Skoda 2012 Citigo, Owner'S Manual

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Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light

comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving
» . This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ig-
nition is switched on.
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front or side airbag or belt tensioner have
been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
›
The warning light

lights up for around 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second intervals.
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
key switch for the airbag in the front passenger storage compartment:
›
The warning light

comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on;
›
The deactivated airbag is indicated by the illumination of the warning light
    
in the middle of the dash panel » page 86 , Key switch for
the front seat passenger airbag .
WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
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Automatic gearbox
   
Warning light

Do not continue your journey if the warning light

lights up and an acoustic sig-
nal sounds. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a ŠKODA specialist
garage.
Warning light

If the warning light

lights up and no gear can be selected, switch the ignition
on and off. If the warning light lights up after you switch on the ignition, seek as-
sistance from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
If the warning light

or warning light

lights up and an acoustic signal sounds,
this means that the automatic gearbox has overheated. Stop and allow the trans-
mission to cool down or drive more quickly than 20 km/h (12 mph).
If the warning light

lights up again, switch off the vehicle, shut off the engine
and allow the gearbox to cool down.
Warning light

If the warning light

lights up, operate the brake pedal.
Warning light

If the warning light

lights up, operate the handbrake.
Further information » page 69 , Automatic gearbox AGB .
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system
» page 31 .
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Turn signal system
 
Either the left

or right

warning light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 31 , Turn signal and main beam lever .
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Speed regulating system

The warning light

comes on when the cruise control is operating » page 63 .
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Main beam

The warning light

comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are se-
lected » page 29 .
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Using the system