2014 SKODA ROOMSTER heating

WARNING■Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 67.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-
fore switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are fro-
zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-
er motor!■
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on,
the windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the igni-
tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-
tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned
back on again.
■
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
Note
■ The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.■
The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles
fitted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is around 5.4 litres.
■
The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen
cleaner to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a
sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
Windscreen wiper and washerFig. 50
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 50 .
Wipers off
Interval windscreen wiping
Slow windscreen wiping
Rapid windscreen wiping
Single windscreen wipe (spring-loaded position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-loaded position)
Wiping the rear window (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular intervals
after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-loaded position)
Switch for setting the desired interval between the individual windscreen
wipes (
1
Interval windscreen wiping)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some- what later.
Releasing the lever will stop the windscreen washer while the wipers continue
for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period the windscreen has
been sprayed).
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
The wash system operates immediately, the wiper wipes somewhat later.
Releasing the lever will stop the washer while the wipers continue for another
1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period the window has been sprayed).
The lever will stay in position after releasing it
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Seats and stowing
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
69
Front seat heating
69
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following rea-
sons.
› Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.Adjusting the front seatsFig. 54
Control elements at the seat
Read and observe on page 69 first.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull lever
1
» Fig. 54 up and push the seat into the desired position.
›
Release the lever
1
and push the seat until the lock clicks into place.
Adjusting height of seat
›
To lift the seat, pull or pump lever
2
» Fig. 54 upwards.
›
To lower the seat, push or pump the lever
2
downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
To adjust the angle of the backrest, relieve any pressure from the seat back-
rest (do not lean on it) and turn handwheel
3
» Fig. 54 .
Front seat heating
Fig. 55
Rocker switch for front seat
heating
Read and observe on page 69 first.
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically. 
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›Switch the front seat heating to 25 % or 100 % power by pressing rocker
switch at position 1 or 2 » Fig. 55 .›
To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal position.
WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on
the back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat
heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey
when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the
stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your
specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.■
Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do
not turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and
seat heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 141, Seat covers .
Note
■
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running.
This has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.■
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 156 , Automatic load deactivation .
Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction
70
Setting theinclination of the seat backrest
70
Fold downseat backrest and seat fold down completely
71Unlocking and removing seats71Adjusting seats in crosswise direction72
Folding the rear seats into the starting position
72
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction
Fig. 56
Adjusting seats in forward/back
direction
›
Pull lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and move the seat to the desired po-
sition in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 56 .
Setting theinclination of the seat backrest
Fig. 57
Adjusting the seat backrest
›
Pull the lever
1
» Fig. 57 and adjust the required inclination of the seat
backrest.
WARNINGCheck for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.70Operation

WARNING (Continued)■If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Under no circumstances should the permissible axle loads and the per-
missible total vehicle weight be exceeded – risk of accident!
■
Never transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 157.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during mod-
ifications or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.
Fastening elements
Fig. 63
Boot: Lashing eyes and fastening
elements
Read and observe and on page 73 first.
The following fastening elements are found in the luggage compart-
ment » Fig. 63 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Folding hooks
Fig. 64
Boot: folding hooks
Read and observe and on page 73 first.
Folding hooks » Fig. 64 for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc.,
are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.AB74Operation

Fixing netsFig. 65
Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double verti-
cal pockets
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
Fixing examples of the fixing net as a double horizontal pocket, floor fixing
net » Fig. 65 -
 and double vertical pockets
» Fig. 65 -
 .
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.■Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of net damage.
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
You can fix the raised floor cover between the backrests and the luggage com-partment cover, if one needs to reach the spare wheel.
Boot coverFig. 66
Removing the luggage compartment cover/luggage compartment
cover in the lower position
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
›
Unhook support straps
1
» Fig. 66 .
›
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 hold-
ers.
›
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. 66 -
 .
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 some-
thing.
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area. 75Seats and stowing

Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 81
Dash panel: Storage compart-
ments on the front passenger
side
Read and observe on page 83 first.
Open/close
›
Pull the cover handle in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 81 and fold down the
cover.
›
Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
A pin holder is located inside the lower flap.
WARNINGThe storage compartments must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Cooling the storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 82
Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
Read and observe on page 83 first.
›
Use the rotary switch » Fig. 82 to open and close the air supply.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the
cooling system for the storage compartment is not being used.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 83
Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's side
Read and observe on page 83 first.
The open stowage compartment below the light switch » Fig. 83.
storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 84
Front seat rests: Map pockets
Read and observe on page 83 first.
Map pockets are located on the rear of the seat backrests » Fig. 84.
The map pockets are intended for storage of maps, magazines, etc. 
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Heating and air-conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
90
Using the air conditioning system economically
91
Operational problems
91
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up when
outside temperatures are particularly low.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-con-
ditioning system » page 94 or for Climatronic » page 96.
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to de-
mist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.■
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for
the use of the cooling system are to be observed. ■The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air
temperature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
■ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end
of the journey.
■ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company.
CAUTION■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak.
Note
■ The exhaust air streams out through vents at the rear of the luggage com-
partment.■
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating
air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from
the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air condition-
ing system. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning sys-
tem is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and
expense (replacement of compressor).
Air outlets
Fig. 99
Air outlet vents
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric con-
ditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and
4 » Fig. 99 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually. 
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Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4›Turn the vertical wheel (air vents 3) » Fig. 99 or the horizontal wheel (air out-
let nozzles 4) to the 
position.
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4›
Turn the vertical wheel (air vents 3) » Fig. 99 or the horizontal wheel (air out-
let nozzles 4) to the 0 position.
Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4
›
In order to change the strength of the air flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas
with the aid of the moveable adjuster » Fig. 99.
›
In order to change the lateral direction of the air flow, swivel the vertical la-
mellas with the aid of the moveable adjuster.
Set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 100 on page 91 .
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.
Using the air conditioning system economically
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when incooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also lower when fuel is being saved » page 113.Operational problems
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5°C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 175 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 31.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Heating
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
91
Setting
92
Recirculated air mode
92
Operation
Fig. 100
Heating: Control elements 
91Heating and air-conditioning