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Low brake fluid level

An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The
level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically

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Braking system

Brake booster

The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.

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Handbrake

Fig. 91

Centre console: Handbrake

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.

Apply

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Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.

Loosening

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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and

at the same time

push in the locking

button

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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.

The handbrake warning light

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lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided

the ignition is on.

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Manual gear changing and pedals

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Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Manual gear changing

Pedals

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Manual gear changing

Fig. 92

Shift pattern of the 5-speed
manual gearbox

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 97.

Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gear, to prevent excessive
wear of the clutch.

The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear

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Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal
and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before reverse gear is engaged to
avoid any shift noises.

The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-
tion is on.

WARNING

Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!

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Starting-off and Driving

Summary of Contents for 2013 Roomster

Page 1: ...SIMPLY CLEVER ŠKODA Roomster Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...f measurement All values are expressed in metric units Explanation of symbols Denotes a reference to a section with important information and safety advice in a chapter Denotes the end of a section Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possi ble Denotes a registered trademark Notes WARNING The most important notes a...

Page 3: ... this Owner s Manual carefully because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle If you have any questions about your vehicle please contact a ŠKODA Partner We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA and wish you a pleasant journey at all times Your ŠKODA AUTO a s Hereinafter referred to only as ŠKODA or manufacturer ...

Page 4: ...e does not need to contain all of the equipment compo nents described in this owner s manual The scope of equipment in your vehicle relates to your sales contract for the vehi cle More information is available from the ŠKODA Partner where you bought the vehicle The illustrations may differ in minor details from your vehicle they are only inten ded as general information The service schedule Contai...

Page 5: ...installation GSM II 84 Voice control 89 Multimedia 90 Driving Starting off and Driving 93 Starting and stopping the engine 93 Braking 96 Manual gear changing and pedals 97 Automatic gearbox 98 Running in 102 Economical driving and environmental sustainability 103 Avoiding damage to your vehicle 107 Driving abroad 108 Assist systems 110 Brake assist systems 110 Parking aid 112 Cruise Control System...

Page 6: ... self help 176 Emergency equipment 176 Changing a wheel 177 Tyre repair 181 Jump starting 183 Towing the vehicle 184 Fuses and light bulbs 187 Fuses 187 Bulbs 190 Technical data Technical data 195 Vehicle data 195 Index 4 Table of Contents ...

Page 7: ...ilter DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox ESC Electronic Stability Control kW Kilowatt measuring unit for the engine output MG Manual gearbox MFD Multifunction display N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta tion of goods Nm Newton meter measuring unit for the engine torque TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection system TSI Petrol engine with turboc...

Page 8: ...Fig 1 Cockpit 6 Using the system ...

Page 9: ... front passenger side 67 Front passenger airbag 134 Air outlet vents on the front passenger side 75 Key operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag 137 Door opening lever on the front passenger side 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Switch depending on equipment fitted Boot lid remote release 34 Interior monitor 33 Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment 38 39 Fuse box i...

Page 10: ...cle is stationary Overview Fig 2 Instrument cluster First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 8 Engine revolutions counter page 9 Display With counter for distance driven page 10 With service interval display page 10 With digital clock page 11 With multifunction display page 11 With information display page 15 Speedometer page 9 Coolant temperature gauge page...

Page 11: ... observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 8 The coolant temperature gauge 4 Fig 2 on page 8 operates only when the ig nition is switched on The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to avoid any damage to the engine Cold range If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating te...

Page 12: ...ad of the counter for the total distance driven Service Interval Display Fig 3 Service Interval Display Note First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 8 The display can vary depending on the equipment Before the next service interval is reached a key symbol and the kilometres and days remaining until the next service is due are shown for about 10 seconds afte...

Page 13: ...als see service schedule chap ter service intervals Digital clock First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 8 The clock is set with the buttons 5 and 6 Fig 2 on page 8 Select the display that you wish to change with the button 5 and carry out the change with the button 6 It is also possible to set the clock in the Time menu on vehicles that are fitted with th...

Page 14: ... equipped with two automatic memories The selected memory is shown in the Display Fig 5 The data of the single trip memory memory 1 is shown if a 1 appears in the dis play A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance mem ory memory 2 Switching over the memory takes place with the button B Fig 6 on page 13 on the windshield wiper lever Single trip memory memory 1 The singl...

Page 15: ...ow 4 C while the car is driving at a speed faster than 10 km h a beep is also heard Driving time The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased appears in the display If you want to measure the driving time from a particular moment in time on at this moment reset the memory by setting the button B Fig 6 on page 13 to zero The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours...

Page 16: ...rox 300 m The display is updated regularly while you are driving Current speed The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer 3 Fig 2 on page 8 is indicated on the display Oil temperature If the oil temperature is lower than 50 C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil temperature is present only is displayed instead of the oil tempera ture Warning against excessiv...

Page 17: ...e rocker switch A When the pushbutton B is briefly pressed the information you have selected is dis played The following information can be selected depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle MFD page 11 Audio Operating instructions for the radio Navigation Operating instructions for the navigation system Phone page 84 Vehicle status page 16 Settings page 15 The Audio and Navigation menu ...

Page 18: ...d safety warn ings on page 15 Vehicle condition Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin uously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving Some error messages and other information are displayed in the information dis play The messages are displayed simultaneously with the symbols in the infor mation display or the warning lights in the instrum...

Page 19: ...ngine 22 EPC fault light petrol engine 22 Diesel particle filter diesel engine 22 Fuel reserve 23 Airbag system 23 Tyre pressure 23 Windscreen washer fluid level 23 Traction control ASR switched off 24 Turn signal system 24 Low beam 24 Fog lights 24 Cruise control system 24 Selector lever lock 24 Main beam 24 The warning lights show certain functions faults and may be accompanied by au dible signa...

Page 20: ...belt has not been fastened by the driver a permanent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km h and simultaneously the warning light flashes If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light lights up permanently Further information page 127 Generator First read and observe the introductory informatio...

Page 21: ...e vehicle at a safe dis tance from the traffic switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning light system page 42 CAUTION The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals preferably after every refuelling stop Coolant temperature coolant level First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on pa...

Page 22: ...r increased force required to turn the steering wheel Electronic Stability Control ESC First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 17 The warning light flashes to show that the ESC is currently operating If the warning light comes on immediately after you start the engine the ESC might be switched off due to technical reasons Switch the ignition off and on agai...

Page 23: ... warning light do not continue your journey Seek help from a specialist garage A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle s braking distance risk of accident Rear fog lights First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 17 The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating page 41 Bulb failure First read and observe th...

Page 24: ...il the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged automatic gearbox position S The warning light only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been successfully cleaned If the filter is not properly cleaned the warning light does not go out and the warning light begins to flash The following is displayed in the information display Diesel particle filter Owner s manual The engi...

Page 25: ... the side of the dash panel on the passenger side The warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switch ed on switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the light ing up of the yellow indicator light in display page 137 WARNING If there is a fault have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage Otherwise there is a risk of the a...

