2012 SKODA ROOMSTER technical specifications

Inspecting and replenishing 134
Fuel 134
Engine compartment 136
Vehicle battery 143
Wheels and Tyres 148
Tyres 148
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 155
Introductory information 155
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 155
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 156
First-aid kit and warning triangle 156
Fire extinguisher 156
Vehicle tool kit 156
Changing a wheel 157
Breakdown kit 160
Jump-starting 163
Towing the vehicle 164
Fuses and light bulbs 166
Fuses 166
Bulbs 169
Praktik
Praktik 174
Rear interior light 174
Lashing eyes 174
Adjustable safety partition behind the front
seats 174
Fixing of the loading floor 175
Adjustment of the safety partition 175
Emergency unlocking of the loading area door 175 Technical data
Technical data 176
Introductory information 176
Data on the vehicle sticker and the type plate 176
Dimensions 178
Specifications and engine oil capacity 179
Vehicle-specific details per engine type 180
Index
4 Table of Contents

Towing a trailer
Towing a trailer
Technical requirements
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
On vehicles with a towing device, the ball rod is detachable and is stowed togeth-
er with separate operating instructions in the spare wheel well or in the compart-
ment for the spare wheel within the boot » page 156, Vehicle tool kit.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
If a towing device is retrofitted, it must be completed in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Note
If you have any questions, please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner. ÐLoading a trailer
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises
the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination. Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a

“full load” » page 149 ,
Service life of tyres.
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 176, Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level. As the engine output drops at an increasing altitude due to the declin-
ing air pressure and therefore the climbing ability is also reduced, this means that
the maximum permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10 % for every fur-
ther increase of 1 000 m in height. The towed weight comprises the actual weight
of the (loaded) towing vehicle and the (loaded) trailer. Always drive particularly
carefully with the trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device
are merely test data for the towing device The vehicle-specific values are detailed
in the vehicle documents. WARNING
■ If the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the maximum per-
missible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer are exceeded this
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
■ Slipping loads can significantly affect the stability and safety of the vehicle/
trailer combination, causing accidents and serious injuries. Ð Towing a trailer
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national legal
requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The headlight settings must be checked before starting a journey with a coupled
trailer. If necessary, adjust the settings with the headlight beam adjust-
ment » page 39 , Headlight beam adjustment .
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than the maximum permissible speed indi-
cated on the trailer. £
125
Towing a trailer

Specifications and engine oil capacity
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
Various oils can be mixed together when refilling. However, this does not apply to
vehicles with flexible service intervals.
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing continuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publica-
tion.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by
ŠKODA. We
therefore recommend that the oil change is completed by a ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings » page 139.
Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with flexible service intervals Petrol engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 l/51 kW VW 503 00, VW 504 00 2.8
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI VW 504 003.6
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI VW 504 003.6
1.4 l/63 kW VW 503 00, VW 504 00 3.2Diesel engines
SpecificationFilling level
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 l/51 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 002.8
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI VW 502 003.6
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI VW 502 003.6
1.4 l/63 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 003.2
1.6 l/77 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 003.6 If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
A2 or ACEA A3
can be used once for refilling.
Diesel engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3 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 can be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals. We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this
will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, a maximum of 0.5

l of
specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or specification VW 505 01 (only
for diesel engines) engine oil can be used to refill once. Other engine oils must
not be used - 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. ■ We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories. Ð 179
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