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  • Page 1 SIMPLY CLE VER ŠkodaRoomster OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Introduction You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us. Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 Introduction  On-board literature Vehicle data;  The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Manual” Service intervals;  as well as a “Service schedule” and a “Help on the road”. There can also be Overview of the service work; a variety of other additional operating manuals and instructions on-board ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Lights and Visibility Parking aid* ........
  • Page 5 Contents Driving Tips Technical Data Cooling system ............. .

  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Praktik Technical Data...

  • Page 7: Layout Of This Owner's Manual (Explanations)

    Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)  The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for you End of a section. to find and absorb the information you require. ...

  • Page 8: Using The System

    Using the system Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Praktik Technical Data...
  • Page 9 Cockpit Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.

  • Page 10: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit General view Switch depending on equipment fitted:  Unlocking the boot lid* ........This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the ...

  • Page 11: The Brief Instruction

    The brief instruction The brief instruction Basic functions and important information Setting steering wheel position Introduction The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is necessary to observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 12 The brief instruction Adjusting the front seats WARNING (continued)  For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of accident! Seat belt height adjuster Fig.
  • Page 13 The brief instruction Turn signal and main beam lever  Heating of the external mirror  Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror  Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror  Switching off operating control Further information  page 55, “Rear mirror”. Fig. 8 Turn signal and main beam lever Switching lights on and off Turn signal light right Turn signal light left...
  • Page 14 The brief instruction Refuelling Slow wipe Fast wipe one time wipe Automatic wipe/wash Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds Automatic wipe/wash Further information  page 53, “Windshield wiper”. Fig. 11 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap / fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed Power windows* Opening the fuel filler cap –...
  • Page 15 The brief instruction Bonnet remote release Inspecting the engine oil level Fig. 12 Bonnet release lever Fig. 14 Dipstick  fig. Engine oil must not be refilled. – Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side Engine oil can be refilled.

  • Page 16: Instruments And Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Instruments and warning lights Overview of the instrument cluster Fig. 15 Instrument cluster Engine revolutions counter Button for:  Reset trip counter for distance driven Display  with counter for distance driven  page 17  Resetting Service Interval Display ...

  • Page 17: Speedometer

    Instruments and warning lights Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the automatic The operating range gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale. The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale.

  • Page 18: Counter For Distance Driven

    Instruments and warning lights Service Interval Display Caution Never run the fuel tank completely empty! The irregular supply of the fuel system can lead to irregular running of the engine. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. Counter for distance driven The counter for the distance driven is located in the bottom area of the display.

  • Page 19: Digital Clock

    Instruments and warning lights  On vehicles which are equipped with information display*, you can call up this infor- The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service inter- mation in the menu SETUP  page 22. vals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2).
  • Page 20 Instruments and warning lights Single-trip memory (memory 1)  page 21 Range The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition  page 21 Distance driven is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the ...
  • Page 21 Instruments and warning lights Selecting the memory WARNING (continued) – Short-term pressing of the button on the windshield wiper lever allows to select on the road surface even at temperatures around +4°C - warning, drive with the desired memory. care! Selecting the functions Driving time –...
  • Page 22 Instruments and warning lights The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving. Note The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated. Current speed* Range The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated on ...

  • Page 23: Maxi Dot Display (Information Display)

    Instruments and warning lights Main menu An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal. The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition. MAXI DOT display (information display)* Introduction The information display provides you with information in a convenient way Fig.

  • Page 24: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and warning lights Shown in the menu Vehicle status, if there is at least one error message. After selecting Note this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are  If warning messages are shown in the information display  page 23, these shown on the display under the message e.g.
  • Page 25 Instruments and warning lights Yellow symbols Language Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be A yellow symbol signals a warning. displayed. Check the relevant function as soon as possible. Displays of the MFA The meaning of the yellow symbols: Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.

  • Page 26: Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Warning lights Overview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults. Fig. 21 Instrument cluster with warning lights    page 27 Fog lights*  page 26 Turn signal lights (to the left)   ...
  • Page 27 Instruments and warning lights  WARNING  page 28  Engine oil If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-  sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju- ries or major vehicle damage.
  • Page 28 Instruments and warning lights Rear fog light  Electrohydraulic power steering  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 48. The warning light  The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up continu- ...
  • Page 29 Instruments and warning lights Glow plug system  (diesel engine) If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant fan, replace it if necessary ...
  • Page 30 Instruments and warning lights 3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal. WARNING (continued) Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-  The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should there- tions prevailing to top up with oil.
  • Page 31 Instruments and warning lights Traction control system (TCS)*  Traction control system (TCS)*  The warning light  lights up if the TCS system is switched off. The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Further information about the TCS ...
  • Page 32 Instruments and warning lights Note WARNING (continued) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes on  If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed. after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking.
  • Page 33 Instruments and warning lights If the passenger front airbag has been switched off using the switch (for WARNING switching off airbags)* in the end face of the dash panel on the front passenger  side: Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bonnet ...
  • Page 34 Instruments and warning lights WARNING  If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre- sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.  Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi- tions.

  • Page 35: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking  Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the ignition lock. Description Note Please approach a specialist garage if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you.

  • Page 36: Locking

    Unlocking and locking Locking from inside For the sake of the environment All closed vehicle doors are locked by pressing in the securing knobs from the inside. Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations. The doors cannot be opened from the outside when the securing knobs have been pressed in.

