remove seats SKODA CITIGO 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

Seat belts
Using seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The physical principle of a frontal collision
12
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
13
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an
accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival
in the event of a major accident.
Properly fastened seat belts hold occupants to correctly set seats in the right
seat position.
Particular safety aspects must be observed when transporting children in the
vehicle » page 19 , Transporting children safely .
WARNING■
Fasten your seat belt before each journey – even when driving in town!
This also applies to other passengers - there is a danger of injury!■
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
WARNINGInformation on the correct routing of the belt■Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat
belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even
in minor accidents.■
A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is
moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then
suddenly held firm by the belt.
■
The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta-
cles, ball-point pens, bunches of keys etc.). Such objects can cause injury.
WARNINGInformation on dealing with the safety belts■The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-
ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt when closing the door.
WARNINGInformation on the proper use of the safety belts■No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
■
The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked, otherwise the belt
tongue will not lock in place properly.
■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-
et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.
■
Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably
when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 57, Seat
backrests .
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of the safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 102, Safety belts .■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage
to the seat belts, seat belt connections, inertia reel or the lock is detected,
the relevant seat belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.
■
Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident
and were therefore stretched, must be replaced – this is best done by a
specialist garage. The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspec-
ted. The anchorage points for the belts should also be checked.
11Seat belts

CAUTIONAn insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
20
Use of the child seat in the front passenger seat
21
Child safety and side airbag
21
Classification of child seats
21
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
22
To avoid serious injury or death children are always to be in an appropriate
child safety seat with regards to height, weight, and age.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on the rear seats.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number
below.
With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants. 
19Transporting children safely

WARNING (Continued)■Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat. Further information » page 20, Us-
ing a child seat on the front passenger seat . As soon as the rear-facing
child seat is no longer being used on the passenger seat, the front passen-
ger airbag should be re-activated again.
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.
CAUTION
■ When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the head
restraints so that they are as high as possible (valid for the rear seats).■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in
the highest position, you will need to remove them (valid for the rear seats)
» page 55 . After removing the child seat, refit the head restraints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 11
Sticker on the B column on the
front passenger side
Fig. 12
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, even
death.
There are also stickers located in the places shown below that point this fact
out.
▶ On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 11. The sticker is visible
upon opening the front passenger door.
▶ On the front passenger's sun visor » Fig. 12 . 
20Safety

Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
54
Head restraints - adjusting height
54
Headrests - removing and installing
55WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 50
Driver's seat controls
Read and observe on page 54 first.
The seats can be adjusted by pulling or pressing the controls for the seat in
question in the direction of the arrows.
Driver's seat controls » Fig. 50
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever, locking must be audible)
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Adjust the tilt of the seat back (seats with Easy Entry System)
On the passenger seat, some controls are arranged in mirror image.
Fold forward and slide seat using the Easy Entry System›
Pull lever
D
» Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest forwards.
›
At the same time, move the seat forwards.
Restore position of the seat with Easy Entry System
›
Push the seat backwards again to its original position.
›
Fold the seat backrest back.
The seat back must lock audibly - check by pulling on the seat back.
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 51
Rear head restraints: move up / move down
Read and observe
on page 54 first.
Only the rear head restraints can be removed.
Shift upwards
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 51 .
Move down
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
2
» Fig. 51 .
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
. 
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WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
Note
The front headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be ad-
justed in height.
Headrests - removing and installing
Fig. 52
Removing / installing rear head restraints
Read and observe
on page 54 first.
Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed.
Before removal and installation of the head restraints, fold the respective seat
backrest forward slightly » page 57.
Removal
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
1
» Fig. 52 .
›
Use the vehicle key to press the locking button in opening
B
in the direction
of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
Installing
›
Push the restraint in the direction of arrow
4
until the locking button en-
gages » Fig. 52 ,
WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the removed head restraints in a clean and secure place (to avoid dam-
age or soiling).
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
55
Folding front passenger seat
56
Seat backrests
57
Front seat heating
Fig. 53
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heating » Fig. 53
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button 
or 
» Fig. 53 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 2. 
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With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf you have impaired sensitivity to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. There is a possibility of suffering from
difficult to heal burns. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions should be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on the seat heating for any seats that are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seat in question has objects attach-
ed to or placed on it, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seat in question has additional pro-
tective covers or protective covers on it
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 115 , Automatic load deactivation .
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 54
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward›Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 54 .›
Remove the seat rest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
›
Slide the seat forwards up to the stop.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 54 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
›
Move the seat backwards until the stop.
When fitted with the Easy Entry system and the memory function, the seat
adopts the position set when moving backwards which was set when the seat
backrest was folded forwards.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards » page 18.■
Only adjust the seat backrest when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure that the seat backrest has
been properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
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Seat backrestsFig. 55
Folding the seat backrest forwards
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the lug-
gage compartment. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually
on vehicles with divided rear seats.
Fold down split seat backrest
›
Press the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 55 .
›
Tilt the seat backrest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Move the head restraint fully towards the rear, or remove » page 55.
›
Fold down the seat backrest completely in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fold down undivided seat backrest
›
Press down the release handles
A
in the direction of arrow
1
on both sides
of the seat backrest » Fig. 55.
›
Tilt the seat backrest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Move the head restraint fully downwards or remove » page 55.
›
Fold down the seat backrest completely in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fold back split seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards » page 55.
›
Hold the seat belt
C
against the side panel in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Then fold the seat backrest back until the securing knob clicks into place -
check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marker
B
» Fig. 55 is hidden.
Fold back undivided seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraints, you need to reinsert them with the back-
rest tilted slightly forwards » page 55.
›Hold the seat belts C on both sides of the seat backrest against the side
panel in the direction of arrow 3 .›
Then fold the seat backrests back until the securing knobs clicks into place -
check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marks
B
» Fig. 55 on both sides of the seat back are
no longer visible.
WARNING■ In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat backrest, the seat belts and belt buckles must
be ready for 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
sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.57Seats and head restraints

Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
58
Storage compartment on the driver's side
58
Storage compartments in the front centre console
59
Cup holders
59
Waste container
59
Cigarette lighter
60
Ashtray
61
12-Volt power outlet
61
Multimedia holder
62
Photo holder
62
Storage compartment on the front passenger side - version 1
62
Storage compartment on the passenger side - version 2
62
Foldable hook
63
Clothes hook
63
Net pockets on the front seat rest
64
Stowage compartments in front of the rear seats
64WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating, cornering or following a bad ma-
noeuvre) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic – there is a
risk of an accident.■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
Car park ticket holderFig. 56
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 58 first.
The note holder » Fig. 56 is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNINGThe ticket should always be removed before starting off in order not to im-
pair the driver's vision.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 57
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
Read and observe on page 58 first.
The open stowage compartment
A
can be found underneath the dash panel
on the driver's side » Fig. 57.
WARNINGNever store hard, heavy or sharp items in an opened stowage compart-
ment.58Using the system

Fig. 77
Details of the fastening behind the rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 65 first.
Fixing the nets » Fig. 76 and » Fig. 77
cross bags
Fastening details in the rear area of the luggage compartment
Details of the fastening to the upper lashing eyes behind the foldable rear
seat rest
Details of the fastening to the lashing eyes on the luggage compartment
floor behind the rear seats
The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of net damage.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 78
Removing/installing the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe and on page 65 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 78 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter referred to as cover).
The cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
Fold up and lock
›
Fold up the cover.
›
Lock the cover in the brackets
C
» Fig. 78 .
Unlocking
›
Fold the raised cover down.
The cover is released from the brackets
C
» Fig. 78 .
Removal
›
On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps
A
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 78 .
›
Tap on the lower part of the cover to release it from the brackets
C
and re-
move it from the vehicle.
Fitting
›
Place the cover on the brackets
B
» Fig. 78 and tap on the upper surface of
the cover to lock it into the brackets.
›
On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps
A
.
WARNING■ No objects should be placed on the cover. This could endanger the vehicle
occupants during sudden braking or vehicle impact.■
Never ride with folded up cover.
66Using the system

■Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.■
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
edged belts etc may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the sur-
face or damage these. Such damage cannot be subsequently recognised as a
justified complaint.
Note
When using the vehicle, minor visible changes may occur to the leather parts
of the covers (e.g. wrinkles or creases) as a result of the stress applied to the
covers.
Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara ®
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
Artificial leather
Clean artificial leather with a damp cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the artificial leather, use a mild soap solution or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose.
Fabric
Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, luggage compart-
ment cover, etc. using specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.
Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.
Use a cloth and a specific cleaning agent to clean the roof trim.
Remove any lumps on the cover fabric and any fabric residue using a brush.
Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning glove”.
Alcantara ®
Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.
CAUTION■ For Alcantara ®
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara ®
from bleaching. During ex-
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
tara ®
by covering.
■
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers. »
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de-
signed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by
brushing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then
allow the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■
Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.
■
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
101Care and maintenance