light SKODA ROOMSTER 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Operation
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and Indicator Lights
10
Instrument cluster
10
Multifunction display (MFD)
13
Service Interval Display
16
MAXI DOT display
18
Warning lights
20
Unlocking and locking
28
Unlocking and locking
28
Central locking system
31
Remote control
34
Anti-theft alarm system
35
Luggage compartment lid
37
Electrical power windows
38
Lights and visibility
41
Lights
41
Interior lights
46
Visibility
47
Windscreen wipers and washers
48
Rear window
51
Seats and stowing
52
Front seats
52
Rear seats
54Head restraints56Boot57
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
61
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
63
Roof rack system
65
Useful equipment
65
Storage compartments
68
Praktik
73
Heating and air-conditioning
77
Heating, ventilation, cooling
77
Heating
78
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)
80
Climatronic (automatic air conditioningsystem)
83
Communication and multimedia
86
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
86
Voice control
91
Multimedia
92
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
95
Steering
95
Starting and stopping the engine
96
Brakes
98
Manual gear changing and pedals
99
Automatic transmission
100
Running in
103
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
104
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
108
Driving abroad
109
Assist systems
110
Brake assist systems
110
Parking aid
112Cruise Control System113START-STOP115
Towing a trailer
117
Towing device
117
Trailer
120
Safety
Passive Safety
123
General information
123
Correct seated position
124
Seat belts
127
Using seat belts
127
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
130
Airbag system
132
Description of the airbag system
132
Airbag overview
133
Deactivating airbags
136
Transporting children safely
139
Child seat
139
Fastening systems
141
General Maintenance
Car care
144
Service intervals
144
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
146
Washing your car
149
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
150
Taking care of the interior
154
Inspecting and replenishing
157
Fuel
157
Engine compartment
159
Engine oil
163
Coolant
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Brake fluid167Vehicle battery168
Wheels
172
Tyres and wheel rims
172
Winter operation
178
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
179
Emergency equipment
179
Changing a wheel
180
Tyre repair
184
Jump-starting
186
Towing the vehicle
188
Fuses and light bulbs
191
Fuses
191
Bulbs
194
Technical data
Technical data
199
Vehicle data
199
Index
4Table of Contents

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewDoor handle
30
Electrical power windows
38
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
51
Air outlet vents
77
Car park ticket holder
68
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
43
›
Speed regulating system
113
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
134
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
86
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
10
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
49
›Multifunction display
13
›
MAXI DOT display
18
Button for rear window heater
47
TCS switch
111
Air outlet vents in the central part of the instrument panel
77
Button for hazard warning light system
45
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
137
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
78
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
80
›Operating controls for Climatronic
83
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
69
Front passenger airbag
134
Air outlet vents
77123456789101112131415161718Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag137Door handle30
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
37
›Interior monitor
36
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
41, 42
Fuse box in the dashboard
192
Bonnet release lever
161
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
95
Ignition lock
97
Pedals
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gear lever (manual gearbox)
99
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
101
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
53
Central locking system
33
Handbrake
99
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
53
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
66
›Storage compartment
71
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
94
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the lay-
out shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as
for left-hand drive models.19202122232425262728293031323334359Cockpit

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
10
Engine revolutions counter
11
Speedometer
11
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
Fuel gauge
11
Counter for distance driven
12
Digital clock
12
Display of the second speed
12
Recommended gear
13
Fault display
The Error message will appear in the display if there is a fault in the instrument
cluster. Ensure that the fault is rectified as soon as possible by a specialist work-
shop.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.■
Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary!