  • Page 37: Central Locking System

    Unlocking and locking Switching child safety lock off Opening a single door* This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors – Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the arrow. remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated.
  • Page 38 Unlocking and locking cator light in the driver's door flashes. It is not possible to open the doors with the door – Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of travel  fig. handle either from the inside or from the outside.
  • Page 39 Unlocking and locking Button for the central locking system* WARNING The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked.
  • Page 40 Unlocking and locking the door handle. If the child safety lock is activated (only on the rear doors), first of all WARNING it is necessary to pull once on the inner door handle and then open the door from the ...

  • Page 41: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking car – Move the operating lever A with the aid of a narrow object e.g. screwdriver up to the stop in the direction of arrow; the boot lid is then unlocked. – Open the boot lid from the outside. Remote control* Description You can use the remote control:...

  • Page 42: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Unlocking and locking  The safe securing system along with the anti-theft alarm system* are, however, deac- pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 tivated during these 30 seconds. minute. When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door contact are auto- matically switched on or off.

  • Page 43: Interior Monitor* And Towing Protection Monitoring

    Unlocking and locking  A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply. vehicle interior or if the vehicle must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might trigger the alarm. An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

  • Page 44: Electrical Power Windows

    Unlocking and locking Electrical power windows* Button for the power window in the front passenger's door Button for the power window in the rear door on the right* Buttons for electrical power windows Button for the power window in the rear door on the left* Safety pushbutton* Safety pushbutton* You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the safety...
  • Page 45 Unlocking and locking  After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a Opening a window further 10 minutes. The power windows are switched off completely once you open – Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position or the driver or front passenger door.

  • Page 46: Panorama Roof

    Unlocking and locking Proceed as follows to close the window fully:  Switch on the ignition;  Press the relevant switch at the top and hold it pressed as long as necessary until the window is closed.  If the window goes down/stops, repeat the cycle (it is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation ...

  • Page 47: Lights And Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights WARNING Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not bright Switching lights on and off  enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncoming traffic.
  • Page 48 Lights and Visibility Tourist light* Switching on daylight driving lights* – Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel  page 191. Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function  page 46, fig. –...
  • Page 49 Lights and Visibility  The adaptation of the halogen projector headlights must be performed as follows Low beam switched on.  page 146. A fault in the system of the fog lights with the function “CORNER” is confirmed by the ...
  • Page 50 Lights and Visibility Headlamp range adjustment  Switch for hazard warning lights  Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle. Fig. 37 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights ...
  • Page 51 Lights and Visibility The turn signal   and main beam lever   Parking light – Switch off the ignition. The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever. –...

  • Page 52: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility Interior lighting Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side – When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger side the Front interior lighting and storage compartment on front lighting in the storage compartment comes on. passenger side –...

  • Page 53: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Note For the sake of the environment We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage. As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy ...

  • Page 54: Windshield Wiper And Wash System

    Lights and Visibility Windshield wiper and wash system Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position Windshield wiper the wash system and the windscreen wipers will operate. – Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind- using the windscreen wiper lever.
  • Page 55 Lights and Visibility Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers WARNING (continued)  Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front. ...

  • Page 56: Rear Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Rear mirror WARNING (continued) You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.  You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very dirty, for example from insect residues.
  • Page 57 Lights and Visibility The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running. WARNING  Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to the following vehicles.

  • Page 58: Seats And Storage

    Seats and Storage Seats and Storage Front seats WARNING (continued) protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also Basic information be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.  Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre.

  • Page 59: Head Restraints

    Seats and Storage Adjust the angle of the seat backrest Adjusting the height of a head restraint – Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the hand- – Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push the head restraint in wheel to adjust the angle of the backrest.

  • Page 60: Heating The Front Seats

    Seats and Storage Heating the front seats* Note The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity. Rear seats Adjusting seats in forward/back direction Fig. 49 Rocker switch: Front seat heating You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats.
  • Page 61 Seats and Storage Adjusting the seat backrest – Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide rod of the  fig. 52 head restraint for the front seat on the right. WARNING  Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - there is a risk of injury as soon as the vehicle starts off.
  • Page 62 Seats and Storage Move seats into the initial position Note  The outer seats are not replaceable alternatively. In the rear area the left seat is marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.  Please refer to the following guidelines ...

  • Page 63: Pedals

    Seats and Storage Note WARNING  The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops next Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seat. system.
  • Page 64 Seats and Storage  The circulation of air in the vehicle helps to prevent the windows from misting up. WARNING The used air streams out through the air venting slits which are located under the  Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the bumper in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 65 Seats and Storage Fixing nets - Net programme* WARNING (continued) forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing eyes. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes! Folding hooks Fig. 59 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net / double vertical pockets ...
  • Page 66 Seats and Storage The luggage compartment cover WARNING You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle restraints for storing light and soft items. occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.

  • Page 67: Variable Loading Floor In The Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Storage Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment* – Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forward. In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount ...
  • Page 68 Seats and Storage WARNING WARNING Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading floor Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.

  • Page 69: Bicycle Holder In The Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Storage Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor* – Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto the (in direction of travel) right lashing eye and then the pull-out part onto the left lashing eye. –...
  • Page 70 Seats and Storage Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strap Fig. 68 Put in the bicycle / fastening the front wheel Fig. 69 Securing the bicycles with clamps / with a strap –...

  • Page 71: The Roof Luggage Rack System

    Seats and Storage The roof luggage rack system* Note If a roof rail is not fitted onto a vehicle at the works, it is obtainable from a specialist Roof rail* garage which carries out the professional fitting. Roof load Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.

