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
174The 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
Note■We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be multiple power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
A single consumer may use several fuses.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 157
Underside of the dash panel: Dis-
tribution board cover.
Fig. 158
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 175 first.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
› Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 157.
› After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the
opposite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the
openings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in the dash panelNo.Consumer1S-contact2START-STOP, air-conditioning system3Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustment4Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning
system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan,
washing nozzles10Windscreen Wiper and Washer System11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Control unit for automatic gearbox14Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function15PDA navigation system16Electro-hydraulic power steering17Light switch power supply18Mirror heater19S-contact20Alarm21Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning
system, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering an-
gle sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering
wheel23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Seat heaters26Rear window wiper 176Do-it-yourself
No.Consumer27Telephone preinstallation28Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay31Lambda probe32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP36Main beam37Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40-41Not assigned42Rear window heater43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Central control unit for convenience system46Engine control unit, fuel pump47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment48ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter, ESC49Turn signal lights, brake lights50START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio51Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side52Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side53Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof54START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm55Control unit for automatic gearbox56Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side57Left low beam, headlight range adjustment58Low beam on the rightFuses in the engine compartmentFig. 159
Vehicle battery: Distribution board cover.
Fig. 160
Schematic representation of fuse
box in engine compartment
Read and observe and on page 175 first.
› Press the securing clips on the fuse box cover together at the same time in
the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 159 and remove the cover in the direction of
arrow
B
.
› Release the fixtures in the openings
C
using a flat screwdriver and fold the
cover upwards in direction of arrow
D
.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
No.Consumer1Generator2Not assigned3Interior4Electrical auxiliary heating system5Interior 177Fuses and light bulbs
No.Consumer6Glow plugs, radiator fan7Electro-hydraulic power steering8ABS or TCS or ESC9Radiator fan10Automatic gearbox11ABS or TCS or ESC12Central control unit13Electrical auxiliary heating system
Note
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
179
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
179
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
179
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
180
Changing the front turn signal bulb
180
Changing the front parking light bulb
180
Fog lights and daytime running lights
180
Fog light, Roomster Scout
181
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
181
Rear Light
181
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 145.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a
risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.■
When removing and installing the number plate light and tail light make sure
that the paintwork of the vehicle and the tail light are not damaged.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
178Do-it-yourself
HeadlightsFig. 161
Bulb arrangement: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
Bulb arrangement in the Halogen headlamp
A
- low beam, main beam and side lights
B
- front turn signal light
Bulb arrangement in the Halogen projector headlights
1
- low beam / low and main beam
2
- parking light / parking and main beam lights
3
- turn signal lights
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
Fig. 162
Removing bulbs for low and
main beam
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 161 on page 179 .
›Remove the connector from the bulb, unlock the securing clip and remove
the bulb in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 162.›
Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb socket fit
in the recesses of the reflector.
›
Lock the circlip and insert the connector in the bulb.
›
Fit the protective cap
A
.
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
Fig. 163
Removing the bulb for the low
beam
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
1
» Fig. 161 on page 179 .
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 163 and remove it.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in
the opposite direction to that of the arrow.
›
Fit the protective cover
1
.
179Fuses and light bulbs
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)Fig. 164
Removing the bulb for the main
beam
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
2
» Fig. 161 on page 179 .
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 164 and remove it.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in
the opposite direction to that of the arrow.
›
Fit the protective cover
2
.
Changing the front turn signal bulb
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
›
Remove the bulb holder
B
» Fig. 161 on page 179 or the bulb holder
3
to the
stop in an anti-clockwise direction and remove with the bulb for the turn sig-
nal.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn clock-
wise to the stop.
Changing the front parking light bulb
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 161 on page 179 or
2
.
›
Grasp the lamp holder and remove it from the bulb housing.
›
Replace the light bulb and insert the lamp holder back into the headlamp
with the bulb.
›
Fit the protective cap.
Fog lights and daytime running lightsFig. 165
Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 165
Light bulb for daytime driving light
Light bulb for fog lights
Removing the cap
›
Grasp the protective grille in the areas marked by the arrows » Fig. 165 -
and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Replacing light bulbs for fog lights/daytime running lights
›
Insert your hand into the opening in the protective grille and press the
catch » Fig. 165 -
in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the fog lamp.
›
Turn the connector with the bulb in
counter-clockwise up to the stop and re-
move.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the new bulb and turn clockwise to
the stop.
›
To re-install the fog light, first of all place the fog light with the lug on the
side opposite the licence plate.
›
Press in the fog lamp on the side closest to the licence plate.
›
Insert the cap, beginning with the lug on the side opposite the license plate.
›
Press in the cap on the side facing the license plate. The cap must engage
firmly.
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Fog light, Roomster ScoutFig. 166
Front bumper: Roomster Scout
Fig. 167
Front bumper: Fog lights/fog lights: Replacing the light bulb
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
Removing the cap and fog light
›
Insert the tool » page 166, Vehicle tool kit into the opening above the fog
light » Fig. 166 and remove the cover.
›
Unscrew the screws » Fig. 167 -
with the screwdriver
» page 166, Vehicle
tool kit .
›
Remove the fog lamp.
Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights
›
Press the locking tab
1
» Fig. 167 on the connector
A
and remove the con-
nector from the bulb holder
B
.
›
Turn the bulb holder
B
and bulb in the direction of the arrow to the stop and
remove.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder and new bulb and turn in the oppo-
site direction to that of the arrow to the stop.
›
Insert the plug
A
into the socket
B
.
› Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 168
Remove the licence plate light
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
›
Open the tailgate and unscrew the glass cover
» Fig. 168.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
›
Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop. Make sure that you install
the rubber seal in the right direction.
›
Slightly screw the glass cover.
Rear Light
Fig. 169
Removing the tail light assembly/disconnecting the plug connec-
tion
181Fuses and light bulbs
Fig. 170
Remove the middle part of the light/bulb arrangement
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
Bulb arrangement in the tail light » Fig. 170
Brake light
Flashing
Reversing light
The rear fog light
Parking lights
Removing and installing the tail light
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Unscrew the light assembly » Fig. 169 -
.
›
Grip the light in the upper and lower area and move backwards somewhat.
›
Unplug the connector
» Fig. 169 -
.
›
To access the bulbs, unscrew the middle of the light assembly and press off
the tabs » Fig. 170 -
.
›
To reinstall, screw the middle part of the light onto the housing of the rail
light.
›
Reconnect the plug connection and put the light into the original position.
›
Screw the light into place
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
›
Remove the faulty bulb
1
,
2
,
3
or
4
» Fig. 170 from the holder and fit a
new bulb.
›
To replace the bulb, turn the bulb holder
5
anti-clockwise up to the stop
and remove it from the housing.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the housing and turn in
a clockwise direction to the the stop.
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