2013 SKODA ROOMSTER isofix

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment
123
Before setting off
123
What influences the driving safety?
124
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for exam- ple, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travel-
ling with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.

Safety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 123.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
›
Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Side airbags.
› Head airbags.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the ISOFIX system.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the TOP TETHER system.
› Head restraints adjustable for height.
› Adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations.
The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not
correctly adjusted or used.
If the seat belt is not fastened properly, this may result in injuries if an airbag is
activated in the event of an accident.

Before setting off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 123.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
› Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 57.
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the mirrors, the front seat and head restraint to your body size.
› Advise your passengers to adjust the head restraints to their body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 139 , Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 124. Tell your passengers to assume
the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also inform passengers to fasten the seat belt
correctly » page 127 , Using seat belts .
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123Passive Safety

There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the side
airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as possi-
ble » Fig. 121 -  .WARNING■
Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag – risk of injury!■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
risk of injury!
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Classification of child seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 139.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the childApproximate age0up to 10 kgup to 9 months0+up to 13 kgup to 18 months19-18 kgup to 4 years215-25 kgup to 7 years322-36 kgover 7 years
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Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 139.
Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of theseats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.
GroupFront passenger
seatRear seatsoutsideRear seat centre0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUUGroupFront passenger seatRear seatsoutsideRear seat centre1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU3
22-36 kgUUU
Child seat category “Universal” - a child seat designed to be attached to the seat using the seat belt.
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Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Anchor eyelets for the ISOFIX system
141
Use of child seats with the ISOFIX system
142
Anchor eyelets for the TOP TETHER system
143
Anchor eyelets for the ISOFIX system
Fig. 122
ISOFIX system label
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 141.
There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seats for fixing the ISOFIX
system child seat in place. 
U141Transporting children safely

The places are marked with labels with the ISOFIX logo » Fig. 122.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the ISOFIX system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the anchor eyelets inten-
ded for the installation of a child seat with the ISOFIX system – risk to life!
Note■ A child seat fitted with the ISOFIX system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with an ISOFIX system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the ISOFIX system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.

Use of child seats with the ISOFIX system
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 141.
Overview of the usability of child seats with the ISOFIX system on each of the
seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard. 
GroupSize class
of the child seat a)Front passenger seat b)Outer rear seatsRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0+
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUFX
CBB1Aa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
b)
If the front passenger seat is fitted with the ISOFIX system attachment points, it is suited for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat with the “Semi-Universal” approval.
The seat is suited for installation of an ISOFIX child seat with “Semi-
Universal” approval. The category “Semi-Universal” means that the child seat with the ISOFIX system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list
of vehicles that comes with the child seat.
The seat is suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat with
“Universal” approval and attachment with the TOP TETHER belt.
The seat is not fitted with fixing eyes for the ISOFIX system.IL-SUIUFX142Safety

Central locking system31
lock33
unlock33
Changing Brake fluid
168
Changing the bulb for fog light (Scout)197
Engine oil165
Fog lights and daytime running lights bulbs196
Front parking light bulb196
Front turn signal bulb196
High beam bulb - halogen projector headlights 195, 196
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head- lights
195
Wheels180
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
182
Preliminary work181
Remove and attaching a wheel181
Charging a vehicle battery170
Check Fit ball head properly
119
Checking Battery electrolyte level
170
Brake fluid167
Coolant166
Engine oil164
Oil level164
Windscreen washer fluid162
Children and safety139
Child safety Side airbag
140
Child safety lock29
Child seat Classification
141
ISOFIX141
on the front passenger seat140
TOP TETHER143
Use of child seats141
Use of ISOFIX child seats142
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
152
Cigarette lighter67
Cleaning144
Alcantara155
Covers of electrically heated seats156
Fabrics155
Headlight lenses153
Natural leather155
Plastic parts151
Synthetic leather155
Wheels153
Climatronic83
automatic mode84
Control elements83
Controlling blower85
Defrosting windscreen85
Recirculated air mode84
Setting the temperature84
Clock12
Clothes hook68
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
67
Ashtray66
Cigarette lighter67
General view9
Lighting46
Storage compartments68
Compartments68
Computer see Multifunction display
13
Convenience turn signal43
Coolant165
Checking166
Display messages22
Replenishing167
Warning light22
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
Correct seated position124
Driver125
Front passenger125
Instructions125
Rear seats125
Counter for distance driven12
Cruise Control System113
Cupholders66
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
42
Daylight running lights42
Deactivating an airbag137
Decorative films152
Defrosting rear window47
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
37
Diesel refer to Fuel
159
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
159
Diesel particulate filter25
display messages25
Digital clock12
Dipstick164
Display Service interval
16
Distance driven12
Door Child safety lock
29
Closing30
Door open warning light21
Opening30
Doors Emergency locking
31
Driving Abroad
109
Driving through water on streets108
Emissions199
Fuel consumption199
Maximum speed202
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HeatingDeicing the windows79
Exterior mirrors51
Operating78
Operation79
Rear window47
Recirculated air mode80
Seats53
Heating and air-conditioning77
Hill hold control110
Horn9
I
Ignition
97
Ignition lock97
Immobilizer97
Individual settings locking
32
unlocking32
Inertia reels130
Instrument cluster10
Overview10
Interior monitor36
Internal lighting Praktik
75
Internal lights Praktik
75
ISOFIX141
J
Jack
180
Jacking points Raise vehicle
183
Jump-starting186, 187
L
lashings Praktik
74
LightCockpit46
Headlight beam adjustment42
Headlight flash43
Replacing bulbs194
Lights41
Cockpit46
Daylight running42
Fog lights44
Foglights with the CORNER function44
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light
function
43
Hazard warning light system45
Low beam lights41
Main beam lights43
Parking lights41, 45
Rear fog light44
Switching on and off41
Tourist lights44
Turn signals43
warning lights20
Loads199
Lock Central locking system
33
Locking Emergency locking
31
Remote control34
without central locking30
Locking and unlocking from the inside33
Low beam lights41
Luggage compartment Class N1 vehicles
58
Lighting47
Variable loading floor61
Luggage compartment lid37
M
Main beam
43
Maintenance107
Decorative films152
Manual air conditioning Recirculated air mode82
Manual gear changing see gear changing
99
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT Main menu
18
see MAXI DOT display18
Settings18
MAXI DOT display18
Maximum speed202
MDI94
Mirror Exterior mirrors
51
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror51
Vanity48
Mobile phone86
Connecting to the hands-free system89
Modes of the automatic transmission101
Modifications146
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
148
Service147
Spoiler148
Multifunction display Functions
13
Memory14
Operation14
Multimedia92
N
N1
58
Net partition60
O
Oil See Engine oil
164
Oil pressure Display messages
21
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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
210Index