2010 SKODA ROOMSTER change time

Inspecting and replenishing
170
An indicator for the electrolyte level, the so-called magic eye fig. 141 , is located on
the top of the battery. The indicator changes it s colour in line with the electrolyte level
in the battery.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the in dicator. For this reason carefully knock on
the indicator before carrying out the check.
Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.

Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you
have the battery checked or replaced by a specialist garage.Caution
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will discharge
because certain electrical components consum e electricity (e.g. control units) also in
idle state. You can prevent the discharging of the battery by disconnecting the negative
terminal or charging the battery constantly with a very low charging current. Please
also refer to the notes wh en working on the battery  in “Working on the battery”
on page 168.
Note

Batteries with two-tone indicator, which are mounted as of factory, are marked
with a code which always begins with 5K0. The exact marking can be e.g.
5K0 915 105 D .

Replacement batteries with two-tone indi cator, which were obtained from Škoda
original accessories, are marked with the code 000 915 105 Dx, whereby “x” stands for
a variable. The exact marking can be e.g. 000 915 105 DB.
Battery with a three-tone indicatorAn indicator for the electrolyte level and the charge state, the so-called magic eye
 page 169, fig. 141 , is located on the top of the ba ttery. The indicator changes its
colour in line with the charge state of and the electrolyte level in the battery.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the in dicator. For this reason carefully knock on
the indicator before carrying out the check.

Green colour - the battery is adequately charged.

Dark colour - the battery has to be charged

Colourless or yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you
have the battery checked or replaced by a specialist garage.Caution
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will discharge
because certain electrical components consume electricity (e .g. control units) also in
idle state. You can prevent the discharging of the battery by disconnecting the negative
terminal or charging the battery constantly with a very low charging current. Please
also refer to the notes when working on the battery  in “Working on the battery”
on page 168.
Note

Batteries with three-tone indicator, which are mounted as of factory, are marked
with a code which always begins with 1J0, 7N0 or 3B0 . The exact marking can be e.g.
1J0 915 105 AC .

Replacement batteries with three-tone indi cator, which were obtained from Škoda
original accessories, are marked with the code 000 915 105 Ax, whereby “x” stands for
a variable. The exact marking can be e.g. 000 915 105 AB.
Inspecting the electrolyte levelThe battery is practically maintenance-free under normal operating conditions. We
do, however, recommend that you have the electrolyte level inspected from time to
time by a specialist garage when outside temperatures are high or when driving on
long trips. You should also have the electrolyte level page 171 checked each time
the battery is charged.
The electrolyte level of the battery will al so be checked as part of the Inspection
Service.
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Accessories, changes and replacement of parts179
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Praktik
Technical Data
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement partsŠkoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi-
neering. Thus one should not change the co ndition in which the vehicle was delivered
from the manufacturer without some thought.
The following guidelines should be observed when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with
accessories, have technical ch anges made to it or a part has to be replaced at some
time in the future.
Advise should always be obtained from a specialist garage before buying any
accessories and before making any technical changes .

This is particularly the case when acce ssories are bought in a foreign country.

Škoda Genuine Accessories which have been released for use and Škoda original
parts can be bought from specialist garages that professionally undertake the
assembly of parts which were purchased there.

Škoda Genuine Accessories wh ich have been released for use and Škoda original
parts can be bought from specialist garages that professionally undertake the
assembly of parts which were purchased there.

Radios, aerials and other electrical acce ssories should only be installed by a
specialist garage.

The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto mu st be observed when making technical
changes.

This is to ensure that no technical damage occurs to the vehicle, that travelling and
operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible. The specialist
garages also undertake this work professionally or refer it to another specialist garage
in special cases.
Any damage which is done caused by tech nical changes made without consulting
a Skoda dealer is exclud ed from the guarantee.
WARNING

We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accessories
and Škoda original parts which have been expressly approved for use on your Škoda. Reliability, safety and suitabiliity have been established for these Škoda
original parts.

