2013 SKODA ROOMSTER buttons

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewDoor handle
30
Electrical power windows
38
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
51
Air outlet vents
77
Car park ticket holder
68
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
43
›
Speed regulating system
113
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
134
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
86
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
10
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
49
›Multifunction display
13
›
MAXI DOT display
18
Button for rear window heater
47
TCS switch
111
Air outlet vents in the central part of the instrument panel
77
Button for hazard warning light system
45
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
137
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
78
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
80
›Operating controls for Climatronic
83
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
69
Front passenger airbag
134
Air outlet vents
77123456789101112131415161718Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag137Door handle30
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
37
›Interior monitor
36
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
41, 42
Fuse box in the dashboard
192
Bonnet release lever
161
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
95
Ignition lock
97
Pedals
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gear lever (manual gearbox)
99
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
101
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
53
Central locking system
33
Handbrake
99
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
53
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
66
›Storage compartment
71
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
94
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the lay-
out shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as
for left-hand drive models.19202122232425262728293031323334359Cockpit

The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning light lights up when
the fuel level reaches the reserve range  » page 25 .
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
and the exhaust system.
Counter for distance driven
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in km. In some countries the measuring unit “mile” is used.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The trip counter indicates the distance you have driven since it was last reset - in
steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Reset trip meter
The meter can be reset by pressing and holding button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 10.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the vehicle
has been driven.
Note
If the second speed display is enabled on vehicles with a segment display, this
speed will be shown instead of the odometer.
Digital clock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 10.
The clock is set with buttons
5
and
6
» Fig. 2 on page 10.
Select the display that you wish to change with the button 5 and carry out the
change with the button 6.
In vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, it is also possible to set the clock
in the Time menu » page 18.

Display of the second speed
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The display can show the current speed in mph 1)
.
This feature is provided for driving in countries with different units for speed.
MAXI DOT display
The display of the second speed can be set in the Settings menu item » page 18,
Settings .
Segment display
›
Press the
5
» Fig. 2 on page 10key repeatedly, until the odometer display flash-
es » page 12 .
›
Press the
6
key while the display is flashing.
The second speed is displayed instead of the odometer.
Display of the second speed can be disabled in the same way.


1)
On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
12Operation

CAUTIONIf the safe securing system is activated» page 32, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.
Note
■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi- cle.■
Only the driver's door can be locked or unlocked with the key if the central lock-
ing system fails. The other doors and the tailgate can be locked or unlocked man-
ually. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 31.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 38.

Individual settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 31.
Opening a single door
This selection function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The oth-
er doors remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a
speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press-
ing the central locking button 
» page 33 .
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the opening lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever, the door is un-
locked . By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened.
Note
Individual settings can be applied in a specialist workshop.
Safe securing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 31.
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. The door
locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside. The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it be-gins to flash evenly at longer intervals. It is not possible to open the doors withthe door handle either from the inside or from the outside. This acts as an effec-
tive deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
The safe securing system can be deactivated within 2 seconds by double locking
the vehicle.
If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash evenly at longer in-
tervals after about 30 seconds.
The safe securing system is activated again the next time the vehicle is unlocked and locked.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, the door can
be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the opening lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever, the door is unlocked. By
the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened.
WARNINGIf the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then no longer pos-
sible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors
make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency –
risk to life!
Note
■ The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa- ted.■
You will be informed that the safe securing system is activated after the vehicle
is locked by the CHECK DEADLOCK message on the instrument cluster display. On
vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, the display shows Check deadlock.
Read manual. 
32Operation

Folding in the key bit›Press the button 4 » Fig. 16 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
» Fig. 16 and none of the doors
or the tailgate are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatical-
ly locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reacti- vated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentional-ly.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight.■
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehicles
with an anti-theft alarm system.

Synchronization
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 34.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are pressed several times outside the operating range of the equipment or if the
battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key within 1 minute of pressing the button.

Anti-theft alarm system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
36
Interior monitor and towing protection
36
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.■Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed in
order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational.■
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.

35Unlocking and locking

Note■After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for approx. 10 minutes. The electrical power windows are only switched off com- pletely once the driver's door or front passenger door are opened.■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.

