2010 SKODA ROOMSTER Owner's Manual

Communication
104Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter du ring the call can lead to interruption of
the connection. When taking out the mobile phone, the connection to the factory-
fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the quality of the transmitting and receiving
signal. The charging of the mobile phone battery is also interrupted.Operating telephone calls with the aid of the adapter*.Fig. 102 Illustration image: Single -button adapter / two-button adapter
The voice control of the telephone is acti vated by briefly pressing the PTT button

(button push to talk) on the adapter* fig. 102 .
Aside from the PTT button, the SOS button can be found on certain adapters* on the
right fig. 102 . After pressing the button for 2 seconds, the number 112 (Emergency
call) is dialed.
Note
The adapters illustrated are only prime examples.
Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel*The driver can set the basic functions of the telephone by simply operating the buttons
located on the steering whee l so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation
without being distracted as little as possible by operating the telephone fig. 103 . This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the telephone preinstallation
at the factory.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are
also illuminated except the symbols
 and
.
Overview of the functions of the multifunction steering wheel with mobile phone
operation:
Fig. 103 Multifunction steering wheel:
Mobile phone operation
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The buttons operate the functions for the operating mode of the current telephone.
Operate the telephone via the information display*The display of texts in the menu
Te l e p h o n e is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese.
In the menu Te l e p h o n e you can select the following menu points:
Phone book

Dial number

Call register

Voice mailbox

Bluetooth

Settings

Back
Phone book
In the menu point Phone book is the list of the loaded contacts from the telephone
memory and the SIM card of the mobile phone. In the phone phonebook there are 2
500 free memory locations available.
Dial number
In the menu point Dial number, you can write any telephone number. Select in
sequence the desired digits with the aid of the handwheel and confirm it by pressing the handwheel. You can select the numbers 0 - 9
, the symbols +,
, # and the func-
tions Delete, Call, Cancel .
Call register
In the menu point Call register, you can select the following menu points:

Missed calls

Received calls

Last calls
Voice mailbox
In the menu Voice mailbox , it is possible to set the number of the voice mailbox and
then dial the number.
Bluetooth
In the menu Bluetooth you can select the following menu points:

User - the overview of the stored users

New user - Search for new telephones which are in the reception range

Visibility - Switching on the visibility of the telephone unit for other devices

Media player
Active device

Paired devices

Search

Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre-set
SKODA UHV)
Button
Action
Operation

 press briefly
Accept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, list of the dialed numbers, deactivate voice control

 press button for a long
time
Activate voice control
(PTT button - Push to talk), reject call

 turn upwards
Increase volume

 turn downwards
Decrease volume
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Settings
In the menu Settings you can select the following menu points:
Phone book
Update

List
Surname

First name

Ring tone
Back
Return in the basic menu of the telephone.
Voice controlDialogueThe period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice commands and
carry out the voice commands, is called DI ALOGUE. The system gives audible feedback
and guides you if necessary th rough the relevant functions.
You can end the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button
 on the adapter*
 page 104, fig. 102 or on the multifunction steering wheel* (press for a long period
of time to start or briefly press to end) page 104 or end it with the voice command
CANCEL .
When receiving an incoming call, the dialog ue is immediately interrupted and you can
accept the call by pressing the button
 on the multifunction steering wheel* or by
pressing the button for receiving a call directly on your telephone.
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “ Sorry?” and a new entry
can be performed. After the 2nd error the system repeats the aid. After the 3rd error
the answer “Cancel ” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on the following
factors:

Speak with a normal tone of voice withou t intonation and excessive voice pauses.

Avoid insufficient articulation.

Close the doors and windows in order to re duce or stop disturbing exterior noise.

It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your voice
is louder than the increased surrounding noise.

During the dialogue avoid additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously
talking occupants.

Do not speak, if the syst em makes an announcement.

The microphone for voice control is directed to the driver. Therefore, the device
may respond less well to commands of the front passenger.
Voice commandsThe voice control is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Dutch.
Voice commands for operating the telephone control unit
After giving the command DIAL NUMBER, the system requests the entry of a tele-
phone number. The telephone number can be entered as an interconnected spoken
Voice command
Action
HELP
After this command the system repeats all possible
commands.
CALL XYZ
With this command you call up the contact from the
phone book page 107.
DIAL NUMBER
After this command a phone number can be entered
which establishes a connection to the requested party.
REDIAL
After this command the system selects the last selected
number.
MUSIC
Play music from the mobile phone or another paired
device.
OTHER OPTIONS
Selection for setting Bluetooth
®, dialogue etc.
CANCEL
The dialogue is ended.
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row of digits (complete number)
, in the form of order of digits (separation through a
brief voice pause) or through individually spoken digits. After each order of digits
(separation through brief voice pause) all of the digits detected up to now are repeated
by the system.
The digits 0 - 9 , symbols +,
, # are permitted. The system detects no continuous digit
combinations such as twenty-three, but only individually spoken digits (two, three).
Call name– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command CALL XZY after the signal tone.
Example for calling the name from the phone bookMusic playback via Bluetooth
®
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II makes it possible to play back music via
Bluetooth
® from the devices such as MP3 player, mobile phone or notebook.
In order to enable the music playback via Bluetooth
®, it is necessary to connect the
device with the handsfree-system in the menu Phone - Bluetooth - Media player .
The operation of the music pl ayback from the connected de vice can be performed via
the handsfree-system with the voice control page 106 or directly via the connected
device.
Note
The device to be connected must support the Bluetooth
® profile A2DP, see Owner's
manual of the device to be connected.
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI*The input AUX-IN is located below the armres t* of the front seats and is marked with 
.
The input MDI is located in the front belo w the front passenger storage compartment.
The inputs AUX-IN and MDI connect the ex ternal audio sources (e.g. iPod or MP3
player) and play back music from these devi ces via your radio* or navigation system*
installed in the factory.
The description of the operation can be found in the relevant Owner's Manual of your
radio* or your navigation*.Note

