SKODA ROOMSTER 2006 1.G Workshop Manual

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How is the alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the remote
control. It is activated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by
only using the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if
the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft
alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you
then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on
within 15 seconds after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the anti-
theft alarm system. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on
the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
•Bonnet,
•Ta i l g a t e ,
•Doors,
•Ignition lock,
•Vehicle interior* ⇒page 50,
•Angle of the vehicle*,
•A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is
disconnected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control
in the key or if you switch the ignition on.
Note
•The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information
is available from your Škoda Service Partner.
•Before leaving the car, check that all the windows and doors are prop-
erly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully oper-
ational.
•Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the
use of the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor* and Towing
protection*
The interior monitor and the towing protection detect
movements inside the vehicle interior and then trigger the
alarm.
Fig. 28 Interior
monitor pushbutton
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The interior monitor and the towing protection are operated with
the button
. You can switch the interior monitor and the towing
protection off if there is a possibility that movements from (e.g.
children or animals) inside the vehicle interior or if the vehicle
must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might trigger
the alarm.
Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection
– Switch off the ignition.
– Press the button
 on the driver door ⇒page 50, fig. 28 .
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched off.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again auto-
matically the next time the car is locked.
Note
•You can also switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection,
by deactivating the safe securing system ⇒page 43.
•When the ignition key is removed or a door is opened, the symbol in
the button lights up red.
•Lighting up of the symbol in the button does not confirm that the interior
monitor and the towing protection are switched on.
Power windows*
Switch for power windows
Fig. 29 Buttons on the
driver's door
Fig. 30 Switch in the
rear door
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The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The process stops when one releases the
button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the button up to the stop. Renewed
pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The closing process stops when one
releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling
of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
The switches for the individual windows are located in the operating part
in the driver's door ⇒page 51, fig. 29 , front passenger door and in the
rear doors*.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in
the safety switch lights up.
The switch for the power window in the operating part in the driver's
door
Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right* Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the switches for power windows at rear doors by
pressing the safety pushbutton ⇒page 51, fig. 29 . The buttons for
power windows at rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety
pushbutton again.
WARNING
•If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person
in the vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows
from the inside in an emergency.
•The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will
be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open
again. You should then take particular care when closing the
windows! You may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of
getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
•It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒page 51,
fig. 29 when children are being transported on the rear seats.
•In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all elimi-
nate the ice ⇒page 200 and then operate the power windows
otherwise the power window mechanism could be damaged.
Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the
windows for a further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening
functions will not operate during this time. The power windows are
switched off completely once you open the driver or front passenger door.
•When driving, use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
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opened, dust and other dirt can get into the vehicle. The wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
Force limiter of the power windows
The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It
reduces the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window
goes down by several centimeters.
You must try to close the window again within 10 seconds, even if the
obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is stopped. During this
time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter
is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window
within the next 10 seconds -
the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You
may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm,
for example, jammed in the window!
Window convenience operation
You can open and close the window with power windows as
follows when unlocking and locking the vehicle. Opening windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the opening
position and hold it until all the windows are open.
Closing windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing posi- tion and hold it there until all of the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows imme-
diately by releasing the key.
WARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience
operating feature ⇒ in “Switch for power windows” on page 51.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! You
may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm,
for example, jammed in the window!
Operational faults
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the
electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system must be
activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
•turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and
hold it there until all of the windows are closed,
•release the key,
•once again insert the key and turn it into the closing position for about
3 seconds.
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Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may
result in a greater resistance when closing the windows and the window
may stop and move back several centimetres
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:
•turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and
hold it there until all of the windows are closed,
•repeat this operation until the window stops.
WARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the
windows ⇒ in “Switch for power windows” on page 51.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! You
may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm,
for example, jammed in the window!
Panorama roof*
The interior compartment can be brightened through the pano-
rama roof out of tinted glass. The panorama roof can be exposed
or covered over with the sun screen ⇒fig. 31 . For complete
covering of the panorama roof, the sun screen must be pushed
into its end position.
Please pay attention to the following points ⇒ in “Roof load” on
page 85 if you wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your
vehicle.
Fig. 31 Panorama
roof: Open sun screen
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Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 32 into position
.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position
.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam ⇒page 59, fig. 37 .
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position O.
Switching on daylight driving lights*
– Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel ⇒page 249.
Fig. 32 Dash panel:
Light switch
Fig. 33 Fuse box:
Switch for daylight
driving lights
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– Turn the light switch into position O ⇒page 55, fig. 32 .
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒page 55,
fig. 33 .
– After switching on the ignition the side lights are switched on.
– After starting the engine the low beam is switched on.
Switching off daylight driving lights*
– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒page 55,
fig. 33 .
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights
 or low beam
 ⇒ page 55, fig. 32 .
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. The low beam is
switched off automatically when the engine is started and after switching
the ignition off; only the side lights come on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering* the position of certain
switches differs from that shown in ⇒page 55, fig. 32 . The symbols which
mark the switch positions are identical, however.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are
not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or
to be seen by other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on
the low beam when it is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open
the driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when
the driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the
side lights on.
•If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all
lights, or leaving only the side lights switched on.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
•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. The headlight lenses can possibly
mist up at the border areas.
− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
− This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Cornering lights* 
For a better cornering illumination the cornering lights are controlled in the
optimal position in line with the vehicle speed and the steering angle.
If the warning light
 flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching
on the ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault is confirmed.
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WARNING
If there is a fault in the corn ering lights, the warning light  flashes
in the instrument cluster. The cornering lights are automatically
lowered to the emergency position, which prevents a possible
dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the
road is shortened. Drive carefully and have the car inspected imme-
diately by a specialist garage.
Fog lights* 
Switching on the fog lights 
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ fig. 34 .
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The rear fog light warning light  ⇒ page 27 lights up in the instrument
cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Fog lights with integrated turning light*
The turning light is intended for a better illumination of the
vehicle close range when turning, parking etc.
The turning light is controlled in line with the steering angle or by switching
on the turn signal light in the following circumstances:
•vehicle speed max. 40 km/h,
•low beam switched on,
•no reverse gear engaged,
•no hazard warning light system switched on.
A fault in the turning light is indicated by the warning light
 lighting up or
flashing.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the turning light is not
active.
Rear fog light 
Switching on the rear fog light 
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ fig. 34 .
Fig. 34 Dash panel:
Light switch
A1
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– Pull the light switch out to the second detent . The fog
lights* light up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on
by turning the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to
the position . This switch does not have two positions, but only one
position.
The rear fog light warning light
 ⇒ page 27 lights up in the instrument
cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a
towing device from Škoda original accessories and when you are
towing a trailer which is fitted with the rear fog light.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles
behind your vehicle.
Headlamp range adjustment 
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the
range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 35 until you have adjusted the low
beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling
oncoming traffic.
A2
A2
Fig. 35 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A-
A1
A2
A3
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Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒ page 59, fig. 36 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 indicator light for the turn
signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You
can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is
switched off.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard
warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following func-
tions:
Right
 and left  turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒fig. 37 .
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called conven- ience turn signal*), push the lever briefly up to the upper or
lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in
this position.
Fig. 36 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 37 Turn signal and
main beam lever
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