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  • Page 1 SIMPLY CLEVER ŠKODA Roomster OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 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 4 Introduction On-board literature The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however, for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and main- The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Man- tenance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the ual”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Seats and Stowage Voice control ........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Tyre pressure monitoring system ....Breakdown assistance Engine 1.6 l/77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK ....

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assis- Praktik Technical data tance...

  • Page 8: 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 WARNING for you to find and absorb the information you require. The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These Chapters, table of contents and subject index WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
  • Page 9 Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assis- Praktik Technical data tance...
  • Page 10 Cockpit Fig. 1 Cockpit...

  • Page 11: Using The System

    Cockpit Using the system Cockpit General view Switch depending on equipment fitted: – Release for luggage compartment door ......This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the –...

  • Page 12: Instruments And Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Instruments and warning lights General information WARNING ● Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety. ● Operate the controls in the instrument cluster never while driving, only when the vehicle is stationary! ...

  • Page 13: Engine Revolutions Counter

    Instruments and warning lights Button for display mode: Coolant temperature gauge – Set hours/minutes – Activating/deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h ⇒  f ig. 2 The coolant temperature gauge operates only when the ignition is – Service interval - Display of the remaining number of days, kilometres or switched on.

  • Page 14: Counter For Distance Driven

    Instruments and warning lights The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol in the in-  WARNING strument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for you, that you must refuel.

  • Page 15: Digital Clock

    Instruments and warning lights Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval ● If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out You can use the button to display the remaining distance driven and the days by a specialist garage.

  • Page 16: Multi-Functional Indicator (Onboard Computer)

    Instruments and warning lights ⇒  f ig. 4 An information for the engaged gear is shown in the display of the in- Memory strument cluster. In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an- other gear is indicated in the display. If the control unit recognises that it is appropriate to change the gear, an arrow is shown in the display.

  • Page 17: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and warning lights Using the system Outside temperature The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on. If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal for ice on the road) appears in front of the temperature indicator and flashes for 10 seconds, then remains displayed together with the outside temperature.
  • Page 18 Instruments and warning lights Average fuel consumption Average speed The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in display in litres/100 km ⇒  p age 14. This information can help you to adapt your km/hour ⇒ ...

  • Page 19: Maxi Dot Display (Information Display)

    Instruments and warning lights You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h. Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by – red symbols ⇒  p age 18 and yellow symbols ⇒  p age 19. Press button to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value –...

  • Page 20: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and warning lights Phone ⇒  p age 94 Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear ■ in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yel- Vehicle status ⇒  p age 94 ■...
  • Page 21 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 Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.

  • Page 22: Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Warning lights Overview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults. Fig. 8 Instrument cluster with warning lights  ⇒  p age 21  ⇒  p age 22 Turn signal lights (to the left) Fog lights ...
  • Page 23 Instruments and warning lights WARNING  ⇒  p age 23 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 injuries or major vehicle damage.
  • Page 24 Instruments and warning lights Bulb failure  WARNING Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective. The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:  ● up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on; Note ●...
  • Page 25 Instruments and warning lights If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine  WARNING control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance driving.
  • Page 26 Instruments and warning lights The warning light lights up yellow (oil quantity too low) The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning  light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. If the warning light lights up yellow, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too low.
  • Page 27 Instruments and warning lights Electronic stability programme (ESP)  WARNING ● When the warning light lights up, immediately reduce the speed and  The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.  avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without If the ESP helps to stabilise the vehicle (for example when applying and releasing delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation a braking force to an individual wheel), then the indicator light...

  • Page 28: Brake System

    Instruments and warning lights WARNING WARNING ● If the brake system warning light comes on together with the ABS ● Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid  level and opening the bonnet ⇒  p age 150, Working in the engine compart- warning light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level ...
  • Page 29 Instruments and warning lights The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt ten- If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does not go out and the  sioner have been switched off using the vehicle system tester: warning light begins to flash.

  • Page 30: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Vehicle key Note Please approach an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you. Description  Changing the battery in the remote control key Fig.

  • Page 31: Locking/Unlocking

    Unlocking and locking The vehicle doors can be opened from the inside as follows: For the sake of the environment Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations. ● the door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever; ●...

