remote control SKODA CITIGO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty.
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
warning lights and instruments
10
Instrument cluster
10
Multifunction display (MFA)
13
Warning lights
16
Unlocking and locking
22
Unlocking and locking
22
Central locking system
25
Remote control
27
Luggage compartment lid
28
Electrical power windows
30
Power sliding/tilting roof
31
Lights and visibility
33
Lights
33
Indoor Lighting
36
Visibility
37
Windscreen wipers and washers
38
Rear mirror
40
Seats and stowing
42
Front seats
42
Rear seats
45
Luggage compartment
46
Roof rack system
49Useful equipment50Storage compartments53
Heating and air-conditioning
57
Heating, ventilation and cooling
57
Heating
58
Air conditioning system
59
Communication and multimedia
63
Telephone and Move & Fun
63
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
66
Steering
66
Starting and stopping the engine
67
Brakes
68
Manual gear changing and pedals
70
Automated transmission
71
Running in
73
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
74
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
78
Driving abroad
79
Assist systems
80
Brake assist systems
80
Parking aid
81
Cruise Control System
83
START-STOP
85
City Safe Drive
86
Safety
Passive Safety
90
General information
90
Correct seated position
91
Seat belts
94
Using seat belts
94
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
96Airbag system98Description of the airbag system98
Airbag overview
99
Deactivating airbags
101
Transporting children safely
103
Child seat
103
Fastening systems
105
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
108
Service intervals
108
Modifications, adjustments and technical
alterations
110
Washing your car
113
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
115
Taking care of the interior
118
Inspecting and replenishing
122
Fuel
122
Vehicles with CNG (compressed natural gas)
mode
123
Engine compartment
127
Engine oil
130
Coolant
132
Brake fluid
133
Vehicle battery
134
Wheels
138
Tyres and wheel rims
138
Winter operation
143
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
144
Emergency equipment
144
Changing a wheel
145
Tyre repair
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Unlocking and locking
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
22
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
23
Child safety lock
23
Opening/closing a door
24
Door opening lever
24
Emergency locking of the doors
25
Vehicle key
Fig. 8
Key: without/with remote control
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle » Fig. 8.
Keys without remote control
Keys with remote control (remote control keys)
WARNING■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle – even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) – risk of injury!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally –
risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
■
The function of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters located near the vehicle that operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phones, television transmitters).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 23.
Note
If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, who will be able to provide
you with a new one.
22Using the system

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover
B
» Fig. 9 . The battery needs replacing if red indicator light » Fig. 8 on page 22 -
 does not go on when you press a button on the remote control key. We recom-
mend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. However, if you
would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of arrows
1
» Fig. 9 .
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.Note■ The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 28.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

Child safety lock
Fig. 10
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 22.
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being opened from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 10 (mirror-
inverted on the right doors).
Switching off
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 10
(mirror-inverted on the right door).

23Unlocking and locking

Vehicle locking/unlocking from the insideFig. 15
Central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 25.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock or lock it with
the button » Fig. 15 , even without the ignition being switched on.
Locking
›
Press the symbol 
» Fig. 15 key.
Unlocking
›
Press the symbol 
key.
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.■
Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – risk to life!
NoteIf the safe securing system is activated » page 26, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking / locking
28
Synchronization
28
With the remote control key, the vehicle can be locked or unlocked and the boot
lid unlocked.
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, thesystem must be initialised by a specialist garage. Only then can the remote con-
trol 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).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 23.
■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key.

27Unlocking and locking

Unlocking / lockingFig. 16
Remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 27.
Explanation of graphicUnlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Folding out/folding up of the key bit
Warning light
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button
1
and none of the doors or the
luggage compartment lid are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again and the safe securing system is reactivated. This func-
tion is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!ABNoteOnly operate the remote control when the doors and luggage compartment lid
are closed and the vehicle is in your line of sight.
Synchronization
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 27.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may notbe synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are
actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.

Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/opening and closing
29
Automatic locking
29
Emergency unlocking
29WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage compart-
ment lid. Otherwise, the luggage compartment lid might open suddenly while
driving, even if the luggage compartment lid lock was closed – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment lid,
as otherwise this could crack – risk of injury! 
28Using the system

NoteA closed, but not locked luggage compartment lid is locked automatically when
driving off, or when travelling at speeds greater than about 9 km/h. It is unlocked
again after the vehicle stops and the door is opened.
Unlocking/opening and closing
Fig. 17
Luggage compartment lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 28.
Unlocking in vehicles without remote control
›
Unlock the driver's door with the vehicle key » page 26.
Unlocking in vehicles with remote control
›
Press the symbol button 
in the car key.
Unlocking with the remote control key
›
Press the symbol button 
in the vehicle key until the luggage compartment
lid unlocks.
Opening
›
Open the luggage compartment lid by pressing the » Fig. 17 - 
button.
Closing
›
Reach into the recesses » Fig. 17 - 
and pull the luggage compartment lid
down.
›
Close the lid with a slight swing.

