2013 SKODA ROOMSTER remove seats

The period after which the tailgate locks automatically can be extended by a spe-
cialist garage.
Delayed locking
If the tailgate was opened with the  button on the remote control key, then it
is possible to open the lid within a limited period of it being closed.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au-tomatically. Therefore always lock the vehicle with the  button on the remote
control.
Delayed locking can be disabled by a specialist garage at any time.
Note
More detailed information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking
Fig. 19
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 37.
The boot lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the central locking sys-
tem.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 54.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direction
of the arrow
1
» Fig. 19 as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lock
3
under the trim in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Open the tailgate.
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Electrical power windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the windows
39
Power window force limiter
39
Window convenience operation
40
Operational faults
40WARNING■ If the vehicle is locked from the outside, do not leave anybody in the vehicle
as it is not possible to open the windows from the inside in the event of an
emergency.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 39. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury.
■
It is recommended that the power windows in the rear doors are deactiva-
ted (safety switch)
S
» Fig. 20 on page 39 when children are being trans-
ported on the rear seats.
■
When closing the windows, proceed with caution so as to avoid causing
crushing injuries - risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
If the windows are frozen, first of all remove the ice » page 152, Windows and
exterior mirrors . Only then can the electrical power windows be operated, as oth-
erwise the window seal and the electrical power window mechanism could be
damaged.
■
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the window is
closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption. 38Operation

Fold downseat backrest and seat fold down completelyFig. 39
Fold seat fully forwards/lock folded forward seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Put the belt tongue into the opening on the respective side of the vehicle -
safety position.
›
Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat » page 56, Head re-
straints .
›
Push the outer rear seats towards the rear as far as they will go » page 54, Set-
ting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction .
›
Pull lever
1
» Fig. 38 on page 54 and fold the seat backrest completely for-
wards.
›
Pull lever
A
» Fig. 39 up and fold the seat forwards fully.
Folding seats fully forwards and locking them
›
If the outer rear seat is fully folded forward, push it towards the rear as far as it
can go.
›
Pull lever
A
» Fig. 39 up and fold the seat forwards fully.
›
Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt
B
to a guide rod
of the head restraint in the front seat » Fig. 39.
WARNING■
Immediately lock the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a
guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - risk of injury.■
The following guidelines must be observed » page 125, Correct seated posi-
tion for the passengers in the rear seats .CAUTION■
If the outer seat is not in the rear end position when folding forward, damage
can occur to the locking bolts when unlocking the seat.■
Only keep the seats in the folded forward position for as long as necessary to
transport cargo - there is a risk of damaging the front seat backrests. The seats must be folded back once the cargo has been transported.
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Unlocking and removing seats
Fig. 40
Unlocking the folded forward seat/carrying handles on the seat
cushion
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
›
Fold the seat forward » page 55, Fold downseat backrest and seat fold down
completely .
›
Unlock the folded seat by pressing seat locks
A
» Fig. 40 in the direction of ar-
row
1
.
›
Remove the seat using the carrying handles
B
or
C
.
WARNINGThe following guidelines must be observed » page 125.
Note
The outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat is
marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
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Adjusting seats in crosswise directionFig. 41
Locking seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
›
Remove the middle seat » page 55, Unlocking and removing seats .
›
Fold the outer seat forwards » page 55, Fold downseat backrest and seat fold
down completely and unlock » Fig. 40 on page 55.
›
Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle of
the vehicle up to the stop.
›
Lock the folded seat by pressing seat locks
A
» Fig. 41 in the direction of the
arrow.
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Folding the rear seats into the starting position
Fig. 42
Folding the seat backrest back
into positionFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.›
If the seat has been removed, first position it on the guide and lock it in place » Fig. 41 on page 56. Pull the seat upwards to ensure that the seat is
locked correctly.
›
Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it can be heard to click. Check for yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
›
Press the lever » Fig. 42 and fold back the seat backrest. Check for yourself that
the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
›
Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
WARNING■ The belt locks must be in their original position after folding back the seat
cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no objects
from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compartment un-
der sudden braking – there is a risk of injury.
■
When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever.
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Head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
headrest adjust
57
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-
rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants » page 124. 

