2014 SKODA ROOMSTER fog light

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop. Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the 
icon goes out –
there is a risk of gearbox damage. You can continue your journey as soon as
the icon disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights system » page 63.
Note
■
Warning messages shown in the MAXI DOT display must be confirmed with
button B » Fig. 25 on page 37 to call up the main menu.■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
39
 Brake system
40
 Seat belt warning light
40
 Generator
40
 Open door
40
 
Engine oil
40
 
Coolant
41
 Power steering
42
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
42
 Traction Control System (ASR)
42
 Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
42
 The rear fog light
43
 Bulb failure
43
 Exhaust inspection system
43
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
43 EPC fault light (petrol engine)43 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)43

Fuel reserve
44
 Airbag system
44
 Tyre pressure
45
 Windscreen washer fluid level
45

Traction control (TCS) switched off
45
 
Turning signal system
46
 Low beam
46
 Fog lights
46
 Cruise control system
46
 Selector lever lock
46
 Main beam
46
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by
audible signals.
WARNING■ If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and
warning notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major
vehicle damage.■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to
observe safety notes » page 145, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more
than 6 km/h.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
39Instruments and Indicator Lights

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNING■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 63.■
If the warning light 
» page 40 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light 
, 
do not continue your journey! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.
 The rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operat-
ing » page 62 .
 Bulb failure
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when a light with a defective bulb is switched on.
The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example. INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The
indicator light  only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or
the parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular check
that these light bulbs are working correctly. Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection sys-
tem. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The
engine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on at all or lights up continuously .
If the warning light  begins to
flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the warning light  comes on or begins to flash while driving, a fault exists
in the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in
emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
The  warning light comes on if soot has accumulated in the filter. 
43Instruments and Indicator Lights

  Turning signal system
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
Either the left 
or right 
warning light flashes depending on the position of
the turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 61, Turn signal and main beam lights .
 Low beam
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on when low beam is selected
» page 59.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating
» page 61.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on when the cruise control is operat-
ing » page 121 .
 Selector lever lock
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the warning light  lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to
be able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 111 .
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light 
comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are
selected » page 61 .
46Operation

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching the light on/off
59
Headlight beam adjustment
60
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
60
Turn signal and main beam lights
61
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
61
Fog lights
61
Foglights with the CORNER function
62
Rear fog light
62
Tourist lights
62
Hazard warning light system
63
Parking lights
63
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The layout of the controls differs in part from that shown in » Fig. 40 on
page 59 on right-hand drive vehicles. The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
WARNING■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.
■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, al-
though the headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.Switching the light on/offFig. 40
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Light switch positions » Fig. 40 .
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 63
Switch on low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 61
Switching on the rear fog light » page 62
Note
■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible
warning signal is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate
the parked vehicle if necessary.■
Always turn the light switch to the 0 position if you are leaving the vehicle
and don't want to use the parking light.
59Lights and visibility

Headlight beam adjustmentFig. 41
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 41 from position
 to
 gradually adjusts the
headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following
car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 » Fig. 40 on page 59 .
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function›Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the
fuse with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running
lights » page 176 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 61 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it downwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
Activating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 61 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it upwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in
the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on
when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights,
the combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including
the licence plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
Note
The daytime driving lights also serve as parking lights on vehicles with sepa-
rate lights for daylight driving lights (in the bumper below the main head-
lights).60Operation

Turn signal and main beam lightsFig. 42
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 59 first.
The parking light is controlled with the control stalk » page 63.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 42 .
Switch on right turn signal 
Switch on left turn signal 
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position) 
Switch off main beam and headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
When the left or right turn signal is on, the  or
 warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the  warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to flash only briefly, move the stalk up or
down to the pressure point only and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
■ The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.■The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.■
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on.
ABCD■
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.■The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cor-nering light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle
speed and the steering angle.
WARNINGIf the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty,
the headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which
prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated
length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a specialist garage
as soon as possible.
Fog lights
Fig. 43
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 to position 
or 
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 39.
61Lights and visibility

Foglights with the CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 59 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
› The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
› The engine is running.
› The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
› The low beam is switched on.
› The daytime running lights are not switched on.
› The fog lights are not switched on.
› Reverse gear is not engaged.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 on page 61 to position
 or
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 39.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
Tourist lights
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the
mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deacti-
vated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the  position
» page 59 , Switching the light on/off .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R
position (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to

» page 60 .
Deactivating tourist light
Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the  position
» page 59 , Switching the light on/off .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R
position (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to

» page 60 .
Further information » page 118, Headlights . 
1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and the
right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
62Operation

Setting the air conditioning systemRead and observe
on page 93 first.
Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.
Set-upControl dial settings » Fig. 101 on page 93Button » Fig. 101 on page 93Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 99
on page 90ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Do not switch onAutomatically switch- ed onOpen and align with theside windowThe fastest heatingTo the stop to the right3Briefly switch onSwitched offOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture2 or 3

Do not switch onSwitched offOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3Briefly switch on b)ActivatedOpeningOptimal coolingDesired tempera-
ture1, 2 or 3Do not switch onActivatedOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the stop to the leftDesired positionDo not switch onSwitched offOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode » page 94 may come on automatically; the warning light will then light up in the
 button.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 99 on page 90 in
the open position in all operating modes.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
on page 93 first.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting in-to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press the  button again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-
trol C » Fig. 101 on page 93 is turned to the  position.
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by pressing
the 
button again.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 acci-
dent increases. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows
start to mist up.94Operation