towing 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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Jump-starting150Towing the vehicle152
Fuses and light bulbs
154
Fuses
154
Bulbs
157
Technical data
Technical data
161
Vehicle data
161
Index
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Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extendedwarranty.
Mobility warranty
Mobility warranty provides a sense of security when travelling in your vehicle.
Should your car break down when you're on the move one day as a result of an
unexpected fault, you will be eligible for services to ensure your continued mobili-
ty as part of the mobility warranty, which includes the following: Breakdown serv- ice at the breakdown location and towing off to the ŠKODA service partner, tech-
nical assistance by phone or on-site operation.
If your vehicle is not repaired on the same day, the ŠKODA service partner may
provide further services as required, such as replacement transportation (bus,
train, etc.), a courtesy vehicle, etc.
You can obtain more information regarding terms and conditions for the provision
of mobility warranty for your vehicle from your ŠKODA partner. Here you will also
be given detailed terms and conditions for the mobility warranty with respect to
your vehicle. In the event that there is no mobility warranty coverage available for
your vehicle, you should check with any ŠKODA service partner about the possibil-
ity of a subsequent agreement.
Note
The mobility guarantee is only available for some countries.
Optional ŠKODA extended warranty
If you received an extended ŠKODA warranty when purchasing your new car, the
two-year ŠKODA warranty for damages to your ŠKODA vehicle will be extended
by the time you chose or until the chosen mileage limit has been reached, which-
ever occurs first.
The previously mentioned paint warranty and the warranty against rust perfora-
tion stay unaffected by the extended warranty.
Detailed conditions for the extended warranty are included in the extended war- ranty terms and conditions, which your ŠKODA partner will have given to you
upon purchasing your new vehicle.
NoteThe mobility guarantee and optional ŠKODA extended warranty are only available
for some countries.
6Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended warranty.

Seats and stowing
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
43
Foldable front passenger seat
43
Front seat heating
44
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important:
› for safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› for a relaxed body position that reduces fatigue;
› for achieving maximum protection from the seat belts and the airbag system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 103, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted according
to height, so that the occupants can be protected as effectively as possible.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel. Not maintaining
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – risk to life!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
WARNINGInformation for the front seat passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
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!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
42Using the system

Adjusting the front seatsFig. 35
Control elements at the seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 42.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
1
» Fig. 35 up and push the seat into the desired position.
›
Release the lever
1
and push the seat until the lock clicks into place.
Adjusting height of seat
›
In order to raisethe seating position, pull up the lever
2
» Fig. 35 or move it
back and forth until the desired position is reached.
›
To lower the seat position, push the lever
2
down or move it back and forth un-
til the desired position is reached.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Remove the load on the seat backrest (do not lean on it), pull the lever
3
» Fig. 35 or
4
1)
towards the rear and set the desired angle of the seat back-
rest with the back.
Folding the front seat forwards and moving it 1)
›
Pull the lever
3

» Fig. 35 or
4
a fold the backrest fully forwards. At the same
time, move the seat forwards.
Moving seats into the initial position 1)
›
Move the seat towards the rear until the lock is heard to engage.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.

Foldable front passenger seatFig. 36
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 42.
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 36 .
›
Fold the seat backrest forward in the direction of the arrow 2.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
The seat automatically moves forwards to the stop 1)
.
Folding backward
›
Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 36 .
›
Fold the seat backrest backward in the opposite direction of the arrow 2.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
The seat automatically moves backwards to the stop 1)
.
The seat automatically moves backwards into the preset position 2)
. 

