2013 SKODA ROOMSTER belt

Underbody protectionFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 150.
The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechani-
cal influences.
When driving, it cannot be guaranteed that no damage to the protective layer will
occur.
We recommend having the protective layer underneath the vehicle and the chas-
sis checked — preferably before the beginning of winter and at the end of winter.
WARNINGNever use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filters or heat shields. When
the engine reaches its operating temperature, these substances may ignite - risk of fire!

Taking care of the interior
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Natural leather
155
Synthetic leather, fabrics and Alcantara ®
155
Seat covers
156
Seat belts
156
Regular and proper care helps to ensure efficiency and maintain the
value of your
vehicle.
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories. These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the packagemust be observed.
WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to
the instructions.■
Always store vehicle care products safely, in particular out of the reach of
children – risk of poisoning!
CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.■
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe pol-
ish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possible.
■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature in-
side the vehicle is high.
■
Do not attach scent dispensers or air fresheners to the dash panel – risk of
damage to the dash panel.
■
Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
dows and in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windscreen or near the
window aerial. These may get damaged.
■
Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface of
the panelling.
■
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
For the sake of the environment
Used cans of vehicle care product represent hazardous waste that is harmful to
the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legisla-
tion.
Note
Because of the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any potential
problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we recom-
mend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by a
ŠKODA Service Partner.
154General Maintenance

Natural leatherFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 154.
Leather is a natural material with specific properties, and requires regular clean-
ing and maintenance.
The leather should be cleaned on a regular basis depending on the amount of
wear-and-tear.
Dust and dirt in the pores and folds act as abrasive materials. This leads to severe corrosion and the premature brittleness of the leather surface.
We recommend that you remove dust regularly and at short intervals using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a water-dampened cotton or woollen cloth and
then dry with a clean, dry cloth »
.
Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2 table-
spoons of neutral soap to 1 litre of water).
To remove stains, use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.
Treat the leather regularly and at suitable intervals using a suitable leather care
product.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and that
no water gets into the seams. Otherwise, the leather could become brittle or
cracked.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods, protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.
■
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
edged belts, jewellery and pendants may leave permanent scratches or signs of
rubbing on the surface. Such damage cannot be subsequently recognised as a
justified complaint.
■
The use of a mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the leather surface of
the steering wheel.
■ Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect on a regular basis
and each time after cleaning. The cream nourishes the leather, allows it to
breathe and keeps it supple and also provides moisture. It also creates surface
protection.■
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fastness.
This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers, even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat covers. This does
not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.
Note
When using the vehicle, minor visible changes may occur to the leather parts of
the covers (e.g. wrinkles or creases) as a result of the stress applied to the covers.
Synthetic leather, fabrics and Alcantara ®
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 154.
Artificial leather
Clean artificial leather with a damp cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the artificial leather, use a mild soap sol-ution or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose.
Fabric
Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, boot cover, etc. using
specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.
Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.
Use a cloth and special detergent to clean the headlining.
Remove any lumps on the cover fabric and any fabric residue using a brush.
Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning glove”.
Alcantara ®
Dust and fine dirt particles in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
If you leave your vehicle parked in the open for lengthy periods, protect the Al-
cantara ®
seat upholstery from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal. 
155Car care

CAUTION■Do not use leather cleaners on Alcantara ®
seat upholstery.■Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar agents on
Alcantara ®
seat upholstery.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order to
stop the fabric from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked outside for long periods of
time, cover the fabric to protect it from direct sunlight.
■
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fastness.
This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers, even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat covers. This does
not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour fastness of the clothing textiles.
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Seat covers
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 154.
Electrically heated seats
Do not clean the covers by moistening, as this can damage the seat heating sys-
tem.
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by brush- ing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then allow the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.■Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.■
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
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Seat belts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 154.
The belt webbing must always be kept clean.
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soapy water.
Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush.
Dirty belt webbing may impair the correct functioning of the inertia reel.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liq-
uids (e.g. acids).
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage to
the belt webbing, seat belt connections, inertia reel or lock is detected, the
seat belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.
■
The seat belts must be fully dried before being rolled up.
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156General Maintenance

WARNINGThe following instructions must be followed before starting work in the en-
gine compartment:■
Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
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.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant is escaping.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be followed when working in the engine com-
partment.■
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
■
Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
■
Avoid contact with the coolant.
■
Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
■
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the en-
gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
■
When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot cool-
ant.
■
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes with
clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
■
Always store the coolant additive securely in its original container, and in
particular out of the reach of children – risk of poisoning!
■
Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cleaning cloths or tools) in the engine compart-
ment.
■
Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
tained in the coolant) may ignite!
WARNINGThe following warning instructions must be observed at all times when work-
ing in the engine compartment while the engine is running.■
Pay particular attention to rotating engine parts (e.g. V-ribbed belt, genera-
tor, radiator fan) and the high-voltage ignition system – risk to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery, tie
back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any work.
WARNINGThe following warning instructions must be observed if work has to be carried
out on the fuel or electrical systems.■
Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
WARNING■ Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid con-
tainers.■
Keep fluids in their original containers and keep securely out of the reach of
children!
■
If you intend to work underneath the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle
from rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the car jack
is not sufficient – risk of injury!
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cover)
– risk of fire!
■
The bonnet must always be properly closed when driving. Therefore, the
lock must always be checked after closing the bonnet in order to ensure that
it has engaged properly.
■
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident! 
160General Maintenance

