SKODA ROOMSTER 2010 1.G Manual PDF

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The roof luggage rack system*Roof rail*Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
A special roof luggage rack system was de veloped for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.

The roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi-
tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.

The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components can be
obtained from Škoda original accessories.Caution

If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any
damage which may result to your car is no t covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.

Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
If a roof rail is not fitted onto a vehicle at the works, it is obtainable from a specialist
garage which carries out the professional fitting.Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof lu ggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carr ying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING

The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!

Please note that the handling proper ties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity an d the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Fig. 70 Roof rail
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Front cup holderYou can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses fig. 71 .
WARNING

Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!

Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder whil e driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g.
when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be
damaged.
Rear cup holder*You can place one cup or beverage can into the recess fig. 72 .
WARNING

Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!

Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder whil e driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g.
when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be
damaged.
Fig. 71 Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 72 Centre console: Cup holder
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Parking ticket holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for atta ching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The parking ticket has to always be removed before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.Ashtray*Fig. 74 Centre console: Ashtray at the front / rearRemoving ashtray– Remove the ashtray fig. 74 upwards. When removing do not hold the ashtray at
the cover - risk of breakage.Replacing ashtray– Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Cigarette lighter* and power sockets*Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 75 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.Using the socket– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
Fig. 73 Windscreen: Parking ticket
holder
Fig. 75 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
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WARNING

Take care when using the cigarette ligh ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.

The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should never leave
children unattended in the vehicle!Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damagi ng the power socket.
Note

Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!

Further information page 179.
Power socket in the luggage compartment*– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 76 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the
process if the engine is stationary. The same remarks apply here as for
page 72, “Cigarette lighter”.
Further information page 179, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING

Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (whe n accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!

Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the fo otwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, oper ate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident!
Fig. 76 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*
 page 74
Storage compartment on the driver's side
page 74
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 75
Stowage compartment in centre console
page 75
Storage compartment in the front seat*
page 75
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 75
Storage compartment in the front doors
page 76
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
page 76
Flexible storage compartment*
page 76
Clothes hooks*
page 77
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Storage compartments on the front passenger side*On some vehicles, the storage compartments are not equipped with lids.Opening and closing the storage compartments on the front passenger
side– Pull the handle of the lid in direction of arrow fig. 77 and fold it open.
– Swivel the flap until it is heard to lock.
A pin holder is located on the inside of the flap.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side*
The storage compartment ca n be fitted for vehicles with an air-condi-
tioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial fig. 78 .
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air
to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you switch off the cooling if it is operating in the heating mode or
if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.Storage compartment on the driver's sideUnlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left.
Fig. 77 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ments on the front passenger side
Fig. 78 Storage compartment: Using
cooling systemFig. 79 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's side
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Storage compartment for spectacles*– Press on the lid of the stowage comp artment, the stowage compartment opens
downwards fig. 80 .
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spec-
tacles and otherwise must be kept closed.Stowage compartment in centre consoleThe storage compartment without cover in the centre console is foreseen for storage
of small objects.
Storage compartment in the front seat*The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1 kg. in weight.
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap fig. 82 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*Fig. 83 Armrest: Storage compartment / open storage compartmentFold the armrest– Press the bottom button on the face end of the armrest fig. 83 on the left. Fold
the armrest forwards and release the button.
Fig. 80 Detail of the headliner: Storage
compartment for spectaclesFig. 81 Centre console: Storage
compartment
Fig. 82 Front seat: Storage compart-
ment
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Opening storage compartment
– Press the top button and fold up the cover of the storage compartment page 75,
fig. 83 on the right.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city
traffic the armrest should not be folded down.Storage compartment in the front doorsA bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front
doors.
WARNING
Use the area fig. 84 of the storage compartment only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not
impaired.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartmentStorage compartments are located on bo th sides of the luggage compartment
 fig. 85 .
The storage compartments are intended for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg in
weight.Flexible storage compartment*A flexible storage compartmen t is located on the right side of the luggage compart-
ment. The flexible storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 8
kg. in weight.Removing– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper corners.
Fig. 84 Stowage compartment in door
panel
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AA
Fig. 85 Storage compartments in the
side trim panelFig. 86 Flexible storage compartment
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– Press the upper corners to the inside
and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
– Take it out by pulling toward s the middle of the vehicle.
Installing– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the right
side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push it downwards until it locks.Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear
doors.
WARNING

Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.

Use the hooks for hanging only light item s of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edge d objects in the pockets.

The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.

Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsThe information provided is valid for all vehicles.Fig. 87 Air outlet ventsOpen the air outlet vents 3 and 4– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (air outlet vents 3) or the horizontal wheel (air outlet
vents 4) to the position
.
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (air outlet vents 3) or the horizontal wheel (air outlet
vents 4) to the position 0.Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4– In order to change the strength of the ai r flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas with
the aid of the moveable adjuster.
– In order to change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical lamellas with the aid of the moveable adjuster.
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
 page 79, fig. 88 . Air outlet vents 3 and 4 can also be opened or closed individually. Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the
setting of the regulator of the heating or the air conditioning system* and the atmos-
pheric conditions.
Recirculated air modeIn recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standi
ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button page 81, fig. 89 , the warning light lights up in the
button.Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
  page 81, fig. 89. You can also switch recirc ulated air mode on again
from this setting by repe atedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mo de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
AC

AD
AC
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HeatingUsing the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.Setting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 88 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po sitions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply , use the button - recirculated air mode
 page 78.Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 78.Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 52, “Rear window heater”. The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.
All controls apart from the control dial
can be set to any desired intermediate posi-
tion.
The heating effect is dependent upon the c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
Note

If the air distribution is positioned toward s the windows, the total amount of air is
used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to
restriction of the heating comfort.

The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
Fig. 88 Heating: Control elements
AAAAABAB
A1
AC
A2
AB
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