  • Page 32: Central Locking System

    Unlocking and locking So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door Automatic locking and unlocking from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a only from the outside.
  • Page 33 Unlocking and locking The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is unlocked ● All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system) and locked again. are unlocked. ● The boot lid is then unlocked. If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, you can open ●...
  • Page 34 Unlocking and locking Button for the central locking system Note The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not op- erate when the safe securing system is activated ⇒  p age 30.  Emergency locking of the doors Fig.
  • Page 35 Unlocking and locking Luggage compartment door Note ● After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked before closing the boot lid. ●...

  • Page 36: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Remote control Unlocking and locking car Description You can use the remote control key: ● to unlock and lock the vehicle; ● unlocking boot lid; ● electrically open and close the windows. The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control key.

  • Page 37: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Unlocking and locking If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button and some doors or the boot lid How is the alarm system activated? are not closed, the turn signal lights flash only after closing. The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked with the key on the driver's door or by using the radio remote control.

  • Page 38: Interior Monitor And Towing Protection Monitoring

    Unlocking and locking Interior monitor and towing protection monitoring ● When the ignition key is removed or a door is opened, the symbol in the but- ton lights up red. The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring detect ● Lighting up of the symbol in the button does not confirm that the interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring are switched on.
  • Page 39 Unlocking and locking Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver Note Button for the power window in the driver's door ● After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a further 10 minutes.

  • Page 40: Panorama Roof

    Unlocking and locking Opening a window It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the win- dow ⇒  p age 37, Force limiter of the power windows. – Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position or press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows WARNING are opened.

  • Page 41: 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 42 Lights and Visibility Activating daylight driving lights In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights also come on together with the separate lights for daylight driving lights when ac- – Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel tivating the function daylight driving lights.
  • Page 43 Lights and Visibility Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position - to the Switch on the front fog lamp – position 3 ⇒  p age 42. ⇒  f ig. – First of all turn the light switch into position  or  –...
  • Page 44 Lights and Visibility The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is  CAUTION switched on ⇒  p age 20. Headlamp range adjustment should always be adjusted in a way that: Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing ●...

  • Page 45: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility The turn signal and main beam lever Information concerning the function of the lights.    ● The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and corresponding warning light in the instrument cluster also flashes.
  • Page 46 Lights and Visibility Door contact switching mechanism (front and rear doors) interior vehicle lighting - version 2 – Press the switch in the direction of the centre of the light, the symbol  ⇒  f ig. 26 appears. Switching the interior light on –...

  • Page 47: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Visibility Sun visors Rear window heater Fig. 29 Sun visor: swivelling out You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and Fig. 28 Switch for rear window heater ⇒  f ig. swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers.

  • Page 48: Windshield Wiper And Wash System

    Lights and Visibility Windshield wiper and wash system Release the lever. The windshield wash system stops and the wiper continues – for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the windshield). Windshield wiper Wiping the rear window pane You can operate the windshield wipers and automatic wipe/wash ⇒ ...
  • Page 49 Lights and Visibility Replacing wiper blades for the windshield wipers CAUTION ● In cold temperatures and in winter, check before the trip or before switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen. Switching on windshield wip- ers when the blades are frozen to the windshield may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the windshield wipers! ●...

  • Page 50: Rear-View Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Rear-view mirror WARNING ● If the windshield wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror to the windshield. ● You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windshield cleaner in Basic setting order to avoid any smears.

  • Page 51: Using The System Safety Driving Tips

    Lights and Visibility Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror – Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden- tical to the movement of the rotary knob. WARNING ● Convex (curved outward) exterior mirrors increase the field of vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror.

  • Page 52: Seats And Stowage

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (Continued) ● It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of Basic information at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper- ly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched...

  • Page 53: Head Restraints

    Seats and Stowage Adjust the angle of the seat backrest Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing and holding the – ⇒  f ig. 35 safety button with one hand - right and by pressing with the other –...

