2012 SKODA ROOMSTER washer fluid

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 40. Note
■

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual Airbag system 
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag syst

Airbag system 
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
› The warning light
 lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following is displayed in the information display: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The warning light
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switch-
ed on.
› switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the light-
ing up of the yellow indicator light in display

     » page 113 . WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. ÐTyre control display 
The warning light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres.
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information »

page 153, Tyre control display. Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light  illuminates after the ig-
nition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short dis-
tance. Ð Windscreen washer fluid level 
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light  comes on. Top
up with liquid » page 143.
The following is displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! Ð Switching off traction control system (TCS) 
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button » page 81 and the warning light
 illuminates.
The following is displayed in the information display: Traction control (ASR) deactivated. Ð Turn signal system 

Either the left  or right  warning light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 40, Turn signal and main beam lever .Ð Low beam 
The warning light  comes on when low beam is selected » page 36.Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
» page 143.WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are

The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
» page 143.WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 44.
■ Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front. CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■ Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■ Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■ If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■ Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.Note
■ The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10

°C.
■ The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles
fitted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is around 5.4
litres.
■ The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example. Ð Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 30
Windscreen wiper lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 42.
Flick wipe
›
If you only wish to wipe the windscreen
briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position 4
» Fig. 30.
Periodic wiping
› Position the lever upwards into position 1
» Fig. 30.
› Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch A
.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 30.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 30.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 30, the wash system and the windshield wipers will operate.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen).
Wiping the rear window pane
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 30 and the
windscreen wiper will operate every 6

seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 7
» Fig. 30, the windshield wiper and wash system will operate.
£
ä
43
Lights and visibility

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 134.
Your vehicle can only be operated with
diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN
590 (sta

Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 134.
Your vehicle can only be operated with
diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN
590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the winter, only use diesel fuel, which complies with the standard EN 590
(standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria,
GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). “Winter-grade diesel fuel” will still
operate properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Service Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with infor-
mation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel. CAUTION
■ Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
■ If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a

ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
■ Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system. Ð
ä Engine compartment
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet 138
Engine compartment overview 138
Checking the engine oil level 139
Replenishing the engine oil 139
Changing engine oil 140
Coolant 140
Checking the coolant level 141
Replenishing the coolant 141
Radiator fan 142
Checking the brake fluid 142
Changing the brake fluid 142
Windscreen washer system 143
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safety. The vehicle's engine compartment is
a hazardous area . WARNING
■ Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
■ Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P .
■ Firmly apply the handbrake.
■ Allow the engine to cool.
■ For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driving.
This is why after closing the bonnet, the lock must always be checked to en-
sure it has engaged properly. £
136 General Maintenance

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 113
Bonnet/radiator grille release lever: Release lever Fig. 114
Securing the bonnet with the
bonnet support
First read and observe the introductory information a

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual Windscreen washer system
Fig. 119
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
The windscreen washe

Windscreen washer system
Fig. 119
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the wind-
screen or rear window and for the headlight cleaning system. The windscreen
washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The capacity of the reservoir is about 3.5 litres or about 5.4
litres on vehicles that
have a headlight cleaning system.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights.
We therefore recommend using clean water with a screen cleaner (including anti-
freeze in the winter) that is able to remove stubborn dirt.
Antifreeze should always be added to the cleaning water in the winter even if the
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no screen
cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must
not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration is sufficient
only to -5 °C. CAUTION
■ Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
the windscreen washer fluid.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.
ä Note
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when replen-
ishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be contamina-
ted, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction. Ð Vehicle battery
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Battery cover 145
Checking the battery electrolyte level 145
Operation in winter 145
Charging a vehicle battery 146
Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery 146
Replacing the vehicle battery 146
Automatic load deactivation 147
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery Symbol Importance
 Always wear eye protection.
 Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion.
 Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-
hicle battery.
 When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
produced.
 Keep children away from the vehicle battery. Improper handling of the vehicle battery can cause damage. We therefore recom-
mend that any work on the vehicle battery is carried out by a

ŠKODA Service Part-
ner. £
143
Inspecting and replenishing

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual Index
A
ABS 81
Warning light 21
Accessories 155
Adjusting Exterior mirror 45
Adjusting seats 101
Adjustment Seat 47
Aerial 128
see Radio reception 130
Airbag 109
Deployment 109
Front airbag 110
Head a

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SKODA ROOMSTER 2012 1.G Owners Manual 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 compartm

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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