2012 SKODA ROOMSTER ignition

Locking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press the button in the area 
» Fig. 13. The symbol  in the button comes
on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
› Press the button in the area  » Fig. 13. The symbol
 in the button is no lon-
ger illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the open-
ing lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever, the door
is unlocked . By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened.
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors
make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
If the safe securing system is activated » page 27, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate. ÐRemote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 35, Window convenience operation .The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which 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 replaced, the
system must be initialised by a ŠKODA Service Partner. Only then can the remote
control key be used again. Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence 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 central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 25.
■ If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key. Ð Unlocking/locking
Fig. 14
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
› Press the button 1
» Fig. 14.
Locking the vehicle 
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 14.
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Deactivating the safe securing system
›
Press the button 3
» Fig. 14 twice within 2
seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 27.
Unlocking the boot lid 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 14. Further information
» page 32.
Folding out the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 14.
Folding in the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 14 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
and none of the doors or the
boot lid are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reactiva-
ted. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed. WARNING
If the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight. ■ To avoid the car being locked inadvertently once in the car, the lock button of the remote control must not be pressed before the key is inserted into the ig-
nition lock. Should this happen, press the unlock button
 of the remote control.
Ð Synchronization
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it
is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no lon-
ger synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are
actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
› press any button on the remote control key;
› pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute. Ð Anti-theft alarm system
Introductory information
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the radio
remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds after
locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio re-
mote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15

seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system. The alarm is triggered if
the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored: › bonnet;
› boot lid;
› doors;
› ignition lock;
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Vehicle inclination » page 31
;
› Interior of the vehicle
» page 31;
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control
or switching on the ignition. Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
■ Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed in
order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational. ■ Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles. ÐInterior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 15
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
Switching off
› Switch off the ignition.
› Open the driver door.
› Press the button
 » Fig. 15 in the driver's door.
› Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again automati-
cally the next time the car is locked. Note
■ Switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movements from (e.g. children or animals) within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or
towed. ■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses
storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle. Ð Emergency locking of the doors
Fig. 16
Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
Locking › Remove the panel A
» Fig. 16
.
› Insert the key into the opening under the panel and press the stopping lever B
as far as the stop toward the inside.
› Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it no longer be opened from the outside. The door can be
unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then opened
from the outside. Ð
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Note
■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for approx. 10
minutes. The electrical power windows are only switched off com-
pletely once the driver's door or front passenger door are opened. ■ When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
■ At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption. ÐOpening/closing the windows
Fig. 19
Buttons on the driver's door/in the rear doors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on.
Opening
›
A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
› Additionally, the window can be opened automatically (fully open) by pressing
the button to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
Closing
› A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.
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Additionally, the window can be closed automatically (fully closed) by pulling
the button to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
Buttons for the electrical power windows
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for electrical power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by
pressing the safety pushbutton S
» Fig. 19
. The buttons for the electrical power
windows in rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light
 in the safe-
ty switch S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating. Re-
peated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to over-
heat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short
time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating
protection has cooled down. Ð Force limiter of the electrical power windows
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the risk of
bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by
several centimetres. £ A
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If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window being
moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet been re-
moved, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not possible to
automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10
seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again. ÐWindow convenience operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
The electrical power windows can be opened and closed as follows when unlock-
ing and locking the vehicle.
Opening
› Press and hold the unlock button
 on the remote control key.
› Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
Closing
› Press and hold the lock button
 on the remote control key.
› Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button. ÐOperational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Electrical power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window
was opened, the electrical power windows will not operate. The system must be
activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
›
switch on the ignition;
› pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door to close the window;
› release the button;
› pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3

seconds.
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In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to
be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move
back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 34.Ð Panorama roof
Fig. 20
Panorama roof: Open sun screen
The interior compartment can be brightened through the panorama roof out of
tinted glass. The panorama roof can be exposed or covered over with the sun
screen » Fig. 20. In order to close the panorama roof completely, the sun screen
must be pushed into its end position.
Please pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or
other items on the roof of your vehicle » page 59, in section Roof rail
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Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 36
DAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light) 37
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function 37
Parking light 37
Tourist light 38
Fog lights 38
Fog lights with the function CORNER 38
Rear fog light 39
Headlight beam adjustment 39
Switches for the hazard warning light system 40
Turn signal and main beam lever 40
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 21 on page
36. The symbols which mark the switch po-
sitions are identical, however. WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright enough
to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncom-
ing traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or if visi-
bility is poor. CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ 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, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð Switching lights on and off
Fig. 21
Dash panel: Light switch/fuse box: Switch for daylight driving lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
Switching on the parking light
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 -  to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 -  to position .
› Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main
beam » Fig. 25 on page 40.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 21 -  to position O. Ð
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DAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
Switching on
› Remove the cover on the fuse box on the left-hand side of the dash pan-
el » page 167, Fuses in the dash panel.
› Turn the light switch into position O
» Fig. 21 on page 36 - .
› Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights
» Fig. 21 on page 36 - .
Switching off
› Remove the cover on the fuse box on the left-hand side of the dash pan-
el » page 167, Fuses in the dash panel.
› Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights
» Fig. 21 on page 36 - .
› Turn the light switch to the position Parking light
 or Low beam  » Fig. 21
on page 36 - .
Activating daylight driving lights for vehicles with the
START-STOP system
› Switch off the ignition.
› At the same time, slide the turn signal light lever upwards and hold it in this po-
sition for at least 3 seconds.
› Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
› Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the activation
of the daylight driving lights.
› Release the turn signal lever.
Deactivating daylight driving lights for vehicles with the
START-STOP system
› Switch off the ignition.
› At the same time, slide the turn signal light lever downwards and hold it in this
position for at least 3 seconds.
› Switch on the ignition - wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
› Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the deactiva-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
› Release the turn signal lever.
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in
the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on
when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights, the
combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including the li-
cence plate light is used as daylight driving lights. Ð
ä Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with corner-
ing light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle speed and
the steering angle. WARNING
If the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty, the
headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which pre-
vents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of
the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a

ŠKODA specialist garage as
soon as possible. Ð Parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
Parking light

› Switch off the ignition.
› Pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 25 on page 40 » page 40 upwards or
downwards - the side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched.
Parking light on both sides
› Turn the light switch into the position
 and lock the vehicle. Note
■ The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
■ If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on. Ð
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Tourist light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode
“tourist light
” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial
for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position -, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
› Switch on the ignition.
within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
› Turn the light switch to position
 » page 36, Switching lights on and off .
› Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi-
tion R (automatic gearbox),
› Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position
- to the
position 3 » page 39.
Deactivating tourist light
Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial
for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position 3, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
› Switch on the ignition.
within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
› Turn the light switch to position
 » page 36, Switching lights on and off .
› Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the posi-
tion R (automatic gearbox),
› Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position
3 to the
position - » page 39.
Further information » page 123, Headlights.
ä Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on. Ð Fog lights
Fig. 22
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
Switching on
› First of all, turn the light switch
» Fig. 22 to position  or .
› Pull the light switch to position 1
.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 17. Ð Fog lights with the function CORNER
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
The fog lights with the function CORNER are designed to improve the illumination
of the surrounding area near the vehicle when turning, parking, etc. £
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