  • Page 54: Rear Seats

    Seats and Stowage You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front Rear seats seats. – By pressing the rocker switch in the position 1 or 2 switch on the front seat Adjusting seats in forward/back direction ⇒ ...
  • Page 55 Seats and Stowage Adjust the angle of the seat backrest Removing seats ⇒  f ig. 38 – Pull the lever and adjust the desired angle of the seat backrest.  Folding rear seats forwards Fig. 40 Unlocking the folded forward seat/carrying handle on the seat cushion Unlocking and removing seats Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in the direction of –...
  • Page 56 Seats and Stowage Moving seats in crosswise direction WARNING Remove the middle seat ⇒  p age 53. – ● The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding Fold the outer seat forwards ⇒  p age 53 and lock it ⇒ ...

  • Page 57: Pedals

    Seats and Stowage Pedals WARNING ● Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from lashing eyes. the ŠKODA Original Accessories. ● Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward dur- Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! ing a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other oncoming traffic.
  • Page 58 Seats and Stowage Vehicles of category N1 Folding hooks On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lash- ing set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fasten- ing the load.
  • Page 59 Seats and Stowage ⇒  f ig. The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage com- Unhook the support straps – partment. Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover. – – Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders either by pulling WARNING to the rear or by tapping slightly on the bottom side of the luggage compart-...

  • Page 60: Variable Loading Floor In The Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage Static separation net Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left and – right luggage compartment trim panel. ⇒  f ig. 48 Installing and removing the static separation net behind the front seats on the right is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats.
  • Page 61 Seats and Stowage ⇒  f ig. 49 Lift up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow and remove Install carrier rails – ⇒  f ig. it by pulling in direction of arrow – Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment. –...

  • Page 62: Bicycle Holder In The Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto the right – (in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part onto the left lashing eye.
  • Page 63 Seats and Stowage Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strap Fig. 55 Put in the bicycle/fastening the front wheel Fig. 56 Securing the bicycles with clamps/securing the bicycles with a strap – Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle.

  • Page 64: Roof Rack

    Seats and Stowage Roof rack WARNING ● The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at- General information tached - risk of accident! ● You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permissible CAUTION axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident! ●...

  • Page 65: Rear Cup Holder

    Seats and Stowage Rear cup holder The parking ticket holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas. The parking ticket must be removed before starting off in order not to restrict the driver's vision.  Ashtray Fig.

  • Page 66: Cigarette Lighters And Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Cigarette lighters and power sockets CAUTION Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket. Cigarette lighter Note You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- ● Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining! trical appliances.
  • Page 67 Seats and Stowage Swivel the flap until it is heard to lock. ⇒  p age 65 – Storage compartments on the front passenger side ⇒  p age 66 Storage compartment on the driver's side A pin holder is located inside the lower flap. ⇒ ...
  • Page 68 Seats and Stowage Storage compartment on the driver's side Stowage compartment in centre console Fig. 65 Dash panel: Storage compart- Fig. 67 Centre console: Stowage com- ment on the driver's side partment Unlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left. Unlockable compartment in the centre console.
  • Page 69 Seats and Stowage Front seat armrest with storage compartment A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front doors. WARNING ⇒  f ig. 70 Use the area of the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im- paired.

  • Page 70: Clothes Hooks

    Seats and Stowage Flexible storage compartment WARNING ● Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear. ● Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets. ●...

  • Page 71: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Introduction tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper- ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re- placement of compressor). Description and information ●...

  • Page 72: Air Outlet Vents

    Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Heating The information provided is valid for all vehicles. Using the system The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and warms it as required. Fig. 74 Heating: Control elements Fig.
  • Page 73 Heating and air conditioning system The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up. Note If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.

  • Page 74: Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Using the system WARNING You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten- tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident in- creases.
  • Page 75 Heating and air conditioning system Note ● The whole heat output will be needed to defrost the windshield and side win- dows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort. ●...
  • Page 76 Heating and air conditioning system Setting air conditioning system Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys- tem for the respective operating modes: Setting of the control dial Button Set-up Air outlet vents 4 Defrost windshield and side Desired tempera- Is activated automati- Open and align with the side...

  • Page 77: Climatronic (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Heating and air conditioning system The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con- Recommended setting for all periods of the year: ⇒  f ig. trol is in position  75. You can also switch recirculated air mode on ●...