OverviewFig. 2
Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
Rev counter with warning lights » page 11
Display:
› With counter for distance driven
» page 12
› With service interval display
» page 16
› With digital clock
» page 12
› with multifunction display (MFD)
» page 13
› with the Maxi DOT display
» page 18
Speedometer with warning lights » page 11
Coolant temperature gauge 1)
» page 11
Button for display mode:
› Setting the hours/minutes
» page 12
› Enable/disable display of the second speed 2)
» page 12
› Service interval 2)
- Display of the number of days, kilometres or miles re-
maining until the next Service 3)
» page 16 
123451)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
Applies for vehicles with a segment display.
3)
Applies for models in which where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
10Operation

Button for:
› Reset trip meter
» page 12
› Set hours/minutes
› Enable/disable the mode selected by means of button 5
Fuel gauge 1)
» page 11

Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 10.
The red scale range of the rev counter
1
» Fig. 2 on page 10 indicates the range
in which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine con-
trol unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolutioncounter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 13 .
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up in good time has the following benefits.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces engine noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the life and reliability of the engine.

Speedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
Warning against speeding
An audible warning will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h 2)
. The
audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below 120 km/h.
67Coolant temperature gauge display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The coolant temperature gauge
4
» Fig. 2 on page 10 works only when the igni-
tion is switched on.
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only by
one of the warning lights » page 22,   Coolant coming on or going off.
Cold range
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet reached
its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the middle of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or under heavy
engine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the
scale. Further information » page 22.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other components mounted in front of the air inlet im-
pair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The fuel gauge
7
» Fig. 2 on page 10 only works when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel remaining is displayed in the segment display on vehicles with the seg-
ment display. 

1)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
11Instruments and Indicator Lights

The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning light lights up when
the fuel level reaches the reserve range  » page 25 .
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
and the exhaust system.
Counter for distance driven
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in km. In some countries the measuring unit “mile” is used.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The trip counter indicates the distance you have driven since it was last reset - in
steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Reset trip meter
The meter can be reset by pressing and holding button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 10.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the vehicle
has been driven.
Note
If the second speed display is enabled on vehicles with a segment display, this
speed will be shown instead of the odometer.
Digital clock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 10.
The clock is set with buttons
5
and
6
» Fig. 2 on page 10.
Select the display that you wish to change with the button 5 and carry out the
change with the button 6.
In vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, it is also possible to set the clock
in the Time menu » page 18.

Display of the second speed
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The display can show the current speed in mph 1)
.
This feature is provided for driving in countries with different units for speed.
MAXI DOT display
The display of the second speed can be set in the Settings menu item » page 18,
Settings .
Segment display
›
Press the
5
» Fig. 2 on page 10key repeatedly, until the odometer display flash-
es » page 12 .
›
Press the
6
key while the display is flashing.
The second speed is displayed instead of the odometer.
Display of the second speed can be disabled in the same way.


1)
On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
12Operation

Recommended gearFig. 3
Recommended gear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The gear currently engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display
A
» Fig. 3 .
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an-
other gear is indicated in the display.
If the control unit recognises that it is beneficial to change gear, an arrow
B
is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you
should shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is shown at
A
instead of the gear se-
lected on vehicles with a manual gearbox.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driving
situations, such as overtaking.
Multifunction display (MFD)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
14
Operation
14Multifunction display details15Warning against speeding16
The multifunction display can only be operated when the ignition is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
The multifunction display shown in the segment display » Fig. 4 on page 14 or in
the MAXI DOT display depending on your vehicle model » page 18.
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display » page 18, there is an option not to display
some of the information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Even at temperatures of around +4 °C, there may still be black ice on the
road surface. You should therefore not rely solely on the outside temperature
display for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.
Note
■ In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
ures.■
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is not
indicated in km/h on the display.