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
109
Unleaded petrol109
ABS111
Warning light24
Accessories146
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
51
Seat53
Steering wheel95
Adjusting the seats124
Aerial150
See windows152
Airbag132
Deactivating137
Deactivating the front passenger airbag137
Deployment132
Front airbag134
Head airbag136
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 148
Side airbag
135
Airbag system132
Air conditioning Operation
81
Air conditioning system Air outlets
77
Climatronic83
Manual air conditioning system80
Air outlets77
Alarm35
Anti-theft alarm system35
Operation36
Trailer122
Antilock Braking System111
Armrest71
Ashtray66
ASR111
warning light23
Assist systems ABS
24, 111
ASR23, 111
Cruise Control System113
EDS and XDL111
ESC23, 110
Parking aid112
START-STOP115
Auto Check Control19
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
103
Starting-off and driving102
Tiptronic102
Automatic load deactivation171
Automatic transmission100
Kickdown102
Malfunction103
Selector lever lock101
Using the selector lever101
AUX94
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
108
Avoiding damage to your vehicle108
B
Ball head Check fitting
119
Fitting118
Ready position118
Removing119
Belts127
Belt tensioners131
Bicycle carrier63
Bonnet Closing
161
Opening161
Boot Cover60
Emergency unlocking38
Fastening elements58
Fixing nets59
Folding hooks59
see Boot lid37
Unlocking the boot lid38
Boot lid37
Automatic locking37
Brake assist110
Brake booster99
Brake fluid167
Changing168
Checking167
Display messages20
Brakes Brake booster
99
Brake fluid167
Handbrake99
Indicator light20
Running in104
Braking Information on braking
98
Breakdown kit185
Bulbs In the tail light
198
Replacing194
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
38
C
Car care
144
Car computer see Multifunction display
13
Car park ticket holder68
Carrier65
Cavity protection153
Central locking button33
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Onboard computersee Multifunction display13
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
159
Vehicle battery170
Outside temperature15
Overview Engine compartment
162
warning lights20
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
151
Paintwork care151
Panoramic roof48
Parking Parking aid
112
Parking lights41
Part replacement146
Passive safety Before setting off
123
Driving safety124
Safety equipment123
Passive Safety123
Pedals100
Footmats100
Petrol refer to Fuel
158
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
151
Power steering95
Power window force limiter39
praktik adjusting the safety partition
75
Praktik73
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats
74
emergency release of the loading area door75
Fastening the loading floor74
Internal lighting75
Internal lights75
R
Radiator fan
162
Radio reception See windows
152
Raise vehicle183
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
51
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror51
Rear fog light44
rear seats in the longitudinal direction
54
Tilt the seat backrest54
Rear seats54
Rear Seats fold back into the starting position
56
Rear window heating47
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
82
Recommended gear13
Refuelling157
Fuel157
Regulation Headlight beam
42
Remote control34
Synchronisation process35
Remote control key Replacing the battery
29
Repairs and technical alterations146
Replacing Bulb for the licence plate light
197
Bulbs194
Bulbs in the tail light198
Fuses191
Fuses in the dash panel192
Fuses in the engine compartment193
Vehicle battery171
Windscreen wiper blades50
Replenishing Coolant
167
Engine oil165
Windscreen washer fluid162
Running-in The first 1500 km
103
Running in Brake pads
104
Engine103
Tyres104
S
SAFE see Safe securing
32
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
32
Safe securing32
Safety123
Child safety139
Child safety seats139
Correct seated position124
Head restraints56
ISOFIX141
TOP TETHER143
Safety belts rear middle seat
130
Saving electrical energy104
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
152
Seat Adjusting
53
Seat belt warning light
21
Seat belt height adjuster130
Seat belts127
Belt tensioners131
Cleaning156
fastening and unfastening129
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Height adjustment130
Inertia reels130
The physical principle of a frontal collision128
Seats Head restraints
56
Heating53
Removing seats55
Seats and stowing52
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
101
Service147
Service display16
Service intervals144
Setting Heating
79
Manual air conditioning system82
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror51
Setting the clock Clock
12
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
105
Side airbag135
Snow chains178
Spare wheel176
Speedometer11
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
175
Spoiler148
Stalk Main beam
43
Turn signals43
START-STOP115
Manually activating/deactivating the system116
Operating conditions for the system115
Starting/shutting down the engine115
Starting and stopping the engine96
Starting engine Jump-starting
186
Starting the engine97
Jump-starting187
Starting the engine97
START STOP Information messages
116
Jump-starting188
Steering force assistance95
Steering wheel95
Storage68
Storage compartment Storage compartment on the driver's side
70
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
69
Storage Compartment Lighting
47
Storage compartments68
Flexible storage compartment73
Storage compartment in the front centre console 71
storage pockets on the front seat
70
Stowage compartment beneath the front seat
71
compartment for glasses70
compartments in the doors72
compartments in the luggage73
sun roof48
sunshade48
Sun visors48
Switching lights on and off41
Switching off the engine98
Synthetic leather155
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
155
Seat belts156
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
150
Cavity protection153
Chrome parts152
Cleaning the wheels153
Decorative films152
Door lock cylinders153
Headlight lenses153
High-pressure cleaner150
Plastic parts151
Polishing the paintwork151
Rubber seals152
Taking care of the interior154
Taking care of your vehicle exterior150
Washing149
Washing by hand149
Wash system150
Wax treatment151
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
156
Technical data199
Telephone86
Temporary spare wheel176
the rear seats fold down seat backrest and fold seat fully for- ward
55
Tiptronic102
Tools180
TOP TETHER143
Tourist lights44
Towing188
Towing a trailer117
Towing device Description
117
Drawbar load117
Use and care120
Towing eye Front
189
Rear189
Towing protection36
Traction Control System (ASR)111
Trailer117, 120
Loading120
Towing a trailer121
211Index