  • Page 72: Front Cup Holder

    Seats and Storage Front cup holder Rear cup holder* Fig. 71 Front centre console: Cup holder Fig. 72 Centre console: Cup holder  fig.  fig. You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses You can place one cup or beverage can into the recess WARNING WARNING ...

  • Page 73: Parking Ticket Holder

    Seats and Storage Parking ticket holder WARNING Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! Cigarette lighter* and power sockets* Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical Fig. 73 Windscreen: Parking ticket appliances.

  • Page 74: Storage Compartments

    Seats and Storage The same remarks apply here as for  page 72, “Cigarette lighter”. WARNING Further information  page 179, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.  Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in burns.
  • Page 75 Seats and Storage Storage compartments on the front passenger side* Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side* The storage compartment can be fitted for vehicles with an air-condi- tioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air. Fig. 77 Dash panel: Storage compart- ments on the front passenger side Fig.
  • Page 76 Seats and Storage Storage compartment for spectacles* Storage compartment in the front seat* Fig. 80 Detail of the headliner: Storage Fig. 82 Front seat: Storage compart- compartment for spectacles ment – Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compartment opens The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1 kg.
  • Page 77 Seats and Storage Storage compartments in the luggage compartment Opening storage compartment  page 75, – Press the top button and fold up the cover of the storage compartment fig. 83 on the right. Note The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
  • Page 78 Seats and Storage – Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage compartment by pulling upwards. – Take it out by pulling towards the middle of the vehicle. Installing – Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the right side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push it downwards until it locks.

  • Page 79: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the setting of the regulator of the heating or the air conditioning system* and the atmos- The information provided is valid for all vehicles.

  • Page 80: Heating

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly. Using the system All controls apart from the control dial can be set to any desired intermediate posi- tion.
  • Page 81 Heating and air conditioning system Set heating Recommended settings of heating controls for: Setting of the control dial Setup Air outlet vents 3 Air outlet vents 4 Button Defrosting the windscreen and To the right up to Open and align with the side ...

  • Page 82: Climatic (Semi-Automatic Air Conditioning System)

    Heating and air conditioning system Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)* After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi- tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal and not an indication of a leak! Description Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system with electronic WARNING...
  • Page 83 Heating and air conditioning system  Setting temperature The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart- ment.  fig. 89 – Turn the control dial to the right in order to increase the temperature. ...
  • Page 84 Heating and air conditioning system Set Climatic Recommended settings of Climatic controls for the respective operating modes: Setting of the control dial Button Setup Air outlet vents 4 Defrosting the windscreen and Open and align with the side  recommended 22°C Do not switch on Switched off side windows...

  • Page 85: Climatronic* (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Heating and air conditioning system Using the air conditioning system economically Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) The compressor on the Climatic uses power from the engine when in cooling mode Description which will effect the fuel consumption. The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occu- has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the...
  • Page 86 Heating and air conditioning system  Using the cooling economically  page 84. Recommended setting for all periods of the year:   Operational problems  page 84. Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22°C (72°F).   fig. Press the button AUTO ...
  • Page 87 Heating and air conditioning system De-mist or de-ice the windscreen The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air outlet vents 1 and 2. Air flow to the windows Air flow to head Setting temperature Air flow in the footwell Recirculated air mode –...

  • Page 88: Starting-Off And Driving

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position WARNING (continued)  If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.

  • Page 89: Starting The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving  Starting the engine You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily. General - start engine You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key. Applies to all models: Position ...

  • Page 90: Switching Off The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving   Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be tow- The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is at a started over a distance of more than 50 metres. normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C.

  • Page 91: Shifting (Manual Gearbox)

    Starting-off and Driving Handbrake switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an accu- mulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compartment is additionally heated by strong sunlight. ...

  • Page 92: Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving continuous tone, 5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehicle can be extended WARNING (continued) through an installed detachable towing device.  Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for Activating example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the igni- might then move off - risk of accident! tion is turned on.

  • Page 93: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving  Storing a speed If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is in the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer move). Cruise control system (CCS)* Introduction The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20 mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 94 Starting-off and Driving Changing a stored speed  page 92, fig. 96 and after shortly pressing the rocker button into the position RES+. You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the accelerator. WARNING Faster First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed.

  • Page 95: Automatic Gearbox

    Automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox* It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface. When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then move the selector lever into position P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive pressure acting Information for driving with the 6-speed automatic gearbox* on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move the selector lever out Your car is equipped with a conventional 6-speed automatic gearbox.
  • Page 96 Automatic gearbox – Press the Shiftlock button (button in handle of the selector lever), move the WARNING (continued) selector lever into the desired position, e.g. in D, and then release the Shiftlock  button. If you are stopping at a hill (downhill section), never try to hold the car stationary with the gear engaged by means of the “accelerator”, this means by –...
  • Page 97 Automatic gearbox the right. In the positions D and S the gear you have already engaged will be addition- - Position for sporty style of driving ally displayed on the display. Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it possible to fully exploit the power potential of the engine.
  • Page 98 Automatic gearbox Dynamic shift programme A time delay element ensures that the selector lever is not blocked when rapidly switching over the position N (e.g. from R to D). This does, for example, allow one to seesaw out a stuck vehicle. The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever is in The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically.
  • Page 99 Automatic gearbox Tiptronic Emergency programme The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually. An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system. The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are func- tional faults in the gearbox electronics.
  • Page 100 Automatic gearbox – Simultaneously press the shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever in the position N Tow-starting and towing vehicle Tow-starting a vehicle It is not possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox  page 188. you can use jump-start cables connected to the battery of another vehicle for starting your car if the vehicle battery is flat ...

