2006 SKODA ROOMSTER ECU

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How is the alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the remote
control. It is activated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by
only using the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if
the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft
alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you
then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on
within 15 seconds after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the anti-
theft alarm system. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on
the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
•Bonnet,
•Ta i l g a t e ,
•Doors,
•Ignition lock,
•Vehicle interior* ⇒page 50,
•Angle of the vehicle*,
•A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is
disconnected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control
in the key or if you switch the ignition on.
Note
•The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information
is available from your Škoda Service Partner.
•Before leaving the car, check that all the windows and doors are prop-
erly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully oper-
ational.
•Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the
use of the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor* and Towing
protection*
The interior monitor and the towing protection detect
movements inside the vehicle interior and then trigger the
alarm.
Fig. 28 Interior
monitor pushbutton
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The interior monitor and the towing protection are operated with
the button
. You can switch the interior monitor and the towing
protection off if there is a possibility that movements from (e.g.
children or animals) inside the vehicle interior or if the vehicle
must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might trigger
the alarm.
Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection
– Switch off the ignition.
– Press the button
 on the driver door ⇒page 50, fig. 28 .
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched off.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again auto-
matically the next time the car is locked.
Note
•You can also switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection,
by deactivating the safe securing system ⇒page 43.
•When the ignition key is removed or a door is opened, the symbol in
the button lights up red.
•Lighting up of the symbol in the button does not confirm that the interior
monitor and the towing protection are switched on.
Power windows*
Switch for power windows
Fig. 29 Buttons on the
driver's door
Fig. 30 Switch in the
rear door
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Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Pull the lever ⇒page 72, fig. 52 and adjust the desired angle
of the seat backrest.
Folding seats forwards
Fold seats fully forwards and secure
– Open the guide loop for the seat belt on the side of the outer seats and put the belt tongue into the opening of the respec-
tive side trim panel - safety holder.
– Move the seat as far as possible to the rear ⇒page 72.
– Pull the lever ⇒page 72, fig. 52 and fold the seat backrest
fully fowards.
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 53 up and then fold the seat fully forwards.
– Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat ⇒fig. 54 .
Fig. 53 Folding seat
fully forwards
Fig. 54 Secure folded
forward seats
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WARNING
•Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the
fixing belt to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat -
there is a risk of injury as soon as the vehicle starts off.
•If the seat is not in the rear end position, damage can occur to
the locking bolts if th e seat is unlocked.
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 145, “Correct seated posi-
tion for the occupants on the rear seats”.
Removing seatsUnlocking and re moving seats
– Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 55 .
– Remove the seat with the carrying handle on the seat ⇒fig. 56 .
Note
The outer seats are not replaceable alternatively. In the rear area the left
seat is marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 145.Fig. 55 Unlocking the
folded forward seat
Fig. 56 Carrying
handle on the seat
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WARNING
•The belt lock must be in their orig inal position after folding back
the seats - they must be ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so
that no objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the
passenger compartment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury.
•When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has
safely locked into position, this is confirmed by the position and a
visible marking on the cover of the lever.
Note
The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide
loops next to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind
the seat.
Folding table on the middle seat backrest*
– The middle seat backrest can be folded ⇒page 73, “Folding
seats forwards” forwards and used as armrest or table with
cup holder ⇒fig. 59 .
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses.
Note
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy
periods, then make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this
can result in permanent damage to the upholstery.
Pedals
You should use only footmats which do not obstruct the movement of the
pedals and have an anti-slip protection.
We recommend only to use footmats from Škoda genuine accessories
offered by your Škoda dealer.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in
the brake system.
•Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in
the area of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be
fully depressed and are able to return unobstructed to their initial
position - risk of accident!
Fig. 59 Rear seats:
Armrest
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Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
•Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 226, fig. 163 .
•The air circulation in the interior of the car helps to prevent the
windows from misting up. Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into
the luggage compartment below the bumper. Check for yourself that the
outlet nozzles are not covered.
Fastening elements
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded ⇒fig. 60 . You can also attach securing nets* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The fixing nets* and the installation instruction are located in the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way
that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
•If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing
eyes with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur
in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to
prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use
suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing
eyes. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes!
Folding hooks
Fig. 60 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes and lashing hooks
Fig. 61 Luggage
compartment: folding
hooks
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Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are
provided on both sides of the luggage compartment
⇒page 78, fig. 61 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
Fixing nets - Net programme*
Fixing examples of the fixing nets as horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
⇒ fig. 62 and double vertical pockets ⇒fig. 63 .
The fixing nets* and the installation instruction are located in the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
•The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the
pocket with objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not
secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way
that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net
damage.
Fig. 62 Fixing net:
double horizontal
pocket, floor fixing net
Fig. 63 Fixing net:
double vertical pockets
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WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover,
the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden
braking or the vehicle co llides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the tailgate, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that
objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Bicycle carrier*
Install cross member
– Remove the rear seats or fold the seats fully forwards, in order
to make available the necessary space in the luggage
compartment ⇒page 74.
– Release the fixture at the ends of the cross member by slightly pulling up the securing screw .
– Position the cross member with the fixed part onto the right (in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part
onto the left lashing eye.
– Secure the fixture to both sides and lock the fixing screws in place.
– Tighten the fixing screws up to the stop.
Fig. 66 Install cross
member
AB
AC
AA
AB
AC
AC
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