2014 SKODA ROOMSTER key

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

If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switchA » Fig. 45 is in the  position), the light will come on when one of the fol-
lowing occurs.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch A
» Fig. 45
in the 
position), the light will go off when one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if switch
A
» Fig. 45 is in the
 position, the interior
light goes out after 10 minutes to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
Interior lighting - version 2
Fig. 46
Interior lighting – version 2
Slide switch positions » Fig. 46 .
Switch on
Switch off
Control by the door contact switch (middle position)
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 63, Interi-
or lighting - version 1 .
Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side
›
When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
›
The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on
and goes out when the flap is closed.
Luggage compartment light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the tailgate remains open for more than 10 minutes, the luggage compartment light
switches off automatically.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
64
Sun visors
65
sunshade
65
Rear window heater
Fig. 47
Button for rear window heater
›
The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the  but-
ton » Fig. 47 , the warning light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater can only be switched on when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after approximately 7 mi-
nutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy » page 116, Saving electrical energy . 64Operation

Dividing up the luggage compartment with variable loading floorFig. 68
Dividing the boot
Read and observe on page 76 first.
›
Lift up the part of the loading floor with the grip and secure it by sliding it
into the grooves marked with the arrows » Fig. 68.
Removing and refitting the variable loading floor
Fig. 69
Fold up variable loading floor/remove
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Removing
›
Unhook the loops
A
» Fig. 69 of the elastic partition from the fixing points.
›
Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts
B
to the left by
around 180°.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
C
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove
by pulling in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting›Fold up the variable loading floor and place it on the carrier rails.›
Fold out the variable loading floor.
›
Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts
B
» Fig. 69 to the
right through around 180°.
›
Secure the loops
A
of the elastic partition to the fixing points.
WARNINGEnsure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when installing the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a
risk of injury for the occupants.
Removing/installing the carrier rails
Fig. 70
Boot: Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Removing
›
Undo the securing points
B
» Fig. 70 on the carrier rails using the vehicle
key or a flat screwdriver.
›
Remove the carrier rail
A
and remove by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be re-
moved in the same way.
Fitting
›
Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
›
Press the securing point
B
» Fig. 70 on each carrier rail to the stop.
›
Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it. 
77Seats and stowing

Cigarette lighterFig. 78
Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 80 first.
Operation
›
Press in the button in the cigarette lighter » Fig. 78.
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the ig-
nition key withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns.■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. They could operate
the igniter and burn themselves.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 82.12-volt power outletFig. 79
Boot: Power socket
Read and observe on page 80 first.
The 12-volt electrical outlet (hereinafter referred to only as a power socket) is
located in the front centre console » Fig. 78 on page 82 and in the luggage
compartment » Fig. 79.
Use
›
Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter, or open the cover
for the power socket.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket and any connected appliances can also be operated when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical
accessories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
If electrical consumers are switched on when the engine is not running, this
will cause the car battery to discharge – risk of battery discharge!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket. 
82Operation

Functions of the individual operating controls » Fig. 100
Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature, turn to
the right: to increase the temperature)
Set the blower level (level 0: blowers off, level 4: the highest blower
speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 90
Switch recirculation on/off » page 92ABCControls A and C » Fig. 100 can be set to any intermediate position.WARNINGThe blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
Setting
Recommended basic settings of the heating controls.Set-upControl dial settings » Fig. 100 on page 91Symbol Key  » Fig. 100
on page 91Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 99 on
page 90ABCDefrosting the windshield and side
windowsTo the right up to the stop3Do not switch onOpen and align with the side windowFree windshield and side windows
from mistDesired temperature2 or 3

Do not switch onOpen and align with the side
windowThe fastest heatingTo the stop to theright3Briefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired temperature2 or 3