  • Page 101: Communication

    Communication Communication Multifunction steering wheel* Operate radio und navigation on the multifunction steering wheel The buttons for setting the basic functions of the factory-fitted radio and navigation  fig. system are located on the multifunction steering wheel* 100. You can of course operate the radio and navigation at the appliance. You will find a description in the operating instructions of your radio.

  • Page 102: Universal Telephone Preinstallation Gsm Ii

    Communication On vehicles which are equipped with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II, pressing the button only allows to operate the telephone.  The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio or navigation external aerial incorrectly installed, ...
  • Page 103 – Confirm the PIN (as standard 1234). Phone Phonebook – If the hands-free system announces (as standard Skoda UHV) on the display of the A phone phonebook is part of the mobile phone preinstallation with voice control. In mobile phone, enter the PIN (as standard 1234) within 30 seconds and wait until the phone phonebook there are 2 500 free memory locations available.
  • Page 104 Communication  During the connecting procedure, no other mobile phone may be connected with the Inserting the mobile phone into the adapter ensures an optimal sending and hands-free system. receiving power and offers at the same time the advantage of the battery charging. ...
  • Page 105 Communication The voice control of the telephone is activated by briefly pressing the PTT button  Caution  fig. (button push to talk) on the adapter* 102. Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter during the call can lead to interruption of Aside from the PTT button, the SOS button can be found on certain adapters* on the the connection.
  • Page 106  sequence the desired digits with the aid of the handwheel and confirm it by pressing Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre-set  SKODA UHV) Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance...

  • Page 107: Voice Control

    Communication  Settings Avoid insufficient articulation.  In the menu Settings you can select the following menu points: Close the doors and windows in order to reduce or stop disturbing exterior noise.  It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your voice Phone book ...

  • Page 108: Music Playback Via Bluetooth

    Communication Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI* row of digits (complete number), in the form of order of digits (separation through a brief voice pause) or through individually spoken digits. After each order of digits (separation through brief voice pause) all of the digits detected up to now are repeated The input AUX-IN is located below the armrest* of the front seats and is marked with by the system.
  • Page 109 Communication...

  • Page 110: Safety

    Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety  Basic information seat belt height adjusters for front seats;  front airbags for the driver and the front passenger*;  Driving the safe way side airbags*;  head airbags*; Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situations. ...

  • Page 111: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety  Correct seated position Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.  Safely attach the items of luggage  page 62, “Loading the luggage compartment”.  Correct seated position for the driver Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal. ...
  • Page 112 Passive Safety WARNING (continued) WARNING  correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match occupants. the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be ...
  • Page 113 Passive Safety  only sit on the front area of the seat; WARNING (continued)  sit to the side;   Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never lean out of the window; put your feet out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats.

  • Page 114: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? WARNING (continued)  Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child  page 115, “Fastening three-point seat belts”.  It is important for the belt webbing to be properly routed if the seat belts are to offer the maximum protection.

  • Page 115: Important Safety Information Regarding The Use Of Seat Belts

    Seat belts The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the WARNING (continued) speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four  times. The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta- cles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.

  • Page 116: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING (continued) chest. The lap part of the belt must run across the hip and must never be routed Fastening three-point seat belts  fig. across the stomach. It must always fit snugly 107.

  • Page 117: Belt Tensioner

    Seat belts Three-point seat belt for the rear middle seat – Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly locked in place. The three-point seat belt for the rear middle seat is anchored in the area of the luggage compartment on the left side of the headliner.
  • Page 118 Seat belts The fastened three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal or side collision of a certain severity. The belts tensioners are also deployed if the seat belts are not fastened. Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions, side and rear- end collisions, in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced from the front.

  • Page 119: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system  Description of the airbag system an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* in the middle of the dash panel flashes. General information on the airbag system WARNING The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers addi- ...

  • Page 120: Front Airbags

    Airbag system  When are the airbags deployed? In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:  the interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger contact position), airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.
  • Page 121 Airbag system Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts is to also ioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position in the event of a frontal head and chest is thus reduced.

  • Page 122: Side Airbags

    Airbag system Side airbags* WARNING (continued)  It is essential to always switch off  page 124, “Deactivating airbags” the Description of side airbags front passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front The side airbag increases protection of the passenger concerned in the passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of case of a side impact.
  • Page 123 Airbag system Function of the side airbags WARNING (continued) Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of side airbags. travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).

  • Page 124: Head Airbags

    Airbag system Together with other elements (such as cross bars in the seats, stable vehicle structure) WARNING (continued) the head airbags are the consequent further development of occupant protection in  the case of side collisions. Any work on the side airbag system including removing and installing system components because of other repair work (e.g.

  • Page 125: Deactivating Airbags

    Airbag system Important safety information on the head airbag Deactivating airbags Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of injury! Deactivating airbags If any airbags have been deactivated, switch them on again as soon as WARNING  possible so that they are able to again provide their proper protection.
  • Page 126 Airbag system  switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel on the right by – Check whether the airbag indicator light in the display       fig. the lighting up of the indicator light in the display ...

  • Page 127: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Note National legal provisions, which deviate from the information contained in these oper- An introduction to the subject ating instructions, take precedence over the information contained in the operating instructions.
  • Page 128 Transporting children safely on the front passenger seat then you must pay attention to the following warnings in WARNING (continued) connection with the use of the airbag system on the front passenger seat. is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported on the front passenger seat if the airbag system deploys in the event of an accident.