Automatic locking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 28.
If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is immediately
locked automatically when closed.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
Delayed locking
If the trunk lid was locked using the symbol  button on the remote control key,
it is possible to open the tailgate within a limited period of time after it has been
closed.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au- tomatically. Therefore, the vehicle can always be locked 
using the symbol but-
ton of the remote control.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
Note
More detailed information about this is available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking
Fig. 18
Emergency unlocking of the lug-
gage compartment lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 28.
The luggage compartment lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the
central locking system. 
29Unlocking and locking

Daytime running light34
Headlight beam adjustment34
Parking light36
Replacing bulbs157
Lighting Luggage compartment
46
light on and off33
Lights33
Fog lights35
Hazard warning light system36
Headlight flasher34
Main beam34
Rear fog light35
Turn signal34
Warning lights16
Loading floor49
Loads161
Lock Central locking system
26
locking Vehicle key
22
Locking Door opening lever
24
Emergency locking25
Remote control28
Locking and unlocking from the inside27
low beam33
Luggage compartment Cover
48
Emergency unlocking29
Fixing nets48
Lashing eyes47
Lighting46
see luggage compartment lid29
Unlocking the luggage compartment lid29
Variable loading floor49
Luggage compartment cover48
Luggage compartment lid28, 29
Luggage storage Bag hooks
47
M
Main beam
34
Maintenance76
Decorative films116
Manual gear changing see gear changing
70
Materials defect liability5
MFA see multifunction display
13
Mirror Exterior mirrors
41
Mirrors Interior mirror
40
Vanity38
Mobile phone63
Modes of automated transmission71
Modifications110
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
112
Service111
Spoiler112
Trailer operation113
Move & Fun63, 64
Multifunction display Functions
13
Memory13
Operation14
N
N1
47
Nets48
O
Oil See Engine oil
131
On-board computer see multifunction display
13
Operating windscreenwipers39
Operation in winter De-icing windows
117
Vehicle battery136
Outside temperature14
Overview Engine compartment
129
Warning lights16
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
115
Paintwork care115
Parking Parking aid
81
Visual parking system82
parking light33
Parking ticket holder53
Part replacement110
Passive safety Before setting off
90
Driving safety91
Safety equipment90
Passive Safety90
Pedals71
Footmats71
Petrol refer to Fuel
123
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
115
Power socket 12 V
52
Power steering66
Power windows Button in the driver's door
30
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R
Radiator fan
129
Raise vehicle147
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
41
Rear fog light35
Rear mirror40
Interior mirror40
Rear seats45
Folding forward45
Rear window heating37
Rear windows Closing
31
Opening31
Recirculated air mode61
Recommended gear12
Refuelling122
Fuel122
Regulation Headlight beam
34
Remote control27
locking28
Synchronisation process28
unlocking28
Remote control key Replacing the battery
23
Repairs and technical alterations110
Replace vehicle battery
137
Replace vehicle battery
137
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
158
Bulb for the licence plate light159
Bulb for the side turn signal lights158
Bulbs157
Bulbs in the tail light159
Fuses154
Fuses in the dash panel156
Fuses in the engine compartment156
Windscreen wiper blade40
Windscreen wiper blades39
Replenishing Coolant
133
Engine oil131
Windscreen washer fluid129
Roof rack mounting points
50
Roof rack system Roof load
50
Running-in The first 1500 km
73
Running in Brake pads
74
Engine73
Tyres74
S
Safe securing system
26
Safety90
Child safety103
Child safety seats103
Correct seated position91
Head restraints45
ISOFIX106
TOP TETHER107
Safety belt Warning light
21
Saving electrical energy74
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
116
Seat Adjusting
43
Seat belts94
Belt tensioners97
Cleaning121
fastening and unfastening96
Inertia reels97
The physical principle of a frontal collision95
Warning light17
Seats Folding forwards
45
Head restraints45
Heating44
Seats and stowing42
Service111
Service display12
Service intervals108
Setting Air conditioning system
61
Heating59
Setting the clock Clock
14
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
75
Side airbag100
Sliding/tilting roof31
Closing31
Opening and tilting31
Operation31
Snow chains143
Spare wheel141
Speedometer11
Speed symbol See Wheels
141
Spoiler112
START-STOP85
Manually activating/deactivating the system86
Operating conditions of the system85
Starting/shutting down the engine85
Starting and stopping the engine with the key67
Starting engine Jump-starting
150
Starting the engine Jump-starting
151
Key68
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START STOPJump-starting152
Warning light21
Steering force assistance66
Steering wheel66
Storage53
Storage compartment Bag holder
55
Storage compartment on the driver's side54
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
54
Storage compartment with lid on the front pas- senger side
54
Storage compartments53
Meshed pockets on the front seat rests56
Multimedia holder56
Photo holder55
Storage compartment in the front centre console 55 Storage compartments in front of the rear seats
56
Sun visors38
Switching off the engine68
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
119
Seat belts121
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
114
Cavity protection117
Chrome parts116
Cleaning the wheels118
Decorative films116
Door lock cylinders117
Headlight lenses117
High-pressure cleaner114
Plastic parts116
Polishing the paintwork115
Rubber seals116
Taking care of the interior118
Taking care of your vehicle exterior115
Washing113
Washing by hand114
Wash system114
Wax treatment115
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
120
TCS81
Technical data161
Tiptronic see automatic gearbox
72
Tools144
TOP TETHER107
Towing152
Towing device113
Towing eye153
Traction Control System81
Warning light19
Transport Luggage compartment
46
Roof rack system49
Transporting children safely103
Turn signal34
Two-way radio systems63
Type plate161
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
140
Tyre repair Check pressure
150
Preparations149
Sealing and inflating the tyre149
Tyres138
Inflation pressure139
New140
See Wheels140
Sizes139
Tyre wear indicator139
U
Underbody protection
118
Unleaded petrol79
unlock Central locking system
26
Unlocking Remote control
28
Vehicle key22
Unlocking and locking22
Useful equipment50
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
137
charging136
Checking the electrolyte level135
Operation in winter136
Safety instructions134
Vehicle care108
Alcantara120
Artificial leather120
Cloths120
Vehicle data sticker161
Vehicle dimensions162
Vehicle height162
vehicle identification number - VIN161
Vehicle key locking
22
unlocking22
Vehicle length162
Vehicles with CNG mode See CNG
123
Vehicles with natural gas mode See CNG
123
Vehicle tool kit144
Vehicle width162
Visibility37
Visors see Sun visors
38
Visual parking system82
169Index