SKODA ROOMSTER 2010 1.G User Guide

The brief instruction
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The brief instructionBasic functions and im portant informationIntroduction
The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of
the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is necessary to
observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters
of the Owner's Manual.Unlocking and locking the vehicle Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Locking the vehicle
Folding out/folding up of the key
Further information page 40, “Unlocking and locking car”.
Setting steering wheel positionFig. 3 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever on the steering column / the correct distance of the
driver from the steering wheelYou can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
desired position.
– Pull the lever below the steering column fig. 3 down.
– Set the steering wheel to the desired posi tion (concerning height and forward/back
position).
– Push the lever upwards as far as the stop.
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Further information page 87, “Setting steering wheel position”.
WARNING
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Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel
and your chest is at least 25 cm fig. 3 on the right. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard!
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You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
Fig. 2 Remote control key
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For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel alteri ng its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
Seat belt height adjuster– To adjust the belt height press the height adjuster and move it up or down fig. 4 .
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly
locked in place.
Further information page 115.
WARNING
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is
positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account
across your neck!
Adjusting the front seats Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat*
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
Further information page 57, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING
Only adjust the driver seat when the ve hicle is stationary - risk of injury!Electric exterior mirror adjustment*
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 4 Front seat: Seat belt height
adjuster
Fig. 5 Controls at seat
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Fig. 6 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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Further information page 55, “Rear mirror”.Switching lights on and offFurther information page 46, “Switching lights on and off ”.
Turn signal and main beam lever Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Headlight flasher
Further information page 50, “The turn signal   and main beam lever ”.Windscreen wiper lever Intermittent switch
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe

Heating of the external mirror

Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror

Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror

Switching off operating control

Switching off all lights

Switching on side lights

Switching on the low beam and main beam

Fog lights*

Rear fog light
Fig. 7 Dash panel: Light switch
Fig. 8 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fig. 9 Windscreen wiper lever
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Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information page 53, “Windshield wiper”.
Power windows* 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*
Further information page 43, “Buttons for elec trical power windows”.
RefuellingFig. 11 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewedOpening the fuel filler cap– Open the fuel filler flap with the hand.
– Unlock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube to the left using the vehicle key.
– Unscrew the fuel filler ca p anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap  fig. 11 on the right.Closing fuel filler cap– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Lock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube by turning the vehicle key to the right
and withdraw the key.
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
Further information page 159, “Refuelling”.
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Fig. 10 Buttons on the driver's door
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Bonnet remote release– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side fig. 12 .
Further information page 161, “Bonnet remote release”.Opening the bonnetFig. 13 Radiator grille: Locking lever / se curing the bonnet with the bonnet support– Pull on the locking lever fig. 13 , the bonnet is then unlocked.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed for it fig. 13 on the right.
Further information page 161.
Inspecting the engine oil level Engine oil must not be refilled.
Engine oil can be refilled.
Engine oil must be refilled.
Further information page 163, “Check engine oil level”.
Fig. 12 Bonnet release lever
Fig. 14 Dipstick
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Instruments and warning lightsOverview of the instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter
Display
with counter for distance driven page 17
 with Service Interval Display page 17
 with digital clock  page 18
 with Multi-functional indicator* page 18
 with Information display* page 22
Speedometer page 16
Coolant temperature gauge* page 16
Button for display mode:
 Set hours / minutes
 Activating / deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h*
 Service interval - Display of the remaining number of days, kilometres or miles
to the next Inspection Service / Reset*
1)
Button for:
Reset trip counter for distance driven
 Resetting Service Interval Display
 Set hours / minutes
 Activate / deactivate display mode
Fuel gauge*  page 16
Engine revolutions counterThe red zone of the rev counter scale fig. 15 indicates the range in which the
engine control unit begins to limit the engi ne speed. The engine control unit restricts
the engine speed to a steady limit value.
Fig. 15 Instrument cluster
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Shift into the next higher gear or select th e selector lever position D of the automatic
gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds du ring the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature page 141.
For the sake of the environment
Shif ting to a highe r g ear in g ood tim e hel p s to reduce the fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life and
reliability of the engine.SpeedometerWarning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes
below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.Coolant temperature gauge*The coolant temperature gauge page 15, fig. 15 operates only when the ignition
is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following notes
regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperatur e. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
and at severe engine loads. The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into
the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may
also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning
symbol
 in the instrument cl uster does not flash.
If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
 page 28, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity  ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes page 162, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonn et and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temper atures and high engine loads!Fuel gauge*The fuel gauge page 15, fig. 15 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol
 in the instrument
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7
litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must
refuel .
The following will be displayed in the information display*: Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
On some vehicles, the fuel gauge is shown in the display of the instrument cluster.
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Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! The irregular supply of the fuel system can
lead to irregular runni ng of the engine. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter.Counter for distance drivenThe counter for the distance driven is loca ted in the bottom area of the display. The
distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). In some
countries the measuring unit “mile” is used.
Reset button
If you hold the reset button page 15, fig. 15 pressed for about 1 second, the trip
counter is set back to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven since it was last reset -
in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Counter for distance driven
The counter for distance driven indicates th e total distance in kilometers or miles
which the vehicle has been driven.
Fa u l t d i s p l a y
If there is a fault in the instru ment cluster, the constant text Error appears in the display.
Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for safety
reasons!
Note
If vehicles which are fitted with the inform ation display* the display of the second
speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the
counter for the total distance driven.
Service Interval DisplayDepending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ on the display.
Service Interval Display
Before the next service interval a key symbol