Page 26: ...d main beam light Low beam First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 17 The warning light comes on when low beam is selected page 38 Fog lights First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 17 The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating page 41 Cruise control system First read and observe the introductory in...

Page 27: ...hicle The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment e g power windows risk of injury Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has come to a stop The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally risk of accident CAUTION Each key contains electronic components therefore it must be protected against moisture and severe shocks Ke...

Page 28: ...it down until it clicks into place CAUTION Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat tery For the sake of the environment Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions Note The system has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with the remote control...

Page 29: ...le without central locking Fig 12 Securing knob in the front door rear door First read and observe the introductory information given on page 25 When you unlock lock the door the respective securing knob Fig 12 will move upwards or downwards Unlocking from the outside Unlock the front door with the key page 30 Unlocking from the inside Pull on the door opening lever Locking from the outside Lock t...

Page 30: ...ked simulta neously The boot lid is unlocked when opening It can be opened by pressing the handle above the licence plate page 34 Opening closing Warning light in the driver s door After locking the vehicle the warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system page 29 is not ...

Page 31: ... system The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession afterwards it be gins to flash evenly at longer intervals It is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the inside or from the outside This acts as an effec tive deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle The sa...

Page 32: ...ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds Locking the vehicle with the key First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 28 Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver s door in the opposite direction of travel lock position B Fig 14 on page 30 All the doors and the boot lid are locked The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door conta...

Page 33: ...is range of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak The key has a fold open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the car manually and also for starting the engine If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced the system must be initialised by a specialist garage Only then can the remote con trol key be used again Note The remote ...

Page 34: ...ate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the vehicle is in your line of sight Synchronization First read and observe the introductory information given on page 31 If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no lon ger synchronised This can occur when the button...

Page 35: ...towing device An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon nected while the anti theft alarm system is activated How is the alarm switched off The alarm is turned off by pressing the key symbol on the radio remote control key or switching on the ignition Interior monitor and towing protection Fig 17 Button for interior monitor and towing protection First read ...

Page 36: ...g The func tion of the handle is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is opened Opening closing Fig 18 Unlock the boot lid boot lid handle First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 34 After unlocking the vehicle you can open the lid by pushing the handle located above the licence plate Opening the boot lid for vehicles without central locki...

Page 37: ...e operation 37 Operational faults 37 WARNING If the vehicle is locked from the outside do not leave anybody in the vehicle as it is not possible to open the windows from the inside in the event of an emergency The system is fitted with a force limiter page 36 If there is an obstacle the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi metres The windows should nevertheless be c...

Page 38: ...medi ately Buttons for the power windows Fig 20 Button for electrical power window of the driver s door Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door Button for electrical power window of the rear right door Button for electrical power window of the rear left door Safety pushbutton Safety pushbutton The buttons for electrical power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by p...

Page 39: ...Closing Press and hold the key symbol on the remote control key Hold the key in the driver s lock in the lock position You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by releasing the key or the lock button Operational faults First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 35 Electrical power windows do not operate If the battery has be...

Page 40: ...nsible for the correct settings and use of the lights Note In the event of cool or humid weather conditions the headlights can be misted up from inside The temperature difference between interior and external area of the headlight lenses is decisive 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 m...

Page 41: ... page 188 Fuses in the dash panel Deactivating on vehicles with the START STOP system Switch off the ignition Pull the stalk Fig 23 on page 40 towards the steering wheel simultaneously pushing it down and holding it in this position Switch on the ignition wait until the left turn signal light flashes 4x Switch off the ignition an audible signal sounds which confirms the deactiva tion of the daylig...

Page 42: ...the in strument cluster come on Parking light Description of the operation page 42 CAUTION Only use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be dazzled Note The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on The cor responding warning light or in the instrument cluster also flashes The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve Th...

Page 43: ...he position or and is pulled out directly to the position 2 This switch does not have two positions but only one position The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is switched on page 17 Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory fitted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven with a tra...

Page 44: ...nd observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 38 Press switch Fig 25 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard warning light system is switched on The warning light for the turn signals and the warning light in the switch also flash at the same time The hazard warning light system can ...

Page 45: ...enabled switch A Fig 26 is in the position the light will come on when the vehicle is unlocked one of the doors is opened or the ignition key is removed If operation of the lights with the door contact switch is enabled switch A is the position the light will go off the vehicle is locked the ignition is switched on about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed If a door remains open or if ...

Page 46: ...g subjects Rear window heater 44 Sun visors 45 sunshade 45 Rear window heater Fig 28 Switch for rear window heater First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44 The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the symbol switch Fig 28 the warning light in the switch lights up or goes out The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running The rear window ...

Page 47: ...ntroductory information given on page 44 Through the panoramic roof tinted glass hereinafter only as sun roof the interior can be lit The panorama roof can be exposed or covered over with the sun screen Fig 30 In order to close the panorama roof completely the sun screen must be pushed into its end position Please pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other item...

Page 48: ... 10 C The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3 5 litres On vehicles fitted with the headlight cleaning system the volume is around 5 4 litres The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean er to avoid any smears The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues for example Windscreen wiper and was...

Page 49: ...First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 45 Removing the wiper blade Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen Press the locking button 1 Fig 32 to unlock the wiper blade and pull off in the direction of the arrow 2 Attaching the wiper blade Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place Check that the wiper blade is correc...

Page 50: ...onal interior mirror allows the driver a wider field of view of the rear seats Adjusting the angle Take hold of both the upper and lower edge of the mirror such that you are not touching the surface of the mirror Adjust the mirror in direction of arrow to the desired position WARNING Concentrate fully at all times on your driving As the driver you are fully re sponsible for the operation of your v...

Page 51: ... They do however make objects appear smaller in the mirror These mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following vehi cles Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to the following vehicles Note Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is switched on If the power setting function fails at any ti...

Page 52: ...lt must always be fastened properly to provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de signed for this purpose e g child seat risk of accident WARNING As the driver observe the following instructions Only adjust the driver s seat when the vehicle is stationary risk of accident Maintain a distance of at least 2...

Page 53: ... occupant you have a subdued pain and or temperature sensitivity e g through medication paralysis or because of chronic illness e g diabetes we recommend not to use the seat heating This can lead to burns on the back the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal If the seat heating is used we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances so that the body can...

Page 54: ...ctory information and safety warn ings on page 52 Setting height Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re quired Fig 38 To move the head restraint downwards press and hold the safety but ton Fig 38 with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand Removing installing Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop Pre...

Page 55: ...t is engaged by pulling on it Fold downseat backrest and seat fold down completely Fig 41 Fold seat fully forwards lock folded forward seats First read and observe the introductory information given on page 52 Folding the seat backrest forwards Put the belt tongue into the opening on the respective side of the vehicle safety position Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat page 52 Head...

Page 56: ...page 53 Fold downseat backrest and seat fold down completely Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks A Fig 42 in direc tion of arrow 1 Remove the seat using the carrying handles B or C WARNING The following guidelines must be observed page 125 Note The outer seats are not mutually interchangeable In the rear area the left seat is marked with the letter L and the right seat with t...

