2008 SKODA ROOMSTER technical data

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Attaching a wiper blade
– Position the wiper blade onto th e wiper arm and lock the locking
button .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 52.
Rear mirror
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear
view to the rear.
Dimming the interior mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror toward rear (the lever
on the interior mirror must point forwards in it home position).
Heating of the external mirror*
– Turn the rotary knob to position  ⇒fig. 44.
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror*
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface
is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror*
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
The vehicle can also be equipped with a se cond rear mirror*, which is attached above the inner main rear mirror. The second rear mirror* enables an extensive look into the area of the rear seats, e.g. to check on the seated passengers. You can adjust it in the horizontal as well as vertical direction regardless of the inner main rear mirror.
The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING
•Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to the following vehicles.
•Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances to the following vehicles.
Note
•Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is switched on.
•You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any time, by pressing on the ed ge of the mirror surface.
•Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exte- rior mirrors.
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Fig. 44 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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Adjusting height of seat*
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down-
wards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the
handwheel to adjust the angle of the backrest.
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easi ly reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
•Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
•Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can lead to bruises or injuries.
•The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk of injury!
Head restraints
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the uppe r part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push the
head restraint in the direction of axle of the metal guide rods, in the
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 46 to the top or to the bottom.
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Fig. 46 Adjusting head restraint
Fig. 47 Removing a head restraint
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Caution
•You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
•Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 168.
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.
Rear seats
Adjusting seats in forward/back direction
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the outer rear seats can be pushed
forwards, folded fully forwards or the seats can be removed.
Moving seats in forward/back direction
–Pull the lever ⇒fig. 49 up or on the release loop ⇒fig. 50 and move
the seat into the desired position.
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 120, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats”.
Fig. 49 Release at the front
Fig. 50 Release at the rear
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Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 120, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats”.
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Folding the rear seats back into position
Locking seats and folding back into position
– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the
seat ⇒page 60, fig. 56. Check for yourself that the seat is correctly
locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal posi tion until it is heard to lock. Check
for yourself that the seat is correctly locked by pulling it up.
– Push the lever ⇒fig. 57 and fold the backrest back into position.
Check for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged.
– Take the belt tongue out of the safety holder.
– C l o s e th e g u id e l o o p o f t h e s ea t b el t o n th e s i de o f t h e o u te r s e a t s u n t il
it is heard to lock.
WARNING
•The belt lock must be in their original 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 ca n slide into the passenger compart- ment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
•When folding the seat back rest 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 58, “Folding seats
forwards” forwards and used as armrest or table with cup holder
⇒ fig. 58.
– 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.
Fig. 57 Folding the seat backrest back into posi-tion
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Rear seats: Armrest
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•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of the vehi cle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment.
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 187, fig. 164.
•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. 59.
You can also attach securing nets* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart- ment.
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 ar e 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 suit able lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing eyes. Never atta ch a child seat to the lashing eyes!
Folding hooks
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 60.
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 59 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and lashing hooks
Fig. 60 Luggage compartment: folding hooks
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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must
transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support stra ps on the boot lid ⇒fig. 63.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holder by
pulling to the rear or with adequate blows to the bottom side of the
cover.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into
the holder and hanging the suppo rt straps on the boot lid.
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the supporting elements ⇒fig. 64.
The process of assembly or disassembly is identical.
The luggage compartment cover is foreseen fo r storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if th ere is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of obje cts placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Fig. 63 Removing the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment cover in the lower position
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Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
– Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle.
– Slacken the quick tension jack on th e fixing axle of the bicycle carrier
and adjust according to the width of the bicycle fork.
– Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick
tension jack ⇒fig. 67.
– Fasten the removed front wheel with the fixing strap in the vehicle
interior so that it does not resu lt in any damage to the luggage
compartment, bicycle or the stored items.
Note
If the front wheel is equipped with disc brake, attach the wheel in such a way that the brake disc is opposite the frame.
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strap
– To slacken the rubber part of the cl amp, push both parts against each
other and open the clamp.
– Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of
travel) as far as possible below the saddle rod and close the clamp
⇒ fig. 69.
Fig. 67 Put in the bicycle
Fig. 68 Fastening the front wheel
Fig. 69 Securing the bicycles with clamps
Fig. 70 Securing the bicycles with a strap
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