2014 SKODA ROOMSTER rear view mirror

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
Safety equipment
8
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those trav-
elling with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning proper-
ly.
Ensure that the function of the wiper and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle.
Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 22 , Transporting children safely .
Adopt the correct seated position » page 9, Correct and safe seated
position . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g.
by your passengers or mobile phone calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Safety equipment
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Side airbags. 
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8Safety

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
48
Electrical power windows
55
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
90
Parking ticket holder
83
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
› Speed regulating system
121
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
18
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
97
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
30
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
›Multifunction display
33
›MAXI DOT display
37
Button for rear window heater
64
TCS button
120
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
90
Button for hazard warning light system
63
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
21
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
91
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
93
›Operating controls for Climatronic
95
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
84
Front passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
90
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag
2112345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever48
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
55
›Interior monitor
54
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
59, 60
Fuse box in the dashboard
176
Bonnet release lever
146
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
107
Pedals
109
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
109
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
110
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
69
Central locking system
51
Handbrake
109
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
69
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
81
›Storage compartment
85
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
104
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233343529Cockpit

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
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67Lights and visibility

WARNING■Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, condensation or
other objects.■
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Basic setting
›
Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror towards the windshield.
Dimming mirror
›
Pull the lever on the lower edge of the mirror away from the windscreen.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 53
Inner part of door: Knob for the
mirrors
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The knob can be moved into the following positions.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 53.
The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob.
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
Restore it to its original position, it should be folded back from the side win-
dow until it audibly clicks into place.
Note
■ The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.■Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater
is switched on.■
If the power setting function fails at any time, the exterior mirrors can be set
by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact a specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting function
for the exterior mirrors.
68Operation

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

Glow plug systemWarning light43
GSM97
H
Handbrake
109
Hazard warning light system63
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights179
Driving abroad118
Headlight cleaning system67
Headrest Headrest
73
Head restraint72
Heating Deicing the windows
92
Exterior mirrors68
Operating91
Operation91
Rear window64
Recirculated air mode92
Seats69
Heating and air-conditioning90
Hill hold control119
Hitch126
Accessories129
Drawback load126
Horn29
I
Ignition
107
Ignition lock107
Immobilizer107
Individual settings locking
50
unlocking50
Inertia reels15
Instrument cluster30
Overview30
see instrument cluster30
Interior monitor54
Internal lighting Praktik
89
Internal lights Praktik
89
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
166
Maintenance138
Jump-starting172
L
lashings Praktik
88
Light Cockpit
63
Dimmed headlights59
Headlight beam adjustment60
Headlight flash61
Sidelights59
Lights59
Cockpit63, 64
Daylight running60
Fog lights61
Foglights with the CORNER function62
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
61
Hazard warning light system63
Main beam lights61
Parking lights63
Rear fog light62
Replacing bulbs178
Tourist lights62
Turn signals61
warning lights39
Lock Central locking system51
Locking Emergency locking
49
Remote control52
without central locking49
Locking and unlocking from the inside51
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
125
Luggage compartment Class N1 vehicles
74
Lighting64
Variable loading floor76
Luggage compartment lid54
M
Main beam
61
Maintenance116
Decorative films137
Manual air conditioning Recirculated air mode
94
Manual gear changing see gear changing
109
MAXI DOT Main menu
37
see MAXI DOT display37
Settings38
MAXI DOT display37
Maximum permissible weights
183
Maximum speed186
MDI104
Mechanical windows58
open and close58
Media see radio / navigation system
4
193Index

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

Running inBrake pads113
Engine113
Tyres113
S
SAFE see Safe securing
50
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
50
Safe securing50
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints72
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER26
Safety belts rear middle seat
15
Saving electrical energy113
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
137
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt warning light
40
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
Cleaning141
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Inertia reels15
The physical principle of a frontal collision13
Seats Head restraints
72
Heating69
Removing seats71
Seats and stowing69
Selector lever see Using the selector lever110
Service133
Service display36
Setting Heating
92
Manual air conditioning system94
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror68
Setting the clock Clock
32
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
114
Side airbag19
Sidelights59
Snow chains164
Spare wheel159
Speedometer31
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
161
Spoiler134
Stalk Main beam
61
Turn signals61
START-STOP123
Manually deactivating/activating the system124
Operating conditions for the system123
operation124
system-related automatic start-up124
Starting and stopping the engine106
Starting engine Jump-starting
172
Starting the engine107
Jump-starting172
Starting the engine107
START STOP Information messages
124
Jump-starting173
Steering wheel10
Storage83
Storage compartment Storage compartment on the driver's side84
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
84
Storage Compartment Lighting
64
Storage compartments83
Flexible storage compartment87
Storage compartment in the front centre con- sole
85
storage pockets on the front seat84
Stowage compartment beneath the front seat
85
compartment for glasses85
compartments in the doors86
compartments in the luggage87
sun roof65
sunshade65
Sun visors65
Switching off the engine107
Synthetic leather141
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
140
Seat belts141
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
135
Cavity protection138
Chrome parts137
Cleaning the wheels139
Decorative films137
Door lock cylinders138
Headlight lenses138
High-pressure cleaner136
Plastic parts137
Polishing the paintwork137
Rubber seals137
Taking care of the interior139
Taking care of your vehicle exterior136
195Index