Page 57: ...he position and a visible marking on the cover of the lever Boot Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Class N1 vehicles 56 Fastening elements 56 Folding hooks 57 Fixing nets 57 Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment 57 Boot cover 58 Net partition 58 Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char acteristics of your vehic...

Page 58: ...he other rear seats page 125 Cor rect seated position for the passengers in the rear seats If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied ensure maxi mum safety e g by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar as otherwise ex haust gases may get i...

Page 59: ...ings on page 55 Fixing examples of the fixing net as a double horizontal pocket floor fixing net Fig 47 and double vertical pockets Fig 47 WARNING Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently risk of injury CAUTION The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1 5 kg Do not place any sharp objects in the nets risk of net damage Fixin...

Page 60: ...d if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something CAUTION Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam aged as a result of objects placed in this area Note When opening the boot lid the luggage compartment cover is lifted up at the same time risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward Net partition Fig 49 Using the net partition behind...

Page 61: ...e carabines use the lower eyes at the fixing wedges on the front part of the variable loading floor The opening D Fig 49 in the net partition is designed to feed through the three point seat belt page 130 Seat belt for the rear middle seat Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment Estate Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Dividing up the luggage compar...

Page 62: ...sure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened when installing the variable loading floor If this is not the case there is a risk of injury for the occupants Removing installing the carrier rails Fig 52 Boot Slacken check points remove carrier rails First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 59 Removing Slacken the check points B...

Page 63: ...gage compartment Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Install cross member 61 Install bicycle carrier 62 Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier 62 Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt 62 WARNING When transporting bicycles ensuring the safety of the passengers is para mount CAUTION Take care handling the bicycle there is a risk of damaging the vehicle I...

Page 64: ...g axle of the bicycle carrier and adjust according to the width of the bicycle fork Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick tension jack Fig 56 Position the left pedal of the bicycle forward in order to attach the front wheel more easily Undo the screw A Fig 55 on page 62 and push the bicycle carrier to the left together with the fastened bicycle to prevent a collision...

Page 65: ...f rack systems approved by ŠKODA AUTO a s If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty It is therefore essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob served Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened The height of the vehicle changes after mo...

Page 66: ...s could lead to injuries in the event of an accident CAUTION Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey There is a risk of spilling e g when braking which may cause damage to the elec trical components or seat upholstery Ashtray Fig 59 Centre console Ashtray at the front rear First read and observe the introductory information given on page 63 Removing Pull out the ...

Page 67: ...n given on page 63 Overview of the 12 volt power socket In the front centre console Fig 60 on page 65 In the boot Fig 61 Using the power socket Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter or open the cover for the power socket Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket WARNING Improper use of the 12 volt power socket and the electrical accessories can cause fires burns...

Page 68: ...d ensure that there are no heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags CAUTION The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg Car park ticket holder Fig 62 Windscreen Parking ticket hold er First read and observe the introductory information given on page 63 The note holder is...

Page 69: ... close Pull the handle of the flap in the direction of the arrow Fig 63 and fold down the flap Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place A pin holder is located inside the lower flap WARNING The storage compartments must always be closed when driving for safety reasons Cooling the storage compartment on the front passenger side Fig 64 Storage compartment Using cooling system First read and o...

Page 70: ...vy items in the map pockets risk of injury CAUTION Do not put any large items such as bottles or sharp objects into the map pockets as the pockets and the seat covers could be damaged sunglasses compartment Fig 67 Detail of the headliner Glasses storage box First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 66 Press on the cover of the glasses storage box in the area ...

Page 71: ...ays be closed when driving for safety rea sons CAUTION The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1 kg in weight Front armrest with storage compartment Fig 70 Armrest Storage compartment open storage compartment First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 66 Fold the armrest forwards Press the bottom button on the face end of the arm...

Page 72: ...ent CAUTION Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey There is a risk of spilling e g when braking which may cause damage to the elec trical components or seat upholstery If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods then make sure that the belt locks are not located below it this can warp the upholstery or fabric slots in the doors ...

Page 73: ...wards until it locks Removing Grasp the flexible storage compartment on the two upper corners Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by pull ing upwards Remove by pulling towards you CAUTION The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maximum total weight of 8 kg Note If the variable loading floor page 59 is installed in the luggage compartment...

Page 74: ...seats can be adjusted up to 100 mm only valid for certain countries for improving the comfort for the driver and the front passenger Attachment of the loading floor Fig 77 Loop for raising the loading floor Fixing the loading floor with a plas tic hook First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 71 You can fix the loading floor with a hook on the top edge of th...

Page 75: ...olts checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible The tightening torque must be 20 Nm Change the position of the cover of the luggage compartment floor behind the safety partition so that it lines up with the new position of the safety partition Fold back the loading floor part Emergency release of the loading area door Fig 79 Emergency unlocking of the loading area door First read and observe...

Page 76: ...ace the cover glass in the position O Fig 80 Door contact setting Place the cover glass in the middle position Fig 80 Note We recommend you have the bulb replacement performed by a specialist garage 74 Using the system ...

Page 77: ...free of ice snow and misting Please familiarize yourself about how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems how to demist and defrost the windows as well as with the cooling mode Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time as stale air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up The risk of havi...

Page 78: ... has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al low the heated air to escape The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is open If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the cooling system fresh air mode should be selected For the sake of the environment Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fue...

Page 79: ...o any desired intermediate position The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up Note If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows the total amount of air is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort Setting the heating First read and observe the introductory information given on...

Page 80: ...from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button WARNING Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time as stale air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up The risk of having an accident increases Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up Air conditioning system manual air co...

Page 81: ... inlet air flow is controlled with air distribution regulator C Fig 83 page 75 Switching the cooling system on and off Press the button AC 2 Fig 83 and the warning light in the button illumi nates Pressing the button AC 2 again switches off the cooling system the indicator light in the button goes out Note The whole heat output will be needed to defrost the windscreen and side win dows No warm air...

Page 82: ... We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside b Under certain conditions recirculated air mode page 80 may come on automatically the warning light will then light up in the button Note Controls A Fig 83 on page 79 B C and buttons 1 and 2 We recommend that you leave th...

Page 83: ...tem only operates if the following conditions are met engine running outside temperature above approx 2 C AC 18 Fig 84 on page 81 switched on The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro vide cooling at a high load of the engine Recommended setting for all periods of the year Set the desired temperature we recommend 22 C Press the button AUTO 12 Fig 84 on page 81...

Page 84: ...l 1 Fig 84 on page 81 after switching on the ignition The interior temperature can be set between 18 C and 29 The interior tem perature is regulated automatically within this range If you select the tempera ture below 18 LO appears in the display If you select the temperature high er than 29 HI appears in the display In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating ca...

Page 85: ...ft reduce blower speed or right increase blower speed If the blower is switched off the Climatronic system is switched off WARNING Stale air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up The risk of having an accident increases Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary Switch on the Climatronic system as soo...

