loading SKODA ROOMSTER 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Operating Instructions
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
20
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening systems
25
Operation
Cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and Indicator Lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Multifunction display (MFD)
33
Service Interval Display
36
MAXI DOT display
37
Warning lights
39Unlocking and locking47Unlocking and locking47
Central locking system
49
Remote control
52
Anti-theft alarm system
53
Luggage compartment lid
54
Electrical power windows
55
Mechanical windows
58
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lights
63
Visibility
64
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear window
67
Seats and stowing
69
Front seats
69
Rear seats
70
Head restraints
72
Boot
73
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
76
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
78
Roof rack system
80
Useful equipment
80
Storage compartments
83
Praktik
87
Heating and air-conditioning
90
Heating, ventilation, cooling
90
Heating
91Air conditioning system (manual air
conditioning system)93
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system)
95
Communication and multimedia
97
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
97
Voice control
102
Multimedia
103
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
106
Starting and stopping the engine
106
Brakes
108
Manual gear changing and pedals
109
Automatic transmission
110
Running in
113
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
113
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
117
Driving abroad
118
Assist systems
119
Brake assist systems
119
Parking aid
120
Cruise Control System
121
START-STOP
123
Tyre pressure monitoring
125
Hitch and trailer
126
Hitch
126
Trailer
129
General Maintenance
Car care
132
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
132
Washing vehicle
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WARNING (Continued)■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
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Under no circumstances should the permissible axle loads and the per-
missible total vehicle weight be exceeded – risk of accident!
■
Never transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 157.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during mod-
ifications or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.
Fastening elements
Fig. 63
Boot: Lashing eyes and fastening
elements
Read and observe and on page 73 first.
The following fastening elements are found in the luggage compart-
ment » Fig. 63 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Folding hooks
Fig. 64
Boot: folding hooks
Read and observe and on page 73 first.
Folding hooks » Fig. 64 for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc.,
are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.AB74Operation

NoteWhen 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. 67
Using the net partition behind the front/rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Installing the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Remove the boot cover » page 75, Boot cover .
›
Remove the net partition from the bag.
›
Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
›
First insert the rod into the mount
B
» Fig. 67 on one side and push it for-
wards. In the same way, insert the cross rod into the mount
B
on the other
side of the vehicle.
›
Hang the carabines
C
at the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind
the rear seats.
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasp on both sides- first of all on the
one side and then on the other side.
Removing the net partition
›
Undo the belts on both sides and unhook the carabiners
C
» Fig. 67 .
›
Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
›
Remove the cross rod from the mounts
B
.
Packing the net partition
›
Press the red button on hinge
A
» Fig. 67 - the hinge breaks.
›Put the net partition folded together in the bag and close it.›Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left
and right boot trim panel.
Installing and removing the net partition behind the rear seats is carried out
in the same way as behind the rear seats. Use the fixing eyes behind the front
seats in order to attach the carabines C
» Fig. 67 . To enlarge the boot, the
rear seats can be removed.
Installing and removing the net partition behind the rear seats with variable
loading floor » page 76 is carried out in the same way as behind the rear
seats without variable loading floor. To attach the carabines
C
» Fig. 67 , use
the lower fixing eyes on the fixing wedges in the front area of the variable
loading floor.
The opening
D
in the net partition is designed to pass through the three-
point seat belt » page 15, 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 compartment with variable loading floor
77
Removing and refitting the variable loading floor
77
Removing/installing the carrier rails
77
Removing/installing the lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges
78
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Note
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects.76Operation

