2008 SKODA ROOMSTER instrument cluster

Contents3
Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights. . . General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant temperature gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-functional indicato r (onboard computer)* Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior monitor*  and Towing protection* . . . Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panorama roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bicycle carrier* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The roof luggage rack system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter* and power sockets* . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system. . . . . . . . . Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)* . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting steering wheel position* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-speed automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio and mobile phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal telephone preinstallation with voice control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting the mobile phone and adapter . . . . . . . Mobile phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeat last call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth™* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . . Input AUX-IN* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . Important safety information regarding the use of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cockpit8
Cockpit
General view
This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar
with the instruments, gauges and controls.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional module* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight flasher, driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and in dicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments on the front passenger side* . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front seat passenger airbag(s)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
− Unlocking the boot lid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Interior monitor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box in the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch and control dial for the headlight beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio*
Rocker switch for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buttons for central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (6-speed automatic gearbox)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocker switch for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
•Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobi le phone, navigation system, CD player etc. are supplied with separate inst ructions for operating such equipment.
•The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒page 7, fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
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A253
A380
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A6130
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter ⇒page 9
Display:
− with digital clock ⇒page 13
− with counter for distance driven ⇒page 11
Speedometer
Coolant temperature gauge* ⇒page 10
Display:
− with Service Interval Display ⇒page 11
− with Multi-functional indicator* ⇒page 13
− with Information display* ⇒page 16
Clock-set button / reset button
Fuel gauge* ⇒page 10
When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
The version of the instrument cluster can differ depending on the equipment.
Engine revolutions counter
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter ⇒fig. 2 indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been run in and operating at a normal temperature. Yo u should shift into the next higher gear before this red zone is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
One should shift to the next lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer running “smoothly”.
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
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Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period ⇒page 153.
Caution
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the red zone of the scale - risk of engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.
Coolant temperature gauge*
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 9, fig. 2 operates only when the ignition is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine , please pay attention to the following notes regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale* it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale*. The pointe r may also move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperat ures. This is not critical provided the warning symbol  in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please refer to the guide- lines ⇒page 24, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒page 174, “Working in the engine compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached co mponents in front of the fresh air inlet impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge*
The fuel gauge ⇒page 9, fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol  in the instru- ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must refuel .
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter.
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Counter for distance driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
The kilometer counter for distance driven is shown on the display when the ignition is switched off. The trip counter for dist ance driven is shown on the display after switching on the ignition. You can then swit ch over to the counter display with the reset button.
Reset button
By briefly pressing the reset button ⇒page 9, fig. 2 you can switch over from the trip counter to the kilometer counter. In order to recognize which counter for the distance driven is shown on the display at that moment, trip ⇒fig. 3appears after the trip counter.
If you hold the reset button pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter is set back to zero.
If you hold the reset button pressed for longer than 3 seconds, a display regarding the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following service interval (for this the trip counter is not set back) appears.
Fa ult di spl a y
dEF will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for distance driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome- tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some countries.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for safety reasons!
Note
On vehicles with information display bo th counters are shown simultaneously on the display.
Service Interval Display
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ slightly on the display.
Fig. 3 Display: Counter for distance driven
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A6
A6Fig. 4 Service Interval Display: Note
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Service Interval Display
A key symbol  appears in the counter display for distance driven about 30 days before reaching the due date for the service ⇒page 11, fig. 4. The remaining distance to be driven will be indicated for 10 seconds next to the key symbol and then the remaining number of days to th e due date for the service inspection.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
SERVICE IN ... KM OR ... DAYS
The kilometre indicator or the days indica tor reduces in steps of 100 km. or days until the service due date is reached.
The following text appears as a flashing key symbol  and a text as soon as the due date for the service is reached.
INSP
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
SERVICE NOW
The display disappears within 20 seconds af ter switching on the ignition. The trip counter is also displayed after pressing th e reset button for the trip counter (for more than 1 second).
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can have the distance still to be driv en and the days until the following service interval displayed at any time as follows:
•Press reset button for more than 3 seconds.
A key symbol  is displayed on the display of the counter for the distance driven. The remaining distance to be driven will be indicated for 10 seconds next to the key symbol and then the remaining number of days to the due date for the service inspection.
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least a pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
•resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection,
•makes an entry in the Service schedule,
•affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side.
The Service Interval Display can also be reset with the reset button as follows:
•Switch off the ignition, press the reset button of the trip counter for distance driven and hold it down.
•Switch the ignition on and release the reset button. Now turn the reset button to the right. The service interval display is reset.
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself other- wise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
•Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in incorrect readouts.
•information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
•it is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
•The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service intervals (QG1) using the reset button as th at for a vehicle with fixed service inter- vals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by a Škoda Service Partner who is famili ar with the procedure for resetting the display with a vehicle system tester.
•Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about the service intervals.
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Digital clock
A reset button is installed on the left below beside the speedometer for
adjusting the clock ⇒page 9, fig. 2.
Set hours
– Turn the reset button to the left.
Setting minutes
– Turn the reset button to the right.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when the vehicle is stationary.
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒fig. 5 or in the information display ⇒page 16, fig. 8 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
Memory
The multi-functional indicator is equi pped with two automatic memories. The selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field ⇒fig. 5.
The data of the single-trip memo ry (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).
Switching of the memory takes place when the button ⇒page 14, fig. 6.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni- tion is switched on until it is switched of f. New data will also flow into the calcula- tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
The outside temperature⇒page 15
Range⇒page 15
Current fuel consumption⇒page 15
Average fuel consumption⇒page 15
Driving time⇒page 16
Distance driven⇒page 16
Average speed⇒page 16
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster: Multi-functional indicator
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Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display ⇒page 13. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button ⇒page 14, fig. 6.
The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is set back to nu ll if this period is exceeded.
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 13. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button ⇒ page 14, fig. 6.
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour ⇒page 13. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measure-ment using the button ⇒page 14, fig. 6.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
Information display*
Introduction
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio, multi-function al indicator and navigation system.
Certain functions and operating conditio ns are always being checked on the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red symbols ⇒page 19 and yellow symbols ⇒page 19.
Lighting up of these symbols is combin ed with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒page 20.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can select the relevant language in the menu of the information display.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip- ment installed on the vehicle):
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Fig. 8 Instrument cluster: Information display
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