2014 SKODA ROOMSTER headlights

Button for:› Reset trip meter
» page 32
› Set hours/minutes
› Enable/disable the mode selected by means of button 5
Fuel gauge 1)
» page 31
Engine revolutions counter
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The red scale range of the rev counter
1
» Fig. 20 on page 30 indicates the
range in which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The
engine control unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is
fitted with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 32 .
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up in good time has the following benefits.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces engine noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the life and reliability of the engine.
Speedometer
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Warning against speeding
An audible warning will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h 2)
. The
audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below 120 km/h.
67Coolant temperature gauge display
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The coolant temperature gauge
4
» Fig. 20 on page 30 works only when the
ignition is switched on.
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only
by one of the warning lights » page 41, 

Coolant coming on or going off.
Cold range
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or un-
der heavy engine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the
scale. Further information » page 41.
CAUTION
■
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Fuel gauge
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The fuel gauge
7
» Fig. 20 on page 30 only works when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
The fuel remaining is displayed in the segment display on vehicles with the
segment display.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning light lights up
when the fuel level reaches the reserve range 
» page 44 . 
1)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
31Instruments and Indicator Lights

The  warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on 1)
.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev- el » page 149 .
Even if the oil level is correct, 
do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The warning light 
lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 149 .
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
The warning light  flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil sensor workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes  several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights system » page 63.
CAUTION
The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.  Coolant
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The 
indicator light remains lit until the engine reaches operating tempera-
ture 2)
. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the warning light 
lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check coolant! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the cool-
ant » page 151 , and refill the coolant if necessary » page 151.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the ra-
diator fan, replace if necessary » page 177, Fuses in the engine compartment .
Do not continue driving if the warning light 

does not go off even though
the coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 63.■
Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.
■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off - a danger of injury is present!
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
1)
The  warning light does not light up in vehicles fitted with the MAXI DOT display when the ignition is
switched on, but only if there is a fault or the engine oil level is too low.
2)
Not on vehicles with the MAXI DOT display.
41Instruments and Indicator Lights

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

Turn signal and main beam lightsFig. 42
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 59 first.
The parking light is controlled with the control stalk » page 63.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 42 .
Switch on right turn signal 
Switch on left turn signal 
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position) 
Switch off main beam and headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
When the left or right turn signal is on, the  or
 warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the  warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to flash only briefly, move the stalk up or
down to the pressure point only and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
■ The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.■The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.■
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on.
ABCD■
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.■The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cor-nering light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle
speed and the steering angle.
WARNINGIf the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty,
the headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which
prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated
length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a specialist garage
as soon as possible.
Fog lights
Fig. 43
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 to position 
or 
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 39.
61Lights and visibility

Foglights with the CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 59 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
› The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
› The engine is running.
› The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
› The low beam is switched on.
› The daytime running lights are not switched on.
› The fog lights are not switched on.
› Reverse gear is not engaged.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 on page 61 to position
 or
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 39.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
Tourist lights
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the
mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deacti-
vated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the  position
» page 59 , Switching the light on/off .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R
position (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to

» page 60 .
Deactivating tourist light
Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the  position
» page 59 , Switching the light on/off .
›
Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R
position (automatic gearbox),
›
Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to

» page 60 .
Further information » page 118, Headlights . 
1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and the
right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
62Operation

Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 66 first.
The headlights are sprayed briefly if the low beam or main beam are switchedon and the windscreen wiper stalk is pulled to position
5
» Fig. 50 on
page 66 . To clean the headlights, the windshield is also sprayed after every
five squirts.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 138, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – there
is risk of damage.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 51
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Press the locking button
1
» Fig. 51 and remove the wiper blade in the direc-
tion of arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visi-
bility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect re-
mains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues
left on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems.
It is therefore important to clean and degrease the lips of the windshield wiper
blades after every pass through the automatic vehicle wash system .
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 52
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 52.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the direction of the wiper arm.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Rear window
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror
68
Exterior mirrors
68

67Lights and visibility

■Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
sible water level for your vehicle.■
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water, making it difficult or
impossible to drive through water.
■
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. A vehicle
coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
Note
After driving through water, we recommend having the vehicle checked by a
specialist garage.
Driving abroad
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
118
Headlights
118
In certain countries, it may be possible that the ŠKODA service partner net-
work is limited or has not been established. This is the reason why procuring
certain spare parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may
only be able to make limited repairs.
Unleaded petrol
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded
petrol » page 143 , Unleaded petrol . Information regarding the locations of fill-
ing stations that offer unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the auto-
mobile associations.
Headlights
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side
of the road on which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the
road than in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle on-
coming drivers. In order to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a
specialist garage.
NoteYou can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.118Driving

Attaching and detaching trailersFig. 130
13-pin socket and safety eye
Coupling
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 124 on page 126 towards the top.
›
Place the trailer onto the ball.
›
Insert the trailer cable into the 13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 130 .
If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories to establish a connection to the elec-
tricity.
›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer to the security lock slot
B
.
Ensure that the breakaway cable of the trailer, when it is mounted into the
safety eye on all trailer positions relative to the vehicle (sharp curves, reverse
driving and the like), is seen to sag.
The uncoupling of the trailer is carried out in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see
the traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national
legal requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle can be lifted when a trailer is being towed and the
headlights can dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlight setting on the headlight range control » page 60, Head-
light beam adjustment .
WARNING■
Incorrectly or improperly connected electrical installations may cause mal-
function of the entire vehicle electronics and lead to accidents and serious
injury from electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
■
After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the
rear lights on the trailer to ensure they are working.
■
The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and
uncoupling the trailer.
■
Never use the safety eyelet for towing!
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum per-
missible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 157.
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 183 , Technical data .
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1,000 metres above
mean sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the ability to climb.
Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10 %. 
130Driving