2014 SKODA ROOMSTER transmission

Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODAvehi-
cles can be recycled by up to 95 % and can always 1)
be returned free of charge.
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a
confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information
117
Driving through water on streets
117
General information
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and ex-
haust, particularly in the following situations.
› When driving on poorly maintained roads and paths.
› When driving over kerbs.
› When driving on steep ramps, etc.
Particular attention is required for vehicles with sport suspension and when
the vehicle is fully laden.
Driving through water on streetsFig. 116
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
›
Determine the depth of the water before driving through it.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam » Fig. 116.
›
Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can
cause water to penetrate into the engine's air intake system or other parts of
the vehicle.
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
WARNING■ Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can impair the braking power and
extend the braking distance – risk of accident!■
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking immediately after water crossings.
■
After driving through bodies of water, the brakes must be cleaned and
dried as soon as possible by intermittent braking. Only apply the brakes for
the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the traffic conditions
permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
CAUTION
■ Should water penetrate into the intake system of the engine, there is a
threat of serious damage being incurred by the engine parts!■
When driving through water, some vehicle parts such as chassis, electrics or
transmissions can be severely damaged. 
1)
Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
117Starting-off and Driving

WARNING (Continued)■If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.■
In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving.
Note
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
Preliminary work
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Engage the 1st gear or place the selector lever of the automatic transmission
in the P-position .
›
Apply the handbrake firmly.
›
Uncouple a trailer.
›
Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 166 and the spare wheel » page 159 ,
Spare and temporary spare wheel from the boot.
Changing a wheel
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
When changing a wheel, the following instructions must be followed.
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel bolts.
›
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground.
›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
› Tighten the opposite wheel bolts alternately (cross-wise) with the wheel
wrench. Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last.›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
WARNING■ If it is established when changing a wheel that the wheel bolts are corro-
ded and difficult to move, then these must be replaced.■
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is
correct » page 156 .
Follow-up work
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw » page 159 , Spare and temporary spare wheel .
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.
›
Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
After changing the wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted. In vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values are to be stor-
ed » page 125 .
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
WARNINGDrive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
has been checked.167Emergency equipment and self-help

Preparations for using the breakdown kitRead and observe
on page 170 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncture
repair kit.
›
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Engage the 1st gear or place the selector lever of the automatic transmission
in the P-position .
›
Apply the handbrake firmly.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 169.
›
Uncouple a trailer.
›
Remove the
breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the appropriate sticker
2
» Fig. 152 on page 170 onto the dashboard in
the driver's field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
›
Use the valve remover
1
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 170 first.
Sealing
›
Shake the tyre inflator bottle
10
» Fig. 152 on page 170 vigorously several
times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflator bottle
10
in a clock-
wise direction. The film on the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the empty tyre inflator bottle from the valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
1
.
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose
5
» Fig. 152 on page 170 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
Check that the air release valve
7
is closed.
› Start the engine and run it in idle.›Plug the connector 9 into 12 Volt socket
» page 82, 12-volt power outlet .›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
8
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
5
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
5
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this
means the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the breakdown kit »
.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
5
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is reached, the journey may be continued
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage
sustained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the
tyre. 
Do not drive the vehicle any further! Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – there is a risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – there is a
risk of overheating. Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before
switching it on again.
Notes for driving with tyre repaired
Read and observe
on page 170 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes. 
171Emergency equipment and self-help

WARNING■Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit.
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
■
There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise cur-
rent may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected.
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 154
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
Read and observe on page 172 first.
The jump-start cable must only be connected to the engine earthing point on
vehicles with the START-STOP system » Fig. 154.
Towing the vehicle

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
174
Rear towing eye
174
Vehicles with a tow hitch
174The following guidelines must be observed when towing.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged!
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then, approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might possibly occur while a vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in
another vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
WARNING■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those
which relate to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle be-
ing towed.■
When towing, exercise increased caution.
■
The tow rope must not be twisted, as this may in certain circumstances
result in the front towing eye being unscrewed on your vehicle.
■
Do not use a one-sided twisted tow rope, because the towing eye could
become unscrewed on the vehicle. 
173Emergency equipment and self-help

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
118
Unleaded petrol118
ABS
120
Warning light42
Accessories132
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors68
Seat69
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Aerial135
See windows138
Airbag16
Deactivating20
Deactivating the front passenger airbag21
Deployment17
Front airbag18
Head airbag19
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 134
Side airbag
19
Airbag system16
Air conditioning Operation
93
Air conditioning system Air outlets
90
Climatronic95
Manual air conditioning system93
Air outlets90
Alarm53
Anti-theft alarm system53
Operation53
Trailer131
Anti-theft wheel bolts169
Antilock Braking System120
Armrest86
Ashtray81
ASR120
warning light42
Assist systems ABS
42, 120
ASR42, 120
Cruise Control System121
EDL120
ESC42, 119
Parking aid120
START-STOP123
Audio see radio / navigation system
4
Auto Check Control38
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
112
Starting-off and driving112
Tiptronic111
Automatic load deactivation156
Automatic transmission110
Kickdown112
Malfunction112
Selector lever lock111
Using the selector lever110
AUX104
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
117
Avoiding damage to your vehicle117
B
Ball head Check fitting
128
Fitting127
Ready position127
Removing128
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bicycle carrier78
Bonnet Closing146
Opening146
Boot Cover
75
Emergency unlocking55
Fastening elements74
Fixing nets75
Folding hooks74
see Boot lid55
Unlocking the boot lid55
Boot lid55
automatic locking55
Brake assist119
Brake booster108
Brake fluid152
Checking152
Display messages40
specification152
Brakes Brake booster
108
Brake fluid152
Handbrake109
Indicator light40
Running in113
Braking Information on braking
108
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
55
C
Car care
132
Jack138
Car computer see Multifunction display
33
Car park ticket holder83
Carrier80
Cavity protection138
Central locking button51
190Index

MirrorExterior mirrors68
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror68
Vanity65
Mobile phone97
Connecting to the hands-free system100
Modes of the automatic transmission110
Modifications132
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
134
Service133
Spoiler134
Multifunction display Functions
33
Memory33
Operation34
Multimedia103
N
N1
74
Nameplate183
Navigation system4
Net partition76
Notes for driving with tyre repaired171
O
Oil See Engine oil
149
Oil pressure Display messages
40
Onboard computer see Multifunction display
33
Operating weight184
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
144
Vehicle battery154
Original accessories133
Outside temperature34
Overview Engine compartment147
warning lights39
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
137
Paintwork care137
Panoramic roof65
Parking Parking aid
120
Part replacement132
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload184
Pedals109
Footmats109
Petrol refer to Fuel
143
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
137
Power window force limiter57
praktik adjusting the safety partition
88
Praktik87
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats
88
emergency release of the loading area door89
Fastening the loading floor88
Internal lighting89
Internal lights89
Puncture set169
R
Radiator fan
147
Radio4
Radio reception See windows138
Raising the vehicle168
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
68
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror68
Rear fog light62
rear seats in the longitudinal direction
70
Tilt the seat backrest70
Rear seats70
Rear Seats fold back into the starting position
72
Rear window heating64
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
94
Recommended gear32
Refuelling143
Fuel143
Regulation Headlight beam
60
Remote control52
Synchronisation process53
Remote control key Replacing the battery
47
Repairs and technical alterations132
Replacing Bulb for the licence plate light
181
Fuses175
Fuses in the dash panel176
Fuses in the engine compartment177
Vehicle battery155
Windscreen wiper blades67
Replenishing Coolant
151
Engine oil150
Windscreen washer fluid147
Running-in The first 1500 km
113
194Index