2009 SKODA ROOMSTER low beam

The brief instruction 14Electric exterior mirror adjustment*Further information ⇒page 62, “Rear mirror”.
Switching lights on and offFurther information ⇒page 53, “Switching lights on and off”.

Heating of the external mirror

Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror

Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror

Switching off operating control
Fig. 7 Inner part of door:
Rotary knob

Switching off all lights

Switching on side lights

Switching on the low beam and main beam

Fog lights*

Rear fog light
Fig. 8 Dash panel: Light
switch
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Turn signal and main beam lever Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Headlight flasher
Further information ⇒page 56, “The turn signal   and main beam lever ”.Windscreen wiper lever
Intermittent switch
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe
Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Wiping the rear window pane*
Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information ⇒page 59, “Windshield wiper”.Power windows* Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Fig. 9 Turn signal and main
beam lever
AAABACAD
Fig. 10 Windscreen wiper
lever
AAA0A1A2A3A4A5A6A7
Fig. 11 Buttons on the
driver's door
AAABACAD
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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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WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body
injuries or major vehicle damage.
•
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 185.Note
•
Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
The symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indi-
cator lights in the instrument cluster.
•
Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system

Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒page 56.
Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 56.

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 32

Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 33

Fuel reserve
⇒page 33

Engine oil pressure
⇒page 33

Engine oil level
⇒page 33

Open door*
⇒page 34

Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 34

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 34

Traction control system (TCS)*
⇒page 34

Tyre pressure*
⇒page 35

Selector lever lock* (automatic gearbox)
⇒page 35

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 35

Antilock brake system (ABS)*
⇒page 35

Brake system
⇒page 36

Airbag system
⇒page 36

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 37

Seat belt warning light*
⇒page 38
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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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Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and offSwitching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 46 into position

.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position

.– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main
beam ⇒page 56, fig. 51.
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position O.
Switching on daylight driving lights*
– Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel
⇒page 218.
– Turn the light switch into position O ⇒fig. 46.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒fig. 47.
– After switching on the ignition, the parking and low beam lights are
switched on.
– After the engine start, the parking and low beam lights illuminate.
Switching off daylight driving lights*
– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒fig. 47.
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights

or low beam


⇒fig. 46.
During the engine start, the parking and low beam lights are switched off automat-
ically.
On vehicles fitted with right-hand steering* the position of the switches differs to
some extent from the position shown on ⇒fig. 46. The symbols which mark the
switch positions are identical, however.
Fig. 46 Dash panel: Light
switchFig. 47 Fuse box: Switch for
daylight driving lights
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WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not
bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by
other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it
is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•
An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•
The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights
on.
•
If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,
or leaving only the parking lights switched on.
•
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
•
In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-
light lenses is decisive.
−When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free
from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the
border areas.
−It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
−This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Cornering lights*

For a better cornering illumination the cornering lights are controlled in the optimal
position in line with the vehicle speed and the steering angle.
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.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the cornering lights, the warning light
 flashes in the
instrument cluster. The cornering lights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic.
Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and
have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.
Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights

– First of all turn the light switch into position

or

⇒fig. 48.
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The rear fog light warning light
 ⇒page 29 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Fig. 48 Dash panel: Light
switch
A1
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Fog lights with the function “Corner”*
The fog lights with the function “Corner” improve the illumination of
areas close to the vehicle when turning, parking etc.The fog lights with the function “Corner” are regulated according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light
4) in the following circumstances:
•
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
•
the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
•
low beam switched on;
•
no reverse gear engaged;
•
no hazard warning light system switched on.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with the function “Corner” is confirmed by the
warning light lighting up or flashing
.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the lights “Corner” is not active.Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position

or

⇒page 54,
fig. 48.
– Pull the light switch out to the second detent . The fog lights* light
up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on by turning
the light switch to the position
 and is pulled out directly to the position . This
switch does not have two positions, but only one position.The rear fog light warning light
 ⇒page 29 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing
device from Škoda original accessoriesand when you are towing a trailer which
is fitted with the rear fog light.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your
vehicle.Headlamp range adjustment

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of
the headlights to the load of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 49 until you have adjusted the low beam
so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
4)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the
left and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
A2
A2
Fig. 49 Dash panel: Lights
and Visibility
A-A1
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