2010 SKODA ROOMSTER engine

Instruments and warning lights
32WARNING

Pay attention to the following instruct ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 162, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.

If the brake system warning light
 does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir page 167, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do no t drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
Cruise control system*

The warning light
 lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes on or flashes
while driving  . This also applies if the warning light does not come on after the
ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag
has been switched off.
Front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:

The warning light
 lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated! If the passenger front airbag has been
switched off using the switch (for
switching off airbags)* in th e end face of the dash panel on the front passenger
side:

The warning light
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on.

switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the yellow indicator light in display

 
   page 125.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags page 124, “Deactivating airbags”.Diesel particle filter*

(diesel engine)
If the warning light

comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed
of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until
the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: posi-
tion S) when the traffic situation permits it . This increases the exhaust temperature and
the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits .
The warning light

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light

does not go out and the
warning light
 begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-particle
Owner's manual . Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition off
and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Praktik
Technical Data
WARNING

If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.

Always adjust your speed to suit we ather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warnin g light must not tempt you to disregard
the national regulations for road traffic.Caution
As long as the warning light

lig hts up, one m us t ta ke i nto acco unt an i ncrea se d fue l
consumption and in certain circumstan ces a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter page 139, “Diesel particle filter*
(diesel engine)”.Seat belt warning light*

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is sw itched on as a reminder for the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the
driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a permanent
warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds gr eater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the
warning light
 flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the dr iver or front passenger during the next 90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
 lights up perma-
nently.
In case of a load on the front passenger se at e.g. a bag (this is not recommended for
safety reasons) the warning light
 indicates that the seat belt is not fastened.
Further information on the seat belts page 113, “Why seat belts?”.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Praktik
Technical Data
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accord ance with environmental regulations.
Note

Pay attention to the correct pola rity when changing the battery.

The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.

If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control even
after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised
 page 41.
Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.An electronic chip is integrated in the he ad of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated
with the aid of this chip when the key is in serted in the ignition lock. The electronic
immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key from the
lock.
Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.LockingValid for vehicles without a central locking system:Locking from outside
The securing knob will move upwards or downwards in the door when unlocking or
locking. Locking from inside
All closed vehicle doors are locked by pressi
ng in the securing knobs from the inside.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside when the securing knobs have been
pressed in. The vehicle d oors can be opened from the inside as follows:

the door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever;

The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.Note

The opened door cannot be locked with the securing knob. This prevents the
possibility of forgetting the key in the locked vehicle.

The opened doors at the rear and the fron t passenger door are locked by pressing
in the securing knob and slamming the door closed.

Please refer to the safety guidelines  in “Description” on page 36.
Child safety lockThe child safety lock prev ents the rear door from being opened from the
inside.The rear doors are equipped with a child safe ty lock. You can switch the child safety
lock on and off using the vehicle key.Switching child safety lock on– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the direction of the
arrow fig. 24 .
Fig. 24 Child safety locks on the rear
doors
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– Move the operating lever A with the aid of a narrow object e.g. screwdriver up to
the stop in the direction of arrow; the boot lid is then unlocked.
– Open the boot lid from the outside.Remote control*DescriptionYou can use the remote control:
to unlock and lock the vehicle;

unlocking boot lid.
The transmitter with the battery is incorporat ed in the handle of the master key. The
receiver is located in the interior of the ca r. The operating range of the remote control
is approx. 10 m. But this range of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are
weak.
The master key has a fold-open key bit whic h can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit installed,
it is then necessary for a specialist garage to adapt the system. Only after this is it
possible to again use the remote control.Note

The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched on.

The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency range (e.g.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).

The battery must be replaced if the centra l locking or anti-theft alarm system does
not react to the remote control at less th an 3 metres away. We recommend having the
battery replaced by a specialist garage.
Unlocking and locking carUnlocking the vehicle

– Press the button fig. 30 for about 1 second.Locking the vehicle

– Press button for about 1 second.Deactivating safe securing system– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information page 36.Boot lid remote release

– Press button for about 1 second fig. 30 .Folding out of the key– Press button .Folding up of the key– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confir mation that the vehicle has been unlocked.
The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using button but
do not open a door or the boot lid within th e next 30 seconds. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Fig. 30 Remote control key
A1
A3A3A2A4A4
A1
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Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off

Fig. 34 Dash panel: Light switch / Switch for daylight driving lightsSwitching on side lights– Turn the light switch fig. 34 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 50, fig. 38 .
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)– Turn the light switch into position O.
During the engine start, the low beam lights are switched off automatically.
On vehicles fitted with right-hand steering* the position of the switches differs to
some extent from the position shown on fig. 34 . The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
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 wi thdraw 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 accordance
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 headlight
lenses is decisive.
 When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free from
mist after a short period. The headlight lens es can possibly mist up at the border
areas.
 It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
 This mist has no influence on th e life of the lighting system.
DAY LIGHT*In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the vehicles are equipped
with the function daylight driving lights.
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The adaptation of the halogen projector he adlights must be performed as follows
 page 146.Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights

– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 35 .
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The warning light
 l i g h t s u p i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t c l u s t e r when the fog lights are switched
on page 25.
Fog lights with the function “CORNER”*
The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a better illu-
mination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when corning,
parking etc.The fog lights with the function “CORNER” ar e adjusted according to the steering angle
or after switching on the turn signal light
8) 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.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with the function “CORNER” is confirmed by the
warning light
 lighting up.
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   fig. 35 .
– Pull the switch into position . The fog lights* light up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, th e 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 position s, but only one position.
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on page 25.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing device
from Škoda original accessories and 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 partic ularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
8)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.
Fig. 35 Dash panel: Light switchA1
A2
A2
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52Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 41 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear wind ow heater switches off automatically after 7 minutes.
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater is switched off automatically, the
warning light flashes in the button.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free fr om mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
 page 145, “Saving electricity”.Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 42 .
The vanity mirrors* for the driver and front passenger, which are integrated in the sun
visors, are provided with covers. Push the cover in direction of arrow .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, su ch as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Fig. 41 Switch for rear window heater

Fig. 42 Sun visor: swivelling outA1
A2
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The exterior mirror heater only op erates when the engine is running.
WARNING

Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, howe ver, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances
to the following vehicles.

Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.Note

Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.

You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.

Contact your specialist garage if a fault ex ists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
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