and the remaining kilometers are
indicated after switching on the ignition fig. 16 . At the same time, a display appears
regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service in ... km or... days
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km. or days until
the service due date is reached.
A flashing key symbol

and the text Service appears in the display for 20 seconds
as soon as the due date for the service is reached.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service now!
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can use the button to display the rema ining distance driven and the days until
the next service interval page 15.
A key symbol

and a display regarding the remaining kilometers appear for 10
second in the display. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining days
until the next service interval.
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Fig. 16 Service Interval Display: Note
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On vehicles which are equipped with inform ation display*, you can call up this infor-
mation in the menu SETUP page 22.
The following will be displayed in the information display* for 10 seconds: Service in ... km or... days
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least a
pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection;

makes an entry in the Service schedule;

affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the
dash panel on the driver's side.
Reset the service interval displays by using the reset button page 15 on the trip
counter.
On vehicles which are equipped with inform ation display*, you can call up this infor-
mation in the menu SETUP page 22.Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Se rvice Interval Display yourself otherwise
this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may also result
in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note

Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in
incorrect readouts.

information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the
vehicle is disconnected.

If the instrument cluster is exchanged af ter a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by a
specialist garage.
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The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service inter-
vals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2).
We therefore recommend having the Service In terval Display reset only by an author-
ised Škoda Service Partner who is familiar with the procedure for resetting the display
with a vehicle system tester.
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Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about the
service intervals.
Digital clockThe time is set with the buttons and page 15, fig. 15 .
Select the display which you wish to ch ange with the button and carry out the
change with the button .
On vehicles which are fitted out with the information display*, it is possible to set the
time in the menu Time  page 24.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when
the vehicle is stationary!Multi-functional indica tor (onboard computer)*IntroductionThe multi-functional indicator appears in the display page 19, fig. 17 or in the infor-
mation display page 22 depending on the equipm ent fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
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The outside temperature
page 20
Driving time
page 20
Current fuel consumption
page 20
Average fuel consumption
page 20
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On vehicles which are fitted out with information display*, it is possible to switch off
the display of some information.
Note

In certain national versions th
e displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
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If the display of the second speed is ac tivated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field fig. 17 .
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the display.
A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance memory
(memory 2).
Switching over the memory takes place with the button fig. 18 on the windshield
wiper lever. Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition
is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the
current driving information if the trip is continued
within 2 hours after switching off
the ignition. The memory will be is automatica lly erased, on the other hand, if the trip
is interrupted for more than 2 hours .
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes driving or 1.999 kilometres driven and
on vehicles which are fitted with informatio n display* up to a total of 99 hours and 59
minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after a
period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the batte ry of the vehicle is
disconnected.Using the systemThe rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the window wiper
lever fig. 18 .
Range
page 21
Distance driven
page 21
Average speed
page 21
Current speed*
page 21
Warning against excessive speeds*
page 21
Fig. 17 Multi-functional indicator
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Fig. 18 Multi-functional indicator:
Control elements
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