  • Page 78: Defrosting Windshield

    Heating and air conditioning system Air flow to the windshield, head, upper body and feet Defrosting windshield Recirculated air mode Defrosting windshield - switching on Air conditioning system switched on ⇒  f ig. Set blower speed – Press the button ...
  • Page 79 Heating and air conditioning system WARNING ● “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten- tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci- dent increases. ● Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary. ●...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Starting The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving - start engine Starting the engine Applies to all models: General Position You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key. To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel un- til the steering locking pin is heard to engage.

  • Page 82: Switching Off The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving ● It is possible that the fuse on the diesel pre-glow system is defect if the en- For the sake of the environment gine still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary ⇒  p age 179. Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing.

  • Page 83: Shifting (Manual Gearbox)

    Starting-off and Driving Shifting (manual gearbox) Pedals Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! WARNING ● In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two corre- sponding attachment points, may be used. ● No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limi- tation in operating the pedal! Fig.

  • Page 84: Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided The audible parking aid determines the distance from the rear bumper to an ob-  the ignition is on. stacle behind the car with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integra- ted in the rear bumper.

  • Page 85: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving Cruise control system (CCS) WARNING ● The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention Introduction and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehi- cle or carrying out similar manoeuvres. The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h ●...
  • Page 86 Starting-off and Driving Storing a speed Changing a stored speed You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the accelerator. Faster You can increase the stored speed without depressing the accelerator, by – ⇒  f ig. 82 pressing the rocker button into the RES+ position.

  • Page 87: Start-Stop

    Starting-off and Driving Switching the “START-STOP” system on and off WARNING ⇒  f ig. You can switch the “START STOP” system on/off by pressing the button First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
  • Page 88 Starting-off and Driving Note The Defrost function for the windshield is switched on. A high blower stage has been selected. ● Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal tem- perature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. For example, if the vehi- Button for the START-STOP system is pressed cle is standing outside for a long period of time at a temperature below freezing or is in direct sunlight, it may take several hours until the temperature inside the...

  • Page 89: 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 Information for driving with the 6-speed automatic gearbox pressure acting on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move the selector lever out of position P.
  • Page 90 Automatic gearbox automatically. You can also, however, switch the gearbox over into the Tiptronic If the selector lever position N is selected by accident while driving it is first nec- mode. This mode makes it possible for you to also shift gears manually essary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of ⇒ ...
  • Page 91 Automatic gearbox Selector lever positions The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position D, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on a stationary vehicle.

  • Page 92: Kickdown Function

    Automatic gearbox Kickdown function WARNING (Continued) ● You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle (e.g. by hand The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration from the engine compartment) if a drive position is engaged when the car is power.

  • Page 93: Emergency Programme

    Automatic gearbox the accelerator pedal fully into the kickdown range. The original programme will When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up automatically into the higher gear just be reactivated to match your particular style of driving once the gearbox has shif- before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
  • Page 94 Automatic gearbox In case of interruption of the power supply (e.g. flat vehicle battery, defective fuse) or defect of the selector lever lock, the selector lever can no longer be shif- ted from the position P in the normal way and the vehicle can no longer be moved. The selector lever must be unlocked in case of emergency.

  • Page 95: Communication

    Communication Communication Multifunction steering wheel Operate radio and radio navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel The buttons for setting the basic functions of the factory-fitted radio and radio ⇒  f ig. navigation system are located on the multifunction steering wheel You can of course operate the radio and radio navigation system at the appliance.

  • Page 96: Universal Telephone Preinstallation Gsm Ii

    Communication Mobile phones and two-way radio systems Note Observe the country-specific regulations for the use of mobile phones in vehicles.  The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should be carried out by a specialist garage. Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of up...
  • Page 97 Confirm the PIN (as standard 1234). – ● Is the visibility of the mobile phone active? If the hands-free system announces (as standard Skoda UHV) on the display of – ● Was the telephone already paired with the hands-free system?
  • Page 98 Communication Removing the mobile phone and adapter Note ⇒  f ig. 88 – Press simultaneously the side locks of the mount and remove the ® ● Not valid for all mobile phones which enable a communication via Bluetooth mobile phone and adapter . You can ask at an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if your telephone is compati- ble with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II.
  • Page 99 Communication Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the telephone preinstalla- tion at the factory. If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are also illuminated except the symbols ...