The loudspeakers in the vehicle are matched to a power output of the radio and
navigation system of 4x 20°W.

For the equipment sound system*, the loudspeakers are matched to a power
output of the amplifier of 4x40°W + 6x20 W.
Voice command
Announcement
CALL XYZ
“ Say home, work, mobile ”
e.g. WORK
“XYZ work is dialed. ”
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SafetyPassive SafetyBasic informationDriving the safe way
Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situations.In this section you will find important info rmation, tips and notes on the subject of
passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you should
be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of
children. It is therefore important, in partic ular, to comply with the notes and warnings
in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those travelling with you.
WARNING

This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which
concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this
Owner's Manual.

The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Safety equipment
The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can
reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you . In the event
of an accident, the safety equipment can redu ce the risk of injuries. The following list
contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:
three-point seat belts for all the seats;

belt force limiters for front seats;

belt tensioners for front seats;

seat belt height adjusters for front seats;

front airbags for the driver and the front passenger*;

side airbags*;

head airbags*;

anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system;

anchoring points for child seat using the “Top Tether” system;

head restraints adjustable for height;

adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works togeth er, in order to optimally protect you and
those travelling with you in accident situat ions. The safety equipment does not protect
you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt an incorrect
seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used.
For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equipment is very
important, how it protects you and the occupants, what should be observed when
using the equipment and how you and the peop le travelling with you can make full use
of the existing safety equipment. This Owner's Manual contains important warning
notes, which you and those travelling with you should pay attention to in order to
reduce a risk of injury.
Safety concerns everybody!
Before setting off
The driver is always fully responsibl e for his occupants and for the oper-
ating safety of the vehicle.For your own safety and the safety of the pe ople travelling with you, please pay atten-
tion to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.

Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
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Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.

Safely attach the items of luggage page 62, “Loading the luggage compartment”.

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.

Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.

Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.

Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
 page 126, “Transporting children safely”.

Adopt the correct seated position. Also in form your occupants to adopt the correct
seated position.

Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts page 115, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and the
personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself an d his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncomi ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your occu-
pants or mobile phone calls.

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.

Take regular breaks on long journe ys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and relaxed
driving.Fig. 104 The correct distance of the driver from the steering wheel / the correct head restraint
adjustment for the driverFor your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we
recommend the following setting.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm fig. 104 .

Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.

Adjust the seat backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the
steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head fig. 104 on the right.

Fasten the seat belt correctly page 115, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
Driver seat adjustment page 57, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING

The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
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correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.

The driver must maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to the steering wheel
 page 110, fig. 104 . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that
the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!

When driving, hold the st eering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock po sition. Never hold the steering wheel
firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the
steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the
arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.

The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!

Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Correct seated position for the front passenger
The fro n t p assen ger must mai n tai n a d i stan ce of a t l ea st 25 c m from th e
dash panel so that the airbag offers him the greatest possible safety it is
deployed.For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accident, we recommend the following setting.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible to the rear.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head page 110, fig. 104 on the right.

Fasten the seat belt correctly page 115, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
In exceptional cases the front pass enger airbag can be deactivated page 124,
“Deactivating airbags”.
Adjusting the passenger seat  page 57, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING

The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.

The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash
panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag
system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!

Always keep your feet in the footwel l when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes
necessary to apply the brake or in the ev ent of an accident. If an airbag is
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries wh en adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion!

The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!
Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
Occupants on the rear seats must sit upright, keep the feet in the foot-
well and must have their se at belts correctly fastened.To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
Adjust the head restraints so that the top edge of the head restraints is at the same
level as the upper part of your head page 110, fig. 104 on the right.

Fasten the seat belt correctly page 115, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.

If you are transporting page 126, “Transporting children safely” children in the
vehicle, please use a suitable child restraint system.
WARNING

The head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size, in order
to offer an optimal protection for you and your occupants.
WARNING (continued)
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