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

Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval

Unlocking and opening

Unlocking and locking

 Introduction

Messages regarding the kilometres and days until the next service appoint-

ment can be displayed any time when the ignition is on, in the service menu

item » page 36, Menu item Settings

.

Service messages

The vehicle may be equipped with a central locking system which makes it

possible to unlock/lock all doors and the boot lid simultaneously.

Prompt in the MAXI DOT display

Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol as well as a mes-

sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-

play after switching on the ignition.

The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-

locked.

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.

Once the service date has been reached, a message appears in the display af-

ter the ignition is switched on.

The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been

locked.

Prompt in the segment display

Before the next service date has been reached, a key symbol  and the re-

maining kilometres are indicated on the display for several seconds after

switching on the ignition.

If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be 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.

Once the service date has been reached, an acoustic signal will sound when

the ignition is switched on and the symbol  will be displayed for a few sec-

onds.

Automatic locking / unlocking of a vehicle with central locking system

This function enables the locking of all doors and the boot lid from a speed of

15 km / h. Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.

Renewed automatic unlocking of all doors as well as the luggage compartment

door when removing the ignition key or by opening any of the doors.

WARNING

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Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthorised

persons (e.g. children) could lock the car, turn on the ignition or start the

engine - 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!

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 Button to unlock the boot lid

CAUTION

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A

B

Button for popping out/pushing in the key bit

Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you

press a button on the key, the battery is discharged.

Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected

against moisture and severe shocks.

■

Keep the key grooves clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a nega-

tive effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.

Unlocking / locking the boot lid

By pressing lightly on the button  the lid is unlocked.

Unlock / lock using key and lock

By pressing down on the button  the lid is unlocked and unlatched (part-

opened).

Fig. 28

Left side of the vehicle: Turning

the key for unlocking and lock-

ing the vehicle

If the lid is unlocked or released with the button , then the lid is automatical-

ly locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can be

set » page 41.

CAUTION

■

The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition by transmit-

ters close to the car.

■

The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-

placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of

less than approximately 3 m away » page 131.

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 28



Unlocking the vehicle

Locking the vehicle

Vehicle unlocking / locking with the door opening lever



Unlocking/locking with the remote control key

Fig. 29

Key with pop-out key bit

Fig. 30 Door opening lever

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

Description of the key » Fig. 29

On vehicles without central locking, you can lock and unlock doors which do

not have a locking cylinder from the inside.



Unlock button

Lock button

To unlock the door, push the door opening lever in the direction of the arrow

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A

so that the red marking

is visible » Fig. 30.

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To unlock the door pull the door opening lever.

This function is pointed out by the following message   on the display of

the instrument cluster after switching out the ignition.

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Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button

Activation display

When SafeLock is activated the warning light in the driver's door flashes for 2

seconds in rapid succession, then starts to flash at longer intervals.

Fig. 31

Central locking button

Deactivating

The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.

The warning light in the driver door flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds, then

goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.

If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door

can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.

The Safelock system switches back on when the vehicle is locked.

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

WARNING

Conditions for locking/unlocking using the central locking button.

If the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must

remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or

open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for

rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!

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The vehicle is not locked from the outside.

All doors are closed.

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To lock, press the  button » Fig. 31.

To unlock, press the button .

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The following applies after locking.

Opening/closing a door

▶

Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.

▶

The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the

opening lever of the respective door.

WARNING

Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the

vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!

SafeLock

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

Fig. 32 Door handle/door opening lever

SafeLock prevents the door from being opened from the inside. This makes an

attempted break-in to the vehicle more difficult.

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

To open from the outside, unlock the vehicle and pull in the direction of ar-

Activating

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

A

row » Fig. 32 the door handle

.

SafeLock is activated when the vehicle is locked from the outside.

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B

To open from the inside pull the door opening lever

and push the door

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Malfunctions

away from you.

C

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

To the lock from the inside grab handle

and close the door.

WARNING

Synchronise remote

■

If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times

beyond the effective range of the equipment or the battery has been replaced

in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote

control, the key must be synchronised.

The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-

hicle is in motion - risk of fatality!

Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing

■

range – risk of injury!

■

Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!

An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the

Press any button on the remote control key.

Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing

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vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!

the button.

Central locking fault

Child safety lock

If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-

onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing

again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.

A failure in the central locking system can lead the vehicle doors and the boot

lid can emergency lock or emergency release » page 132.

Low voltage of the key battery

Replace the battery » page 131.

Luggage compartment lid

Fig. 33 Rear door: Child safety lock switch on / off

 Read and observe and on page 37 first.

 Introduction

A

Button

» Fig. 34 on page 41 is deactivated when starting or at a speed of

more than 5 km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and

a door is opened.

The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-

side. The door can only be opened from the outside.

WARNING

To turn on the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position  » Fig. 33.

To turn off the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position .

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■

Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise

exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!

Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,

■

the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was

locked – risk of accident!

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WARNING (Continued)

Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -

Window operation

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 Introduction

there is danger of injury!

Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack

■

– risk of injury!

WARNING

Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise

these could cause severe crushing injuries!

Opening / closing the boot lid

CAUTION

■

Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-

tionality of the electric windows.

Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.

■

Note

If the windows are open, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and

in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.

Mechanical window openers

Fig. 34 Opening / closing the boot lid

 Read and observe on page 40 first.

A

1

To open the lid, press » Fig. 34 button

in the direction of arrow

.

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2

Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow

.

B

3

To close it, grip recess

and pull in the direction of arrow

.

Delayed locking of the boot lid

 Read and observe on page 40 first.

If the boot lid is unlocked with the button  on the key, then the boot lid is

Fig. 35 Window operation: left / right

automatically locked after closing.

 Read and observe and on page 41 first.

The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by

a specialist garage.

A

B

To open, turn the crank in the direction of arrow

To close, turn the crank in the direction of arrow

» Fig. 35.

.

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CAUTION

There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked

automatically.

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