Do not switch onOpeningFresh air mode - ventilationTo the stop to the
leftDesired positionDo not switch onOpeningWe recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 99 on page 90 in
the open position in all operating modes.
Note
If the air distribution is set only to the windows, the entire volume of air is
used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This
can limit the heating comfort.
Recirculated air mode
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. 100 on page 91 is turned to the 
position. Recirculated air mode
can be switched on again from this setting by pressing the 
button again. 
92Operation

Creating a connection with an already paired mobile phone
After switching on the ignition, the connection is automatically established for the already paired mobile phone 1)
. Check on your mobile phone if the automat-
ic connection has been established.
Disconnecting the connection
› By withdrawing the ignition key.
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting the user in the
Bluetooth - Users menu item in the MAXI
DOT display.
Solving connection problems
Check the operating status of the mobile phone if the system reports No
paired phone found .
› Is the mobile phone switched on?
› Is the PIN code entered?
› Is Bluetooth ®
active?
› Is the visibility of the mobile phone active?
› Has the mobile phone already been paired with the hands-free system?
Note
■
If a suitable adapter is available for your mobile phone, only use your mobile
phone in the adapter inserted in the telephone mount so that the radiation in
the vehicle drops to a minimum.■
Placing the mobile phone in the adapter inserted in the telephone mount en-
sures optimum sending and receiving power.
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the telephone battery a)Signal strengtha)a phone is connected to the hands-free system.SymbolMeaningThe hands-free system is visible to other devices.A multimedia unit is connected to the hands-free system.a)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
The following menu items can be selected from the Phone menu.
■ Phone book
■ Dial number 2)
■ Call list
■ Voice mailbox
■ Bluetooth 2)
■ Settings 3)
■ Back
Phone book
The Phone book menu item lists the contacts downloaded from the telephone
memory and the mobile phone SIM card.
Dial number
Any telephone number can be entered in the Dial number menu item. The re-
quired numbers must be selected one after the other using adjustment wheel
and confirmed by pressing the adjustment wheel. You can select digits 0-9,
symbols ,
 , #
and the Cancel, Call and Delete functions.
Call list
The following menu items can be selected in the Call list menu item.
■ Missed calls
■ Dialled numbers
■ Received calls
Voice mailbox
In the Voice mailbox menu item, you can set the number of the voice mailbox 2)
and then dial the number. 
1)
Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorisation for establishing a Bluetooth®
connection
is completed by inputting a code. If the authorisation input is required, it must always be performed
when re-establishing the Bluetooth connection.
2)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the naviga-
tion system menu; refer to the » Operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system .
3)
This function is not available in vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
101Communication and multimedia

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
107
Ignition lock
107
Engine
107
Switching off the engine
107
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2 » Fig. 107
on page 107 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This posi-
tion is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, this
could result in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – risk of accident!■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise, the steer- ing could be blocked – risk of accident!
■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is
risk of accident, damage or theft!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cleaning cloths or tools) in the engine com-
partment. This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a
cover) – risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the
vehicle is at a standstill. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is
activated when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 107 on page 107 .
■
If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump may have a fault. Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 175, or
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
■
Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-
start aid » page 172 , Jump-starting .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads before the
engine has reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the engine!■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are
lower.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.106Driving

Electronic immobilizerRead and observe
and on page 106 first.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The MAXI DOT display shows the following: Immobilizer active.
Ignition lock
Fig. 107
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
Read and observe and on page 106 first.
Petrol engines » Fig. 107
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Diesel engines » Fig. 107
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the
steering can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
Starting engine
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
123123If the steering is locked and the key cannot be turned or can only be turned
with difficulty to position 2 » Fig. 107 , move the steering wheel back and
forth and the steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Engine
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light  lights up after the ignition has been switched on. Start
the engine once the  warning light has gone out.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position
P or N.
›
Switch on the ignition
2
» Fig. 107 on page 107 .
›
Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.
›
Turn the key to position
3
to the stop and release immediately the engine
has started – do not depress the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key to position
1
» Fig. 107 on
page 107 .
107Starting-off and Driving