key SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 134.
Your vehicle can only be operated with
diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN
590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the winter, only use diesel fuel, which complies with the standard EN 590
(standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria,
GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). “Winter-grade diesel fuel” will still
operate properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Service Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with infor-
mation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel. CAUTION
■ Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
■ If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a

ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
■ Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system. Ð
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet 138
Engine compartment overview 138
Checking the engine oil level 139
Replenishing the engine oil 139
Changing engine oil 140
Coolant 140
Checking the coolant level 141
Replenishing the coolant 141
Radiator fan 142
Checking the brake fluid 142
Changing the brake fluid 142
Windscreen washer system 143
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safety. The vehicle's engine compartment is
a hazardous area . WARNING
■ Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
■ Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P .
■ Firmly apply the handbrake.
■ Allow the engine to cool.
■ For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driving.
This is why after closing the bonnet, the lock must always be checked to en-
sure it has engaged properly. £
136 General Maintenance

O
Oil refer to Engine oil 139
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 130
Diesel fuel 136
Vehicle battery 145
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 138
Warning lights 17
P
Paint see Paint damage 129
Paint damage 129
Panorama roof 35
Parking Parking aid 82
Parking ticket holder 66
Passive Safety 100
Periodic wiping 43
Petrol refer to Fuel 135
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 129
Power steering 77
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 129
R
Radiator fan 142
Radio reception Aerial 130
Functional fault 130Raise vehicle 159
Rear mirror Exterior mirror 45
Manual dimming interior mirror 45
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 72
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 134
Fuel 134
Regulation Headlight beam 39
Remote control 29
Synchronisation process 30
Remote control key Replacing the battery 25
Replacement of parts 155
Replacing bulbs 169
Fuses 166
Vehicle battery 146
Windscreen wiper blade 44
Replenishing Coolant 141
Engine oil 139
Windscreen washer fluid 143
Running in Brake pads 119
Engine 119
The first 1 500 km 119
Tyres 119
S
Safe securing system 27
Safety 100
Child safety 115
Child safety seats 115
Head restraints 48
ISOFIX 117
TOP TETHER 118
Save electrical energy 120Seat
Adjusting 47
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 107
Seat belts 104
Cleaning 133
fastening and unfastening 106
Height adjustment 107
Seats folding forward 49
Head restraints 48
Heating 48
Removing seats 50
Selector lever see selector lever positions 88
Selector lever positions 88
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 72
Manual dimming interior mirror 45
Steering wheel 77
Setting temperature Heating 68
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 120
Gearshift lever 82
Side airbag 111
Snow chains 154
Spare wheel 151
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 85
Starting and stopping the engine 76
Starting engine Jump-starting 163
START STOP Jump-starting 164
187
Index

Steering force assistance 77
Steering wheel 77
Storage 61
Storage compartment Lighting 41
Storage compartments 61
Sun visors 42
Switching lights on and off 36
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 132
Material coverings 132
Materials 132
Natural leather 132
Seat belts 133
Taking care of your vehicle 127
Automatic car wash system 128
Chrome parts 129
Cleaning the wheels 131
Door lock cylinders 130
Headlight lenses 130
High-pressure cleaner 128
Plastic parts 129
Polishing the paintwork 129
Preservation 129
Rubber seals 130
Washing 128
Washing by hand 128
Wash system 128
TCS 81
Warning light 21
Technical data 176
Telephone 92
Tiptronic 87
see automatic gearbox 89
Tool 156
TOP TETHER 118
Towing 164
Towing a trailer 125Towing eye 165
Towing protection 31
Traction control system (TCS) 81
Trailer 125
Towing a trailer 125
Transport Boot 51
Roof rack system 58
Transporting children safely 115
Two-way radio systems 92
Type plate 176
Tyre repair 160
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 150
U
Underbody protection 131
unlock Central locking system 28
Unlocking Remote control 29
without central locking 26
Uphill start assist 80
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 147
Charging 146
Checking the electrolyte level 145
Operation in winter 145
Replacing 146
Safety instructions 143
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control 16
Vehicle data sticker 176
Vehicle dimensions 178
Vehicle key 25
Vehicle tool kit 156Visors 42
W
Warning lights 17
Warning symbols see Warning lights 17
Warning triangle 156
Washing 127
Automatic car wash system 128
by hand 128
Chrome parts 129
High-pressure cleaner 128
Weights 176
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 160
Caps 152
Loosening and tightening 159
Wheels 148
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 157
Full wheel trim 152
General information 148
Handling wheels and tyres 150
new tyres 150
Service life of tyres 149
Snow chains 154
Spare wheel 151
Wheel bolts 154
Winter tyres 154
Window convenience operation 35
Windows De-icing 130
See Electrical power windows 33
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 143
Replenishing 143
Warning light 23
Winter 143
Windscreen washer system 143
Windscreen wipers 43
188 Index