  • Page 129: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag* WARNING (continued) Children must never be seated in the deployment area of the side comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child airbags and head airbags. safety seats.  When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.
  • Page 130 Transporting children safely Children who are more than 1.50 m in height or who weigh more than 36 kg can use The optimal solution for babies of up to about 9 months old weighing up to 10 kg or the normal seat belts without a seat bolster. children up to about 18 months old weighing up to 13 kg is a child safety seat which is ...
  • Page 131 Transporting children safely group, to use a child seat which allows the child to sit with its back to the direction of WARNING travel. It is best for children in the upper range of the Group 0+, to use a child seat ...

  • Page 132: Attaching A Child Seat Using The "Isofix" System

    Transporting children safely One can mount a child safety seat using the “ISOFIX” system quickly, easily and reliably. WARNING (continued) Please pay close attention to instructions from the manufacturer of the child safety Switch off the front passenger airbag if necessary at a specialist garage or seat when installing and removing the seat.

  • Page 133: Attaching Child Seat Using The "Top Tether" System

    Transporting children safely Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system Fig. 125 Rear seat: Top Tether The rear exterior seats and/or the middle seat (only valid for some countries) are equipped as standard with the attachment system “Top Tether” at the rear of the seat ...

  • Page 134: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP)* while occurs this is on the inner rear wheel of a vehicle which tends to understeer (tendency to shift out of the curve). This braking control cycle is accompanied by noises.
  • Page 135 Intelligent Technology  Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combina- The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice in certain tion of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP  page 179, “Accesso- exceptional cases, such as when you wish to have wheel slip, to switch off the system.

  • Page 136: Brakes

    Intelligent Technology Brakes Operating principle The EDL is activated automatically, that is without any action on the part of the driver. What has a negative effect on braking efficiency? It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. Should only one drive wheel begin spinning on a slippery surface there will be an appreciable Wear-and-tear difference in the speed of the driven wheels.

  • Page 137: Brake Booster

    Intelligent Technology Brake booster Low brake fluid level An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically  page 31, “Brake system ”. The brake booster boosts the pressure which you generate with the brake pedal. The necessary pressure is only generated when the engine is running.

  • Page 138: Brake Assist

    Intelligent Technology The Brake Assist is able to help you achieve a shorter braking distance in emergency WARNING situations by rapidly producing the pressure required in the brake system. It fully  The ABS can also not overcome the physical limits of your vehicle. Please do exploits the attributes of the ABS.

  • Page 139: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    Intelligent Technology Tyre pressure monitoring system* You will place great stresses on the power steering system if the steering is turned to full lock when the vehicle is stationary. Turning the steering to full lock in such a situa- tion will be accompanied by noises. It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the engine is not running (vehicle being towed in).

  • Page 140: Diesel Particle Filter* (Diesel Engine)

    Intelligent Technology   If the warning light  does not go out after the basic setting, there is a fault in the cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss, e.g. in case of sudden system. Have the vehicle inspected by your nearest specialist garage. tyre damage.
  • Page 141 Intelligent Technology WARNING (continued) When the engine reaches its operating temperature, these substances might ignite - risk of fire! Note  When using diesel fuel with high sulphur content the life of the diesel particle filter is clearly reduced. A specialist garage will be able to tell you which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content.

  • Page 142: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards Caution All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its normal A new engine operating temperature. Never rev up an engine which is cold, neither when the vehicle is stationary nor when driving in individual gears.

  • Page 143: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and the Environment  Catalytic converter If you detect misfiring, a drop in performance or irregular engine running when driving, reduce your speed immediately and have the vehicle inspected by the nearest Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) is specialist garage.
  • Page 144 Driving and the Environment  fig. 129 guidelines given in this chapter in order to make best use of these characteristics and shows the ratio of fuel consumption to the speed of your vehicle in the to maintain their effectiveness. relevant gear.
  • Page 145 Driving and the Environment You should avoid exploiting the top speed of your vehicle wherever possible. Fuel correctly assess the oil consumption of a new vehicle until after you have driven about consumption, pollutant emissions and vehicle noises increase disproportionally at 5 000 km.

  • Page 146: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment hand at +20°C and on the other hand at -10°C. Your vehicle has a higher fuel When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical power. consumption in winter than in summer. The greater the load on the alternator as a result of having a large number of electrical components switched on, the more fuel will be consumed for operating the alternator.

  • Page 147: Motoring Abroad

    Driving and the Environment  Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics. happy to provide information about technical aspects of the vehicle, required mainte- nance work and possibilities for getting repairs done. Manufacture  Solvent-free cavity protection. Unleaded petrol  Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production plant to the customer.

  • Page 148: Driving Through Bodies Of Water On Roads

    Driving and the Environment This particularly applies to models with a lowered suspension (sport suspension) and Caution also when your vehicle is fully laden.  When driving through bodies of water, parts of the vehicle such as the engine, gearbox, catalytic converter, chassis or electrics can be severely damaged. Driving through bodies of water on roads ...

  • Page 149: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer You can negotiate appropriately steeper inclines and descents if you do not make full use of the permissible trailer load. Technical requirements The trailer loads specified only apply for altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean sea level.
  • Page 150 Towing a trailer Detachable ball head You must always reduce your speed immediately as soon as you detect even just the slightest swaying of the trailer. On no account attempt to stop the trailer from The ball rod is detachable on vehicles with towing device and suppliable from Škoda “swaying”...
  • Page 151 Towing a trailer...