Page 86: ...served If a mobile phone or a two way radio system is operated in a vehicle without an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incorrectly this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the vehicle Two way radio systems mobile phones or mounts must not be installed on airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags Never leave a mobi...

Page 87: ...the hands free system an update of the relevant phone book is performed The updating can take a few minutes During this time the phone book which was stored after the last update was completed is available Newly stored telephone numbers are on ly shown after the updating has ended The update is interrupted if a telephone event e g incoming or outgoing call voice control dialogue occurs during the ...

Page 88: ...he arrow Fig 86 up to the stop into the mount Then press the adapter slightly downwards until it locks securely into position Insert the mobile phone into the adapter A as specified in the instructions from the manufacturer of the adapter Removing Simultaneously press the locks on the mount Fig 86 and remove the adapter with the mobile phone CAUTION Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter durin...

Page 89: ...ou have not managed to connect your mobile phone with the hands free sys tem within 3 minutes of switching on the ignition the visibility of the hands free system can be reestablished for 3 minutes in the following ways By turning the ignition off and on By turning voice control off and on Through the Bluetooth Visibility menu item in the information display Creating a connection with an already p...

Page 90: ...eel You can select digits 0 9 sym bols and the Cancel Call Delete functions Call register The following menu items can be selected in the Call register menu item Missed calls Dialled numbers Received calls Voice mailbox In the Voice mailbox menu item you can set the number of the voice mailbox1 and then dial the number Bluetooth The following menu items can be selected from the Bluetooth menu User...

Page 91: ...m The digits 0 9 symbols are permitted The system detects no continuous digit combinations such as twenty three but only individually spoken digits two three Switching on voice control by briefly pressing the button on the adapter Fig 87 on page 86 by briefly pressing the button 1 on the multi function steering wheel page 85 Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel Switching off voi...

Page 92: ... Record Your own voice entry can also be saved using the voice control in the menu FUR THER OPTIONS Multimedia Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Music playback via Bluetooth 90 Operating the radio and navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel 91 AUX IN and MDI inputs 91 Music playback via Bluetooth First read and observe the introductory informati...

Page 93: ...on CD MP3 Navigation 1 Press briefly Switch off on tone 1 Press button for a long period of time Switch the unit on off 1 Turn upwards Increase the volume 1 Turn downwards Decrease volume 2 Press briefly Switch to the next stored radio station Interruption of the traffic report Changing to the next title 2 Press button for a long period of time Search forwards Fast forward 3 Press briefly Switch t...

Page 94: ...and MDI inputs are used to connect external audio sources e g iPod or mp3 player and to play back music from these devices via the factory fitted ra dio or navigation system For a description of use refer to the operating instructions for the relevant radio or navigation system 92 Using the system ...

Page 95: ... vehicle has come to a complete stop by applying the handbrake Otherwise the steering could be blocked risk of accident When leaving the vehicle the ignition must always be removed This is par ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle Children could otherwise start the engine for example risk of accident or injury Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms The ex ...

Page 96: ...ine does not start up after a second attempt the fuse for the fuel pump may have a fault Check the fuse and replace if necessary page 187 Fuses or seek assistance from a specialist garage We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle This acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car Adjusting the steering wheel position Fig 89 Adjustable steering wheel Lever b...

Page 97: ...wheel back and forth and the steering lock will unlock Starting the engine First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 93 Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system The pre glow warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on The en gine should be started immediately after the preglow warning light goes out You should not ...

Page 98: ...ps flashing and the hazard warning light system switches on The hazard warning light system is switched off automatical ly after accelerating or driving off again Before negotiating a steep downhill section reduce the speed shift down into the next lower gear manual gearbox or select a lower drive position automatic gearbox As a result the braking effect of the engine will be used reducing the loa...

Page 99: ...light lights up when the handbrake is applied provided the ignition is on Manual gear changing and pedals Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Manual gear changing 97 Pedals 98 Manual gear changing Fig 92 Shift pattern of the 5 speed manual gearbox First read and observe the introductory information given on page 97 Always depress the clutch pedal fully when cha...

Page 100: ...positions of the selector lever ex cept P and N since the power transmission is never completely interrupted also not when the engine is idling the vehicle creeps The selector lever must be placed into position P and the handbrake firmly applied before the bonnet can be opened and work on the running engine can be completed risk of accident The safety guidelines must always be ob served page 156 E...

Page 101: ...Starting off Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal Press the Shiftlock button button in the selector lever handle move the selec tor lever into the desired position page 99 and then release the Shiftlock button Wait a moment until the gearbox has shifted a slight engagement nudge can be felt 2 Release the brake pedal and accelerate Stop The selector lever position N does not have to be selected ...

Page 102: ...o adapt the gearbox ratios manual ly to the driving situations S Position for driving forward sports programme Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it possible to fully exploit the power po tential of the engine The gearbox also then shifts down at higher engine speeds as in the position D The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving the selec tor lever out of the pos...

Page 103: ...al is fully depressed the kickdown function is activated in the desired driving program This function has precedence over the driving pro gramme and serves for maximum acceleration of the vehicle when exploiting the maximum power potential of the engine without taking into account the current selector lever position D S or Tiptronic The gearbox shifts down to one or sev eral gears in line with the...

Page 104: ...n gears The reverse gear R cannot be used The manual shift programme is switched off in emergency mode Note If the gearbox has switched to emergency mode drive to a specialist garage to have the fault rectified Selector lever emergency unlocking Fig 95 Selector lever emergency un locking First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 98 In case of interruption of ...

Page 105: ...utions which can lead to engine damage For a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox the converse situation also applies Do not drive at an engine speed that is too low Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly Observe the recommended gear page 11 Recom mended gear CAUTION All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its normal operating temperatu...

Page 106: ...to avoid a high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle Looking ahead First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103 A vehicle s highest fuel consumption occurs when accelerating therefore unnec essary accelerating and braking should be avoided If looking ahead when driving less braking and consequently less accelerating are required If possible let your vehicle coast ...

Page 107: ... the warming up phase Therefore start driving as soon as the engine has started whereby high engine speeds should be avoided Regular maintenance First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103 A poorly tuned engine uses an unnecessarily high amount of fuel By having your vehicle regularly maintained by a specialist garage you create the conditions needed for economical drivin...

Page 108: ...tory information given on page 103 Transporting ballast costs fuel Each kilogramme of weight increases the fuel consumption It is worth checking the boot to avoid transporting any unnecessary ballast It is particularly in town traffic when one is accelerating quite often that the ve hicle weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption A rule of thumb here is that an increase in we...

Page 109: ... sufficient trade in networks have been created where you can trade in your vehicle After you trade in your vehicle you will receive a confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regulations Note You can find more detailed information about the trade in and recycling of old cars from a specialist garage Avoiding damage to your vehicle Introduction This chapter contains info...

