bulb SKODA ROOMSTER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Contents
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Airbag system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely. . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting
children! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX”
system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether”
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS)* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . .
Driving and the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and Replenishing. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid box* and Warning triangle* . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te c h n i c a l D a ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lights and Visibility
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Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.
Luggage compartment light
The lighting comes on automatically when the tailgate is opened. The
luggage compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the boot
lid remains open for more than about 30 minutes.
Visibility
Rear window heater
– Press switch  ⇒ fig. 40 to switch on the rear window heater.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running. An indi-
cator light in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is
switched on.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 20 minutes. If
you press the switch
 once again, the rear window heater is switched
on permanently - the automatic deactivation is thus deactivated.
For the sake of the environment
You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window
is clear. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy ⇒page 191, “Saving electricity”.
Sun visors
Using the sun visors can contribute to increasing road
safety.
Fig. 40 Switch for rear
window heaterFig. 41 Sun visor:
swivelling out
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Melting of lead struts, explosion and burning of the battery, jets of
acid spurting out.
•It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or
to carry out any activities which produce sparks. Avoid creating
sparks when working with cables and electrical devices. Strong
sparking represents a risk of injury.
•Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch
off the engine, the ignition as well as all electrical components and
disconnect the negative cable (-) on the battery. If you wish to
replace a bulb it is sufficient to switch off the appropriate light.
•Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and
caustic burns! Replace a frozen battery.
•Never use a battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Imme-
diately replace a damaged battery.
Caution
•You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off,
otherwise the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle
may be damaged. When disconnecting the battery from the electrical
system of the vehicle, first disconnect the negative terminal (-) of the
battery. Then disconnect the positive terminal (+).
•When reconnecting the battery, first connect the positive terminal (+)
and only then the negative terminal (-) of the battery. You must on no
account connect the cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire.
•Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the vehicle
body otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.
•Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the battery
housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.
For the sake of the environment
A removed battery is a special type of waste which is harmful to the envi-
ronment - we recommend that you contact your Škoda Service Partner
regarding disposing of the battery.
Note
•Please also refer to the guidelines ⇒page 223, “Disconnecting and
reconnecting the battery”, also after connecting the battery.
Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called
magic eye*
There is a so-called magic eye ⇒fig. 161 located on the top of the battery.
The “magic eye” changes its colour in line with the charge state of and
electrolyte level in the battery.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 161 Battery with a
charge level indicator
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Fuses and light bulbs
Electric fuses
Replacing fuses in the dash panel
Defect fuses must be replaced.
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are
located on the left side of the dash panel behind the safety cover.
– Switch the ignition off and also the electrical component
affected.
– Carefully swivel the cover in the direction of arrow and pull it out ⇒fig. 178 . – Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not
operating ⇒page 250, “Fuse assignment in the dash panel”.
– Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the fuse cover, insert it onto the respective fuse and pull out this fuse.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere
number.
– Insert the fuse cover into the dash panel in such a way that the guide lugs are guided into the openings of the dash panel and
then lock them by pressing.
We recommend that you carry the box of replacement fuses with you
which was delivered in your vehicle. You can obtain replacement fuses7)
from a Škoda Service Partner.
Colour coding of fuses
Fig. 178 Bottom side
of the dash panel: fuse
cover
7)Replacement fuses are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the ve-
hicle in some countries.
ColourMaximum amperage
light brown5
brown7,5
red10
blue15
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Caution
•Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a
fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at
another part of the electrical system.
•Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a
specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist
garage.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
yellow20
white25
green30
ColourMaximum amperage
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Power steering5
2Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment5
3Engine control unit - Petrol engine5
4ABS control unit5
5Petrol engine: Brake light switch, cruise control sys-
tem5
6Not assigned
7Engine control unit 1.2 ltr. engine15
8Injection valves - 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.10
Fig. 179 Schematic
representation of fuse
carrier
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9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air
conditioning system, parking aid, control unit for cor-
nering lights5
10PCV valve7,5
11Electrically adjustable rear mirror, power windows7,5
12Reversing light10
13Engine control unit (for vehicles with automatic gear-
box)10
14Motor for cornering lights10
15Navigation PDA5
16Not assigned
17Left parking light, licence plate light5
18Right parking light5
19Radio, central control unit5
20Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, ESP5
21Brake lights10
22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air
conditioning system, parking aid, mobile phone7,5
23Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage
compartment10
24Tailgate lock10
25Seat heaters20
26Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen
cleaning system15
27Not assigned
No.Power consumerAmperes
28Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap10
29Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine10
30Fuel pump - petrol engine15
31Lambda probe10
32Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch
pedal, cruise control system, fuel pump relay and
glow plug system relay5
33Engine control unit - diesel engine30
34Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr. engine30
Fuel pump - diesel engine15
35Not assigned
36Main beam15/5
37Rear fog light7,5
38Fog lights10
39Blower25
40Rear window wiper10
41Not assigned
42Rear window heater25
43Horn20
44Front window wiper20
45Central control unit for convenience system15
46Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr. petrol engine5
47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage com-
partmenta)15
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Replaces fuses at the battery
– Open the positive terminal cover (+) ⇒fig. 180 .
48Vehicle voltage control unit5
49Turn signals15
50Radio, Telephone preinstallation, Multi-functional
module10
51Electrical power window (at the front and rear on the
left)25
52Electrical power window (at the front and rear on the
right)25
53Not assigned
54Anti-theft alarm system15
55Not assigned
56Headlight cleaning system25
57Low beam on the left15
58Low beam on the right15
a)If the engine is switched off already one electrical component which is connected
can discharge the battery.
No.Power consumerAmperes
Fig. 180 The battery:
Opening of the positive
terminal cover.
Fig. 181 The battery:
fuse cover
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– Press the interlocks of the fuse covers ⇒page 252,
fig. 181 and open the covers.
– Press simultaneouly the interlocks of the fuse cover and push out the cover in the direction of the arrow.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating ⇒page 253, “Fuse assignment at battery”.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere
number.
Caution
•Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a
fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at
another part of the electrical system.
•Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a
specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
•We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist
garage.
•Some vehicles are only fitted with the cover ⇒page 252,
fig. 181 .
Fuse assignment at battery
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
AA
AB
AB
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Dynamo175
2Interior11 0
3The radiator fan40
4ABS or TCS or ESP40
5Power steering50
6Glow plugs50
7ABS or TCS or ESP25
8The radiator fan30
9The air conditioning system5
Fig. 182 Schematic
representation of fuse
assignment at battery
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Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is
replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
serviette or something similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same
type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but
requires to be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be
removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to
bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda
Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional
assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒ page 210, “Working in the engine compartment”. We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was
delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
8) are available at a
Škoda Service Partner.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
Overview of bulbs10Engine control unit15
11Central control unit5
12Automatic gearbox5
No.Power consumerAmperes
8)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the
vehicle in some countries.
Front headlightReflectorModule
Low beam and main
beamH4H7
Parking lightsW5W
Turn signalsPY21W
Fog lightsHB4
Fog lights with turning
lightH8
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Fog lightsP21W
Parking lights2 x W5W
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WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing
the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a light bulb.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is
assumed that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should
be changed by your specialist garage.
Front headlight
– Open the bonnet.
OthersBulb
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W
3rd brake lightLED
Interior lighting front / rearC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front pas-
senger sideW5W
Fig. 183 Front head-
light: Installing the light
bulbs
Fig. 184 Removing the
activated charcoal filter
system
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