  • Page 152: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle  General Frequency of use;  The parking situation (garage, below trees etc.); Proper care retains the value of your vehicle. ...
  • Page 153 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle  There are no particular points to note before washing your vehicle in an automatic Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning products vehicle wash system other than the usual precautionary measures (closing the - risk of damage to the surface of paintwork.
  • Page 154 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Paint damage A new layer of a high-quality hard wax polish can be applied to the clean bodywork after it has dried thoroughly. Even if you use a wax preserver regularly we still recom- mend that you treat the paintwork of the vehicle at least twice a year with hard wax.
  • Page 155 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Do not affix any stickers over the inside of the rear window to avoid damage to the Note heating elements of the rear window heater. When washing your vehicle, ensure that as little water as possible gets into the locking We recommend using a preservative from Škoda genuine accessories offered by your cylinders.

  • Page 156: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Underbody protection Engine compartment The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechanical Good corrosion protection is very important, particularly in winter when one often influences. drives over its salt-strewn roads. One should therefore clean the entire engine compartment before and after the salt spreading period, in order to prevent the salt One cannot, however, completely rule out damage to the protective layer when from being destructive.
  • Page 157 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on the doors, luggage compartment cover, headliner Removing stains etc. are best treated with special cleaning products, using if necessary a dry foam and – Remove fresh stains which are water-based (e.g. coffee, tea, juices, blood etc.) a soft sponge or brush.
  • Page 158 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle  Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months, remove fresh soiling each time this occurs.  Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe cream etc., as quickly as possible. ...

  • Page 159: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol 95/91 RON, the use of petrol with a higher octane number than 95 does not result in a noticeable power increase or a lower fuel consumption. Grades of petrol On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol min. 95 RON, the use of petrol with a higher octane number than 95 does not result in a power increase or a lower fuel consumption.

  • Page 160: Refuelling

    Fuel You can find information on refuelling  page 159, “Refuelling”. Prewarming fuel The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter prewarming system. This secures operation of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25°C. Caution ...
  • Page 161 Fuel The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further information on fuel  page 158. WARNING Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the vehicle.

  • Page 162: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and replenishing Inspecting and replenishing Engine compartment Opening the bonnet  fig. – Unlock the bonnet 134. Bonnet remote release – Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.
  • Page 163 Inspecting and replenishing Working in the engine compartment WARNING (continued) Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine  Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine compartment! compartment. ...

  • Page 164: Engine Oil

    Inspecting and replenishing Overview of the engine compartment Engine oil The main inspection points. Check engine oil level The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine. Fig. 137 Dipstick Fig. 136 Diesel engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW Checking the oil level –...
  • Page 165 Inspecting and replenishing Oil level within range – Wipe off the oil from the sealing surface of the cover and on the counterpart using a clean cloth. – You must top up the oil. It is sufficient, once this is done, to keep the oil level within –...

  • Page 166: Cooling System

    Inspecting and replenishing Coolant Caution The cooling system is factory-filled with coolant (purple in colour), which complies You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! Damage, with the specification TL-VW 774 G. which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty. We recommend that you use the antifreeze agent G13 (purple in colour).
  • Page 167 Inspecting and replenishing Inspecting the coolant level Caution One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of overheating itself cannot be determined and removed, since there may be grave damage to the engine. Replenishing the coolant –...

  • Page 168: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and replenishing Brake fluid WARNING (continued)  If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi- Inspecting the brake fluid level ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.  You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently swallowed coolant.

  • Page 169: Battery

    Inspecting and replenishing Battery WARNING (continued)  If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any Working on the battery further - risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance. Replacing brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the surrounding air over a period of time.
  • Page 170 Inspecting and replenishing Caution WARNING (continued)  You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise the acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds after contact with the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged. When skin which take a long time to heal.
  • Page 171 Inspecting and replenishing   fig. An indicator for the electrolyte level, the so-called magic eye 141, is located on Green colour - the battery is adequately charged.  the top of the battery. The indicator changes its colour in line with the electrolyte level Dark colour - the battery has to be charged in the battery.
  • Page 172 Inspecting and replenishing Operation in winter “Quick-charging” a battery is dangerous  in “Working on the battery” on page 168. It requires a special charger and appropriate knowledge. We therefore The battery has to provide greater amounts of electricity during the winter. It also has recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by your specialist garage.

  • Page 173: Windshield Washer System

    Inspecting and replenishing We recommend that you only have an old battery disposed of by a specialist garage It is also possible in exceptional cases to use methylated spirits when no screen cleaner since it does require special disposal. with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must not be more than 15 %.

  • Page 174: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels WARNING  New tyres during the first 500 km do not offer optimal grip and should General information therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident!   Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident! New tyres do not offer optimal grip at first and should therefore be run in for about 500 km at a moderate speed and an appropriately cautious style of driving.
  • Page 175 Wheels and Tyres The tyre pressure should be at the highest pressure specified for your vehicle at all You should have the wheels rebalanced since any imbalance increases wear-and-tear times. on the steering, the suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted and each time a tyre is repaired.
  • Page 176 Wheels and Tyres  fig. 144. Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI”, triangular The specialist garage has access to the most current information about which tyres we symbols or other symbols identify the position of the wear indicators. have released for use on your vehicle.
  • Page 177 Wheels and Tyres Speed symbol Permissible maximum speed For the sake of the environment Old tyres must be disposed of in conformity with the appropriate regulations. 210 km/h 240 km/h Note 270 km/h It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for technical reasons. This may also apply in certain circumstances to the wheels of the same type of The date of manufacture is also stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the inside of vehicle.
  • Page 178 Wheels and Tyres Winter tyres For the sake of the environment Fit your summer tyres on again in good time since summer tyres offer you better grip The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry and handling on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as ar temperatures below roads if you fit winter tyres.
  • Page 179 Wheels and Tyres Wheel size Depth (D) Tyre size 5J x 14 35 mm 175/70 6J x 14 37 mm 185/65 6J x 15 43 mm 185/55 Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm. Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.