Page 110: ...this Do not place any other road users in jeopardy CAUTION When driving through water some parts of the vehicle such as the engine gearbox chassis or electrics can be severely damaged Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permissible water level for your vehicle Potholes mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or im possible to drive through the bod...

Page 111: ... being driven to a greater extent When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the road than in your home country the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle oncoming drivers In order to avoid this the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist ga rage Note You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist ga rage 109 Starting off and Driving ...

Page 112: ...ehicle in situations where it is be ing operated at its dynamic limits such as a sudden change to the direction of travel The risk of skidding is reduced and your car thus offers greater driving sta bility depending on the conditions of the road surface The ESC system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based ...

Page 113: ... to start off accelerate and climb steep hills even if the conditions of the road surface are unfavourable The TCS function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on During an intervention of the system the TCS warning light flashes in the in strument cluster The TCS should normally always be switched on It may be advisable to switch off the system in certain exceptional cir...

Page 114: ...nstalled modules such as bicycle carriers can impair the function of the parking aid Function Fig 101 Parking aid Range of sensors First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 112 The parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obsta cle with the aid of ultrasound sensors The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper Range of sensors The c...

Page 115: ...n vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P N or R The Cruise Control System may automatically switch off when some brake as sist systems e g ESC intervene when the speed exceeds maximum permissible engine speed or a similar event takes place Storing a speed Fig 102 Operating lever Operating the cruise control system...

Page 116: ...pedal The set speed remains stored in the memory Briefly press the rocker button B into the position RES to resume the stored speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released Switching off the cruise control system completely First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 113 Turn the switch A Fig 102 on page 113 into the OFF position START STOP Introduction This...

Page 117: ...tic engine switch off stop phase The gearshift lever is in Neutral The clutch pedal is not depressed The driver has fastened the seat belt The driver s door is closed The bonnet is closed The vehicle is at a standstill The factory fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer The engine is at operating temperature The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient The stationa...

Page 118: ...ument cluster display must be observed Messages in the instrument cluster display valid for vehicles without Information display ERROR START STOP Error in the START STOP system START STOP NOT POSSIBLE Automatic engine shut down is not possible START STOP ACTIVE Automatic engine shut down stop phase SWITCH OFF IGNITION Switch off the ignition START MANUALLY Start the engine manually 116 Driving ...

Page 119: ... is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess before starting any journey Do not use the ball head if it is not correctly inserted in the mounting recess Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete Do not modify or adapt the towing equipment in any way Never release the ball head while the trailer is still coupled CAUTION Take care with the ball head to avoid damagi...

Page 120: ...on First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 117 Remove the cover in the rear bumper 2 Fig 104 on page 117 in the direction of the arrow using the tool for removing the wheel trims Pull off the cover for the mounting recess 4 Fig 104 on page 117 in the direc tion of the arrow Adjust the ball head to the ready position page 118 Grip the ball head from undernea...

Page 121: ...ad is fitted properly First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 117 Check that the ball head is fitted properly each time before use Check the following points The lever 1 is at the top Fig 108 The release pin 2 is completely exposed both its red and green parts are visible The key is removed The cap 3 is on the lock of the operating lever The ball head does ...

Page 122: ...e recommend that you put the protective cap on the ball before removing the ball head Clean any dirt from the ball head before stowing it away in the box with the ve hicle tool kit Use and care First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 117 Close the mounting recess with the cap to prevent any ingress of dirt Always check the ball head before hitching a traile...

Page 123: ...tional legal requirements must be observed Headlights The front of the vehicle can be lifted when a trailer is being towed and the head lights can dazzle other road users Adjust the headlight setting on the headlight range control page 39 Headlight beam adjustment Driving speed For safety reasons do not drive faster than 80 km h when towing a trailer Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even t...

Page 124: ...e 120 When the vehicle is locked the alarm is activated as soon as the electrical con nection to the trailer is interrupted Always switch off the anti theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or uncou pled page 32 Conditions for including a trailer in the anti theft alarm system The vehicle is factory fitted with an anti theft alarm system and towing equipment The trailer is electrically con...

Page 125: ...r child seats using the TOP TETHER system Head restraints adjustable for height Adjustable steering column The specified safety equipment works together in order to optimally protect you and those travelling with you in accident situations The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you if you or your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not ...

Page 126: ...st not be tilted too far back when driving as this will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system risk of injury WARNING As the driver observe the following instructions Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not change this position while driving Also advise your passengers to adopt the correct seated position and not to change this position while...

Page 127: ...to the dash panel so that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as the upper part of your head B Fig 110 on page 125 page 125 Correctly fasten the seat belt page 127 Using seat belts In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated page 136 Deactivating airbags F...

Page 128: ...owing instructions while driving Do not stand up Do not stand on the seats Do not kneel on the seats Do not tilt the seat backrest too far back Do not lean against the dash panel Do not lie on the rear seats 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 feet out of the window Do not put your feet on the dash panel Do not p...

Page 129: ...NG Fasten your seat belt before each journey even when driving in town This also applies to the passengers seated at the rear risk of injury Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child page 129 Fastening and unfastening seat belts Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seat ed page 124 Correc...

Page 130: ...age The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspected The an chorage points for the belts should also be checked Note The national legal requirements must be observed when using seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision Fig 112 Driver without a fastened seat belt rear passenger without a fas tened seat belt First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn i...

Page 131: ...nob in the belt webbing holds the belt tongue in a position which is easy to get hold of It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the maxi mum protection The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across the neck but must roughly run over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest The lap part of the belt must run across the pelvis must no...

Page 132: ...ll on the seat belt to check that both lock tongues are securely engaged in the locks The belt tongues for the rear middle seat are shaped differently so that they only fit into the correct belt buckle If you are not able to insert a lock tongue into the wrong belt lock you probably tried to put it into the wrong buckle Release Take off the safety belt in the reverse order to how you fasten it Gui...

Page 133: ... are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions side and rear end collisions in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced from the front WARNING Any work on the belt tensioner system including removal and installation of system components because of other repair work must only be carried out by a specialist garage The protective function of ...

Page 134: ... system is sufficient for only one acci dent The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de ployed System description First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 132 The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light in the instrument cluster page 23 When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate A gr...

Page 135: ...he collision re mains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit the air bags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal collision Driver s front airbag Front passenger airbag The following airbags will be deployed in the event o...

Page 136: ...bag develops enormous forces when triggered which can lead to in juries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct There must not by any further persons animals or objects positioned be tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag WARNING Front airbag and transporting children Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a prop er r...

Page 137: ...s animals as well as objects posi tioned between the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag No ac cessories such as cup holders should be attached to the doors If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling they may be exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident This can re sult in serious injuries page 139 Child seat WARNING Only hang light items of...

Page 138: ...a of the head airbags which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle Never leave any heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets of the items of cloth ing Additionally clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items of cloth ing The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head air bags can cons...

Page 139: ...lashes again for approx 12 seconds Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com partment The warning light lights up for approx 3 seconds after switching on the igni tion The warning light 3 Fig 120 on page 137 turns off after switching on the ignition Note The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed A ŠKODA service partner will be able to info...

