battery capacity SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Inspecting and replenishing 134
Fuel 134
Engine compartment 136
Vehicle battery 143
Wheels and Tyres 148
Tyres 148
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 155
Introductory information 155
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 155
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 156
First-aid kit and warning triangle 156
Fire extinguisher 156
Vehicle tool kit 156
Changing a wheel 157
Breakdown kit 160
Jump-starting 163
Towing the vehicle 164
Fuses and light bulbs 166
Fuses 166
Bulbs 169
Praktik
Praktik 174
Rear interior light 174
Lashing eyes 174
Adjustable safety partition behind the front
seats 174
Fixing of the loading floor 175
Adjustment of the safety partition 175
Emergency unlocking of the loading area door 175 Technical data
Technical data 176
Introductory information 176
Data on the vehicle sticker and the type plate 176
Dimensions 178
Specifications and engine oil capacity 179
Vehicle-specific details per engine type 180
Index
4 Table of Contents

Adjusting height of seat
›
To lift the seat, pull or pump the lever 2
» Fig. 35 upwards.
› To lower the seat, push or pump the lever 2
downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
› To adjust the angle of the backrest, relieve any pressure from the seat backrest
(do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel 3
» Fig. 35.
ÐFront seat heating
Fig. 36
Rocker switch for front seat
heating
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
›
By pressing the rocker switch in the position
1 or 2 switch on the front seat
heating to 25 % or 100 % of its power output » Fig. 36.
› To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal position. WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
ä CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.
■ Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
■ Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 132, Fabric covers on electrically
heated seats. Note
■ The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity. ■ If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 147,
Automatic load deactivation . Ð Head restraints
Fig. 37
Head restraint: adjusting/removing
Setting height
› Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as
required » Fig. 37 -  .
› To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 37 - 
with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with
the other hand.
Removing/installing
› Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
£
48 Using the system

Windscreen washer system
Fig. 119
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the wind-
screen or rear window and for the headlight cleaning system. The windscreen
washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The capacity of the reservoir is about 3.5 litres or about 5.4
litres on vehicles that
have a headlight cleaning system.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights.
We therefore recommend using clean water with a screen cleaner (including anti-
freeze in the winter) that is able to remove stubborn dirt.
Antifreeze should always be added to the cleaning water in the winter even if the
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no screen
cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must
not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration is sufficient
only to -5 °C. CAUTION
■ Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
the windscreen washer fluid.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.
ä Note
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when replen-
ishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be contamina-
ted, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction. Ð Vehicle battery
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Battery cover 145
Checking the battery electrolyte level 145
Operation in winter 145
Charging a vehicle battery 146
Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery 146
Replacing the vehicle battery 146
Automatic load deactivation 147
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery Symbol Importance
 Always wear eye protection.
 Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion.
 Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-
hicle battery.
 When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
produced.
 Keep children away from the vehicle battery. Improper handling of the vehicle battery can cause damage. We therefore recom-
mend that any work on the vehicle battery is carried out by a

ŠKODA Service Part-
ner. £
143
Inspecting and replenishing

Charging a vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
›
Switch off the ignition and all of the electrical components.
› Only for “quick-charging”: Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”,
then “positive”).
› Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“posi-
tive
”, black = “negative”).
› Only now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch
on the device.
› When charging is completed: Switch off the charger and remove the mains ca-
ble from the power socket.
› Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
› Reconnect the cables to the battery, if necessary (first of all
“positive”, then
“negative
”).
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you re-
charge the vehicle battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-
charger). Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or lower)
must be used until full charging is achieved.
It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery
with high amperages, so-called “ quick-charging”.
“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special charger
and specialist knowledge. We therefore recommend having the quick charging of
vehicle batteries undertaken by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging. CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth » page 164, Jump-starting in vehicles with the

START-STOP
system . Ð
ä Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions
are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free:
Operation Operating measure
Electrical power window (operational faults) » page 35
Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber » User manual of the radio
or » user manual of the naviga-
tion system
Setting the clock » page 11
Data in the multifunction display are deleted. » page 12 Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner to ensure
the full functionality of all electrical systems. Ð Replacing the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. Suitable types of vehicle batteries can
be purchased from a

ŠKODA Service Partner.
We recommend that the battery is replaced by a ŠKODA Service Partner, where
the new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations. Ð
ä
ä
146 General Maintenance

Jump-starting
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting 163
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system 164
The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat. Jump-start cables are required for
this purpose.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery
supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the dis-
charged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black. WARNING
■ A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just below
0 °C. In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion! ■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the engine
compartment »
page 136, Engine compartment .
■ The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. In addition, the jump-start cable connected to the positive
terminal of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conduct-
ing parts of the vehicle - risk of short circuit!
■ Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started.
■ Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment.
■ Do not bend over the battery - risk of caustic burns!
■ The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly. WARNING (Continued)
■ Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion! ■ Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low -
risk of explosion and caustic burns. Note
■ There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current
may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected. ■ The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the vehi-
cle. ■ We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist. Ð Jump-starting
Fig. 135
Jump-starting using the battery
from another vehicle: A - flat ve-
hicle battery, B - battery provid-
ing current
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 163.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
Connecting positive terminals
› Attach one end 1
»
Fig. 135
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery A
.
› Attach the other end 2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying the
power B
.
Connecting negative terminal and engine block
› Attach one end 3
»
Fig. 135
to the negative terminal of the battery supplying
the power B
.
£
ä
163
Do-it-yourself

Child safety
Side airbag 116
Child safety lock 26
Child seat Classification 116
ISOFIX 117
on the front passenger seat 115
Suitability 117
TOP TETHER 118
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 129
Cigarette lighter 60
Cleaning 127
Artificial leather 132
Headlight lenses 130
Material coverings 132
Materials 132
Natural leather 132
Plastic parts 129
Wheels 131
Climatronic Recirculated air mode 74
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 65
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 61
Ashtray 60
Cigarette lighter 60
General view 7
Light 41
Storage compartments 61
Compartments 61
Computer see Multifunction display 12
Coolant Checking 141
Replenishing 141
Coolant temperature gauge display 9
Correct seated position 101
Counter for distance driven 10Cruise control system (CCS) 83
Cup holders 59
D
Daylight driving light 37
Deactivating an airbag 113
Defrsoting rear window 42
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 32
Diesel refer to Fuel 136
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 136
Diesel particulate filter 22
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 139
Display Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 26
Doors Emergency locking 31
Driving Abroad 123
Driving through water on the street 124
Emissions 176
Fuel consumption 176
Maximum speed 180
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 120
EDL 81
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 33, 34
Button in the rear door 34
Central locking system 35
Operational faults 35Electronic differential lock 81
Electronic immobiliser 77
Emergency Automatic gearbox 90
Changing a wheel 157
Hazard warning light system 40
Jump-starting 163
locking of the doors 31
Selector lever-unlocking 91
Towing the vehicle 164
Tyre repair 160
Unlocking the boot lid 33
Emissions 176
Engine Running in 119
Starting and stopping the engine 76
Engine compartment Brake fluid 142
Coolant 140
Overview 138
Vehicle battery 143
Engine oil Capacity 179
Changing 140
Checking 139
Engine oil 19
Replenishing 139
Specification 179
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 120
Environmental compatibility 122
Environmentally friendly driving 120
ESC Function 80
Warning light 20
F
Fire extinguisher 156
First-aid kit 156
Floor mats 82
185
Index