  • Page 100: Voice Control

    Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre- ■ ● Close the doors and windows in order to reduce or stop disturbing exterior set SKODA UHV) noise. ● It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your voice is louder than the increased surrounding noise.
  • Page 101 Communication If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “Sorry?” and a new Voice command Action entry can be performed. After the 2nd error the system repeats the aid. After the After this command a phone number can be entered 3rd error the answer “Procedure cancelled”...

  • Page 102: Music Playback Via Bluetooth

    Communication Store voice recording of a contact Note If automatic name recognition does not work reliably for some contacts, you will The loudspeakers in the vehicle are matched to a power output of the radio and can choose to save your own voice entry for the contact in the menu point Phone radio navigation system of 4x 20 W.

  • Page 103: Safety

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

  • Page 104: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety ● Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal. Correct seated position ● Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size. Correct seated position for the driver ● Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match their body size.
  • Page 105 Passive Safety WARNING WARNING ● The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match ● The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your...
  • Page 106 Passive Safety ● sit to the side; WARNING ● lean out of the window; ● The head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size, in or- ● put the feet out of the window; der to offer an optimal protection for you and your occupants. ●...

  • Page 107: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? WARNING ● Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off - also when driving in town! This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury! ● Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child ⇒ ...

  • Page 108: Important Safety Information Regarding The Use Of

    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 ● The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta- four times.

  • Page 109: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING ● The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across your neck but Fastening three-point seat belts must run approximately over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest.

  • Page 110: Belt Tensioner

    Seat belts Insert the lock tongue at the end of the seat belt into the seat belt buckle on – WARNING the left side until it is heard to lock in place. Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is –...
  • Page 111 Seat belts WARNING ● Any work on the belt tightener system, including removal and installation of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried out by a specialist garage. ● The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single acci- dent.

  • Page 112: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system Description of the airbag system WARNING ● To enable the occupants of a car to be protected with the greatest possi- General information on the airbag system ble effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be ⇒  p age 102, Correct seated position correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu- The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers pant.

  • Page 113: Front Airbags

    Airbag system It is also possible under certain special accident situations that the front as well as Front airbags the side airbags and head airbags are deployed simultaneously. The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear- Description of the front airbags end collisions, tilting of the vehicle, and vehicle rollover.
  • Page 114 Airbag system Important safety information regarding the front airbag system CAUTION The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been de- Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of ployed.  injury! Function of the front airbags Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated airbags.

  • Page 115: Side Airbags

    Airbag system The side airbag system in combination with the three-point seat belts, offers addi- WARNING (Continued) tional protection for the upper area of the body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of the ● The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel occupants of the vehicle in the event of severe side collisions ⇒ ...

  • Page 116: Head Airbags

    Airbag system The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated air- WARNING (Continued) bag and the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) is ● Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passenger reduced on the side facing the door.
  • Page 117 Airbag system The head airbag together with the three-point seat belts and the side airbags, of- of the head additionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area. The head air- fers additional protection for the head and neck area of the occupants in the bag also offers additional protection in the case of an offset impact by covering event of a side collision of major severity ⇒ ...

  • Page 118: Deactivating Airbags

    Airbag system Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if: WARNING (Continued) ● You must in exceptional cases use a child seat on the front passenger seat ● There must not be any other persons (e.g. children) or animals between where the child is seated with its back to the direction of travel (in some countries the car occupant and the deployment area of the head airbag.
  • Page 119 Airbag system Switch for the front passenger front airbag If the airbag is switched on, the airbag indicator light comes on for a few seconds after switching on the ignition. In cases where the front passenger airbag is switched off the airbag indicator light comes on for a few seconds after switching on the ignition, goes out for about a second and then comes on again.

  • Page 120: 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 operating instructions, take precedence over the information contained in the op- An introduction to the subject erating instructions.
  • Page 121 Transporting children safely We recommend, for safety reasons, that you always mount a child restraint sys- WARNING (Continued) tems on the rear seats whenever possible. If you still decide, however, to use a ● Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- child safety seat on the front passenger seat then you must pay attention to the dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehi- following warnings in connection with the use of the airbag system on the front...