Page 140: ...f the airbag when the ignition is switched off Otherwise a fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag If the warning light flashes then the front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident Have the airbag system checked by a specialist garage immediately 138 Safety ...

Page 141: ...le The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey Other wise the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci dent causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants WARNING Continued Children are at increased risk of injury in the event of an accident if they lean forward or are not correctly positioned when the vehicle is moving e g an in correc...

Page 142: ...the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac cording to the specifications in the manufacturer s user manual of the child seat WARNING The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear facing child seat on the front passenger seat page 136 Deactivating airbags Never use a rear facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passen ger airbag is activated This chi...

Page 143: ...roductory information and safety warn ings on page 139 Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE R 16 standard Group Front passenger seat Rear seats outside Rear seat middle 0 to 10 kg U U U 0 to 13 kg U U U Group Front passenger seat Rear seats outside Rear seat middle 1 9 18 kg U U U 2 15 25 kg U U U 3 22 36 kg U U U Child ...

Page 144: ...e usability of child seats with the ISOFIX system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE R 16 standard Group Size category of the child seata Front passenger seatb Outer rear seats Rear seat middle 0 to 10 kg E X IL SU X 0 to 13 kg E X IL SU X D C 1 9 18 kg D X IL SU IUF X C B B1 A a The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat b If the front passenger seat is fitted...

Page 145: ...f the outer rear seat backrests Fig 124 WARNING Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat when installing and removing a child seat with the TOP TETHER system Only use child seats with the TOP TETHER system on the seats with the locking eyes Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye On no account should you equip your vehicle e g mount screws or ...

Page 146: ...CAUTION Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight risk of paint damage For the sake of the environment Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose Washing by hand First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 144 Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge a washing glove or a washing...

Page 147: ...10 cm must be observed The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 C risk of damaging the vehicle See also Washing cars with decorative films using a high pressure clean er page 147 Taking care of your vehicle exterior Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Taking care of your vehicle s paintwork 146 Plastic parts 146 Rubber seals 146 Chrome ...

Page 148: ...ax Polishing Polishing is necessary if the vehicle s paintwork has become unattractive and if it is no longer possible to achieve a gloss with wax preservatives If the polish does not contain any preserving elements the paint must be treated with a preservative afterwards CAUTION Never apply wax to the windows Mat painted or plastic parts must not be treated with polishing products or hard waxes D...

Page 149: ... warn ings on page 145 Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir rors Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this purpose When drying the windows after washing the vehicle do not use window leathers that have been used to polish the bodywork Residues of preservatives in ...

Page 150: ...leum cleaner to re move wax risk of fire Wheels First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 145 Wheel rims Also thoroughly wash the wheel rims when washing the vehicle on a regular ba sis Regularly remove salt and brake abrasion otherwise the rim material will be cor roded Damage to the paint layer on the wheel rims must be touched up immediately Light alloy wh...

Page 151: ...ar the window aerial These may get damaged Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush risk of damage to the surface of the panelling Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature in side the vehicle is high Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product For the sake of the environment Used ...

Page 152: ... First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 149 Artificial leather Clean artificial leather with a damp cloth If this method does not completely clean the artificial leather use a mild soap sol ution or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose Fabric Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors boot cover etc using specific cleaning a...

Page 153: ...ects ŠKODA Service Partners 152 Spoiler 152 Airbags 152 The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a s must be observed when carrying out all modifications repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition After carrying out modifications repairs or technical alterat...

Page 154: ...l modifications re pairs and technical alterations to your vehicle carried out by a Škoda Service Part ner Spoiler First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 151 If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid the following instructions must be adhered to For safety reasons the veh...

Page 155: ...r install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle The airbags may then not be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system WARNING A change to the vehicle s wheel suspension including the use of non ap proved wheels and tire combinations can alter the functioning of the airbag system risk of accident and fatal inju...

Page 156: ...g 125 Right rear side of the vehicle Fuel filler flap fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 154 Open fuel filler flap Open the fuel filler flap with one hand Fig 125 Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and unlock it by moving it to the left with the vehicle key Unscrew the filler cap by turnin...

Page 157: ...y petrol of a lower octane number than 91 RON must not be used otherwise the engine can be severely damaged Fuel additives Only use unleaded petrol which complies with the standard EN 228 in Germany standard DIN 51626 1 or E10 for unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95 RON and 91 RON or DIN 51626 2 or E5 for unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95 RON and 98 RON as these meet all of the requi...

Page 158: ...derable damage to parts of the engine or fuel system Comply with the proscribed oil change intervals Engine compartment Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Opening and closing the bonnet 158 Engine compartment overview 158 Radiator fan 159 Windscreen washer system 159 WARNING Injuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in the engine...

Page 159: ...d out on the fuel or electrical systems Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system Do not smoke Never work near open flames Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby WARNING Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid con tainers Keep fluids in their original containers and keep securely out of the reach of children If you intend to work un...

Page 160: ... bonnet by in serting the end of the support in the opening 3 Fig 127 designed for it Closing Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support Press the bonnet sup port into the holder designed to hold it Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm do not push it in Check that the bonnet is closed properly Engine compartment overview Fig 128 Principle sketch ...

Page 161: ...ated spirits must not be more than 15 The freeze protection at this concentration is sufficient only to 5 C CAUTION Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to the windscreen washer fluid If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system only cleaning products which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added to the windscreen ...

Page 162: ...l 1 2 Litres 55 kW TDI CR VW 507 00 4 3 1 6 Litres 66 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 00 4 3 1 6 Litres 77 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 00 4 3 a Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without DPF Specifications and capacity in l for vehicles with fixed service intervals Petrol engines Specification Filling level 1 2 l 51 kW VW 501 01 VW 502 00 2 8 1 2 Litres 63 kW TSI VW 502 00 3 6 1 2 Litres ...

Page 163: ...rvals preferably every time after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range A but not above if the engine has been operating at high loads for example during a lengthy motor way trip during the summer months towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun tain pass The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whethe...

Page 164: ...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 156 Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up the coolant under the prevailing conditions Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage CAUTION The concentration of coolant additi...

Page 165: ...st read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 162 Switch off the engine Allow the engine to cool Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir Fig 131 on page 163 and unscrew the cap carefully Replenish the coolant Turn the cap until it clicks into place Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available in an emergency In t...

Page 166: ...rning light lighting up in the instrument cluster page 18 Braking system Changing First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 163 Brake fluid absorbs moisture Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the environment Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system The water content also lowers the boiling point of the bra...

Page 167: ... lights It is prohibited to smoke or carry out any activities that produce sparks WARNING Continued Never use a damaged vehicle battery risk of explosion Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery risk of explosion and chemical burns Replace a frozen vehicle battery Never jump start vehicle batteries with insufficient acid levels risk of ex plosion and chemical burns WARNING When you charge a...

Page 168: ...he positive terminal side takes place in the reverse order Checking the battery electrolyte level Fig 134 Vehicle battery Electrolyte level indicator First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 164 We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist ga rage especially in the following cases High outside temperatures Long daily drives Aft...

