2011 SKODA ROOMSTER fold seats

You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front
seats.
– By pressing the rocker switch in the position 1 or 2 switch on the front seat
heating to 25 % or 100 % of its power output ⇒ fig. 36.
– To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal position. WARNING
● If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivi-
ty, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend not to use the seat heating of the driver or front passen-
ger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs which
are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regu-
lar breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the body can
recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can
evaluate your specific condition. CAUTION
● You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific
points in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
● Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of
the heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
● Do not clean the seats moist ⇒ page 145.Note
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity. Rear seats
Adjusting seats in forward/back direction Fig. 37 Releasing at the front/rear
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the outer rear seats can be pushed for-
wards, folded fully forwards or the seats can be removed.
Moving seats in forward/back direction
– Pull up the lever ⇒ fig. 37 on the left or on the release loop ⇒ fig. 37 on the
right and move the seat into the desired position. Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒  page 103, Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats. 
Adjusting the seat backrest Fig. 38 Adjusting the seat backrest
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Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
–
Pull the lever ⇒  fig. 38 and adjust the desired angle of the seat backrest. 
Folding rear seats forwards Fig. 39 Fold seat fully forwards/Secure folded forward seats
Fold seats fully forwards and secure
–
Insert the seat belt tongue into the opening of the respective read side trim
panel - safety position.
– Move the seat as far as possible to the rear ⇒ page 52.
– Pull the lever ⇒
 fig. 38 and fold the seat backrest fully fowards.
– Pull the lever ⇒
 fig. 39 up and then fold the seat fully forwards.
– Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide rod of
the head restraint for the front seat ⇒ fig. 39 on the right. WARNING
● Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt
to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - there is a risk of injury
as soon as the vehicle starts off.
● If the seat is not in the rear end position, damage can occur to the locking
bolts if the seat is unlocked. Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒
 page 103, Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats. Removing seats
Fig. 40 Unlocking the folded forward seat/carrying handle on the seat cushion
Unlocking and removing seats
–
Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in the direction of
arrow ⇒ fig. 40 .
– Remove the seat with the carrying handle on the seat cushion ⇒
 fig. 40 on the
right. Note
● The outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat
is marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
● Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 103.
Adjusting seats in crosswise direction Fig. 41 Locking the seat
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Moving seats in crosswise direction
–
Remove the middle seat ⇒ page 53.
– Fold the outer seat forwards ⇒ page 53 and lock it ⇒  fig. 40.
– Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle
of the vehicle up to the stop.
– Lock the seat at the end of the guide ⇒
 fig. 41. 
Move seats into the initial position Fig. 42 Folding the seat backrest back
into position
Locking seats and folding back into position
– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the seat
⇒  fig. 41 . Check for yourself that the seat is correctly locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal position until it is heard to lock. Check for
yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
– Push the lever ⇒ fig. 42 and fold the backrest back into position. Check for
yourself that the seat backrest is engaged.
– Take the belt tongue out of the safety holder. WARNING
● The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
● The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment if
there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
● When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever. 
Folding table on the middle seat backrest Fig. 43 Rear seats: Armrest
– The middle seat backrest can be folded ⇒
 page 53, Folding rear seats forwards
forwards and used as armrest or table with cup holder ⇒ fig. 43.
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses. WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
● Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. Note
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods, then
make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can result in perma-
nent damage to the upholstery. 54
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Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! WARNING
● Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
● Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
● There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident! 
luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment Please observe the following in the interest of maintaining good handling charac-
teristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net
⇒
 page 56.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of
the kinetic energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on
the weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case
the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant. WARNING
● Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
● Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward dur-
ing a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants
or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are
flying around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
● Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre
of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
● The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
● When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or removing
the rear seats, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other
rear seats ⇒

 page 103, Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear
seats.
● If the rear seats next to the folded forward seat are occupied, ensure max-
imum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that a
folding back of the seat is prevented in case of a rear collision.
● Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
● On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
● Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment. CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of objects sliding in this area. Note
● Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒
 fig. 130.
● The circulation of air in the vehicle helps to prevent the windows from misting
up. The used air streams out through the air venting slits which are located under
the bumper in the luggage compartment. Check for yourself that the air venting
slits are not covered.  55
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Vehicles of category N1
On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lash-
ing set which complies with the standard EN
12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fasten-
ing the load. 
Fastening elements Fig. 44 Luggage compartment: Lashing
eyes and fastening elements
Fastening eyelets and fastening elements are located on the sides of the luggage
compartment for securing the items of luggage ⇒

