SKODA ROOMSTER 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

Fig. 19
Cockpit
28Operation

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
48
Electrical power windows
55
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
90
Parking ticket holder
83
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
› Speed regulating system
121
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
18
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
97
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
30
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
›Multifunction display
33
›MAXI DOT display
37
Button for rear window heater
64
TCS button
120
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
90
Button for hazard warning light system
63
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
21
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
91
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
93
›Operating controls for Climatronic
95
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
84
Front passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
90
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag
2112345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever48
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
55
›Interior monitor
54
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
59, 60
Fuse box in the dashboard
176
Bonnet release lever
146
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
107
Pedals
109
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
109
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
110
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
69
Central locking system
51
Handbrake
109
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
69
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
81
›Storage compartment
85
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
104
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233343529Cockpit

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
30
Engine revolutions counter
31
Speedometer
31
Coolant temperature gauge display
31
Fuel gauge
31
Counter for distance driven
32
Digital clock
32
Display of the second speed
32
Recommended gear
32
Fault display
The Error message will appear in the display if there is a fault in the instru-
ment cluster. Ensure that the fault is rectified as soon as possible by a special-
ist workshop.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for road safety.■
Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary!
OverviewFig. 20
Instrument cluster
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 31
Display:
› With counter for distance driven
» page 32
› With service interval display
» page 36
› With digital clock
» page 32
› With multifunction display (MFA)
» page 33
› With the MAXI DOT display
» page 37
Speedometer with warning lights » page 31
Coolant temperature gauge 1)
» page 31
Button for display mode:
› Setting the hours/minutes
» page 32
› Enable/disable the display of the second speed 2)
» page 32
› Service interval 2)
- Display of the number of days, kilometres or miles re-
maining until the next Service 3)
» page 36 
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.
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Button for:› Reset trip meter
» page 32
› Set hours/minutes
› Enable/disable the mode selected by means of button 5
Fuel gauge 1)
» page 31
Engine revolutions counter
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The red scale range of the rev counter
1
» Fig. 20 on page 30 indicates the
range in which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The
engine control unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter 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 32 .
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
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
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
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The coolant temperature gauge
4
» Fig. 20 on page 30 works only when the
ignition is switched on.
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only
by one of the warning lights » page 41, 

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 un-
der 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 41.
CAUTION
■
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Fuel gauge
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The fuel gauge
7
» Fig. 20 on page 30 only works when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
The fuel remaining is displayed in the segment display on vehicles with the
segment display.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning light lights up
when the fuel level reaches the reserve range 
» page 44 . 
1)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
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CAUTIONNever 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 en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Counter for distance driven
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in km. In somecountries 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. 20 on
page 30 .
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the ve-
hicle 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
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The clock is set with buttons
5
and
6
» Fig. 20 on page 30 .
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 38.
Display of the second speed
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
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 38 , Settings .
Segment display
›
Press the
5
» Fig. 20 on page 30 key repeatedly, until the odometer display
flashes » page 32 .
›
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.
Recommended gear
Fig. 21
Recommended gear
Read and observe on page 30 first.
The gear currently engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display
A
» Fig. 21 .
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into
another gear is indicated in the display. 
1)
On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
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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
selected on vehicles with a manual gearbox.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-
ing situations, such as overtaking.
Multifunction display (MFD)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
33
Operation
34
Multifunction display details
34
Warning against speeding
35
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. 22 on page 33
or in the MAXI DOT display depending on your vehicle model » page 37.
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display » page 37, there is an option not to dis-
play some of the information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully
responsible 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 tempera-
ture 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
measures.■
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is
not indicated in km/h on the display.
MemoryFig. 22
Multifunction display
Read and observe on page 33 first.
The multifunction display is equipped with two automatic memories. The se-
lected memory is shown in the Display » Fig. 22.
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).
Switch memories using button
B
» Fig. 23 on page 34 on the windscreen
wiper stalk.
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. If the trip is interrupted for more than
2 hours , the memory is automatically erased.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total trip memory collates the data from any number of individual trips up
to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 1999 km or, for vehicles with a MAXI
DOT display, 99 hours and 59 minutes, or 9999 km. The memory is deleted
when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a pe-
riod of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.33Instruments and Indicator Lights