56Operation

WARNING■The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
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headrest adjust
Fig. 43
Head restraint: adjusting/removing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 56.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired » Fig. 43 - 
.
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 43 - 
with one hand and push the head restraint down with the oth-
er hand.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 43 - 
and pull the
head restraint out.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
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Boot
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
58
Fastening elements
58
Folding hooks
59
Fixing nets
59
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
59
Boot cover
60
Net partition
60
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing net » page 58 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight. This
means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – there is a
risk of death. 
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Boot coverFig. 47
Removing the luggage compartment cover/luggage compartment
cover in the lower position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 57.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
›
Unhook support straps
1
» Fig. 47 .
›
Fold the luggage compartment cover forwards a little.
›
Remove the cover from the holders
2
by pulling towards the rear, or by lightly
knocking on the underside of the cover in the area between the holders.
›
To reinstall, first of all push the luggage compartment cover into the holders
2
and then hook the support straps
1
on the boot lid.
The luggage compartment cover can also be fitted in the lower position on the
supporting elements » Fig. 47 - 
.
The procedure of installing or removing is identical. In this position you can store smaller objects up on the luggage compartment cover up to a total weight of 2.5 kg.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.CAUTIONPlease ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, the luggage compartment cover is lifted up at the
same time- risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Net partition
Fig. 48
Using the net partition behind the front/rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 57.
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front
seats.
Installing the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Remove the boot cover » page 60, Boot cover .
›
Remove the net partition from the bag.
›
Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
›
First insert the rod into the mount
B
» Fig. 48 on one side and push it forwards.
In the same way, insert the cross rod into the mount
B
on the other side of the
vehicle.
›
Hang the carabines
C
at the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind the
rear seats.
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasp on both sides- first of all on the one side and then on the other side. 
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Removing the net partition›Undo the belts on both sides and unhook the carabiners C » Fig. 48 .›
Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
›
Remove the cross rod from the mounts
B
.
Packing the net partition
›
Press the red button on hinge
A
» Fig. 48 - the hinge breaks.
›
Put the net partition folded together in the bag and close it.
›
Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left and
right boot trim panel.
Installing and removing the net partition behind the rear seats is carried out anal-
ogously as behind the rear seats. Use the lower fixing eyes on the carrier rails in
order to attach the carabines. To enlarge the boot, the rear seats can be removed.
Installing and removing the net partition behind the rear seats with variable load- ing floor » page 61 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats without
variable loading floor. To attach the carabines, use the lower eyes at the fixing
wedges on the front part of the variable loading floor.
The opening
D
» Fig. 48 in the net partition is designed to pass the three-point
seat belt » page 130 , Seat belt for the rear middle seat through.
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Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Dividing up the luggage compartment with variable loading floor
61
Removing and refitting the variable loading floor
62
Removing/installing the carrier rails
62
Removing/installing the lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges
63
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.NoteThe room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects.
Dividing up the luggage compartment with variable loading
floor
Fig. 49
Dividing the boot
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
›
Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
marked with the arrows » Fig. 49.
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Removing/installing the lateral carrier rail and fixing wedgesFig. 52
Boot: Take out lateral carrier rail/Take out fixing wedges
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 61.
Removing
›
Remove the lateral carrier rail » Fig. 52 - 
and remove by pulling in the direc-
tion of arrow.
›
Grip the fixing wedge » Fig. 52 - 
and remove by pulling in the direction of ar-
row. To remove the fixing wedge on the other side of the luggage compart-
ment, proceed in the same way.
Fitting
›
Put the fixing wedge on the fixing points and press in the direction of the sides
of the luggage compartment up to the stop.
›
Insert the lateral carrier rail at an angle to the fixing wedges and press it up to
the stop.
›
Check how well the lateral carrier rail is fastened by pulling on it.
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Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install cross member
63
Install bicycle carrier
64Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier64Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt64WARNINGWhen transporting bicycles, ensuring the safety of the passengers is para-
mount.
CAUTION
Take care handling the bicycle - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
Install cross member
Fig. 53
Install cross member
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 63.
›
Remove the luggage compartment cover » page 60.
›
Fold the rear seats forward, remove » page 55.
›
Undo the securing bolts
C
» Fig. 53 and remove a little to unlock the holders
B
.
›
Place the cross member
A
with the fixed part onto the right lashing eye and
then place it on the left lashing eye with the removable part of the cross mem-
ber
A
.
›
Press the holders
B
until they latch. Tighten the securing screws
C
.
›
Check how well the cross member is fastened by pulling on it.
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›Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as
low down on the seat post as possible and lock it » Fig. 56 -  .›
When transporting two bicycles, stretch the belt » Fig. 56 -  between the sad-
dles by moving the bicycles apart.
›
Hook the carabiners on the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind the rear seats » Fig. 56 -  .
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
›
If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle.
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Roof rack system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Roof load
65WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk of
accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
Transporting heavy or large objects on the roof rack alters the handling
properties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity or
the increased wind exposure area – risk of accident! The style of driving and
speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total vehi-
cle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.■The fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system must be ob-
served when handling roof racks.■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■ The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear- ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Roof load
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 65.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the
maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be loa-
ded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
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Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Cupholders
66
Ashtray
66
Cigarette lighter
67
12-volt power outlet
67
Clothes hook
68
Car park ticket holder
68
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