  • Page 180: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    Vehicles of category N1 Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without consulting a Skoda dealer is excluded from the guarantee. The vehicle of category N1 is a vehicle which is designed and manufactured for trans- porting loads with a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes.
  • Page 181 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts...

  • Page 182: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box* and Warning triangle* Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person or company annually (please observe the various differing national legal requirements). WARNING If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeuvres or an accident it can be “thrown”...

  • Page 183: Tyre Repair Kit

    Breakdown assistance Spare wheel* The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack* are stowed in a plastic box in the spare wheel*  page 181, fig. 146; there is also space here for the detachable ball head of the The spare wheel is stowed in the spare wheel well in the luggage towing device.

  • Page 184: Changing A Wheel

    Breakdown assistance Changing a wheel Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible. Preliminary work – Take off the full wheel trim*  page 184 or the caps  page 184. The following steps should be carried out before actually changing the wheel. –...
  • Page 185 Breakdown assistance – Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about possibilities for Installing getting repairs done. – First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way that its entire circumference WARNING locks correctly in place.
  • Page 186 Breakdown assistance Slackening and tightening wheel bolts Raise vehicle Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle. You have to raise the vehicle with the lifting jack* in order to be able to take off the wheel. Fig. 150 : Slackening wheel bolts Fig.

  • Page 187: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown assistance – Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible. WARNING (continued) Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening torque of 120 Nm.  Not positioning the lifting jack at the specified points can result in damage The safety wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one safety wheel bolt per wheel) to the vehicle.
  • Page 188 Breakdown assistance Start engine Jump-start cables Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and insu- lated terminal clamps. Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions. Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases red. Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases black. WARNING Fig.

  • Page 189: Tow-Starting And Towing Vehicle

    Breakdown assistance – Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if your WARNING vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.  The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact – Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is with each other.
  • Page 190 Breakdown assistance Front towing eye Tow-starting a vehicle The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit. If the engine does not start, we generally do not recommend to tow-start your vehicle. One should attempt to start the engine using jump start cables  page 186 or call on the services of the SERVICE mobile.
  • Page 191 Breakdown assistance The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope. Refer at the same time to the following guidelines:  Move selector lever into N.  The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.  The maximum permissible towing distance is 50 km.

  • Page 192: Fuses And Light Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses Colour coding of fuses Colour Maximum amperage Replacing fuses in the dash panel light brown Defect fuses must be replaced. brown blue yellow white green Fig. 156 Bottom side of the dash panel: Fuse cover Caution ...
  • Page 193 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer Amperes Control unit for trailer detection Control unit for automatic gearbox Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function Navigation PDA Electrohydraulic power steering Radio Daylight driving lights Fig.
  • Page 194 Fuses and light bulbs Power consumer Amperes Power consumer Amperes Fuel pump Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side Ignition Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay Parking light - left side Lambda probe Electric sliding/tilting roof High pressure pump, pressure valve...
  • Page 195 Fuses and light bulbs – Release the fixtures in the openings using a flat screwdriver and fold the cover No. Power consumer Amperes upwards in direction of arrow Dynamo – Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating. Not assigned –...
  • Page 196 Fuses and light bulbs Replace fuses at the battery (automatic gearbox) Fuse assignment at the battery (automatic gearbox) Fig. 161 Schematic representation of fuse assignment at battery Fig. 160 The battery: Open the positive terminal cover / fuse cover Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or ...

  • Page 197: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Caution Front headlight Halogen headlight Halogen projector headlights Observe the following guidelines  in “Replace fuses at the battery (automatic gearbox)”. Low beam light Main beam light Bulbs Parking lights Turn signals PY21W Replacing bulbs Fog lights* H8/HB4 The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
  • Page 198 – We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb. Fig. 162 Fitting position of the bulbs: Halogen headlights / halogen projector headlights Low beam (halogen projector headlights) ...
  • Page 199 – Insert the protective cap. turning it to the right until it locks in place. – We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb. Parking light at the front Main beam (halogen projector headlights) –...
  • Page 200 Fuses and light bulbs Fog lights - Roomster Scout – Take out the fog light. – Turn the socket with the bulb for daylight driving light or the socket with the bulb of the fog light to the left up to stop and take it out. –...
  • Page 201 Fuses and light bulbs Licence plate light  fig. 170 – Disconnect the plug connection on the right. Changing light bulbs in the rear light unit Fig. 169 Remove the licence plate light  fig. – Open the boot lid and unscrew the light glass 169.
  • Page 202 Fuses and light bulbs Luggage compartment light Fig. 172 Remove the luggage compart- ment light – Open the boot lid.  fig. – Insert a screwdriver into the slot below the light 172. Lever out the light care- fully. – Disconnect the plug connector. –...
  • Page 203 Fuses and light bulbs...