Dividing up the luggage compartment with variable loading floorFig. 68
Dividing the boot
Read and observe on page 76 first.
›
Lift up the part of the loading floor with the grip and secure it by sliding it
into the grooves marked with the arrows » Fig. 68.
Removing and refitting the variable loading floor
Fig. 69
Fold up variable loading floor/remove
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Removing
›
Unhook the loops
A
» Fig. 69 of the elastic partition from the fixing points.
›
Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts
B
to the left by
around 180°.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
C
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove
by pulling in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting›Fold up the variable loading floor and place it on the carrier rails.›
Fold out the variable loading floor.
›
Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts
B
» Fig. 69 to the
right through around 180°.
›
Secure the loops
A
of the elastic partition to the fixing points.
WARNINGEnsure 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. 70
Boot: Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Removing
›
Undo the securing points
B
» Fig. 70 on the carrier rails using the vehicle
key or a flat screwdriver.
›
Remove the carrier rail
A
and remove by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be re-
moved in the same way.
Fitting
›
Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
›
Press the securing point
B
» Fig. 70 on each carrier rail to the stop.
›
Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it. 
77Seats and stowing

WARNINGEnsure 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 lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges
Fig. 71
Boot: Take out lateral carrier rail/Take out fixing wedges
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Removing
›
Remove the lateral carrier rail » Fig. 71 -
 and remove by pulling in the direc-
tion of arrow.
›
Remove the mounting wedges by pulling in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 71 -
 .
Fitting
›
Put the fixing wedge on the fixing points and press in the direction of the
sides of the luggage compartment up to the stop.
›
Insert the lateral carrier rail at an angle to the fixing wedges and press it up
to the stop.
›
Check how well the lateral carrier rail is fastened by pulling on it.
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install cross member
78
Install bicycle carrier
79Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier79Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt79WARNINGWhen 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.
Install cross member
Fig. 72
Install cross member
Read and observe and on page 78 first.
›
Remove the luggage compartment cover » page 75.
›
Fold the rear seats forward, remove » page 71.
›
Undo the securing bolts
C
» Fig. 72 and remove a little to unlock the holders
B
.
›
Place the cross member
A
with the fixed part onto the right lashing eye and
then place it on the left lashing eye with the removable part of the cross
member
A
.
›
Press the holders
B
until they latch. Tighten the securing screws
C
.
›
Check how well the cross member is fastened by pulling on it.
78Operation

WARNINGUse the section A » Fig. 90 of the door pocket only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im-
paired.
stowage compartments in the luggage
Fig. 91
Storage compartments in the
side trim panel
Read and observe on page 83 first.
Storage compartments are located on both sides of the luggage compart-
ment » Fig. 91 .
CAUTION
The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5
kg. in weight in total.
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 92
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe on page 83 first.
The flexible storage compartment » Fig. 92 can be fitted to the right-hand side
of the luggage compartment.
Fitting›Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of
the right side trim panel of the boot and push it downwards 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
pulling upwards.
›
Remove by pulling towards you.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Note
If the variable loading floor » page 76 is installed in the luggage compartment,
no flexible storage compartment can be installed.
Praktik
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lashings
88
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats
88
Attachment of the loading floor
88
Adjustment of the safety partition
88
Emergency release of the loading area door
89
Interior lighting
89WARNINGThe load to be transported must always be secured safely so that it does
not come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision
which could cause injuries to occupants.87Seats and stowing

LashingsFig. 93
Loading area: Lashing eyes
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing down the
load » Fig. 93 .
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats
Fig. 94
Adjustable safety partition
Read and observe on page 87 first.
The adjustable safety partition behind the front seats can be adjusted up to
100 mm (only valid for certain countries) for improving the comfort for the driv-
er and the front passenger.
Attachment of the loading floorFig. 95
Loop for raising the loading floor/Fixing the loading floor with a
plastic hook
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
You can fix the loading floor with a hook on the top edge of the boot lid cut-
out, in order to e. g. reach the spare wheel.
›
Raise the loading floor by the loop » Fig. 95 -
 and secure it by the plastic
hook (located below the loading floor edge) to the top edge of the tailgate
cutout » Fig. 95 -
 .
Adjustment of the safety partition
Fig. 96
Top/lower support of the safety partition
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
Only valid for some countries.
›
Raise the loading floor part behind the safety partition. 
88Operation

