2014 SKODA ROOMSTER battery replacement

›Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of arrows 1 » Fig. 27 .›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Note
■ The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or
locked with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 53.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Child safety lock
Fig. 28
Child safety lock: Left rear door
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being opened
from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 28 (the
other way around on the right-hand door).
Switching off›Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the ar-
row » Fig. 28 (the other way around on the right-hand door).
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 29
Door handle/door opening lever:
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 29 on the door you wish
to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
on the door you wish to open.
By the first pull on the opening lever, the door is unlocked.
By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while the vehicle is being driven – there is a risk of death.■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
sweep – there is a risk of injury.
■
An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on a slope – there is a risk of injury.
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
48Operation

General Maintenance
Car care
Services, modifications and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
132
Statutory checks
132
ŠKODA Service Partners
133
ŠKODA Original parts
133
ŠKODA Original accessories
133
Spoiler
134
Airbags
134
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out all modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVZO)
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 133before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Works on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound
manner.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications and technical alterations
carried out by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner does not assume any liability for products that have not
been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with
an operational approval or that have been approved by a government testing
institute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 132 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
He will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full
functioning of the vehicle as well as to prevent damage.
This involves, for example, the coolant, battery replacement and the like.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 132 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorised for this purpose. 
132General Maintenance

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