2010 SKODA ROOMSTER low beam

Lights and Visibility
50
The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flas her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le ver perform the following functions:Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards fig. 38 .
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called convenience turn signal*), push
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.Main beam

– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards.
– Pull the lever back into the initial positi on in order to switch the main beam off
again.Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) - the main beam and warning light
 in the instrument cluster come on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if the igni-
tion is switched off.

An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the lever
is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the ignition lock. The
acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is no t automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 38 Turn signal and main beam lever
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
Do not use the windscreen washer sy stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and re strict the view to the front.

In the event of a freezing up of the wi ndscreen, first of all eliminate the ice
 page 153 and then operate the windscr een wiper otherwise the windscreen
wiper blades could be damaged.Caution
In frosty weather, please firs t of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers
when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades
and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
The content of the windscreen wiper reserv oir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles which are
equipped with a headlight cleaning system*, the content of the reservoir is 5.4 litres.Headlight cleaning system*The headlights are being cleaned after the windscreen washer system has been oper-
ated for the fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on as well as the wind-
screen wiper lever is held in the position page 53, fig. 43 for about 1 second.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as in sect residues) from the headlight lenses at
regular intervals, for example when refuelling . Please refer to the following guidelines
 page 154, “The headlight lenses”.
You should remove any snow from the fixtur es of the washer nozzles and clear ice in
winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning
system.
Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipersTaking off the wiper blade– Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
– Press the locking button, in order to un lock the wiper blade and pull off in the
direction of arrow.Attaching a wiper blade– Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper ar m back onto the windscreen.
Wiper blades in proper condition are essentia l to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades
should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades co uld then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle washing in automa tic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
matic vehicle wash system .
WARNING

If the windscreen wipers are handled ca relessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
WARNING (continued)
A5
Fig. 44 Wiper blade for the windscreen
wiper
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Starting-off and Driving
88

You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle .
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot
easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At th e same time switched on low beam or main
beam or other electrical components wi th major power consumption are briefly
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r unning and thus getting damaged.
WARNING

When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wh eel - risk of accident!

Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to
a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!

Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the en gine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Starting the engineGeneral
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.

The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.

Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting
the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of anothe r vehicle as a jump-start aid page 186.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres page 189.
WARNING

Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a
poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon mono xide can cause unconsciousness and
death.

Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution

The starter may only be operated (ignitio n key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is imme diately operated after switchin g off the engine, the starter
or the engine can be damaged.

Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its normal oper ating temperature - risk of damaging the
engine!
A3
A1A2A3
A2
A1
A2
A3
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Driving and the Environment
146

Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture

Solvent-free cavity protection.

Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production plant
to the customer.

The use of solvent-free adhesives.

No CFCs used in the production process.

Without use of mercury.

Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
Škoda Auto meets the requirements of the brand and its products regarding environ-
ment and ressource protection. All new Škoda vehicles can be utilized up to 95% and
always
12) be returned. In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been
created, where you can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will
receive a confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Vehicles with special built-on types
Technical documents regarding changes carried out on the vehicle must be kept by the
vehicle user, in order to hand over later to the old car user. This ensures the recycling
in accordance with en vironmental regulations.
Motoring abroadGeneral
Other circumstances may exist abroad.It is also possible, in certai n countries, that the Škoda Service Partner network is limited
or has not been established yet. This is the reason why obtaining certain spare parts
may be somewhat complicated and specialist garage personnel may only be able to
make limited repairs. Škoda Auto in the Czech Republic and relevant importers are happy to provide information about technical
aspects of the vehicle, required mainte-
nance work and possibilities for getting repairs done.
Unleaded petrolA vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded petrol
 page 142. The automobile associations can provide you with information regarding
the locations of filling stations which offer unleaded petrol.HeadlightsThe low beam of your headligh ts is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the
road on which you are driving to a greater ex tent. If you drive abroad on the other side
of the road, you will da zzle oncoming traffic.
Halogen projector headlights
The adaptation of the headlights (valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on
the left and on the right) must be performe d by switching over a bezel by a specialist
garage.
Halogen headlight
When using Halogen headlights, it is necessary to stick a sticker over a certain part of
the headlights in order to prevent the dazzling of oncoming traffic.
You can purchase headlight stickers from the range of the Škoda original parts.
Note
You can obtain further information regardin g masking over or converting the head-
lights from your specialist garage.Avoiding damage to your vehicleWhen driving on poor roads and lanes or when driving over kerbstones, steep ramps
etc., you must pay particular attention to ensuring that any low-slung parts of the
vehicle, such as spoiler and exhaust, do not touch the ground and get damaged.
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Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailerTo w i n g a t r a i l e rTechnical requirements
The towing device must satisfy certain technical requirements.Your vehicle is designed primarily for tr ansporting persons and luggage. It can,
however, also be used for towing a traile r - provided certain technical equipment is
fitted.
If your vehicle has been equipped with a towing device from Škoda Original Accesso-
ries, then the towing device satisfies all technical and legal requirements.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection between
the vehicle and trailer. If the tr ailer which you wish to tow has a 7-pin connector, you
can use a suitable adapter
13) from Škoda original accessories.
This work must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications if
a towing device is retrofitted.
Specialist garages are familiar with details re lating to retrofitting a towing device and
for any necessary modifications to the cooling system.
WARNING
We recommend that you have the towing device from Škoda original accesso-
ries installed by a specialist garage. He is familiar with all the relevant details
relating to retrofitting such equipment. There is a risk of an accident if the
towing device is not properly fitted!General Maintenance
There are a number of points to pay attention to when towing a trailer.Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded. You can negotiate appropriately steeper inclin
es and descents if you do not make full
use of the permissible trailer load.
The trailer loads specified only apply for altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean sea
level. On petrol engines without forced indu ction, the engine power output drops with
increasing height due to a lowering of air pr essure and thus the ability to climb, this
means that the trailer load must be reduced by 10% for every further increase of 1 000
metres in height above sea le vel. The towed weight is the weight of the (laden) vehicle
and the (laden) trailer together. One should ta ke this into account before driving up to
higher altitudes. Petrol engines with forced induction use an air pressure correction
method, so that their power output does not depend on the height above sea level.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device
are merely test data for the towing device The data relating to your vehicle, which
is often less than this test data, can be found in your vehicle registration docu-
ments.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that any heavy items are located as close
as possible to the axle. Secure th e items to prevent them slipping.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on yo ur vehicle for that of “fully laden”, page 173.
The inflation pressure of the tyres fitted to the trailer adjust in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation.
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional ex terior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the traffic
behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. Both exterior mirrors should be
attached to folding arms. Adjust the mirrors so that they provide you with an adequate
field of view to the rear.
Headlights
Before starting off with a hitched trailer, al so check the setting of the headlights. Alter
the setting as necessary with the aid of the headlight beam adjuster page 49.13)In some countries the adapter is supplied with the towing device.s16g.4.book Page 148 Wednesda y, February 10, 2010 3:53 PM

