light SKODA ROOMSTER 2009 1.G Repair Manual

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HandbrakeApplying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the
locking button ⇒fig. 122.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully
⇒.The handbrake warning light
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided
the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have
inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
HANDBRAKE ON
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake
which is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating
which will have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk
of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake
pads.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever
into position P (automatic gearbox).Parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors
are integrated in the rear bumper.
Fig. 122 Centre console:
Handbrake
Fig. 123 Parking aid: Range
of sensors
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Automatic gearbox6-speed automatic gearbox*IntroductionYour car is equipped with an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Shifting up and also down through the gears is performed automatically.
At the same time this is a conventional automatic gearbox. The maximum speed is
reached in the 5th gear. The 6th gear serves as an economic driving programme,
which is intended to reduce the fuel consumption.Information for driving with an automatic gearbox
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically.You can also, however, switch the gearbox over into the Tiptronic mode.
This mode makes it possible for you to also shift gears manually
⇒page 110.
Starting-off and Driving
– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.
– Press the Shiftlock button (button in handle of the selector lever),
move the selector lever into the desired position, e.g. D ⇒page 108,
and then release the Shiftlock button.
– Wait a moment until the gearbox has shifted (a slight engagement
nudge can be felt).
– Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator ⇒.Stopping for a short time
– The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop-
ping just for a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold
the vehicle stationary using the foot brake. The engine can, however,
be allowed just to idle.
Parking
– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector
lever to P and then release the Shiftlock button.
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N
⇒page 100.
It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface.
When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then
move the selector lever into position P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive
pressure acting on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move
the selector lever out of position P.
If the selector lever position N is selected by accident while driving it is first neces-
sary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of the
engine to be reached before engaging a drive position in the selector lever.
WARNING
•
Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the
selector lever if the car is stationary and the engine is running - risk of acci-
dent!
•
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of
an accident!
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When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary
to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever
(except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-
rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle creeps.
Selector lever positionsThe selector lever position you have engaged is shown in the information display
of the instrument cluster with the corresponding gear symbol highlighted ⇒fig. 126. In the positions D and S the gear you have already engaged will be addi-
tionally displayed on the display.
P - Parklock
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary ⇒.
I f y o u w i s h t o m o v e t h e s e l e c t o r l e v e r i n to or out of this position, you must press the
Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and at the same time depress the
brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
idling ⇒.
The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be
pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or N.
When the ignition is switched on and the selector lever is in position R, the reverse
lights will come on.
N - Neutral
The transmission is in Neutral in this position.
The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2
seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position
D, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on
a stationary vehicle.
The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2
seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position
R, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on
a stationary vehicle.
D - Drive, position for driving forward
When the selector lever is in this position, the forward gears are shifted up and
down automatically in line with engine load, vehicle speed and the dynamic shift
programme.
You must depress the brake pedal if you wish to move into position D from N when
the vehicle is travelling at less than 5 km/hour or is stationary ⇒.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 125 Selector leverFig. 126 Information
display: Selector lever posi-
tions
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Technical Data In certain circumstances (e.g. when driving in mountainous regions or when towing
a trailer) it may be beneficial to select the manual shift programme ⇒page 110 for
a short time in order to adapt the gearbox ratios manually to the driving situations.
S - Position for sporty style of driving
Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it possible to fully exploit the power
potential of the engine. The gearbox also then shifts down at higher engine speeds
as in the position D.
The gearbox does not shift into the 6th gear in the position S, because the
maximum speed is achieved with the 5th gear.
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving the selector
lever out of the position D into the position S.
WARNING
•
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of
an accident!
•
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary
to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever
(except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-
rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle creeps.
•
You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle (e.g. by
hand from the engine compartment) if a drive position is engaged when the
car is stationary. The vehicle would otherwise immediately start off - also
when the handbrake is firmly applied - risk of an accident!
•
You must move the selector lever into position P and firmly apply the
handbrake first before you or any other person opens the bonnet and starts
working on the engine when it is running - risk of accident! It is also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒page 185, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Selector lever lockAutomatic selector lever lock

With the ignition on, the selector lever is locked when it is in the positions P and N.
