2014 SKODA ROOMSTER light

Warning light in the driver's door
After locking the vehicle, the warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in
quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system » page 50 is not operat-
ing, the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes
out and starts to flash evenly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first flashes fast for about 2 seconds, then lights up for
about 30 seconds continuously and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the
central locking system or in the interior monitor and in the towing protec-
tion » page 54 . Seek help from a specialist garage.
Convenience operation of windows
The windows can be opened and closed when unlocking and locking the vehi-
cle » page 57 .
CAUTION
If the safe securing system is activated » page 50, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.
Note
■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to
the vehicle.■
Upon failure of the central locking system, only the driver's door can be un-
locked or locked using the key. The other doors and the tailgate can be man-
ually locked or unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 49.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 55.
Individual settings
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
Opening a single door
This selection function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The
other doors remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repea-
ted.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a
speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again.
In addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by
pressing the central locking button 
» page 51 .
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the open-
ing lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever, the door
is unlocked . By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened.
Note
Individual settings can be applied in a specialist workshop.
Safe securing
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. The door
locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside. It is
then not possible to open the doors with the door handle, either from the in-
side or from the outside.
You will be informed that the safe lock system is activated after the vehicle is
locked by the CHECK SAFE LOCK message on the instrument cluster display.
On vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, the display shows Check
deadlock. Owner's manual!
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling the interior monitoring » page 54, Interior monitor and towing
protection .
If the vehicle is locked and the safe lock system is switched off, the door can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the opening lever of the
respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever, the door is unlocked. By
the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened.
Switching on
The safe lock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards
it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals. 
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Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes fast for about 2 seconds, goes out
and starts to flash regularly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safe lock system is switched
on, no-one must be in the car, as it is then not possible to open either a
door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult
for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life.
Note
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
Fig. 32
Driver's door: Turning the key for
unlocking and locking the vehicle
Read and observe on page 50 first.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of
travel (unlocking position)
A
» Fig. 32 .
›
Pull the door handle and open the door.
› All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
are unlocked.
› The boot lid is then unlocked.
› The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is deactivated.
› The windows open while the key
is held in the unlock position.
› The warning light in the driver door stops flashing if the car is not fitted with
an anti-theft alarm system » page 53.
Locking the vehicle with the key
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door opposite to the direc-
tion of travel (locking position)
B
» Fig. 32 on page 51 .
› All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
› The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
› The windows close while the key
is held in the lock position.
› The safe securing system is immediately activated.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 33
Centre console: Central locking
button
Read and observe on page 50 first.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it
with the rocker switch » Fig. 33 even if the ignition is not switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press 
on the button » Fig. 33. The symbol 
in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press 
on the button » Fig. 33. The symbol 
in the button is no longer
illuminated. 
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The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the
opening lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever,
the door is unlocked. By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is
opened .
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
If the safe lock system is switched on » page 50, the door opening lever
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking
52
Synchronization
53
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 57, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control
can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a specialist garage. Only then can the remote
control key be used again.
Note■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switch-
ed on.■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 47.
Unlocking/locking
Fig. 34
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
›
Press button
1

» Fig. 34 .
Locking the vehicle 
›
Press button
3

» Fig. 34 .
Deactivating the safe securing system
›
Press button
3
» Fig. 34 twice within 2 seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 49 .
Unlocking the boot lid 
›
Press button
2

» Fig. 34 . Further information » page 55.
Folding out the key bit
›
Press button
4
» Fig. 34 .
Folding in the key bit
›
Press the button
4
» Fig. 34 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button
1
» Fig. 34 and none of the
doors or the tailgate are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is 
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automatically locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm
system is reactivated. This function is intended to prevent the car being un-
locked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and ex-
terior mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of
driver seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.■
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehi-
cles with an anti-theft alarm system.
Synchronization
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are pressed several times outside the operating range of the equipment or
if the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Anti-theft alarm system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
53
Interior monitor and towing protection
54
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.■Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed
in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational.■
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Operation
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the
radio remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds
after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the  button on the remote con-
trol. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened
within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 54.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 54.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 129.
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition. 
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WARNING■If the vehicle is locked from the outside, do not leave anybody in the vehi-
cle 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 57. If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of
injury.
■
Deactivating the electrically operated power windows in the rear doors is
recommended (safety push button)
S
when children are being transported
in the rear seats » Fig. 38 on page 56 .
■
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
windows.■
If the windows are frozen, first of all remove the ice » page 138, Windows
and exterior mirrors . Only then can the electrical power windows be operated,
as otherwise 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 win-
dow is closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the win-
dows for approx. 10 minutes. After the driver's or front passenger's door has
been opened, the windows can only be operated by using button A
» Fig. 38
on page 56 .
■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Opening/closing the windowsFig. 38
Buttons on the driver's door/in the rear doors
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
Power window buttons » Fig. 38
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Opening
›
The window is opened by pressing lightly on the corresponding button. The
opening process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also open fully automatically if you briefly press the button as
far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Closing
›
The window is closed by pulling lightly on the corresponding upper edge of
the button. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also close fully automatically if you briefly pull the button as
far as the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop im-
mediately. 
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Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by press-
ing the safety switch S
» Fig. 38 . The buttons for the electrical power win-
dows in rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light 
in the
safety switch
S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
Power window force limiter
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the risk
of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening orclosing all the windows at once.
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press the 
symbol button on the remote control key and hold.
›
Hold the key in unlock position in the driver's door lock.
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 38 on page 56 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press the  symbol button on the remote control key and hold.
›
Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 38 on page 56 in the closing position.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
Electrical power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window was opened, the electrical power windows will not operate. The system must
be activated. Proceed as follows to re-establish the function.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door and close the window.
› Release the button.
› Pull the relevant button upwards again for another approximately 3 seconds
and hold.
Operation in winter
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there
to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and
move back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 57.
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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.
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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