Page 169: ... a mini charger Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer A charging current of 0 1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity or lower must be used until full charging is achieved It is however necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with high amperages so called quick charging Quick charging the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special charger a...

Page 170: ...ing when the battery is put under high levels of strain This manifests itself by the following The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to the electrical system Where necessary large convenience consumers such as seat heaters and rear window heaters have their power limited or are shut off completely in the event of an emergency CAUTION Despite such interventio...

Page 171: ... re duce your speed and stop If no external damage is evident drive slowly and carefully to the nearest specialist garage to have the vehicle checked Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your model of vehicle Failure to observe this instruction may impair the road safety of your vehicle risk of accident WARNING Observe the following information regarding tyre damage an...

Page 172: ...are wheel with a tyre without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of rotation drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no longer applicable in this situation For the sake of the environment Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption Note We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe cialist garage...

Page 173: ...els or tyres in a cool dry place that is as dark as possible Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright Wear indicators The base of the tread of the tyres has 1 6 mm high wear indicators installed De pending on the make of the tyres these wear indicators are located at uniform intervals around the circumference of the tyre Fig 135 Markings on the walls of the tyres through ...

Page 174: ... ings on page 169 The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed in place with a special bolt Fig 137 Before removing the spare wheel the box containing the vehicle tool kit must be removed If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted to the vehicle e g winter tyres or low profile tyres it must only be used briefly in the event...

Page 175: ...ircumference locks cor rectly in place CAUTION Only apply hand pressure do not hit the full wheel trim Avoid heavy impacts when the trim has not yet been inserted into the wheel rim This could cause damage to the guide and centring elements of the trim Make sure that the anti theft wheel bolt is mounted in the bore in the area near the valve page 180 Securing wheels against theft If wheel trims ar...

Page 176: ...ition of a wheel on the vehicle e g exchanging the wheels between the axles or when the warning light lights up while driving a basic setting of the sys tem must be carried out as follows Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure page 170 Service life of tyres Switch on the ignition Press and hold the symbol key Fig 140 for longer than 2 seconds While pressing the button the war...

Page 177: ...less grip on ice snow and at temperatures below 7 C This is especially true of wide tyres or high speed tyres In order to achieve the best possible handling properties winter tyres must be fit ted on all 4 wheels the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be no older than 4 years Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of these tyres ...

Page 178: ...mmend using a first aid kit from ŠKODA Original Accessories which are available from a ŠKODA Partner fire extinguisher First read and observe the introductory information given on page 176 The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguish er The fire extinguisher must be checked by an aut...

Page 179: ...ting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle Under no circumstances use it to lift heavier vehicles or other loads risk of injury Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap Changing a wheel Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Preliminary work 178 Changing a wheel 178 Follow up work...

Page 180: ... safety warn ings on page 177 Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel Let all of the occupants get out While changing a tyre the occupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road instead they should remain behind a crash barrier Switch off the engine Move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the ...

Page 181: ...n checked Loosening tightening wheel bolts Fig 143 Changing a wheel Loosening the wheel bolts First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 177 Loosening Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop1 Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction of the arrow Fig 143 Tightening Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt u...

Page 182: ...ted off the ground WARNING Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle Securing wheels against theft Fig 146 Principle sketch Anti theft wheel bolt with adapter First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 177 The anti theft wheel bolts can only be removed tightened with the aid of the adapter page 177 Vehicle tool kit Pull off the full wheel trim fro...

Page 183: ...sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard tyre Do not travel faster than 80 km h Avoid accelerating at full throttle sharp braking and fast cornering Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes The sealant is hazardous to heath Remove immediately if it comes into con tact with the skin For the sake of the environment Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed mu...

Page 184: ...ad and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 181 Sealing Forcefully shake the tyre inflator bottle 10 Fig 147 on page 181 several times Firmly screw the inflation hose 3 onto the tyre inflator bottle 10 in a clockwise direction The film on the cap is pierced automatically Remove the plug from the inflation hose 3 and plug the open end fully onto the tyre valve Hold the ...

Page 185: ... A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0 C If the battery is frozen do not jump start with the battery of another ve hicle there is a risk of explosion Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the engine compartment page 156 Engine compartment The non insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each other there is a risk of s...

Page 186: ...es must have a rated voltage of 12 V The capacity Ah of the battery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the dis charged battery in your vehicle Jump start cables Only use jump start cables which have an adequately large cross section and in sulated terminal clamps Observe the manufacturer s instructions Positive cable colour coding in the majority of cases is re...

Page 187: ...take care to avoid impermissibly high tensile forces or jerky loads There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes page 185 or page 186 to the detachable ball head of the towing equipment page 117 ...

Page 188: ...ing eye Fig 151 Rear towing eye First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 184 The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right Fig 151 186 Do it yourself ...

Page 189: ...r Maximum amperage light brown 5 dark brown 7 5 red 10 blue 15 yellow 20 white 25 green 30 WARNING Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en gine compartment page 156 Engine compartment CAUTION Never repair fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher am perage risk of fire This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system If a newly ...

Page 190: ...ake pedal switch clutch pedal switch 9 Operating controls for the heating control unit for air conditioning sys tem parking aid control unit for cornering lights radiator fan washing nozzles 10 Windscreen Wiper and Washer System 11 Mirror adjustment 12 Control unit for trailer detection 13 Control unit for an automatic gearbox 14 Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function...

Page 191: ... side electrical sliding tilting roof 54 START STOP instrument cluster alarm 55 Control unit for an automatic gearbox 56 Headlight cleaning system parking light right side 57 Left low beam headlight range adjustment 58 Low beam on the right Fuses in the engine compartment Fig 154 Vehicle battery Distribution board cover Fig 155 Schematic representation of fuse box in engine compartment First read ...

Page 192: ...d in a plastic box in the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot WARNING Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other road users Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the engine compartment page 156 Engine compartment Bulbs H7 and H4 are ...

Page 193: ... low and main beam First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 190 Remove the rubber cover A Fig 156 on page 191 Remove the connector on the bulb unlock the circlip and remove the light bulb Fig 157 Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb socket fit in the recesses of the reflector Lock the circlip and insert the connector in the ...

Page 194: ...remove along with the bulb for the turn signal light Replace the bulb insert the socket with the new bulb and turn clockwise up to the stop Changing the front parking light bulb First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn ings on page 190 Remove the rubber cover A Fig 156 on page 191 and 2 Grasp the lamp holder and remove it from the bulb housing Replace the light bulb and ...

Page 195: ...age 177 Vehicle tool kit and remove the cover Use the screwdriver page 177 Vehicle tool kit to remove the screws Fig 162 Remove the front fog lamp Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights Press the locking button 1 Fig 162 of the plug A and remove the plug from the socket B Turn the socket B with the bulb counter clockwise up to the stop and remove Replace the bulb insert the socket with the...