  • Page 122: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag WARNING Children must never be seated in the deployment area of the side ● It is essential to always switch off ⇒  p age 116 the front passenger front air- airbags and head airbags. bag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).
  • Page 123 Transporting children safely Children who are more than 1.50 m in height or who weigh more than 36 kg can Child seats in which the child is facing with its back towards the direction of use normal seat belts without a seat bolster. travel should not be used on the front passenger seat when the vehicle is fitted ...
  • Page 124 Transporting children safely Child seats in which the child is facing with its back towards the direction of WARNING travel should not be used on the front passenger seat when the vehicle is fitted with a front passenger airbag ⇒  p age 119, Use of child safety seats on the front ●...

  • Page 125: 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 WARNING reliably. Please pay close attention to instructions from the manufacturer of the child safety seat when installing and removing the seat. ● When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.

  • Page 126: Attaching Child Seat Using The "Top Tether" System

    Transporting children safely Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system Fig. 112 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 ⇒ ...

  • Page 127: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP) During an intervention of the system, the warning light flashes quickly in the  instrument cluster. The ESP system cannot be switched off, only the TCS system can be switched off General ⇒ ...
  • Page 128 Intelligent Technology Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Note ● If the ABS or ASR or, where applicable, ESP indicator light lights up, the EDl The electronic differential lock prevents an individual wheel from may have a fault. Have the vehicle inspected by your specialist garage as soon as slipping.

  • Page 129: Brakes

    Intelligent Technology During an intervention of the system, the TCS warning light flashes in the in- Brakes  strument cluster ⇒  p age 25. What has a negative effect on braking efficiency? Switching off You can switch the TCS off and on again as you wish by pressing the button Wear-and-tear ⇒ ...

  • Page 130: Brake Booster

    Intelligent Technology Low brake fluid level Brake booster An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically ⇒  p age 26, 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 131: Brake Assist

    Intelligent Technology As soon as the vehicle speed has increased to about 20 km/hour an automatic The Brake Assist is able to help you achieve a shorter braking distance in emer- test procedure is conducted during which you will be able to hear a pumping noise gency situations by rapidly producing the pressure required in the brake system.

  • Page 132: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    Intelligent Technology It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en- The tyre pressure monitoring system compares with the aid of the ABS sensors gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). The only difference is that greater the speed and also the rolling circumference of the individual wheels.

  • Page 133: Diesel Particle Filter (Diesel Engine)

    Intelligent Technology ⇒  f ig. Code 7GG, 7MB or 7MG on the vehicle data sticker, see 115, indicates that WARNING your vehicle is equipped with a diesel particle filter. The vehicle data sticker is lo- cated on the floor of the luggage compartment and is also stated in the Service ●...

  • Page 134: Driving And The Environment

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

  • Page 135: Driving In An Economical And Environmentally Conscious Manner

    Driving and the Environment For vehicles with petrol engine only refuel with unleaded petrol ⇒  p age 147, Driving in an economical and environmentally – Unleaded petrol. conscious manner – Never run the fuel tank completely empty. Do not switch off the ignition while you are driving the vehicle. –...
  • Page 136 Driving and the Environment Shifting gears and saving energy Avoiding full throttle Shifting up early saves on fuel. Driving more slowly means saving fuel. Fig. 116 Fuel consumption in litres/100 Fig. 117 Fuel consumption in litres/100 km. and speed in km/h. km.
  • Page 137 Driving and the Environment Regular servicing Avoid driving short distances A poorly tuned engine uses an unnecessarily high amount of fuel. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. Having your vehicle serviced regularly at a specialist garage enables you to satisfy one of the requirements for economical motoring even before you set off on your journey.

  • Page 138: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment Do not drive with winter tyres all year round for this costs about 10 % more fuel. Environmental compatibility Winter tyres are also louder.  Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate- No unnecessary ballast rials and manufacture of your new ŠKODA.

  • Page 139: Motoring Abroad

    Driving and the Environment Trade-in and recycling of old cars Headlights ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products regarding environ- ment and resource protection. All new ŠKODA vehicles can be utilized up to 95 % The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of and always be returned.