We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other
products despite keeping a constant eye on market developments (also not in
the case where there is an attestation or permission can be produced).
Technical changesInterference on the electronic components and their software can lead to operational
faults. This interference can also impair no t directly affected systems because of the
networking of the electronic components. This means that the operating safety of your
vehicle can be considerably je opardized, a greater wear of vehicle parts can occur and
finally the vehicle regist ration documents expire.
We trust that you will understand that Šk oda Auto cannot be liable for damage
resulting from unprofessional work.
We therefore recommend that you have all wo rk carried out with Škoda original parts
at specialist garages.
WARNING
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofes-
sionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!Vehicles of category N1The vehicle of category N1 is a vehicle wh ich is designed and manufactured for trans-
porting loads with a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data
206Gearbox code, paint number, interior eq uipment number, engine output, engine
code
Partial description of the vehicle
7GG, 7MB, 7MG - vehicles with DPF page 139
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (veh icle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand sh ock absorber dome. This number is also
located on a sign on the lowe r left hand edge below the windscreen (together with a
VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stam ped into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the engine compartment at the front on the left hand shock
absorber dome.
Sticker on inside of fuel filler flap
The sticker is affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. They contain the following data:

the prescribed type of fuel;

tyre size;

Tyre pressure.
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and EU guidelinesDepending on the range of the special equipment, style of driving, traffic situation,
weather influences and vehicl e condition, the consumption values which in practice
result when using the vehicle can deviate from the indicated values.
Urban traffic
The consumption measurement in urban traffic begins with starting of the cold engine.
Afterwards the normal ur ban traffic is simulated. Non-urban traffic
For the consumption measurement in non-ur
ban traffic the vehicle, as in daily
motoring, is accelerated and braked severa l times in all gears. The vehicle speed
changes within the range from 0 to 120 km/h.
Combined traffic
The consumption value in the combined traffic consists of 37% from the value for the
urban traffic and of 63% from th e value for the non-urban traffic.
Note
Please note that the information stated in the official vehicle registration docu-
ments always takes priority.
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Technical Data
208
Engine oil specificationsThe grade of engine oil should be se lected in accordance with precise
specifications.The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you can
use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does not,
however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing co ntinuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
Specialist garages are informed by Škoda Auto about current changes. We recommend
having this oil change undertaken by a specialist garage.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated separately
or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1) Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2)
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA A2 or ACEA A3 can
be used once for refilling.
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 can
be used once for refilling.
Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service intervals
(QG1). We recommend always refilling with oi
l of the same specification since this will
maintain the properties of the oil. In exce ptional cases, you must top up only once
engine oil complying with Specification VW 50 2 00 (only for petrol engines) or Specifi-
cation VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres. You must not use
other engine oils - risk of engine damage!
Note

Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. Consequently, you will
always have the correct engine oil for refilling.

We recommend using a preservative from the Škoda original accessories offered
by your Škoda dealer.
Petrol engines
Specification
Content
a)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil leve l when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil
level must be between the markings page 163, “Check engine oil level”.1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK
VW 504 00
2,9
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5
VW 504 00
3,6
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5
VW 504 00
3,6
Diesel engines
Specification
Content
a)
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
Petrol engines
Specification
Content
a)
a)Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil le vel when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil
level must be between the markings page 163, “Check engine oil level”.1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK
VW 502 00
2,9
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5
VW 502 00
3,6
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5
VW 502 00
3,6
Diesel engines
Specification
Content
a)
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5
VW 507 00
4,3
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Index
222
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Climatronic
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Setting temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Climatronic (automat ic air conditioning) . . . . . . . . 84
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 146
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Coolant temperature/coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cup holder
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
DDash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Daylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 198
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Diesel enginesStarting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Driving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20EEDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Electrical power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Electrically adjustable rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electronic stability programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . 133 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Emergency locking of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Engine electronics Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142, 145
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust
that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and
engineering, may be introduced at any time . The information about scope of delivery,
appearance, performances, di mensions, weight, fuel consumption, standards and
functions of the vehicle is only correct at the time of publication. Certain items of
equipment might only be installed later on (information given by the local Škoda
Service Partner) or only envisaged for particular markets. It is therefore not possible for
legal claims to be made based on the data, illustrations and descriptions contained in
this Owner's Manual. Reprinting, reproduction or translation, eith
er in whole or in part, is not permitted
without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws.
We reserve the right to make changes to this document.
Issued by: ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
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