OperationFig. 23
Multifunction display: Control el-
ements
Read and observe on page 33 first.
The Toggle button for selecting menu items
A
» Fig. 23 and button
B
are
found on the wiper stalk.
Select menu items
›
Briefly press the top or bottom of rocker switch
A
» Fig. 23 . This opens the
individual menu items in the multifunction display one after the other.
Select memory
›
Press button
B
» Fig. 23 .
Reset memory
›
Select the desired memory.
›
Press and hold button
B
» Fig. 23 .
The following values from the memory selected will be set to zero by button
B
.
› Average fuel consumption.
› Distance driven.
› Average speed.
› Driving time
Multifunction display details
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is displayed 1)
.
The temperature is shown with the snowflake symbol 
if the outside temper-
ature 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 dis-
play. Reset the memory to zero by pressing the button » page 34, Operation to
measure 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 mi- nutes. 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 low
speed 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 de-
termine the average fuel consumption over a certain period » page 34, Opera-
tion . No value will appear in the display after it has been erased until you have
driven approximately 300 m. 
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 station-
ary.
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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 infor-
mation. 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
consumption of 10 l/100 km is used initially, then the value is adapted accord-
ing 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 par-
ticular moment » page 34, Operation .
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1999 km or 9999 km on
vehicles 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 34, Operation .
No value will appear in the display until you have driven approximately 300 m
after this information has been deleted.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed, identical to the display on the speedometer 3
» Fig. 20 on
page 30 , is displayed.
Oil temperature 1)
The current engine oil temperature is displayed. If the oil temperature is lower
than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil temperature is
present, only - -.- is displayed instead of the oil temperature.
Warning against speeding
The warning that the speed limit is being exceeded can be enabled/disabled in
the display » page 35.
Warning against speeding
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 34 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT
display) or 
(segment display) menu item.
›
Press button
B
to activate the ability to set the speed limit 2)
(value flashes).
›
Use button
A
to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Confirm the speed limit that was set with button
B
, or wait approx. 5 sec-
onds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 34 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT
display) or  (segment display) menu item.
›
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Press button
B
to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value
flashes).
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g. the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
›
Confirm the speed limit that was set by pressing button
B
again, or wait ap-
prox. 5 seconds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops
flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 34 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT
display) or  (segment display) menu item.
›
Pressing button
B
disables the speed limit.
›
Pressing the button
B
activates the ability to change the speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning.
The Warning at (MAXI DOT display) or
 (segment display) menu item appears
in the display with the limit set. 
1)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
An initial value of 30 km/h is displayed automatically if no value has been specified.
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The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and
on.
Service Interval Display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the segment display
36
Display in the MAXI DOT display
36
Resetting the service interval display
37
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The service due date is automatically displayed on the display and this infor-
mation can be displayed manually at any time if necessary.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or
days until the service due date is reached.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Note
Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle
battery is disconnected.
Prompt in the segment display
Fig. 24
Example of a message
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. 24.
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 mes-
sage OIL CHNG appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the 
icon and the number 2 are displayed at the posi-
tion identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 24.
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 igni-
tion has been switched on.
Display the days and distance until the next service
You can press button 5
» Fig. 20 on page 30 repeatedly to display the remain-
ing distance and time to until the next service whenever the ignition is switch-
ed 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
odometer.
Display in the MAXI DOT display
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the message Oil change in ... km or .... days.
As soon as the service date has arrived, the message Oil change now! appears
after the ignition is switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the message Inspection in ... km or ... days.
As soon as the service interval date has arrived, the message Inspection now!
appears after the ignition is switched on. 
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Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
You can display the remaining distance and days until the next service in the
Settings menu whenever the ignition is switched on » page 38.
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display, the values of a new service interval are displayed, which are based
on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
37
Settings
38
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
38
Auto Check Control
38
The MAXI DOT display provides you with information about the current operat-
ing state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data
(depending on the vehicle equipment) relating to the radio, mobile phone, mul-
ti-functional display, navigation system, the device connected to the MDI input
and the automatic gearbox » page 110.
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. 25
Operating lever: MAXI DOT dis-
play controls
Read and observe on page 37 first.
›
Press and hold rocker switch
A
» Fig. 25 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
displayed.
Overview of the menu items in the main menu.
■ MFD (Multifunction display) » page 33
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone » page 97 ;
■ Vehicle status » page 38
■ Settings » page 38
The Audio and Navigation menu items are only displayed when the factory-fit-
ted radio or navigation system is switched on.
Note
■ Warning messages shown in the information display must be confirmed by
pressing button B briefly » Fig. 25 to call up the main menu.■
The menu always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if the
display is not currently active.
■
Using the factory-fitted radio or navigation system » Radio operating in-
structions or» Navigation system operating instructions .
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