child lock SKODA ROOMSTER 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Contents3
Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights. . . General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant temperature gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-functional indicato r (onboard computer)* Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior monitor*  and Towing protection* . . . Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panorama roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bicycle carrier* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The roof luggage rack system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter* and power sockets* . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system. . . . . . . . . Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)* . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting steering wheel position* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-speed automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio and mobile phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal telephone preinstallation with voice control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting the mobile phone and adapter . . . . . . . Mobile phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeat last call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth™* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . . Input AUX-IN* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . Important safety information regarding the use of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 8
9 9 9101011111313161820
30 30 3232333739404043
44 44 48
49 5053
54 54 55565762626668696970707172
78 78
80 84
89 89 90909292939394
97 97
102 102 103
104 105105106107108108109111112113113
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117 117 119
122 122 123
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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* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrohydraulic power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To w i n g a t r a i l e r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Praktik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustable safety partition behind the front seatsFixing of the loading floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjustment of the safety partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emergency unlocking of the loading area door . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel consumption according to the regulations (99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 l/51 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 l/63 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6 l/77 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 l/51 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 l/59 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9 l/77 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128 128 130132133135
137 137 140143144
145
145 145 148148149149150150152
153 153 154
154 157158159
160 160
163
163 163 163168
170 170 170171
173 173 176178181182186
187 187
193 193 193
195
195 195 195196196196197202203
207 207 211
219
219 219 219220220221
223
223 223 223223223223
224 225226228230232234236
239
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Unlocking and locking
Key
Description
The vehicle is supplied with two keys without remote control ⇒fig. 16 or with two keys with remote control* ⇒fig. 17. The keys fit in all vehicle locks.
Key ring
The key ring only has the key number on it which is essential for producing other keys. This number can be used to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service Par tners.
The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling the vehicle.
WARNING
•Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise st art the engine or operate electrical equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
•Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintention- ally - risk of accident!
Caution
•Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-ture and severe shocks.
•Keep the groove of the keys absolutely cl ean as impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a negative effect on proper op eration of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach a Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you.
Fig. 16 Set of keys without remote control
Fig. 17 Radio-operated key
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Locking
Valid for vehicles without a central locking system:
Locking from outside
The securing head will move upwards or downwards in the door when unlocking or locking.
Locking from inside
All closed vehicle doors are locked by pr essing in the securing knobs from the inside. The doors cannot be opened from the outside when the securing knobs have been pressed in. The vehicle doors ca n be opened from the inside as follows:
•The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
•The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
Note
•The opened door cannot be locked with the securing knob. This prevents the possibility of forgetting the key in the locked vehicle.
•The opened side doors at the rear and the front passenger door are locked by pressing in the secu ring knob and slamming the door closed.
•Please refer to the safety guidelines ⇒ in “Description” on page 33.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from
the inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the
child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching child safety lock on
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 20.
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of
the arrow.
So long as the child safety lo ck is switched on it is not possible to open the door from the inside with the door opening leve r. In this case the door can be opened only from the outside.
Fig. 20 Child safety locks on the rear doors
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Closing the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing
position ⇒page 34, fig. 21.
•All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
•The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
•The windows are closed provided the key is held in the opening position.
•The safe securing system is activated immediately.
•The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
The opened front doors cannot be unlocked. It must be locked separately after closing it.
Button for the central locking system*
If the vehicle was not locked from outside, it can be unlocked or locked
with the buttons and , also if the ignition is switched off.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
–Press button ⇒fig. 22. The symbol  in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
–Press button ⇒fig. 22. The symbol  goes out in the button.
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the button :
•It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
•You can unlock the doors from the inside and open them by pulling the door opening lever.
•If the driver door is opened, it cannot be locked, in order to avoid inadvertently being locked out of the vehicle You then have to lock a door separately after closing it.
•In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not always operate if the safe securing system is activated.
AB
Fig. 22 Central locking switch
A1A2
A1
A2
A1
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Emergency locking of the doors
An emergency locking mechanism which is visible only after opening the
door is located on the face end of the rear doors (applies only for vehicles
with central locking).
Locking
– Remove the panel ⇒fig. 23.
– Insert the key into the opening under the panel and press the stopping
lever as far as the stop toward the inside.
– Re-insert the panel.
After closing the door, you can no longer op en it from outside. If the child safety lock is not switched on, it is possible to open the door from the inside by pulling twice on the door handle. If the child safety lock is switched on, it is necesary to also open the door from outside besides pu lling twice on the inner door handle.
Luggage compartment door
Opening the boot lid
– Press on the hand grip above the licence plate and at the same time
raise the boot lid.
Closing the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒.
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the button on the driver door ⇒fig. 24.
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot lid.
WARNING
•Ensure that the lock is properly enga ged after closing the boot lid. Other- wise, the boot lid might open suddenly wh en driving even if the boot lid lock is closed - risk of accident!
•Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
Fig. 23 Emergency locking of the door
AA
AB
Fig. 24 Unlocking the boot lid
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Interior monitor* and Towing protection*
The interior monitor and the towing protection detect movements
inside the vehicle interior and then trigger the alarm.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are operated with the
button . You can switch the interior monitor and the towing protec-
tion 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 ⇒fig. 27.
– 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 automatically the next time the car is locked.
Note
•You can also switch off the interior moni tor and the towing protection, by deac- tivating the safe securing system ⇒page 34.
•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 windowsFig. 27 Interior monitor pushbutton
Fig. 28 Buttons on the driver's door
Fig. 29 Switch in the rear door
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pres sing lightly on the respective butto n 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 stop s 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 40, fig. 28, 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 th e 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 40, fig. 28. 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 40, fig. 28 when children are being transported on the rear seats.
•In the event of a freezing up of the wi ndscreen, first of all eliminate the ice ⇒ page 166 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 always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle an d in addition 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 injuri es when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
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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 offere d 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 137, “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 important for the front seat passenger. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary 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 th e steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop- erly 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.
Adjusting the front seats
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 45 up and push the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard
to engage.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 45 Controls at seat
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Ignition lock
Petrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines
- interruption of fuel supply, ignition sw itched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
•You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle batt ery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle ⇒.
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position , in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main beam or other electrical compon ents with major power consumption are briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in th e ignition lock prevents the starter being engaged when the engine is r unning and thus getting damaged.
WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni- tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex- pected locking of the steerin g wheel - risk of accident!
•Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the car has come to a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
•Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise st art the engine or operate electrical equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Starting the engine
General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
•Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before starting the engine.
•The clutch pedal should be fully depr essed when starting the engine which means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
Fig. 101 Ignition lock positions
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