Opening/closing the windows
Fig. 20
Buttons on the driver's door/in the rear doors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 38.
Power window buttons » Fig. 20 .
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on.
Opening
›
The window is opened by pressing lightly on the corresponding button. The opening process stops when one releases the button.
ABCDSThe window will also open fully automatically if you briefly press the button as far
as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop immedi- ately.
Closing›
The window is closed by pulling lightly on the corresponding upper edge of the
button. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also close fully automatically if you briefly pull the button as far as the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing
the safety switch
S
» Fig. 20 . The buttons for the electrical power windows in
rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light 
in the safe-
ty switch
S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating. Re-
peated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to over-
heat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short
time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating
protection has cooled down.
Power window force limiter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 38.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the risk of
bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several centimetres. 
39Unlocking and locking

WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale air”
can cause fatigue of the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increa-
ses. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
83
automatic mode
84
Setting the temperature
84
Recirculated air mode
84
Controlling blower
85
Defrosting windscreen
85
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alterthe settings manually.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 83.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to en- sure that the engine cools down.
Note
We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once ev-
ery year.Control elementsFig. 83
Climatronic: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
The buttons/control dial Setting the interior temperature » page 84
Display
Display of selected interior temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, change the displayed temperature units » page 84
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system Ventilation or defrosting of the windscreen activated
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Blower speed set
The buttons/control dial Adjust the blower speed » page 85
Interior temperature sensor Automatic mode » page 84
De-mist or de-ice the windscreen » page 85 
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Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Recirculating air operation on/off » page 84
Switch cooling system on/off
Note
Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 83 ; it
could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic system.
automatic mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to
demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching on
›
Set a temperature between +18 °C and +29 ℃.
›
Move the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 80 on page 77 and 4 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
›
Press the 
button » Fig. 83 on page 83; 
will appear in the display.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution but-
tons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is neverthe-
less regulated.

Setting the temperature
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
Setting temperature
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the control dial
1
» Fig. 83 on page 83 to the left or to the right to in-
crease or decrease the temperature.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
›
Press and hold the 
and 
buttons simultaneously.

The information appears in the display in the desired temperature unit (no.3
» Fig. 83 on page 83).
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +29 ℃. The interior tem-
perature is regulated automatically within this range.
If you set the temperature below +18 ℃, “LO” appears in the display.
If you set a temperature higher than +29 ℃, “HI” appears in the display.
Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity respectively at ei- ther end position. There will be no automatic temperature control.
CAUTION
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting intothe vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on
›
Press the 
button » Fig. 83 on page 83.
The display shows the 
icon.
Switching off
›
Press the 
button » Fig. 83 on page 83 again.
The 
icon in the display goes out.
WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale air”
can cause fatigue of the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels
and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increa-
ses. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. 84Operation

The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II comprises the following functions.› Phone Phonebook
» page 87.
› Convenience operation of the telephone via the multifunction steering
wheel » page 87 .
› Managing telephone calls via the adapter
» page 89.
› Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
» page 90.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 91.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
» page 92.
All communication between a mobile phone and your vehicle's hands-free system is established with the help of Bluetooth ®
technology. The adapter serves only
for charging the telephone and for transmitting the signal to the vehicle's exter-
nal aerial.
Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 86, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems .
Phone Phonebook
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 86.
A phone phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phonebook can
be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the phone
book from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control unit.
Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-free
system, an update of the relevant phone book is performed. The updating can
take a few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored after the
last update was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone numbers are on- ly shown after the updating has ended.
The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the telephone event has ended, the updating starts anew.
The internal phonebook provides 2 500 free memory locations. Each contact can contain up to 4 numbers.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2 500, the phone book is not complete.
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 84
Multifunction steering wheel:
Mobile phone operation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 86.
There are buttons in the steering wheel for easy operation of the basic functions
of the phone » Fig. 84 so that the driver is distracted from the traffic as little as
possible when using the phone.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal telephone
preinstallation (hands-free system) at the factory.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons and the symbols  and  on the
multifunction steering wheel are illuminated. 

87Communication and multimedia