 fig. 44.
You can also attach fixing nets to these fastening eyelets and fastening elements
for holding small objects.
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
● The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it can-
not move during the journey and when braking.
● If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being
thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached
to the lashing eyes. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes! Folding hooks
Fig. 45 Luggage compartment: folding
hooks
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided
on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 45 . WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 55
. CAUTION
An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to the hook. 
Fixing nets - Net programme Fig. 46 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double vertical pockets
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
⇒  fig. 46 and double vertical pockets ⇒ fig. 46 on the right. £56
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Static separation net
Fig. 48 Use of the static separation net behind the rear seats/behind the front seats
Install the static separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.
Install the static separation net behind the rear seats
– Remove the luggage compartment cover.
– Take the separation net out of the bag.
– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
– Insert the cross rod into the mount B first on the one side and push the cross
rod forward. In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount B
⇒  fig. 48 .
– Hang the carabines C at the ends of the strap into the lashing eyes behind
the rear seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and
then on the other side.
Remove the static separation net behind the rear seats
– Slacken the bands on both sides and take off the carabines C
⇒  fig. 48 .
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts B .
Pack static separation net
– Press the red button of the joint A - so that it releases.
– Put the separation net folded together in the bag and close it. –
Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left and
right luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the static separation net behind the front seats ⇒ fig. 48
on the right is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats. Use the eyes be-
hind the front seats to attach the carabines. Remove the rear seats to enlarge the
luggage compartment.
Installing and removing the static separation net behind the rear seats with varia-
ble loading floor ⇒ page 58
is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats
without variable loading floor. Use the lower eyes at the fixing wedges on the
front part of the variable loading floor in order to attach the carabines. 
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
Remove variable loading floor Fig. 49 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor/remove
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky luggage and creates an
even luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The
maximum permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75

kg.
Removing the variable loading floor
– Unhook the loops A
⇒  fig. 49 of the elastic partition out of the fixing points.
– Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts B by approx.
180° to the left ⇒ fig. 49 .
– You can fold together the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of
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Lift up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 49
and remove
it by pulling in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ 
fig. 49 .
Installing the variable loading floor
– Place the variable loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
– Fold open the variable loading floor.
– Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts B by approx. 180°
to the right.
– Attach the loops of the elastic partition to the fixing points. WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. Note
If the variable loading floor is installed in the luggage compartment, no flexible
storage compartment or fixing net can be installed ⇒

 page 56.
Remove carrier rails Fig. 50 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Remove carrier rails
–
Slacken the check point B on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or a flat
screwdriver ⇒

  fig. 50 .
– Grasp the carrier rail A
⇒
 fig. 50 on the right and take it out by pulling in direc-
tion of arrow. The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment
can be removed in the same way. Install carrier rails
–
Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press the check point on each carrier rail up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it. WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. 
Take out lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges Fig. 51 Luggage compartment: Take out lateral carrier rail/Take out fixing wedges
Remove lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges
–
Grasp the lateral carrier rail ⇒ fig. 51 and take it out by pulling in the direction
of arrow.
– Grasp the fixing wedge ⇒ fig. 51
on the right and take it out by pulling in the
direction of arrow. To remove the fixing wedge on the other side of the lug-
gage compartment, proceed in the same way.
Install lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges
– Position the fixing wedges at the attachment points and press these up to
stop in the direction of the luggage compartment sides.
– Insert the lateral carrier rail at an angle to the fixing wedges and press it up to
the stop.
– Check the attachment of the lateral carrier rail by pulling it.  59
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Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor
Fig. 52 Divide the luggage compartment
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
⇒ fig. 52 . 
Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment Install cross member Fig. 53 Install cross member
– Remove the rear seats or fold the seats fully forwards, in order to make availa-
ble the necessary space in the luggage compartment ⇒
 page 53.
– Release the fixtures B at the ends of the cross member by
slightly pulling up
the securing screws C . –
Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto the right
(in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part A onto the left
lashing eye.
– Secure the fixture B to both sides and lock the fixing screws
C in place.
– Tighten the fixing screws C up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it. WARNING
When transporting bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety of
passengers . 
Install bicycle carrier Fig. 54 Install bicycle carrier
– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member, after pulling up the
screw A
⇒  fig. 54 push the frame side rail (alu-part) towards the cross mem-
ber until the socket latches, and screw the screw A into the nut.
– Slacken the screw B on the moveable part of the bicycle carrier and pull out,
then position the moveable part of the carrier, depending on bicycle size, into
one of the possible positions.
– Insert the screw B into the desired position and tighten.
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