steering wheel adjustment SKODA ROOMSTER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

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Cockpit
General view
This general view is designed to help you to quickly
become familiar with the instruments, gauges and
controls.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional module* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
−Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight flasher, driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag*
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −
Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments on the front passenger side* . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front seat passenger airbag(s)* . . . . . . . . . .
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
− Unlock tailgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Interior monitor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box in the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch and control dial for the headlight beam range
regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio*
Rocker switch for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . .
Buttons for central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (6-speed automatic gearbox)* . . . . . . . . .
Rocker switch for heating on the front passenger seat* . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A151
A266
A398
A4126
A5
59
11 6
A6156
A713
A8
17
63
A962
A10
177
178
A1198
A1259
A13164
A14
96 99
104
A1590
A16156
A17164
A18
46
50
A19249
A2055, 58
A21209
A22109
A2311 0
A24
A2571
A2645
A27
11 3
120
A2871
A29
87
92
A30139
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Seats and Stowage
68
Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Basic information
The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be
matched to the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for
•safely and quickly reaching the controls,
•a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,
•achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and
the airbag system.
The chapters which follow describe the procedure which you should adopt
for adjusting the seats.
WARNING
•Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in
the vehicle.
•Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to
the seat. Children must be fastened ⇒page 166, “Transporting
children safely” with a suitable restraint system.
•The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted
to match the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts
must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal
protection for you and your occupants.
•Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being
driven - never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the
window or on the surfaces of the seats. This is particularly impor- tant for the front seat passenger. You will be exposed to increased
risk of injury if it becomes nece
ssary to apply the brake or in the
event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal
injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
•It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a
distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel.
Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag
system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard! The front
seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly
adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
•Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects
may get behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre.
You would then no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or
accelerate.
WARNING (continued)
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Correct seated position
Correct seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent, we recommend the following setting.
•Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm ⇒fig. 116 .
•Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are
able to press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle .
•Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of
the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is
at the same level as the upper part of your head ⇒fig. 117 .
•Fasten the seat belt correctly ⇒page 150, “How are seat belts
correctly fastened?”.
Driver seat adjustment ⇒page 69, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING
•The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted
to match the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts
Fig. 116 The correct
distance of the driver
from the steering wheel
Fig. 117 The correct
head restraint adjust-
ment for the driver
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Index269
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
R
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
RadioOperating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Radio systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Raise vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recharge battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Recirculated air mode Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Roof aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Running in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
S
Safe securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Safety information Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Selector lever-emergency unlocking . . . . . . 124
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting temperature Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Stability programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Steering force assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Storage compartment Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Switch in the driver door Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
T
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Taking care of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Temperature outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
the first 1 500 kilometres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
The roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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