You must first of all depress the brake pedal in order to move the selector lever out
of this position. The warning light
 ⇒page 35 lights up in the instrument cluster
as a reminder for the driver when the selector lever is in position P and N.
A time delay element ensures that the selector lever is not blocked when rapidly
switching over the position N (e.g. from R to D). This does, for example, allow one
to seesaw out a stuck vehicle. The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever
is in the N position for more than 2 seconds without the brake pedal being pressed.
The selector lever lock is only active if the vehicle is stationary or moving at speed
of less than 5 km/hour. The lock is switched off automatically into position N when
the car is travelling at a higher speed.
Shiftlock button
The Shiftlock button in the handle of selector lever prevents certain selector lever
positions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when
you press the Shiftlock button.
Keylock
5)- Ignition key withdrawal lock
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector
lever is in position P. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the selector lever is blocked in
position P.
Note
On vehicles which are fitted with an automatic gearbox, you can withdraw the igni-
tion key after switching off the ignition in any position of the selector lever.5)This function is only valid for some countries.
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Switching over to manual shifting
– Push the selector lever to the right out of position D. After switching
over, 6 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the display with the currently engaged gear
being highlighted.
Shifting up gears
– One-touch forward of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position)
⇒page 110, fig. 127 .
Shifting down gears
– One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) .It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also when
driving.
When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up automatically in gears 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
into the next higher gear just before the maximum permissible engine speed is
reached.
If you select a lower gear, the automatic gearbox does not shift down until there is
no risk of the engine overrevving.
If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear in line
with the vehicle speed and engine speed.
Emergency programme
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system.The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are func-
tional faults in the gearbox electronics. This is indicated by all of the segments in the
display lighting up or going out.
It is possible to continue to move the selector lever into all the positions. In the
positions D and S the gearbox remains engaged in the 3rd gear. It is also possible to
continue to engage reverse gear in the position R.
The manual shift programme (Tiptronic) is switched off in the emergency mode.
If the gearbox has switched over to emergency mode, drive to the nearest
specialist garage in order to have the fault rectified.Tow-starting and towing vehicle Tow-starting a vehicle
It is not possible to tow-start or push-start vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox.
you can use jump-start cables connected to the battery of another vehicle for
starting your car if the vehicle battery is flat ⇒page 213.
Towing a vehicle
Please pay attention to the following information if it comes necessary to tow-in
your car ⇒page 215.
Fig. 128 Information
display: Manual shifting of
gears
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During the dialogue avoid additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously
talking occupants.
•
Do not speak, if the system makes an announcement.
•
The microphone for voice control is directed to the driver and front passenger.
Therefore the driver and the front passenger can operate the equipment.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully
responsible for road safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent,
so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to interruption
of the connection. When taking out the mobile phone, the connection to the
factory-fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the quality of the transmitting
and receiving signal. The charging of the mobile phone battery is also interrupted.
Note
•
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 122, “Mobile phones
and two-way radio system”.
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Should you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
•
The voice control of the telephone is only possible for adapters with PTT button.
Suitable adapters are available at a specialist garage.
Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter*Only one telephone mount* is factory-fitted. An adapter for the phone
can be purchased from the Škoda original accessories.
Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter
– First of all push the adapter in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 133 up
to the stop into the mount. Press the adapter slightly downwards, until
it locks securely into position.
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac-
turer's instructions).
Removing the mobile phone with the adapter
– Press simultaneouly the side locks of the mount and remove the
mobile phone and adapter ⇒fig. 133.This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“hands-
free system” using a microphone integrated in the vehicle, optimal transmission of
signals using an external aerial etc.). The battery of the mobile phone is also
constantly charged.
Fig. 133 Universal prepara-
tion for the phone
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Note
It a yellow warning symbol lights up in the information display, the menu phone-
book cannot be selected.Voice commandsVoice commands for mobile phone operation
Voice commands for operating the phone phone bookOther possible commands
Enter PIN codeA PIN code must be entered before operating the system.
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command ENTER PIN/PIN CODE after the signal tone.After this command the PIN code can be entered.
The entry of the PIN code is only possible if:•
the ignition is switched on;
•
the mobile phone is switched on.