  • Page 204: Praktik

    Praktik Praktik Praktik Lashing eyes Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats Fig. 173 Loading area: Lashing eyes Fig. 174 Adjustable safety partition Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the load to be loaded The adjustable safety partition behind the front seats can be adjusted up to 100 mm ...

  • Page 205: Adjustment Of The Safety Partition

    Praktik Emergency unlocking of the loading area door You can fix the loading floor with a hook on the top edge of the boot lid cutout, in order to e.g. reach the spare wheel*.  page 203, fig. 175 – Raise the loading floor at the loop and fix it with a plastic hook (it is located below the loading floor edge) to the top edge of the tailgate cutout ...

  • Page 206: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data General information Performances The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take precedence The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration equipment, e.g.

  • Page 207: Fuel Consumption According To The Ece Standards And Eu Guidelines

    Technical Data Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output, engine Non-urban traffic code For the consumption measurement in non-urban traffic the vehicle, as in daily Partial description of the vehicle motoring, is accelerated and braked several times in all gears. The vehicle speed 7GG, 7MB, 7MG - vehicles with DPF ...

  • Page 208: Dimensions

    Technical Data Dimensions Dimensions (mm) ROOMSTER PRAKTIK SCOUT Length 4214 4213 4240 Width 1684 1684 1695 Width including exterior mirror 1867 1867 1867 Height 1607 1607 1650 Clearance Wheel base 2608 2608 2620 1436/1500 1436/1500 Track gauge front / rear 1427/1494 (1420/1484) (1420/1484)

  • Page 209: Engine Oil Specifications

    Technical Data Engine oil specifications Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with precise Petrol engines Specification Content specifications. 1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK VW 502 00 The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you can 1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5...
  • Page 210 Technical Data  For further information - see Service shedule. Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Praktik Technical Data...

  • Page 211: 1.2 Ltr./51 Kw - Eu5 / Eu2 Ddk

    Technical Data 1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK Engine Power output kW per rpm 51/5400 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 112/3000 3/1198 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 15,9 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...
  • Page 212 Technical Data Weight (in kg) ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Permissible gross weight 1655/1760 1645/1745 Unloaden weight ready for work 1200/1215 1170/1180 Loading capacity 530/620 550/640 Loading capacity when using the TLC Permissible front axle load 920/960 Permissible rear axle load 900/1000 900/1000 (700/450) (700/450) Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked...

  • Page 213: 1.2 Ltr./63 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical Data 1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 63/4800 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 160/1500 - 3500 4/1197 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 12,6 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...
  • Page 214 Technical Data Weight (in kg) ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Permissible gross weight 1676/1782 1666/1766 Unloaden weight ready for work 1221/1237 1191/1201 Loading capacity 530/620 550/640 Loading capacity when using the TLC Permissible front axle load 920/960 920/920 Permissible rear axle load 900/1000 900/1000 (900/450) (900/450)

  • Page 215: 1.2 Ltr./77 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical Data 1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 77/5000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 175/1550 - 4100 4/1197 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,9 11,0 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...
  • Page 216 Technical Data Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 1692/1782 1726/1816 Unloaden weight ready for work 1237 1271 Loading capacity 530/620 530/620 Loading capacity when using the TLC Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load 900/1000 900/1000 (900/450) (900/450) Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked (1100/450) (1100/450) Vehicles of category N1.

  • Page 217: 1.6 Ltr./66 Kw Tdi Cr Dpf - Eu5

    Technical Data 1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 66/4200 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 230/1500 - 2500 4/1598 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 13,3 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban...
  • Page 218 Technical Data Weight (in kg) ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Permissible gross weight 1857 1777/1867 Unloaden weight ready for work 1322 1292 Loading capacity 530/620 Loading capacity when using the TLC Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load 1000 900/1000 (1200/450) (1200/450) Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked (1200/450) (1200/450)

  • Page 219: 1.6 Ltr./77 Kw Tdi Cr Dpf - Eu5

    Technical Data 1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 77/4400 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1500 - 2500 4/1598 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 11,5 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban...
  • Page 220 Technical Data Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 1777 Unloaden weight ready for work 1322 Loading capacity Loading capacity when using the TLC Permissible front axle load Permissible rear axle load (1200/450) Permissible trailer load, trailer braked/unbraked (1200/450) Depending on special equipment. Uphills up to 12% Uphills up to 8% Using the system...
  • Page 221 Technical Data...

  • Page 222: Index

    Index Index Automatic gearbox ......94 Brake system Emergency programme ....98 Warning light .
  • Page 223 Index Children and safety ......126 Cup holder Electrical power windows ..... 43 front .
  • Page 224 Index Exterior mirror heater ......55 Immobiliser ........35 Information display .
  • Page 225 Index switching on and off ..... . . 46 Motoring abroad ......146 Parking .
  • Page 226 Index Remote control ....... 40 Setting temperature the first 1 500 kilometres ..... 141 Synchronisation process .
  • Page 227 Index Window ........43 Windows Underbody protection .
  • Page 228 Notes Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Praktik Technical Data...
  • Page 229 Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
  • Page 230 SIMPLY CLE VER ŠkodaService ŠkodaGenuine Parts ŠkodaGenuine Accessories...
  • Page 231 Look up „Environment“ in the Index to find out more. Please also refer to all the texts identified with a in this Owner's Manual. Make your contribution - for the sake of the environment. www.skoda-auto.com Návod k obsluze Roomster anglicky 03.10 S80.5610.05.20 5J7 012 003 DM...

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