The Skoda Citigo (2012) is a small city car related to the Volkswagen up! and SEAT Mii. The March 2012 owner’s handbook documents a 51-position fuse box below the steering wheel, six high-current fuses S1-S6 in the engine compartment and a 12-position supplemental panel on cars with Start-Stop.
These are three separate numbering systems. The main interior panel positions 1-51 must not be confused with the extra Start-Stop panel’s positions 1-12. The original function lists do not provide a single universally applicable ampere rating for each fuse, so ratings have not been invented. Use the manufacturer’s original fuse chart and installed fuse.
Where are the Skoda Citigo fuse boxes?
Below the steering wheel: the primary holder is beneath the dashboard. Switch off ignition, press the cover latch and fold down the lid to access the positions 1-51.
Under the bonnet: six high-current fuses, labelled S1-S6, are installed near the 12 V battery in a covered fuse holder. They protect ABS/ESP, the cooling fan, power distribution and ignition/starter circuits.
Start-Stop equipped cars: another panel behind trim on the left side of the dashboard provides twelve additional functions, including the DC-DC converter and starter control. These positions exist only in relevant configurations.
Skoda Citigo 2012 – interior fuse positions 1-51
The table retains all 51 positions, including unused slots. It follows the March 2012 Skoda function legend, but does not invent missing amperage values. For the documented configuration, the cigarette lighter and 12 V socket use position 36, radio position 38 and central locking position 41.
| Position | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Telephone, radiator cooling fan, instrument cluster and engine controller |
| 2 | Diagnostic connector and air-conditioning compressor relay |
| 3 | Clutch pedal and brake pedal switches |
| 4 | Daytime running lights |
| 5 | Steering column controls |
| 6 | Headlamp levelling and electric exterior mirror adjustment |
| 7 | Unused position |
| 8 | Unused position |
| 9 | Airbag system |
| 10 | Parking assistance, if fitted |
| 11 | Dipped-beam headlights |
| 12 | Rear fog lamp |
| 13 | Dipped-beam headlights, second circuit |
| 14 | Rear window wiper |
| 15 | Light switch |
| 16 | Electric power steering |
| 17 | Windscreen washer pump |
| 18 | Reversing lamp switch |
| 19 | Fuel injector and coolant pump |
| 20 | ABS/ESP and steering column switches |
| 21 | Control switch illumination and number plate light |
| 22 | Daytime running lights, second circuit |
| 23 | Lighting switch |
| 24 | Steering column controls |
| 25 | Steering column switches, additional circuit |
| 26 | Steering column switches, further circuit |
| 27 | Interior lighting |
| 28 | OBD diagnostic connector |
| 29 | Vehicle electrical network control module |
| 30 | Heated exterior mirrors |
| 31 | Radiator cooling fan, control valve and oxygen sensor |
| 32 | Turn signals and brake lights |
| 33 | High-beam headlights |
| 34 | Instrument cluster and high-beam lighting |
| 35 | Unused position |
| 36 | Cigarette lighter and 12 V accessory socket |
| 37 | Heating and air-conditioning blower motor |
| 38 | Radio |
| 39 | Panoramic opening roof and horn, depending on equipment |
| 40 | Engine control unit |
| 41 | Central locking |
| 42 | Ignition system |
| 43 | Heated seats |
| 44 | Fuel pump relay |
| 45 | Light switch |
| 46 | Heated rear window |
| 47 | Right-side power window |
| 48 | Horn |
| 49 | Front windscreen wipers |
| 50 | Front fog lamps |
| 51 | Left-side power window |
Skoda Citigo high-current fuses S1-S6
The engine-bay group is labelled S1-S6 by the manufacturer. Some third-party lists use a different numbering system, but we retain the original S labels to avoid confusing them with dashboard positions 1-51.
| Position | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|
| S1 | ABS/ESP main fuse |
| S2 | Engine cooling fan |
| S3 | Battery energy management and radiator fan controller |
| S4 | ABS/ESP secondary circuit |
| S5 | Central vehicle electrical control module |
| S6 | Ignition switch and starter relay |
Skoda Citigo additional fuse box for Start-Stop
The third diagram applies to vehicles equipped with the automatic Start-Stop system. This is a different 12-position panel, not a continuation of the under-steering-wheel fuse numbering. It contains DC-DC converter, ABS/ESP, interior fan, headlamp and starter circuits.
| Position | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|
| 1 | ABS/ESP system |
| 2 | Instrument cluster |
| 3 | Radio and diagnostic connector |
| 4 | DC-DC converter and starter relay coils |
| 5 | Unused position |
| 6 | Fresh air blower and heating relay |
| 7 | Air-conditioning controller |
| 8 | Unused position |
| 9 | Right headlamp feed |
| 10 | Left headlamp feed |
| 11 | Starter |
| 12 | DC-DC voltage converter |
Citigo 12 V outlet, radio, wiper and horn fuses
Cigarette lighter / 12 V socket: main interior position 36. Radio: position 38, and additionally position 3 in the Start-Stop panel for some configurations.
Front windscreen wipers: main position 49. Rear wiper: main position 14. Horn: main position 48; position 39 can include related circuits on cars with a panoramic roof. Dipped-beam headlamps: main positions 11 and 13.
Starter-related protection: engine-bay S6 and Start-Stop panel position 11 where applicable. Check the 12 V battery and contacts before treating a no-start condition as a blown fuse.
Citigo, Scala, Kamiq and other Skoda electrical systems
The related Volkswagen up! and SEAT Mii have similar platform origins, but their exact fuse layouts depend on the specification. More recent cars such as the Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq use other electrical architectures and fuse numbers.
Skoda Citigo 2012 fuse box FAQ
Which fuse protects the cigarette lighter or 12 V socket?
Main dashboard position 36 in the documented March 2012 layout.
Where is the radio fuse?
Main position 38. Start-Stop variants have additional radio/diagnostic supply on their auxiliary panel at position 3.
Where are the S1-S6 fuses?
In a high-current fuse holder near the vehicle battery under the bonnet.
Does every Citigo have the 12-position extra box?
No. It is specific to versions equipped with the Start-Stop system.
The correct replacement amperage must be read from the fuse and model-specific label. Never bridge a fuse socket or fit a higher-current replacement.
Featured Skoda Citigo 2012 vehicle photograph: Phospho-Rus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Fuse diagrams and positions based on the March 2012 Skoda Citigo owner’s handbook.