Voice command
Activity
ENTER PIN/PIN CODE
After this command the PIN code of the mobile
phone can be entered ⇒page 117.
DIAL NUMBER
After this command a telephone number can be
entered which establishes a connection to the
requested partner ⇒page 118.
REDIAL
After this command the last selected telephone
number is selected again ⇒page 118.
Voice command
Activity
SAVE/STORE
NAMES/NAME/NUMBE
R
After this command a name with its telephone
number can be stored in the phone phone book
⇒page 119.
SELECT NAMES/NAME
After this command a telephone number which was
stored under its given name in the phone phone
book can be selected ⇒page 119.
DELETE NAMES/NAME
After this command a name in the phone phone
book can be erased ⇒page 120.
LISTEN TO/PLAY
PHONEBOOK
After this command you can listen-in to the phone
phone book ⇒page 120.
DELETE PHONEBOOK
After this command the complete phone book or a
name can be erased ⇒page 120.
Voice command
Activity
DIAL
The telephone number is selected.
STORE
The name and the telephone number are stored in
the phone phonebook or the entered PIN code is
stored.
REPEAT
The entered name or the digits are repeated. Then the
system requests with voice response “please pro-
ceed” the entry of further digits or commands.
BACK
The entered name or the last entered order of digits is
erased. Previously entered groups of digits are
repeated. Then the system requests with voice
response “please proceed” the entry of further digits
or commands.
DELETE
All entered digits are erased. Then the system
requests with voice response “The number is
deleted. The number please” the entry of further
digits or commands.
CANCEL
The dialogue is ended.
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WARNING
•
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in the vehicle
without using a special external aerial or an external aerial which has been
incorrectly installed, this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic
field in the interior of the vehicle.
•
Please concentrate fully at all times on your driving!
•
You must not install two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts
on the covers of the airbags or within the immediate deployment range of
airbags. This might result in injuries to the occupants in the event of an acci-
dent.Note
Please also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phones and two-way
radio systems.Input AUX-IN*The input for external audio sources AUX-IN is located on the right next to the hand-
brake and is marked with

.
The input AUX-IN transmits audio signals from connected external audio sources
(e. g. iPod or mp3 player) and record music from these devices via your radio*
installed in the factory. The input AUX-IN* is only available in combination with a
radio installed in the factory. The description on how to operate AUX-IN* can be
found in the relevant operating instructions of the radio*.
Note
If an external audio source is connected via AUX-IN*, which has a separate power
supply, this can lead to an interference of the audio signals.
CD changer*Operating the CD changer*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.
Load CDs
– Hold the button pressed and guide the CDs one after the other into
the CD-case . The LEDs in the buttons are no longer flashing.
Loading a CD to one definite position
– Briefly touch the 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 .
Fig. 135 The CD changer
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Ejecting a CD
– Briefly 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-changer are ejected consecutively.
Note•
Always guide the CD into the CD-case 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 the 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 changer, 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-changerPlease 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 equipmentLaser equipment is classified according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 in the
safety categories 1 - 4.
The Škoda CD-changer corresponds to the safety category 1.
The laser used for equipment of category 1 is to such an extent energy-poor and/or
shielded that there is no risk of danger when used in accordance with the regula-
tion.
WARNING
Please concentrate fully at all times on your driving!
Note
Do not remove the equipment cover. The equipment does not contain any parts,
which can be serviced by the user.WarrantyThe same warranty conditions apply for our factory-fitted radio as for new vehicles.
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Passive Safety 128Before setting off
The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants and for the
operating safety of the vehicle.For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.•
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
•
Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
•
Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
•
Safely attach the items of luggage ⇒page 70, “Loading the luggage compart-
ment”.
•
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
•
Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.
•
Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.
•
Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
⇒page 147, “Transporting children safely”.
•
Adopt the correct seated position. Also inform your occupants to adopt the
correct seated position.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts ⇒page 134, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and
the personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.•
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your
occupants or mobile phone calls.
•
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication,
alcohol, drugs.
•
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
•
Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.
•
Take regular breaks on long journeys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and
relaxed driving.
Fig. 136 The correct distance
of the driver from the
steering wheel
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