oil change SKODA ROOMSTER 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Contents4
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
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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
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Communication114
Loading a CD
– Touch the button and guide the CD (compact disc) into the CD-
case . The CD is automatically loaded onto the next free position in
the CD-changer. The LED in the corresponding button stops
flashing.
Loading all CDs
– Hold the button pressed and guide all CDs one after the other into
the CD-case . The LEDs in the bu ttons are no longer flashing.
Loading a CD to one definite position
– Touch button . The LEDs in the buttons light up at the memory
spaces, which are already assigned and flash in the case of free
memory spaces.
– Touch the desired button and guide the CD into the CD-case .
Ejecting a CD
– Touch the button , in order to eject a CD. For assigned memory
spaces, now the LEDs light up in the buttons .
– Touch the corresponding button . The CD is ejected.
Ejecting all CDs
– Hold the button pressed for more than 2 seconds, in order to eject
the CDs. All CDs in the CD-cha nger are ejected consecutively.
Note
•Always guide the CD into the CD-cas e with the printed side pointing upwards.
•Never push the CD with force into the CD-case as the insertion is performed automatically.
•After loading a CD into the CD-changer, you must wait until the LED of the corresponding button lights up. Then th e CD-case is free to load the next CD.
•If you have selected a position, on which a CD is already located, this CD will be ejected. Take out the ejected CD and load the desired CD.
•The magazine can take up to six standard CDs (diameter 12 cm). Please do not use 8 cm “single CDs”!
•In order to avoid malfunctions of the chan ger, please never use a CD protective foil or stabilizer (obtainable on the market as CD-accessory).
•Described in this Owner's Manual are only the steps required for the operation of the CD-changer.
•You will find further information for this setting menu in the Radio Owner's Manual.
Tips for operating the CD-changer
Please pay attention to the following notes for operating the CD-changer.
•Only clean CDs without scratches and damages should be used, in order to guarantee a proper, high-quality CD-playback.
•Affix no labels to the CDs.
•Always store non-used CDs in the original folding box.
•Never expose CDs to direct sun rays.
•Use a soft, non-fluffy cloth to clean the CDs. Wipe the CD straight-lined from the middle to the outside. Strong dirt must be eliminated with usual CD-cleaner.
•Please never use liquids such as gasoline , paint thinner or disk cleaner, other- wise the surface of the CD could get damaged.
Precaution measures for laser equipment
Laser equipment is classified according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 in the safety categories 1 - 4.
The Škoda CD-changer correspond s to the safety category 1.
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Seat belts124
•No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt together.
•The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you are correctly seated ⇒page 119, “Correct seated position”.
•The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. spec- tacles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.
•Bulky, loose clothing (e.g. a winter coat over a jacket) does not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the seat belts.
•It is prohibited to use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shortening the belts for smaller persons).
•The lock tongue should only be insert ed into the lock which is the correct one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to protect and the risk of injury increases.
•The backrests must not be tilted too far to the rear otherwise the seat- belts can lose their effectiveness.
•The belt webbing must always be ke pt clean. Soiled belt webbing may impair proper operation of the inertia reel ⇒page 169, “Seat belts”.
•The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked by paper or similar objects otherwise the belt tongue will not lock in place properly.
•Inspect the seat belts regu larly to ensure they are in good condition. If you find seat belts which have damage to the seat belt webbing, seat belt connections, to the inertia reels or to the lock, the relevant safety belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.
•The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not make an attempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
•Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident and were therefore stretched, must be replaced - this is best done by a specialist garage. The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspected. The anchorage points for the be lts should also be checked.
•In certain countries it is possible to use seat belts which differ in terms of their operation from the seat belts wh ich are described on the pages which follow.
How are seat belts correctly fastened?
Fastening three-point seat belts
Fasten your seat belt before starting!
– Correctly adjust the seat and the head restraint before fastening your
seat belt ⇒page 119, “Correct seated position”.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 121 Routing of webbing over the shoul-ders and the lap belt
Fig. 122 Routing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
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Inspecting and Replenishing176
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with
precise specifications.
The engine of your vehicle has been fact ory-filled with a high-grade oil which you can use throughout the year - exce pt in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does not, however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing co ntinuous further development. Thus the information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
Škoda Service Partners are informed by Škoda Auto a.s. about current changes. We recommend having this oil change und ertaken by a Škoda Service Partner.
Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG0, QG2)
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)
Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter- vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this will maintain the properties of the oi l. In exceptional cases, you must top up only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres. You must not use other engine oi ls - risk of engine damage!
Note
•Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine oil which complies with the specif ication for your vehicle. Consequently, you will always have the correct engine oil for refilling.
•We recommend using a preservative fr om the Škoda original accessories offered by your Škoda dealer.
•For further information - see Service shedule.
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 501 01 VW 502 00 VW 504 00
ACEA A2 a) or A3 a)
a)Only to be used in exceptional cases if the oils specified above are not available.
Diesel enginesVW 505 01b)
VW 507 00 c)
b)Only for engines without diesel particle filter ⇒page 29.c)Only for engines with diesel particle filter ⇒page 29.
Engine oil specifications
Petrol enginesVW 504 00 alternative VW 503 00
Diesel enginesVW 507 00
alternative VW 506 01 a)
a)Only for engines without diesel particle filter ⇒page 29.
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Inspecting and Replenishing178
Replenishing engine oil
– Inspect the oil level ⇒page 177.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒page 176,
“Engine oil specifications”.
– Inspect the oil level ⇒page 177.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick
in fully.
WARNING
•Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a risk of fire!
