2013 SKODA ROOMSTER Owner's Manual

Storage compartment on the driver's sideFig. 64
Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's side
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The open stowage compartment below the light switch » Fig. 64.
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storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 65
Front seat rests: Map pockets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
Map pockets are located on the rear of the seat backrests » Fig. 65.
The map pockets are intended for storage of maps, magazines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.CAUTIONDo not put any large items such as bottles or sharp objects into the map pockets,
as the pockets and the seat covers could be damaged.
sunglasses compartment
Fig. 66
Detail of the headliner: Glasses
storage box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 68.
›
Press on the bar in the cover of the glasses storage. The compartment folds down » Fig. 66 .
WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spec-
tacles and otherwise must be kept closed.
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - they may be
damaged.■
The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 250 g.
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Storage compartment in the front centre consoleFig. 67
Centre console: Stowage com-
partment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The open stowage compartment in the centre console » Fig. 67.
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storage compartment under the front seat
Fig. 68
Front seat: Stowage compart-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
›
Pull the handle to open the lid » Fig. 68.
›
When closing the lid, hold the handle until the compartment is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons.CAUTIONThe storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1 kg. in
weight.
Front armrest with storage compartment
Fig. 69
Armrest: Storage compartment/open storage compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 68.
Fold the armrest forwards
›
Press the lower button on the end of the armrest » Fig. 69 - 
.
›
Fold the arm rest forward and release the button again.
Opening the storage compartment
›
Press the upper button and open the cover of the stowage compartment up- wards » Fig. 69 - 
.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded forwards.
In city traffic the armrest should not be folded forwards.
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folding table in the middle back seatFig. 70
Rear seats: Armrest
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 68.
The centre seat back can be used as an armrest forward or table with cup hold-
ers » Fig. 70 by folding it forwards » page 55, Fold downseat backrest and seat
fold down completely .
Two beverage containers can be placed into the recesses.
WARNING■ Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. They may spill if the
vehicle moves – there is a risk of scalding.■
Do not use any cups or beakers made of fragile material (e.g. glass, porce-
lain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec- trical components or seat upholstery.■
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 warp the
upholstery or fabric.
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slots in the doorsFig. 71
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 68.
There is a bottle holder at
B
» Fig. 71 of the pocket in the front doors.
WARNINGUse the section A » Fig. 71 of the door pocket only for storing objects which
do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
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stowage compartments in the luggageFig. 72
Storage compartments in the
side trim panel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
Storage compartments are located on both sides of the luggage compart-
ment » Fig. 72 .
CAUTION
The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg.
in weight in total.
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 73
Flexible storage compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The flexible storage compartment » Fig. 73 can be fitted to the right-hand side of
the luggage compartment.
Fitting›Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the
right side trim panel of the boot and push it downwards until it locks.
Removing›
Grasp the flexible storage compartment on the two upper corners.
›
Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by pull-
ing upwards.
›
Remove by pulling towards you.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maximum
total weight of 8 kg.
Note
If the variable loading floor » page 61 is installed in the luggage compartment, no
flexible storage compartment can be installed.
Praktik
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lashings
74
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats
74
Attachment of the loading floor
74
Adjustment of the safety partition
75
Emergency release of the loading area door
75
Interior lighting
75WARNINGThe load to be transported must always be secured safely so that it does not
come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision which
could cause injuries to occupants.
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LashingsFig. 74
Loading area: Lashing eyes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 73.
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing down the
load » Fig. 74 .
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Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats
Fig. 75
Adjustable safety partition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 73.
The adjustable safety partition behind the front seats can be adjusted up to 100
mm (only valid for certain countries) for improving the comfort for the driver and
the front passenger.
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Attachment of the loading floorFig. 76
Loop for raising the loading floor/Fixing the loading floor with a
plastic hook
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 73.
You can fix the loading floor with a hook on the top edge of the boot lid cutout, inorder to e. g. reach the spare wheel.
›
Raise the loading floor by the loop » Fig. 76 - 
and secure it by the plastic hook
(located below the loading floor edge) to the top edge of the tailgate cut-
out » Fig. 76 - 
.
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Adjustment of the safety partitionFig. 77
Top/lower support of the safety partition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 73.
Only valid for some countries.
›
Raise the loading floor part behind the safety partition.
›
Undo and remove a bolt » Fig. 77 - 
on either side in the upper body and one
bolt » Fig. 77 - 
in the lower area.
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Move the safety partition into the required position. Ensure it is always move
the same distance- the same number of holes on both sides both upwards anddownwards.
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On each side in the upper area of the body, undo and remove a bolt and undoand remove a bolt in the lower area.
›
Have the tightening torque of the bolts checked with a torque wrench as soon
as possible. The tightening torque must be 20 Nm.
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Change the position of the cover of the luggage compartment floor behind the safety partition so that it lines up with the new position of the safety partition.
›
Fold back the loading floor part.
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Emergency release of the loading area doorFig. 78
Emergency unlocking of the
loading area door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 73.
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can unlock the loading area door as
follows:
›
Pull the control cable towards you and pull on it.
›
Press on the loading area door to open it.
›
Press the control cable back again.
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Interior lighting
Fig. 79
Interior lighting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 73.
Switching on
›
Move the cover glass to the  position
» Fig. 79. 
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Switching off›Move the cover glass to the O » Fig. 79 position.
Door contact setting›
Move the cover glass to the middle position  » Fig. 79 .
Note
We recommend you have the bulb replacement performed by a specialist garage.
76Operation

Heating and air-conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
77
Using the air conditioning system economically
78
Operational problems
78
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up when out- side temperatures are particularly low.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef- fect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-condi- tioning system » page 82 or for Climatronic » page 84.
WARNINGFor your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows
are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how to cor- rectly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost
the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or leaves)
to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air con-
ditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a leak.
Note■ The exhaust air streams out through vents at the rear of the luggage compart-
ment.■
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in- terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys-tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
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Air outlets
Fig. 80
Air outlet vents
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 77.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet
vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric condi-
tions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and
4 » Fig. 80 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually.
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
›
Turn the vertical wheel (air vents 3) » Fig. 80 or the horizontal wheel (air outlet
nozzles 4) to the 
position. 
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