Fuses and light bulbs193
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Praktik
Technical Data
Replacing fuses at the battery (manual gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG)Fig. 158 The battery: Fuse cover– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously in direction of arrow
 fig. 158 and push out the cover in direction of arrow .
30
Fuel pump
15
Ignition
20
Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay
5
31
Lambda probe
10
32
High pressure pump, pressure valve
15
33
Engine control unit
30/15
34
Engine control unit
15
Vacuum pump
20
35
Power supply of ignition lock
5
36
Main beam light
15
37
Rear fog light
7,5
38
Fog lights
10
39
Blower
30
40
Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen cleaning
system
15
41
Not assigned
42
Rear window heater
25
43
Horn
20
44
Front window wiper
20
45
Central control unit fo r convenience system
25/10
46
Anti-theft alarm system
15
47
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment
a)
15
48
ABS
15
49
Turn signal lights, brake lights
15
50
Radio
10
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
51
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side
25
52
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side
25
53
Parking light - left side
5
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
54
Anti-theft alarm system
15/5
55
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG
30
56
Headlight cleaning system
25
Parking light - right side
5
57
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
58
Low beam on the right
15
a)If the engine is switched off already one electr ical component which is connected can discharge
the battery.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
AA
AB
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Fuses and light bulbs
196Caution
Observe the following guidelines  in “Replace fuses at the battery (automatic
gearbox)”.BulbsReplacing bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of dirt
reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or something
similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The desig-
nation is located on the ligh t socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something whic h you can do yourself, but requires to be
done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to change the
light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be reached from the
engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a specialist garage or,
in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area page 162, “Working
in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle.
You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from a specialist
garage
16).
A stowage place for the bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel.
Bulb - Overview
16)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some coun-
tries.
Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Halogen projector
headlights
Low beam light
H4
H7
Main beam light
H4
H7
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights*
H8/HB4
a)
a)Valid for vehicles Scout.Daylight driving lights*
P21W
Rear light unit
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
Fog lights
P21W
Parking lights
2x W5W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
Licence plate light
C5W / T4W (5W)
3. Brake light
LED
Interior lighting front / rear
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Storage compartment light - front passenger
side
W5W
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Praktik
Technical Data
WARNING

Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury!

It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that
no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.Front headlightFig. 162 Fitting position of the bulbs: Halo gen headlights / halogen projector headlightsPositions of the light bulbs in the halogen headlights fig. 162 on the left and in the
halogen projector headlights fig. 162 on the right.
- low beam, main beam and side lights
- front turn signal light
- low beam light
- main beam and side lights
- front turn signal light
Low beam and main beam (halogen headlights)– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap fig. 162 .
– Pull off the connector from the lamp, rele ase the sprung wire clamp and pull out
the lamp towards the rear.
– Replace the lamp H4, insert into the opening in the reflector (with the fixing lugs in the recesses), secure with the sprung wi re clamp, mount the connector and posi-
tion the protective cap.
– We recommend that you have the headli ght setting checked by a Skoda Service
Partner after replacing the light bulb.Low beam (halogen projector headlights)– Open the bonnet.
AAABA1A2A3
Fig. 163 Removing the light bulb for the
low beam and main beam light
AA
Fig. 164 Removing the light bulb for the
low beam light
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