Get Using the system -> Lights and visibility Guide for Skoda Citigo SUV First Generation (2011-2020)

WARNING

Lights and visibility

Light

Always adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-

wise risk of accident.

The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-

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cles.

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 Introduction

The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.

Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.

Note

For the basic position of the light switch, use position .

If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-

er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. After a few seconds or

after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm switches off, but the parking

lights will remain switched on.

Note

The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-

ting surface demists after a short time.

Daytime running lights

Operating the lights

The daytime running lights illuminate the area in front of and to the rear of the

vehicle (only applicable for some countries).

Fig. 40

Light switch and control dial for

the headlight range control

The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following

conditions are met.



The ignition is switched on.



The lights switch is in position ,  or .

The light switch is in position  and the fog lights are turned on, the daytime

running lights will turn off.

A

To switch the light function on / off, switch

one of the following positions.

» Fig. 40 should be turned to

WARNING

Always switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.



Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)

 Switching the light on/off automatically » page 45

Turn signal and main beam



Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights

» page 46

Fig. 41



Turn on the low beam

Operating lever: Turn signal and

main beam operation

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Depending on the vehicle load, adjust the headlight range by turning the con-

B

troller

» Fig. 40 to the following positions.



Front seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot loaded

Driver seat occupied, boot loaded

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



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Using the system

Control stalk positions » Fig. 41

The light switch is in position  » Fig. 42 then depending on the equipment

the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather

conditions (rain) takes place.







Switch on right turn signal

Switch on left turn signal

Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position)

Automatic driving light control during rain

The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-

ditions are met.

 Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded

position)



The light switch is in the position .

The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.

The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.

The headlight flasher can be used even if the ignition is switched off.



The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.

The turn signal switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle af-

WARNING

ter completing the turn.

The automatic driving lamp control (position ) only acts as a support

and does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light

and, if necessary, to switch on the lights depending on the prevailing light

conditions.

Comfort flashing

When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-

tion flashes three times.

WARNING

CAUTION

Only turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will

not be dazzled.

Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the

holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system function

can be disrupted.

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.

Fog lights/rear fog light

Fig. 43

Light switch - switch on front

and rear fog light

Automatic driving light control

Fig. 42

Light switch: Position 

Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following con-

ditions apply.



The light switch is in position ,  or  » Fig. 43.

1

To turn on the fog lights pull the light switch to position , the indicator

light  will light up in the light switch.

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2

To switch on the rear fog lights, pull the light switch to position ; the

warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.

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Hazard warning light system

If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by

pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.

Fig. 44

Button for hazard warning light

system

The fog lights/rear fog light are switched off in the reverse order.

Fog lights with CORNER function

The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-

tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering or steering), if the following condi-

tions are fulfilled.

To switch on/off, press the  button» Fig. 44.



The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are severely locked (in

the event of conflict between the two versions, the turn signal has the

higher priority).

The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.

The dipped beam is switched on.

The fog lights are not switched on.

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When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light  buttons

all flash at the same time as the warning lights   in the instrument cluster.



The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-

ed off.

If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch

on automatically.

The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.

COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME

Parking light

The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-

nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.

The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.

Switching on the parking light  on one side

The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-

nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.

Switch off the ignition.

Press the control lever all the way into position  or  until it stops» Fig. 41

on page 44.

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The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light

switch is in the position .

The parking light is turned on on the relevant side of the vehicle.

Switching on the COMING HOME function

Switching on the side light on both sides 

Switch off the ignition and press the control lever briefly to position 

» page 44.

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Turn the light switch to position  » page 44 and lock the vehicle. The side

lights are switched on.

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After closing the door or the boot lid, the light remains on for another 15 s.

After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible

warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-

dible warning is turned off.

CAUTION

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Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in

the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system func-

tion can be disrupted.

If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.

CAUTION

Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.

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Using the system

Automatic operation - position 

The system is turned on when any of the following is present.

Driving abroad

▶

When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the

left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-

sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.

The vehicle is unlocked.

One of the doors is opened.

The ignition key is removed.

▶

The system is turned off when any of the following is present.

Interior lighting

▶

The vehicle is locked.

The ignition is switched on.

About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.

 Introduction

The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition

switched off, the lights will automatically switch off after approximately after

10 minutes.

Visibility

 Introduction

Interior light

WARNING

No objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view

or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.

Rear window heater

Fig. 46

Button for rear window heater

Fig. 45 Interior lighting: Version 1/version 2

A

Positions for light switch

» Fig. 45







Switching on

Automatic operation (centre position)

Switching off

 Read and observe on page 47 first.

B

Switching on / off (by pressing the relevant switch ) » Fig. 45

The heater allows rapid defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.

The heating only works when the engine is running.



Reading lamp left

Reading lamp right



To switch the heating on / off, press button  » Fig. 46.

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When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.

The heating switches off automatically after approximately 10 minutes.

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CAUTION

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If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically

If the windscreen wipers are in the switched-off position, they cannot be

» page 117, Automatic consumer shutdown - Car battery discharge protection.

raised off the windscreen. Before collapsing the wipers, the wipers must be

set to the service position » page 132.

In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the

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Front sun visors

ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-

screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,

this may damage the blades and windscreen wiper motor!

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Carefully separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and

free from snow and ice.

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Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the

windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.

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Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-

screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.

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If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away the

obstacle. The wipers then stop to prevent themselves from being damaged.

Only switch the wipers on again after the obstacle has been removed.

Fig. 47 Fold down visor / Pivot driver/passenger visor sideways

 Read and observe on page 47 first.

Front wipers and washers

Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 47

1

Swivel cover towards the windscreen

Swivel cover towards the door

Parking ticket band (if part of the specification)

Vanity mirror

Fig. 48

Operating the front windscreen

wipers and washer system

2

A

B

Windscreen wipers and washers

 Introduction

 Read and observe and on page 48 first.

The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the

ignition is switched on.

 High-speed wiping

 Slow-speed wiping

WARNING

     Depending on equipment fitted:

Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without

heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-

wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.

▶

Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain

Intermittent wiping

▶

 Wipers and washers off



 Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)

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Using the system

A

Setting windscreen wiper interval for position  (by setting the switch in

the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more often)

Interior mirror dimming



Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the

operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes

Fig. 50

Mirror positions

Rear wipers and washer

Fig. 49

Operation of the rear wiper and

washer system

 Read and observe on page 49 first.

Mirror positions » Fig. 50

A

B

Basic mirror position (not darkened)

Mirror blackout

 Read and observe and on page 48 first.

Exterior mirrors



Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the

operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes.



Rear screen wiping

 Wipers and washers off

Note

The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on

when reverse gear is selected.

Rear view mirror

Fig. 51 Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical

 Read and observe on page 49 first.

 Introduction

WARNING

The outer mirror surfaces are (depending on the vehicle specification) me-

chanically or electrically adjustable.

Exterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-

pear smaller and further away. Therefore use the interior mirror whenever

possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.

To set the mirror surface, move the knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 51.

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If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by

hand by carefully pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.

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