vehicle battery 115
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 114
Ð
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2
3
4
5
6
110
General Maintenance

Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 117
Engine compartment: Engine
earth
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 134.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger
must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but
only to the engine earth
» Fig. 117. ÐTowing the vehicle
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye 137
Vehicles with manual transmission can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automated transmission can be towed with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic gear-
box is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle
› Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automated transmission.
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›
On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator
pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
› Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be switched on.
› Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automated transmission.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re-
quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught. CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. The bat-
tery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 134, Jump-start-
ing .
■ If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect,
your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the
ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
■ The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible
to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than
50 km. ■ To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■ One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces
or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage result-
ing at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt
to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■ Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye » page 137. £
136 Do-it-yourself

›
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

Towing 136
Towing eye 137
Traction control 61
Traction Control System Warning light 17
Transport Luggage compartment 41
Roof rack system 44
Transporting children safely 87
Two-way radio systems 72
Type plate 145
Tyre repair 132
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 121
U
Underbody protection 101
unlock Central locking system 22
Unlocking Remote control 24
Uphill start assist 60
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 118
Charging 117
Checking the electrolyte level 116
Operation in winter 117
Replacing 117
Safety instructions 115
Vehicle data sticker 145
Vehicle dimensions 146
Vehicle key 20
Vehicles running on CNG see CNG 106
Vehicles running on natural gas see CNG 106Vehicle tool kit 127
Visors 33
Visual parking system 63
W
Warning lights 14
Warning lights 14
Warning symbols 14
Warning triangle 127
Washing 97
Automatic car wash system 98
by hand 98
Chrome parts 99
High-pressure cleaner 98
Weights 145
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 131
Caps 123
Loosening and tightening 130
Wheels 119
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 128
Full wheel trim 122
General information 119
Handling wheels and tyres 121
New tyres 121
Service life of tyres 120
Snow chains 123
Spare wheel 122
Wheel bolts 123
Winter tyres 123
Window Interior 35
Windows De-icing 100
See Electrical power windows 26
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 114
Replenishing 114
Winter 114Windscreen washer system 34, 114
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear windscreen wiper blade 35
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 35
Windscreen wipers Activating 34
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 35
Windscreen washer fluid 114
Winter operation Snow chains 123
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 123
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