  • Page 140: Driving Through Bodies Of Water On Roads

    Driving and the Environment Driving through bodies of water on roads ● Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or im- possible to drive through the body of water. ● Do not drive through salt water. The salt can lead to corrosion. Immediately rinse all the parts of the vehicle, which came into contact with the salt water, with fresh water.

  • Page 141: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer height above sea level. The towed weight is the weight of the (laden) vehicle and the (laden) trailer together. One should take this into account before driving up to higher altitudes. Technical requirements The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device are merely test data for the towing device The data relating to your vehicle,...
  • Page 142 Towing a trailer Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒  p age 23, Coolant temperature/ Coolant Driving Tips quantity  . – Do not, as far as possible, drive with your vehicle unladen and the trailer laden. The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating. –...

  • Page 143: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Care of the exterior of vehicle Proper care retains the commercial value of your vehicle. Washing the vehicle Regular and proper care retains the value of your vehicle. It may also be one of Frequent washing protects your vehicle.

  • Page 144: Automatic Vehicle Wash Systems

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Automatic vehicle wash systems CAUTION ● Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight - risk of paint damage. The paintwork of the vehicle is sufficiently resistant that the vehicle can be wash- ●...

  • Page 145: Chrome Parts

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle A new layer of a high-quality hard wax polish can be applied to the clean body- The paint number of the original paintwork of your vehicle is indicated on the ve- hicle data sticker ⇒ ...

  • Page 146: Underbody Protection

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle The headlight lenses Light alloy wheels Regular care of light alloy wheels is necessary in order to retain their decorative appearance over long periods. It is particularly important to remove regularly any Please do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products for clean- ing the front headlights - risk of damage to the plastic lenses.

  • Page 147: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Protection of hollow spaces Natural leather Natural leather requires quite particular care and attention. All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected for life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory. Leather should be treated from time to time according the following guidelines This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated.
  • Page 148 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle CAUTION WARNING ● You must on no account treat the leather with solvents (e.g. gasoline, turpen- ● The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning. tine), floor wax, shoe cream or such like. ●...

  • Page 149: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol min. 95 RON, the use of petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a power increase or a lower fuel consumption. Unleaded petrol Prescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 98/95 RON Your vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol, which complies with the Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 98 RON.

  • Page 150: Diesel

    Fuel Diesel It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels available have a different temperature characteristic. The authorised ŠKODA Serv- ice Partners and filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide Diesel fuel you with information regarding the diesel fuels available.
  • Page 151 Fuel Press the fuel tank flap closed. – The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pressures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further information on fuel ⇒ ...

  • Page 152: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment – Ensure that the arms of the windshield wipers are correctly in place against the windshield before opening the bonnet, otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork. Bonnet remote release ⇒  f ig. 122 Pull on the locking lever - left, the bonnet is then unlocked.
  • Page 153 Inspecting and Replenishing WARNING WARNING (Continued) ● In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the en- ● Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of gine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-ribbed the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition system.

  • Page 154: Engine Oil

    Inspecting and Replenishing Engine coolant expansion reservoir Oil level within range Windshield washer fluid reservoir – You must not top up the oil. Engine oil filler opening ..........Oil level within range Engine oil dipstick .

  • Page 155: Cooling System

    Inspecting and Replenishing Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening. – For the sake of the environment Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒  p age 194. ● You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system. –...
  • Page 156 Inspecting and Replenishing When refilling, we only recommend you use the same antifreeze described on the Inspecting the coolant level antifreeze expansion tank. Please contact an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner if you have any questions re- garding the coolant or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant. An authorised ŠKODA Service Partner can also supply you with the correct coolant additives.
  • Page 157 Inspecting and Replenishing CAUTION WARNING (Continued) One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of over- ● If any splashes of coolant get into your eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi- heating itself cannot be determined and removed, since there may be grave dam- ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.

