2009 SKODA ROOMSTER Owner's Manual

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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 seat 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 fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
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Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
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Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can
lead to bruises or injuries.
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The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag
system - risk of injury!
Head restraintsBest protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper 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. 61 to the top or to the bottom.
A2
A2
A3
Fig. 61 Adjusting head
restraintFig. 62 Removing a head
restraint
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– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing the locking
button ⇒fig. 62 and by pressing with the other hand the head
restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 62 and pull
the head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far
enough until you hear the locking button engage.The position of the front, rear outer head restraints and the rear middle head
restraint* is adjustable for height.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant.
Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective
protection for the occupants ⇒page 128.
WARNING
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The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
•
Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk
of injury!
Heating the front seats*The seating and leaning surfaces of the driver and front passenger seat
can be heated when the ignition is switched on.
Front seats
– By pressing the rocker switch in the position or switch on the
front seat heating to 25 % or 100 % of its power output ⇒fig. 63.
– To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal
position.
WARNING
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If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensi-
tivity, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g.
diabetes), we recommend not to use the seat heating of the driver or front
passenger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs
which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the body
can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor,
who can evaluate your specific condition.
Fig. 63 Rocker switch: Front
seat heatingA1
A2
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Do not use the seat heating if objects are fastened or stored on a seat for
example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault in the system of the seat heating can
occur.Caution
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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.
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Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 178.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 seatsAdjusting 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. 64 up or on the release loop ⇒fig. 65 and move
the seat into the desired position.
NotePlease refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 130, “Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats”.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 64 Release at the front
Fig. 65 Release at the rear
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Adjusting the seat backrestAdjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 66 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 on the respective side trim panel
- safety holder.
– Move the seat as far as possible to the rear ⇒page 66.
–Pull the lever ⇒page 67, fig. 66 and fold the seat backrest fully
fowards.
–Pull the lever ⇒fig. 67 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. 68.
WARNING
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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.
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If the seat is not in the rear end position, damage can occur to the locking
bolts if the seat is unlocked.
Fig. 66 Adjusting the seat
backrestFig. 67 Folding seat fully
forwards
Fig. 68 Secure folded
forward seats
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NotePlease refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 130, “Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats”.Removing seatsUnlocking and removing seats
– Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in the direc-
tion of arrow ⇒page 68, fig. 69.
– Remove the seat with the carrying handle on the seat ⇒fig. 70.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.
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Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 130.
Adjusting seats in crosswise directionMoving seats in crosswise direction
– Remove the middle seat ⇒page 68.
– Fold the outer seat forwards ⇒page 67 and lock it ⇒page 68, fig. 69.
– Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the
middle of the vehicle up to the stop.
– Lock the seat at the end of the guide ⇒fig. 71.
Fig. 69 Unlocking the folded
forward seatFig. 70 Carrying handle on
the seat
Fig. 71 Locking the seat
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Move seats into the initial positionLocking seats and folding back into position
– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the
seat ⇒page 68, fig. 71. Check for yourself that the seat is correctly
locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal position until it is heard to lock. Check
for yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
– Push the lever ⇒fig. 72 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
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The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
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The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compart-
ment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
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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 67, “Folding seats
forwards” forwards and used as armrest or table with cup holder
⇒fig. 73.
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses.
NoteIf 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. 72 Folding the seat
backrest back into position
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 73 Rear seats: Armrest
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Seats and Storage 70PedalsYou 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
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Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
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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!
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There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net*
⇒page 71.In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the
weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the
more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
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Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
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Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward
during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the
occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects
which are flying around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
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Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the
centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accord-
ingly.
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The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving
or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in
the luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or
removing the rear seats, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on
the other rear seats ⇒page 130, “Correct seated position for the occupants
on the rear seats”.
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If the rear seats next to the folded forward seat are occupied, ensure
maximum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way
that a folding back of the seat is prevented in case of a rear collision.
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Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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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
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Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 198, fig. 185.
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The circulation of air in the vehicle helps to prevent the windows from misting
up. The used air streams out through the air venting slits which are located under
the bumper in the luggage compartment. Check for yourself that the air venting slits
are not covered.
Fastening elementsEyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be loaded
⇒fig. 74.You can also attach fixing nets* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The fixing nets* and the installation instruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.
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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 hooksFolding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided
on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 75.
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 74 Luggage compart-
ment: Lashing eyes and
fastening elements
Fig. 75 Luggage compart-
ment: folding hooks
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