›Undo and remove a bolt
» Fig. 96 -  on either side in the upper body and
one bolt » Fig. 96 -  in the lower area.›
Move the safety partition into the required position. Ensure it is always move
the same distance- the same number of holes on both sides both upwards
and downwards.
›
On each side in the upper area of the body, undo and remove a bolt and undo
and remove a bolt in the lower area.
›
Have the tightening torque of the bolts 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. 97
Emergency unlocking of the
loading area door
Read and observe on page 87 first.
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can unlock the loading area door as
follows:
›
Pull the control cable towards you and pull on it.
›
Press on the loading area door to open it.
›
Press the control cable back again.
Interior lightingFig. 98
Interior lighting
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Switching on
›
Move the cover glass to the  position
» Fig. 98.
Switching off
›
Move the cover glass to the O » Fig. 98 position.
Door contact setting
›
Move the cover glass to the middle position 
» Fig. 98 .
Note
We recommend you have the bulb replacement performed by a specialist ga-
rage.89Seats and stowing

WARNING■Never allow the ball head to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
cause damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety
of the occupants at risk.■
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
CAUTION
■ If the lever is held firmly and not pushed downwards as far as it can go, it will
go back up after the ball head is removed and will not latch into the ready po-
sition. The ball head then needs to be brought into this position before the
next time it is fitted » page 127, Adjusting the ready position .■
Tuck the ball bar in the ready position, with the golden key up, in the box -
otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!
■
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
step on it).
Note
■ We 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
vehicle tool kit.
Accessories
Fig. 129
Representation of the maximum
permissible level of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the per-
missible total weight of the ac-
cessories including the load de-
pending on the load center of
gravity
Read and observe and on page 126 first.
An accessory can mounted on the ball head of the towing hitch (e.g. bike carri- ers).
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible overhang of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible gross vehicle weight of the accesso-
ries including load are to be checked.
The maximum permissible overhang of the ball head of the towing hitch is 70
cm » Fig. 129 .
The total permitted weight of the accessory including load changes changes
with increasing distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball head
of the towing hitch.Distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessory, including load0 cm50 kg30 cm50 kg60 cm25 kg70 cm0 kgWARNING■Never exceed the permissible gross weight of the accessory including
load - there is a risk of damaging the ball head of the towing hitch.■
Never exceed the permissible overhang of the ball head of the towing
hitch - there is a risk of damaging the ball head of the towing hitch.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching and detaching trailers
130
Loading a trailer
130
Towing a trailer
131
Anti-theft alarm system
131
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with towing equipment or is fit-
ted with towing equipment from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all
of the technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
Note
If there is an error in the trailer lighting system, check the fuses in the fuse box
in the dashboard » page 176.129Hitch and trailer

Attaching and detaching trailersFig. 130
13-pin socket and safety eye
Coupling
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 124 on page 126 towards the top.
›
Place the trailer onto the ball.
›
Insert the trailer cable into the 13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 130 .
If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories to establish a connection to the elec-
tricity.
›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer to the security lock slot
B
.
Ensure that the breakaway cable of the trailer, when it is mounted into the
safety eye on all trailer positions relative to the vehicle (sharp curves, reverse
driving and the like), is seen to sag.
The uncoupling of the trailer is carried out in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see
the traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national
legal requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle can be lifted when a trailer is being towed and the
headlights can dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlight setting on the headlight range control » page 60, Head-
light beam adjustment .
WARNING■
Incorrectly or improperly connected electrical installations may cause mal-
function of the entire vehicle electronics and lead to accidents and serious
injury from electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
■
After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the
rear lights on the trailer to ensure they are working.
■
The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and
uncoupling the trailer.
■
Never use the safety eyelet for towing!
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum per-
missible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 157.
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 183 , Technical data .
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1,000 metres above
mean sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the ability to climb.
Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10 %. 
130Driving