2009 SKODA ROOMSTER technical data

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Opening the bonnet– Pull on the locking lever ⇒fig. 15, the bonnet is then unlocked.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening
designed for it ⇒fig. 16.Further information ⇒page 184.
Inspecting the engine oil level Engine oil must not be refilled.
Engine oil can be refilled.
Engine oil must be refilled.
Further information ⇒page 187.
Fig. 15 Radiator grille:
Locking leverFig. 16 Securing the bonnet
with the bonnet support
Fig. 17 Dipstick
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Technical Data During the driving time and always before the engine has reached its operating
temperature, generally avoid high engine speeds ⇒page 163.
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 to a higher gear in good time helps to reduce the fuel consumption, mini-
mises operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer
life and reliability of the engine.Coolant temperature gauge*The coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 18, fig. 18 operates only when the igni-
tion 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 has
reached the mid-range of the scale*. The pointer may also move further to the right
at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. 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. Observe the guidelines
⇒page 32, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒page 185, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components 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 18, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up when the pointer drops to 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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Technical Data 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 20, fig. 20. 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.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
SERVICE IN ... KM OR ... DAYS
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator 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 after switching on the ignition. The trip
counter is also displayed after pressing the 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 driven 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:
•
Press the reset button with the ignition switched off and and hold it down.
•
Switch the ignition on, release the reset button and 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 that for a vehicle with fixed service inter-
vals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only
by a specialist garage which is familiar 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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Technical Data Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of indvidual jour-
neys up to a total of 100 hours driving or 10 000 kilometres driven. The memory is
deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.Using the systemThe rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the
window wiper lever ⇒fig. 22.
Selecting the memory
– Repeated short-term pressing of the button allows to select the
desired memory.Selecting the functions
– P re s s t h e ro c ke r s w it c h u p o r do w n . I n t h i s w a y, c a l l u p i n s e q u e n c e
the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button :•
average fuel consumption;
•
distance driven;
•
average speed;
•
Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator 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.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears with the outside temperature indicator ⇒page 24,
fig. 23 and a warning signal* sounds for 10 seconds. The snoke flake symbol draws
the attention of the driver to possible black ice formation. The display swicthes back
after 10 seconds to the last selected function.
Fig. 22 Multi-functional
indicator: Control elements
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Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display ⇒page 22. 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 23, fig. 22.
The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒page 22. 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 23, fig. 22.
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if this period is exceeded.Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour ⇒page 22. 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 23, fig. 22.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the
memory.
Information display*IntroductionThe 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-functional indicator and navigation system.
Certain functions and operating conditions 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 27 and yellow symbols ⇒page 28.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒page 29.
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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AB
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Fig. 24 Instrument cluster:
Information display
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Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warningThe door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one
door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates
which door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not
closed ⇒fig. 27.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven at a speed
of more than 6km/hour and if the door or the luggage compartment door is open.Auto Check ControlCar stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the
display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message.The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒page 29.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist
at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and light up each for
about 10 seconds.
The error messages are displayed and stored in the menu point VEH. STATUS.
There is at least one fault message to be read when the term VEH. STATUS is
flashing in the menu. In the display STATUS 1/2 lights up, for example, if a number
of error messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total of two
error messages should be displayed.
Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text
in the display:
•
Priority 1 - three warning signals;
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal.
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
Fig. 27 Information display:
Door warning
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Fig. 28 Information display:
Oil pressure is low
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Warning lightsOverview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 30 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 30

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 30

Main beam light
⇒page 30

Low beam light
⇒page 31

Rear fog light
⇒page 31

Dynamo
⇒page 31

Fog lights*
⇒page 31

Cornering lights*
⇒page 31

Electrohydraulic power steering
⇒page 31

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 32

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 32

Turn signal system for vehicles towing a
trailer*
⇒page 32
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Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 53.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒page 55.
Alternator

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!
Caution
If the warning light
 comes on when driving and in addition the warning light

(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Fog lights*

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒page 54.
Cornering lights*

If the warning light
 flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault is confirmed.Further information ⇒page 54.
WARNING
f there is a fault in the cornering lights, the headlights are automatically
lowered to the emergency position. Thus the illuminated length of the road
is shortened. Drive carefully and have the car inspected immediately by a
specialist garage.Electrohydraulic power steering

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering.
•
If the yellow warning light lights up, this indicates a partial or total failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
Further information ⇒page 160.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light
 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
•
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
driving a short distance.•
There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The
vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to turn
the steering wheel.
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