1)
Applies to front seats with the Easy Entry system.
2)
Applies to front seats with the Easy Entry system and Memory function.
43Seats and stowing

Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding the rear seats forward
45
Head restraints
45
Folding the rear seats forward
Fig. 38
Unlock the seat backrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 45.
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the luggage
compartment.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Push the release handle
A
» Fig. 38 to unlock the seat backrest and fold it for-
ward.
›
Move the head restraint fully towards the rear, or remove » page 45, Head re-
straints .
Folding the seat backrest back into position
›
Push the head restraint into the slightly lifted seat backrest » page 45, Head
restraints .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
handle clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marker
B
» Fig. 38 is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud-
den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Head restraints
Fig. 39
Head restraints rear: adjusting/
removing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 45.
Only the rear head restraints can be height-adjusted or removed or installed.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired » Fig. 39 .
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety button
1
with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand.
Removing/installing
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward » page 45, Folding the rear seats forward .
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WARNING (Continued)■Under no circumstances should the permissible axle loads and the permissi-
ble total vehicle weight be exceeded – risk of accident!■
Never transport people in the luggage compartment!
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load .
Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 46.
For safe vehicle operation, the proper functioning of the electrical installation is
essential. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged in adaptation as well as
the loading and unloading of the cargo space.

Lashing eyes
Fig. 40
Lashing eyesFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 46.
Fixing eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded » Fig. 40.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350
kg).
Bag hooks
Fig. 41
Bag hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 46.
The luggage compartment has bag hooks used to secure smaller items of lug-
gage, e.g. bags, etc » Fig. 41.
WARNINGNever use the bag hooks for lashing loaded goods. The bag hooks may tear
off during sudden braking manoeuvres or in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
The bag hooks may be loaded up to a maximum of 1.5 kg.
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CAUTIONMake sure that the luggage compartment cover is correctly engaged in the sideholders 2 » Fig. 44 - risk of damage to luggage compartment cover/luggage
compartment.

Variable loading floor
Fig. 45
Variable loading floor: open / fold
Fig. 46
Enlarge luggage compartment: down / forward
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 46.
Open/close
›
Grasp the load floor at handle
1
and raise to the stop in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 45 .
›
Close the load floor against the direction of the arrow.
Expanding luggage compartment downwards›Lift the load floor and push into the grooves » Fig. 46 -  .›
Place the load floor on the base of the luggage compartment.
Expanding luggage compartment forwards
›
Remove the boot cover » page 48.
›
Remove the rear head restraints » page 45.
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 45.

Roof rack system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
50
Roof load
50WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk of
accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
Transporting heavy or large objects on the roof rack alters the handling
properties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity or
the increased wind exposure area – risk of accident! The style of driving and
speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total vehi-
cle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.■When dealing with roof racks, the installation instructions supplied with the
roof luggage rack system must be observed. 49Seats and stowing

Cup holderFig. 48
Centre console: Cup holder at the front/rear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 50.
The cup holder is located in the front » Fig. 48 - 
and rear » Fig. 48 - 
of the
centre console.
Fixing cups in the front cup holder
Fold the cup holder clip » Fig. 48 - 
towards the front.
Place the cup into the cup holder so that the cup holder clip surrounds the cup securely.
WARNING■ Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!■
No objects should be placed in the drinks holders, as the vehicle occupants
could be endangered if sudden braking occurs or the vehicle collides with
something.
■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec-
trical components or seat upholstery.
Ash trayFig. 49
Front centre console: Ashtrays
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Open/close
›
To open, raise the cover of the ash tray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 49.
›
To close, press the cover of the ash tray fully downwards.
Removing
›
Pull out the ashtray upwards » .
Installing
›
Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
When removing, do not hold the ashtray at the cover – risk of breakage.
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■Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.■
Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!

Clothes hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 50.
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.■
Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of side airbag.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Parking ticket holder
Fig. 52
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
erFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
The note holder » Fig. 52 is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision.

Storage compartments
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storage compartment on the driver's side
54
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
54
storage Storage compartment with lid on the front passenger side
54
Bag holder
55
Photo holder
55
Storage compartment in the front centre console
55
Multimedia holder
56
Meshed pockets on the front seat rests
56
Storage compartments in front of the rear seats
56WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from other
storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes or operate the clutch or accelerator pedal –
risk of accident!

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