Page 196: ...move backwards somewhat Disconnect plug connection Fig 164 To access the bulbs unscrew the middle of the light and press off the latching mechanism Fig 165 To reinstall screw the middle part of the light onto the housing of the rail light Reconnect the plug connection and put the light into the original position Screw the light into place Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly Remove the fa...

Page 197: ...rban combined CO2 emission levels combined in g km Type plate The type plate Fig 166 is located on the lower part of the column between the front and rear doors on the front passenger s side The type plate lists the following weights Maximum permissible gross weight Maximum permissible towed weight towing vehicle and trailer Maximum permissible front axle load Maximum permissible rear axle load Ve...

Page 198: ...wards urban driving is simulated In the extra urban driving cycle the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all gears corresponding to daily routine driving conditions The driving speed varies between 0 and 120 km h The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 for the intra urban cycle and 63 for the extra urban cycle WARNING Do not exceed the specified ma...

Page 199: ...OUT Length 4214 4213 4240 Width 1684 1684 1695 Width including exterior mirror 1882 1882 1882 Height 1607 1607 1650 Clearance 140 140 141 Wheel base 2620 2620 2620 Track gauge front rear 1436 1500 1420 1484 a 1436 1500 1420 1484 a 1427 1494 a Valid for vehicles which have factory fitted 15 wheels 197 Technical data ...

Page 200: ...erformances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Top speed km h 159 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 15 9 Permissible trailer load braked kg 700a 900b Permissible trailer load un braked kg 600 450c 580 450c a Uphills up to 12 b Uphills up to 8 c Vehicles without ABS 1 2 ltr 63 kW TSI engine Output kW per rpm Max torque Nm at rpm Number of cylinders Displacement cm3 63 4800 160 1500 3500 4 1197 Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK ...

Page 201: ...e trailer load un braked kg 610 450c 630 450c a Uphills up to 12 b Uphills up to 8 c Vehicles without ABS 1 4 ltr 63 kW engine Output kW per rpm Max torque Nm at rpm Number of cylinders Displacement cm3 63 5000 132 3800 4 1390 Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Top speed km h 171 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 13 0 Permissible trailer load braked kg 900a 1100b Permissible trailer load un braked kg 600 450c ...

Page 202: ... 610 450c 630 450c a Uphills up to 12 b Uphills up to 8 c Vehicles without ABS 1 2 ltr 55 kW TDI CR engine Output kW per rpm Max torque Nm at rpm Number of cylinders Displacement cm3 55 4200 180 2000 3 1199 Performances ROOMSTER ROOMSTER GreenLine PRAKTIK Top speed km h 162 165 162 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 15 5 15 4 15 5 Permissible trailer load braked kg 1000a 1200b Permissible trailer load un b...

Page 203: ...ailer load braked kg 1200 Permissible trailer load un braked kg 660 450a 640 450a a Vehicles without ABS 1 6 ltr 77 kW TDI CR engine Output kW per rpm Max torque Nm at rpm Number of cylinders Displacement cm3 77 4400 250 1500 2500 4 1598 Performances Top speed km h 181 Acceleration 0 100 km h s 11 5 Permissible trailer load braked kg 1200 Permissible trailer load un braked kg 660 450a a Vehicles w...

Page 204: ... 99 Kickdown 101 Manual shifting of gears 100 Parking 99 Selector lever emergency unlocking 102 Selector lever lock 101 Selector lever positions 99 Starting off 99 Stopping 99 Tiptronic 100 Automatic load deactivation 168 AUX IN 91 Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water 108 Avoiding damage to your vehicle 107 B Ball head Check fitting 119 Fitting 118 Ready position 118 Removing 119 B...

Page 205: ...s 147 Natural leather 149 Plastic parts 146 Wheels 148 Climatronic automatic mode 82 Controlling blower 83 Controls 81 Defrosting windscreen 83 Recirculated air mode 82 Setting the temperature 82 Clock 11 Clothes hook 66 Cockpit 12 volt power outlet 65 Ashtray 64 Cigarette lighter 65 General view 7 Lighting 43 Storage compartments 66 Compartments 66 Computer see Multifunction display 11 Coolant 16...

Page 206: ...uid 164 Coolant 162 Overview 158 Vehicle battery 164 Engine oil 159 Capacity 160 Changing 161 Checking 161 Replenishing 161 Specifications 160 warning light 19 Engine revolutions counter 9 Environment 103 Environmental compatibility 106 Environmentally friendly driving 103 ESC Function 110 Warning light 20 F Films 147 Fire extinguisher 176 First aid kit 176 Folding down the seats 52 Footmats 98 Re...

Page 207: ...em 30 Locking Emergency locking 28 Remote control 31 without central locking 27 Locking and unlocking from the inside 30 Luggage compartment Lighting 44 Variable loading floor 59 Luggage compartment lid 34 M Maintenance Decorative films 147 Manual gear changing See Gear changing 97 MAXI DOT 15 Main menu 15 Settings 15 Maximum speed 198 MDI 91 Mirror Additional interior mirror 48 Exterior mirrors 4...

Page 208: ...ical alterations 151 Replacing Bulb for the licence plate light 193 Bulbs 190 Bulbs in the tail light 194 Fuses 187 Fuses in the dash panel 188 Fuses in the engine compartment 189 Vehicle battery 168 Windscreen wiper blades 47 Replenishing Coolant 163 Engine oil 161 Windscreen washer fluid 159 Running in The first 1500 km 102 Running in Brake pads 103 Engine 103 Tyres 103 S Safe securing system 29...

Page 209: ...ls 148 Decorative films 147 Door lock cylinders 148 Fabric 150 Headlight lenses 147 High pressure cleaner 145 Plastic parts 146 Polishing the paintwork 146 Rubber seals 146 Taking care of the interior 149 Taking care of your vehicle exterior 145 Washing 144 Washing by hand 144 Wash system 144 Wax treatment 146 Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers 150 Technical data 195 Telephone 84 the rear ...

Page 210: ...08 Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle 146 Weights 195 Wheel changing 177 Wheel bolts Anti theft wheel bolt 180 Caps 173 Loosening and tightening 179 Wheel rims 169 Wheels Bolts 175 Full trim 173 General information 169 Load index 171 Replacing wheels 170 Service life of tyres 170 Snow chains 175 Spare wheel 172 Speed symbol 172 Storing wheels 170 Tyre pressure 170 Tyre sizes 170 Tyre we...

Page 211: ...quipment might only be introduced at a later date or might only be offered in certain markets informa tion is provided by ŠKODA Partners It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be made based on the data illustrations and descriptions contained in this Own er s Manual Reprinting reproduction translation or any other use either in whole or in part is not permitted without the written consen...

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Page 214: ...the vehicle depend on the way how you deal with your vehicle This Owner s Manual shows you how to use your ŠKODA vehi cle with utmost care for the environment while driving eco nomically at the same time Also please pay attention to those parts in the Owner s Manual that are marked below Work with us for the sake of the environment Návod k obsluze Roomster anglicky 05 2013 S80 5610 11 20 5J7 012 0...

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