13Instruments and Indicator Lights

Multifunction display detailsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 13.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is displayed 1)
.
The temperature is shown with the snowflake symbol  (ice warning) if the out-
door temperature is below +4 °C.
This display flashes for a few seconds, then shows the most recently displayed
function 2)
.
If the temperature drops below +4 °C while the car is driving at a speed faster than 10 km / h, a beep is also heard.
Driving time
The driving time elapsed since the memory was last erased appears in the display.
Reset the memory to zero by pressing the button » page 14, Operation to meas-
ure the driving time from a particular moment.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with a MAXI DOT display, it is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to zero when this period is exceeded.
Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is displayed in litres/100 km 3)
. You can use this
information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consumption.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a lowspeed 4)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is displayed in
litres/100 km 3)
.
Set the memory to zero at the start of a new measurement if you wish to deter-
mine the average fuel consumption over a certain period » page 14, Operation . No
value will appear in the display after it has been erased until you have driven ap-
proximately 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Range
The estimated range is displayed in kilometres. It indicates the distance you can
still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank and the same
style of driving.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. The value is displayed in steps of 5 km
after the  has come on.
The fuel consumption over the preceding 50 km is used to calculate the informa-
tion. The range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner.
If the memory is set to zero (after the battery has been disconnected), a fuel con- sumption of 10 l/100 km is used initially, then the value is adapted according to
the style of driving.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed. Reset the memory to zero if you want to measure the distance travelled from a particular
moment » page 14 , Operation .
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1999 km or 9999 km on ve- hicles with a MAXI DOT display. The indicator is set back to zero when this period
is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is displayed in km/hour . Set the memory to zero at the start of measurement to determine the average
speed over a certain period » page 14, Operation .
No value will appear in the display until you have driven approximately 300 m af- ter this information has been deleted.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving. 1)
This information is always shown on vehicles with a MAXI DOT display.
2)
This is not the case on the MAXI DOT display.
3)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
4)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
15Instruments and Indicator Lights

Prompt in the segment displayFig. 6
Example of a message
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 16.
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the 
icon and the number 1 is displayed at the
position identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 6.
The 
icon is shown together with the days and kilometres remaining to the next
service.
As soon as the service due date is reached, the flashing 
icon and the message
OIL CHNG appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the 
icon and the number 2 are displayed at the position
identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 6.
The 
icon is shown together with the days and kilometres remaining to the next
service.
As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the flashing 
icon and the
INSPEC _ message appear in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition
has been switched on.
Display the days and distance until the next service
You can press button
5
» Fig. 2 on page 10 repeatedly to display the remaining
distance and time to until the next service whenever the ignition is switched on.
The 
icon appears together with the 
icon and the distance and time to the
next service appear in the display for about 10 seconds.
The distance and the days remaining until the next oil change service are dis-
played first; the distance and the days remaining until the next inspection are
displayed after the button 5
is pressed again.
Note
The kilometres remaining until the next service are displayed instead of the od-
ometer.
Display in the MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 16.
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the message Oil change in ... km or .... days ap-
pears.
As soon as the service date has arrived, the message Oil change now! appears af-
ter the ignition is switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the message Inspection in ... km or ... days appears.
As soon as the service interval date has arrived, the message Inspection now! ap-
pears after the ignition is switched on.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval You can display the remaining distance and days until the next service in the Set-
tings menu whenever the ignition is switched on » page 18.
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds.
Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days

17Instruments and Indicator Lights

MAXI DOT display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
18
Settings
18
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
19
Auto Check Control
19
The MAXI DOT display provides you with information about the current operating
state of your vehicle. The information system also provides you with data (de-
pending on the vehicle equipment) relating to the radio, mobile phone, multi-
functional display, navigation system, the device connected to the MDI input and
the automatic gearbox » page 100.
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
WARNINGConcentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.

Main menu
Fig. 7
Operating lever: MAXI DOT dis-
play controls
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 18.
›
Press and hold rocker switch
A
» Fig. 7 to activate the MAIN MENU.
›Individual menu items can be selected by pressing rocker switch A. When the
pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
Overview of the menu items in the main menu.
■ MFD (Multifunction display) » page 13
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone » page 86 ;
■ Vehicle status » page 19
■ Settings » page 18
The Audio and Navigation menu items are only displayed when the factory-fitted
radio or navigation system is switched on.
Note
■ Warning messages shown in the information display must be confirmed by
pressing button B briefly » Fig. 7 to call up the main menu.■
The menu always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if the dis-
play is not currently active.
■
Using the factory-fitted radio or navigation system » Radio operating instruc-
tions or» Navigation system operating instructions .

Settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 18.
You can change certain settings yourself through the MAXI DOT display. The cur- rent menu item is shown in the top of the display under a line.
You can select the following menu options:
Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
MFD data
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here. 
18Operation