2012 SKODA ROOMSTER recommended oil

Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment
The first 1 500 km
New engine
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1 000 kilometres › Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
› No full throttle.
› Avoid high engine speeds.
› Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1
500 kilometres
› Gradually
increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1

500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of
running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds even after the running-in period
is complete. The maximum permissible engine speed is marked by the start of the
red scale area of the revolutions counter. On vehicles fitted with a manual gear-
box, at the very latest shift up into the next gear when the red area is reached.
During acceleration (depressing the accelerator) exceptionally high engine
speeds are automatically reduced, yet the engine is not protected against too
high engine speeds which are caused by incorrectly shifting down the gears re-
sulting in a sudden increase of the engine speeds above the permitted maximum
revolutions which can lead to engine damage.
For a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox the converse situation also applies: Do
not drive at an engine speed that is too low. Shift down a gear when the engine
is no longer running smoothly. Observe the recommended gear » page 11, Recom-
mended gear . CAUTION
All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its
normal operating temperature. Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is
stationary or when driving in individual gears. For the sake of the environment
Not driving at unnecessarily high engine revolutions and shifting to a higher gear
as early as possible are ways to minimise fuel consumption and operating noise
levels and protects the environment. Ð New tyres
New tyres have to be “
run in” since they do not offer optimal grip at first. Drive
especially carefully for the first 500 km or so. Ð New brake pads
New brake pads initially do not provide full braking efficiency. The brake pads
must initially be “run in

”. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so. Ð Catalytic converter
Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) is of major
significance for driving your vehicle in an environmentally conscious way.
The following guidelines must be observed: › Vehicles fitted with a petrol engine must always be refueled with unleaded pet-
rol » page 135, Unleaded petrol ;
› Do not pour too much oil into the engine
» page 139, Checking the engine oil
level;
› Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
If you drive your vehicle in a country in which unleaded petrol is not available, you
must have the catalytic converter replaced later when driving the vehicle into a
country in which use of a catalytic converter is mandatory. £
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Note
Observe the recommended gear » page 11, Recommended gear .ÐAvoiding full throttle
Fig. 109
Principle sketch: Fuel consump-
tion in litres/100 km. and speed
in km/h.
Driving more slowly means saving fuel.
Sensitive use of the accelerator will not only significantly reduce fuel consump-
tion but also positively influence environmental pollution and wear of your vehi-
cle.
The maximum speed of your vehicle should, as far possible, never be used. Fuel
consumption, pollutant emissions and vehicle noises increase disproportionally at
high speeds.
The » Fig. 109 shows the ratio of fuel consumption to the speed of your vehicle.
Fuel consumption will be halved if only three-quarters of the possible top speed
of your vehicle is used. ÐReducing idling
Idling also costs fuel.
In vehicles not equipped with the
START-STOP system, turn off the engine when
in a traffic jam, at a level crossing or traffic lights with longer wait times. Even af-
ter just 30 - 40 seconds you will have saved more fuel than that is needed when
you start the engine up again. If an engine is only idling it takes much longer for it to reach its normal operating
temperature. Wear-and-tear and pollutant emissions, though, are particularly
high in the warming-up phase. Therefore, start driving as soon as the engine has
started, whereby high engine speeds should be avoided. Ð Regular servicing
A poorly tuned engine uses an unnecessarily high amount of fuel.
By having your vehicle regularly maintained by a ŠKODA

specialist garage, you
create the conditions needed for driving economically. The maintenance state of
your vehicle has a positive effect on traffic safety and value retention
A poorly tuned engine can result in a fuel consumption which is 10 % higher than
normal.
Also check the oil level when refuelling. Oil consumption is dependent to a con-
siderable extent on the load and speed of the engine. Oil consumption could be
as high as 0.5 litres/1 000 km depending on your style of driving.
It is quite normal that a new engine has a higher oil consumption at first, and rea-
ches its lowest level only after a certain running in time. The oil consumption of a
new vehicle can therefore only be correctly assessed after driving about
5 000 km. For the sake of the environment
■ Additional improvements to the fuel economy can be made by using synthetic
high-lubricity oils.
■ Regularly check the ground under the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by a
ŠKODA specialist garage if you find any stains caused by oil or other fluids on the
floor. Note
We recommend that your vehicle is serviced on a regular basis by a ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner. Ð
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O
Oil refer to Engine oil 139
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 130
Diesel fuel 136
Vehicle battery 145
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 138
Warning lights 17
P
Paint see Paint damage 129
Paint damage 129
Panorama roof 35
Parking Parking aid 82
Parking ticket holder 66
Passive Safety 100
Periodic wiping 43
Petrol refer to Fuel 135
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 129
Power steering 77
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 129
R
Radiator fan 142
Radio reception Aerial 130
Functional fault 130Raise vehicle 159
Rear mirror Exterior mirror 45
Manual dimming interior mirror 45
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 72
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 134
Fuel 134
Regulation Headlight beam 39
Remote control 29
Synchronisation process 30
Remote control key Replacing the battery 25
Replacement of parts 155
Replacing bulbs 169
Fuses 166
Vehicle battery 146
Windscreen wiper blade 44
Replenishing Coolant 141
Engine oil 139
Windscreen washer fluid 143
Running in Brake pads 119
Engine 119
The first 1 500 km 119
Tyres 119
S
Safe securing system 27
Safety 100
Child safety 115
Child safety seats 115
Head restraints 48
ISOFIX 117
TOP TETHER 118
Save electrical energy 120Seat
Adjusting 47
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 107
Seat belts 104
Cleaning 133
fastening and unfastening 106
Height adjustment 107
Seats folding forward 49
Head restraints 48
Heating 48
Removing seats 50
Selector lever see selector lever positions 88
Selector lever positions 88
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 72
Manual dimming interior mirror 45
Steering wheel 77
Setting temperature Heating 68
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 120
Gearshift lever 82
Side airbag 111
Snow chains 154
Spare wheel 151
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 85
Starting and stopping the engine 76
Starting engine Jump-starting 163
START STOP Jump-starting 164
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