2006 SKODA ROOMSTER Owner's Manual

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Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒page 87, fig. 76 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 cigarette lighter for
other electrical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 78 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
Fig. 78 Centre
console: Cigarette
lighter
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– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the
cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! 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the ignition is switched off or th e ignition key withdrawn. This is
why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to
avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running
will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 79 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
It fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only be used
for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up
to 240 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the
engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 88, “Cigarette lighter”.
Further information ⇒page 232, “Accessories, changes and replacement
of parts”.
Fig. 79 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storage 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 (when 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 footwell of the
driver. You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes,
operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage
compartments.
Opening and closing the storage compartm ents on the front
passenger side
– Pull or press the handle of the lid in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 80 and fold open the lid.
– Raise the lid until it is heard to engage.
A pin holder is located inside the lid.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons.
Storage compartments on the front passenger
side⇒ page 90
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 91
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 92
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 92
Storage compartment in the front seat*⇒page 93
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 93
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 94
Storage compartments in the luggage compart-
ment⇒page 94
Flexible storage compartment⇒page 95
Clothes hooks*⇒page 95
Fig. 80 Dash panel:
Storage compartments
on the front passenger
side
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Cooling of storage compar tment on front passenger
side*
The storage compartment can be fitted for vehicles with an
air-conditioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control
dial ⇒fig. 81 .
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh
or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recom-
mend that you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) 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 side
Unlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left.Fig. 81 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
Fig. 82 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
on the driver's side
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Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage
compartment opens downwards ⇒fig. 83 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons - risk of head injury.
Stowage compartment in centre console
Unlocable compartment in the centre console.
Fig. 83 Detail of the
headliner: Stowage
compartment for spec-
taclesFig. 84 Centre
console: Storage
compartment
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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. 85 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
Fig. 85 Front seat:
Storage compartmentFig. 86 Armrest:
Storage compartment
Fig. 87 Opening
stowage compartment
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Fold the armrest
– Press the lower button on the end face of the armrest ⇒page 93, fig. 86 in order to fold the armrest. Fold the
armrest forwards and release the button.
Opening stowage compartment
– The armrest includes a stowage compartment. The storage compartment is unlocked by pressing the upper button and
then can be opened to the top.
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 doors
A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for
the front doors.
WARNING
Use the area ⇒fig. 88 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 compartment
A storage compartment ⇒fig. 89 is located on both sides in the side trim
panel of the luggage compartment.
The storage compartments are intended for storing small objects of up to
1.5 kg in weight.
Fig. 88 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
AB
AA
Fig. 89 Storage
compartments in the
side trim panel
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Flexible storage compartment
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the
luggage compartment. The flexible storage compartment is fore-
seen for storing small objects of up to 8 kg. in weight.
Removing
– Grasp the flexible storage compartment with both hands,
unlock it by pushing upwards and pull it towards you, in order
to remove the storage compartment.
Installing
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the right side trim panel of the luggage compart-
ment and push it downwards until it locks.
Clothes hooks*
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 91 .
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair
your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and
ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets.
Fig. 90 Flexible
storage compartmentFig. 91 Area above
rear doors: Clothes
hooks
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