turn signal SKODA CITIGO 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 19 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become 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. due to medication, al-
cohol or 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).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10
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8Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric power windows
44
Door opening lever
41
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
53
Central locking system
40
Air vent
71
Parking ticket holder
58
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal lights and main beam, headlight flasher
48
▶Speed regulating system
88
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
28
Operating lever:
▶ Multifunction display
31
▶Windscreen wiper and wash system
51
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶  START STOP
77
▶
 Button for rear window heater
51
▶
 Button for seat heating for the left front seat
55
Air vent
71
Depending on specification:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
69
▶Operating controls for the air conditioning system
69
Radio
Interior rear-view mirror
53
Buttons / warning lights (depending on the specification):
▶  Button for hazard warning light system
49
▶



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
18
▶  Button for seat heating of the right front seat
55
Bag holder
631234567891011121314151617Front passenger airbag15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
62
Air vent
71
Power window in the front passenger door
44
Door opening lever
41
Light switch
47
Bonnet release lever
106
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
47
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
76
Pedals
80
Cup holder
59
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶  Button for the City Safe Drivesystem
89
▶
 Button for the low tyre pressure warning
90
Handbrake lever
79
Depending on specification:
▶ Shift lever (manual transmission)
80
▶Selector lever (automated gearbox)
81
Depending on specification:
▶ 12-volt power socket
61
▶Cigarette lighter
60
Storage compartment
59
Note
■Cars with factory-fitted radio are supplied with separate instructions for op-
erating such equipment.■
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 17. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.
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Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
34
 Braking system
34
 Seat belt warning light
34
 Alternator
35
 Engine oil pressure too low
35
 Coolant
35

 Automated transmission
35



 
Power steering
36
 Stability Control (ESC) / traction control (ASR)
36
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
36
 Tyre pressure
36
 Rear fog light
37
 Exhaust inspection system
37
 Checking the engine electronics
37
 Airbag system
37

Handbrake - automatic transmission
38
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
38

 Turn signal system
38
 Cruise control system
38
 Main beam
38
/
 Rear seat belt warning light
38
 City Safe Drive
38
 /
 START-STOP
38
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
The lighting up of some warning lights may be accompanied by acoustic sig-
nals.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights extinguishes
for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 49. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 106, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the hand brake is engaged.
An audible warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds
at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low or there is an
ABS fault.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 112 .
WARNING■
If the warning light  illuminates together with the warning light 
» page 36 ,  Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  stop driving! Seek help from
a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. 
34Using the system

At a speed of more than approximately 20 km/h the warning light  flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
The warning signal is switched of and the 
indicator light is permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the symbol  the symbol  » page 35 illuminates while driv-
ing,  stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil pressure too low
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up or flashes - the engine oil pressure is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
» page 109 , Checking the oil level .
If the warning light  illuminates or flashes, do not drive any further, even if
the oil level is correct! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.■
If for some reason, it is not possible to top up the engine oil under the cur-
rent circumstances, 
do not continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up or flashes - the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant lev-
el is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
›
Check the coolant level, if necessary top up the coolant.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the cooling fan may be malfunc-
tioning.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the cooling fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light  is still
illuminated ,

do not drive any further!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Automated transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the automatic transmission.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.

Do not continue to drive! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Functional impairment
 lights up and gear change is not possible - for technical reasons there may
be an impairment of the automatic transmission.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  lights up after you again switch on the ignition, seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Gearbox overheating
 and is possibly also
 illuminated - the automatic transmission is overheat-
ing.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. 
35Instruments and control lights

An audible signal sounds as a warning.›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 117.
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 123 or use the repair kit » page 127.
›
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 91.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit - there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the  ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light  being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all. Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - there is a fault in the emission control system. The system allows
the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Checking the engine electronics
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - there is a fault in the electronic engine management system. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and
then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. 
37Instruments and control lights

 the lettering     in the middle of the dash panel lights up
after switching on the ignition » page 18, Deactivating the front passenger air-
bag .WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
 Handbrake - automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up or flashes - engage the parking brake.
Further information » page 81, Automated transmission .
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - apply the brake.
Further information » page 81, Automated transmission .
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes - the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes - the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the vehicle is regulated by the cruise control.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
/ Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 illuminates - a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 City Safe Drive
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes quickly - City Safe Drivesystem is braking the vehicle automatically.
 flashes slowly - the system is not available or there is a system malfunction.
If the system is turned off and the vehicle is moving at a speed of about 5 - 30
km/h, the warning light 
 illuminates on the instrument cluster display.
If the system is activated again, the warning light 
 
illuminates in the in-
strument cluster display for about 5 s.
Further information » page 89, City Safe Drive .
 /  START-STOP
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the START-STOPsystem is active.
 illuminates - the START-STOPsystem is active, but the automatic cut off is
not possible.
 flashes - the START-STOPsystem is not available.
Further information » page 77, START-STOPsystem .
38Using the system

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
40
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
40
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
40
Safe securing system
41
Opening/closing a door
41
Door opening lever
42
Child safety lock
42
Malfunctions
42
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors and the lug-
gage compartment lid at the same time.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after un-
locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ All the doors and the boot lid are unlocked.
▶ The interior light comes on.
▶ The Safelock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after lock-
ing.
▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked.
▶ The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The Safelock system is switched on.
▶ The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
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.
Protection against unintended vehicle unlocking
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the Safelock system
will be switched on.
Automatic locking/unlocking
All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked automatically once
the car reaches a speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button.
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on
the door opening lever.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
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 ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
39Unlocking and opening

Unlock / lock using key and lockFig. 27
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
The key allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the driver's door.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 27
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
Fig. 28
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 28
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
AWarning light for the battery charge status
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing briefly the symbol button 
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol button 
to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the symbol button 
on the key, then
the lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay
» page 43 .
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
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 battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 132.
Note
The remote control will operate only when the vehicle is within sight.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 29
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from the outside and no door is open
the button » Fig. 29can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle. 
B40Using the system

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation of the light function
47
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
48
Turn signal and main beam
48
Front and rear fog light
49
Hazard warning light system
49
Parking light
49
Driving abroad
50
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the layout shown in » Fig. 40 on page 47 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
WARNING■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
■ The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on.■
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operation of the light functionFig. 40
Light switch / Knob for headlamp
beam adjustment
Read and observe on page 47 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 40 can
be turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights
» page 49
Turn on the low beam
Headlight range control 
By turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 40 from position
 to
 , the headlight
range control is gradually adjusted, thereby shortening the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving. 
47Lights and visibility

CAUTIONIf leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn the
light switch to position  .
Note
If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the
driver's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning
signal is switched off when the driver's door is closed, however the side lights
remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if necessary.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 47 first.
The daytime running lights light up the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched on.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The light switch is in position 
and the fog lights are turned on, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
The light switch is in position 
, the lighting of the instrument cluster is switch-
ed off.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 41
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 47 first.
Control lever positions » Fig. 41
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
Switch on main beam (spring setting) - the warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster 
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the igni-
tion lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door
is closed.ABCD48Using the system