•Read and observe the warning notes ⇒page 174, “Working in the engine compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must on no account be above the range ⇒page 177. Oil will other- wise be drawn in through the crankcas e ventilation and may pass through the exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil ma y combust in the catalytic converter and damage it.
Changing engine oil
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or according to the service interval indicator ⇒page 11.
WARNING
•Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required profes- sional knowledge!
•Read and observe the warning notes ⇒page 174, “Working in the engine compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
•Let the engine cool down - risk of burning from hot oil.
•Wear an eye protection - risk of caustic burns due to oil splashes.
•Oil is toxic! Store old oil in a safe place out of the reach of children and unauthorized persons until you dispose of it properly.
Caution
You must not pour any additives into th e engine oil - risk of engine damage! Damage, which results from such produc t, are excluded from the warranty.
For the sake of the environment
•You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
•In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the material, equipment and the knowledge required fo r such work, we recommend that you have the oil and oil filter change carr ied out by your Škoda Service Partner.
Note
After your skin has come in contact with the oil, you must thoroughly wash your skin.
Cooling system
Coolant
The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.
The cooling system does not require an y maintenance under normal operating conditions. The coolant consis ts of water with a concentration of coolant additive of 40 %. This mixture not only provides antifreeze protection down to -25°C but
Aa
WARNING (continued)
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Accessories, changes and replacement of parts193
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts
Accessories and replacement parts
Škoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- neering. Thus one should no t change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv- ered from the manufacturer without some thought.
The following guidelines should be observed when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with accessories, have technical ch anges made to it or a par t has to be replaced at some time in the future.
•Advise should always be obtained from a Škoda Service Partner before buying any accessories and before making any technical changes ⇒.
•This is particularly the case when accessories are bought in a foreign country.
•Škoda Genuine Accessories which have been released for use and Skoda orig- inal parts can be obtained from Škoda Se rvice Partners. They will install them professionally and correctly.
•All Škoda original accessory which is listed in the catalogue such as tilting roofs, spoilers, wheels etc. must have an official stamp of approval.
•Radios, aerials and other electrical accessories should only be installed by an authorised workshop.
•The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto a.s. must be observed when making tech- nical changes.
•This is to ensure that no technical damage occurs to the vehicle, that travelling and operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible. Škoda Service Partners undertake this work professionally or refer it to an specialist company in special cases.
Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without consulting a Skoda a.s. dealer is excluded from the guarantee.
WARNING
•We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accesso- ries and Škoda original parts which have been expressly approved for use on
your Škoda. Reliability, safety and su itabiliity have been established for these Škoda original parts.
•We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other products despite keeping a constant ey e on market developments (also not in the case where there is an attestation or permission can be produced).
Technical changes
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to opera-tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because of the networking of the electronic co mponents. This means that the operating safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardized, a greater wear of vehicle parts can occur and finally the vehi cle registration documents expire.
We trust that you will understand that yo ur Škoda Service Partner cannot be liable for damage resulting from unprofessional work.
We therefore recommend that you have a ll work carried out with Škoda original parts at your authorised Škoda Service Partners.
WARNING
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro-fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data227
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7,5
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 177.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
RoomsterPraktik
Permissible gross weight16651655/1755a)
a)Valid for vehicles, which have 15'' wheels mounted as of factory.
Unloaden weight ready for work11501105/1115a)
Loading capacity515550/640a)
Loading capacity when using the TLC465465
Permissible front axle load890890
Permissible rear axle load900900/1000a)
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(700/450)b)
(900/450)c)
b)Uphills up to 12%c)Uphills up to 8%
(700/450)b)
(900/450)c)
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Technical Data229
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 177.
3,2
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
RoomsterPraktikScout
Permissible gross weight16701660/1760a)
a)Valid for vehicles, which have 15'' wheels mounted as of factory.
1675
Unloaden weight ready for work11551110/1120a)1160
Loading capacityb)
b)depending on special equipment
515550/640a)515
Loading capacity when using the TLCb)465465465
Permissible front axle load890890/890a)890
Permissible rear axle load900900/1000a)900
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(900/450)c)
(1100/450)d)
c)Uphills up to 12%d)Uphills up to 8%
(900/450)c)
(1100/450)d)(900/450)c)
(1100/450)d)
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Technical Data231
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 177.
3,6
Cooling system of the vehicle5,5
RoomsterScout
M5AG6M5AG6
Permissible gross weight1690172516951730
Unloaden weight ready for work1175121011801215
Loading capacitya)
a)depending on special equipment
515515515515
Loading capacity when using the TLCa)465465465465
Permissible front axle load890910890910
Permissible rear axle load900900900900
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(1000/450) b)
(1200/450)c)
b)Uphills up to 12%c)Uphills up to 8%
(1000/450)b)
(1200/450)c)(1000/450)a)
(1200/450)c)(1000/450)b)
(1200/450)c)
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Technical Data233
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Capacities (in liter)
Weight (in kg)
Fuel tank capacity/of which spare55/7
Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system2/4,5
Engine oila)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspec t oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒page 177.
3,8
Cooling system of the vehicle6,2
RoomsterPraktik
Permissible gross weight1735/1750a)
a)Valid for vehicles, which have 15'' wheels mounted as of factory.
1730/1835a)
Unloaden weight ready for work1220/1235a)1180/1195a)
Loading capacityb)
b)depending on special equipment
515550/640a)
Loading capacity when using the TLCb)465465
Permissible front axle load900/960a)900/960a)
Permissible rear axle load900900/1000a)
Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked(900/450)c)
(1100/450)d)
c)Uphills up to 12%d)Uphills up to 8%
(900/450)c)
(1100/450)d)
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