boot SKODA ROOMSTER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual
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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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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle 201
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
The headlight lenses
Please do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products 
- risk of damage to the plastic lenses  Please use soap and clean warm 
water.
Caution
Never  wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects for 
cleaning the plastic lenses, this may result in damage to the protective 
paintwork and consequently in formation of cracks on the headlight 
lenses, e.g through effect of chemical products.
Door and window seals
The rubber seals on the doors, boot lid, bonnet and windows remain 
supple and last longer if you treat them from time to time with a rubber 
care product (e.g. silicone spray). You also avoid premature wear of the 
seals and prevent leakages in this way. It is also easier to open the doors. 
Rubber seals which are well cared for also do not stick together in cold 
winter weather.
Locks
We recommend that you use the spray from Škoda original accessories 
with regreasing and anticorrosive effect for de-icing locks.
Note
When washing your vehicle, ensure that as little water as possible gets 
into the locks.
Wheels
Steel wheels
You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving 
your vehicle its regular wash. This prevents any brake dust, dirt and road 
salt from sticking to the wheel hubs. You can remove stubborn brake abra-
sion adhering to the wheels with an industrial cleaner. Touch up any 
damage to the paintwork on the wheels before rust is able to form.
Light alloy wheels
Regular care of light alloy wheels is necessary in order to retain their deco-
rative appearance over long periods. It is particularly important to remove 
any road salt and brake abrasion from light alloy wheels every two weeks, 
otherwise the surface will suffer. Wash thoroughly and then treat the 
wheels with a protective product for light alloy wheels which does not 
contain any acidic components. You should provide the wheel hubs with a 
hard wax layer every three months. You must not use any products which 
cause abrasion when treating the wheel hubs. Any damage to the paint 
layer on the wheel hubs must be touched up immediately.
We recommend using a preservative from Škoda genuine accessories 
offered by your Škoda dealer.
WARNING
One should remember when cleaning the wheels that moisture, ice 
and road salt may adversely affect braking efficiency - risk of an 
accident!
Note
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. 
This may show itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted 
to the steering wheel which, in certain circumstances, can cause prema-
ture wear of the steering. This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.
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