  • Page 158: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and Replenishing Brake fluid Replacing brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the Inspecting the brake fluid level surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system.
  • Page 159 Inspecting and Replenishing There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any WARNING (Continued) work on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to ● Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic comply with the warning instructions ⇒ ...
  • Page 160 Inspecting and Replenishing Battery cover We recommend you have the electrolyte level checked by a specialist garage from time to time, especially in the following cases. ● High outside temperatures. ● Long daily drives ● After each charge ⇒  p age 159. On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, the so-called mag- ⇒ ...

  • Page 161: Charging The Battery

    Inspecting and Replenishing Charging the battery WARNING A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the en- ● Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic gine. burns. Replace a frozen battery. ● Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of explo- Read the warning notes ⇒ ...

  • Page 162: Windshield Washer System

    Inspecting and Replenishing The windshield washer fluid reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the wind- CAUTION shield or rear window and for the headlamp cleaning system. The reservoir is loca- Vehicles with a “START-STOP” system are fitted with a special battery type which ted in the front of the engine compartment on the right side of the vehicle allows the battery control unit to check the energy level for recurring engine start.

  • Page 163: 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! ●...
  • Page 164 Wheels and Tyres Always check the inflation pressure of tyres when cold. Do not reduce the higher WARNING pressure of warm tyres. Adapt the inflation pressure of the tyres accordingly if your vehicle is carrying a significantly higher payload. ● If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a higher rolling resistance.

  • Page 165: Changing Wheels Around

    Wheels and Tyres The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indicated in WARNING your vehicle documents. Approval and licensing may differ according to the legis- lation prevailing in individual countries. ● You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the wear indicators have been worn down.

  • Page 166: Winter Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres WARNING WARNING ● Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved for your ● In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen model of ŠKODA vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely af- when the car is moving - risk of accident! fect the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident! Approval and licensing of ●...

  • Page 167: Unidirectional Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed category to your vehicle provided that Snow chains you also do not drive faster than the permissible maximum speed for such tyres, even if the possible maximum speed of your vehicle is higher. The corresponding Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.

  • Page 168: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    Accessories, changes and replacement of parts Accessories, changes and replacement of parts General WARNING ● Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro- ŠKODA vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident! neering.

  • Page 169: Breakdown Assistance

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

  • Page 170: Spare Wheel

    Breakdown assistance The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted): One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when general- ly checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap ⇒  p age 148) to ●...
  • Page 171 Breakdown assistance Note WARNING ● All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. ● If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights ● You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts! system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescri- ●...
  • Page 172 Breakdown assistance Full wheel trim Wheel bolts with caps The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts. Fig. 135 Removing the full wheel trim Fig. 136 : Pull off cap from the wheel bolt Pulling off Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the full –...
  • Page 173 Breakdown assistance Loosening the wheel bolts – Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt – Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the left ⇒  f ig. 137. Tightening wheel bolts Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt –...

  • Page 174: Tyre Repair Kit

    Breakdown assistance The safety wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one safety wheel bolt per WARNING (Continued) wheel) can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided. ● Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent It is meaningful to note the code number hammered into the rear side of the possible moving.
  • Page 175 Breakdown assistance ● when driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre, Components of the tyre repair kit ● if the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed. WARNING ● If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescri- bed distance from your vehicle.
  • Page 176 Breakdown assistance Have all the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into Neu- – – vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a tral.

  • Page 177: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown assistance CAUTION WARNING Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest - danger of ● A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0 °C. overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few moments before switching it In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion! Also af- on again.

  • Page 178: Towing The Vehicle

    Breakdown assistance Connecting negative terminal and engine block Jump-starting on vehicles with the “START-STOP” system – Attach one end to the negative terminal of the battery supplying the power Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the –...
  • Page 179 Breakdown assistance Driver of the towed vehicle ● When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re- late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed. – Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the windshield wipers ●...
  • Page 180 Breakdown assistance Rear towing eye Fig. 145 Rear towing eye ⇒  f ig. The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right 145. ...

  • Page 181: 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 brown Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number. blue yellow white green...
  • Page 182 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer START - STOP - radio Daylight driving lights Mirror heater S-contact Anti-theft alarm system Reversing light, fog lights with the function “CORNER” Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys- tem, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering angle sender, ESP, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side...
  • Page 183 Fuses and light bulbs Replacing fuses at the battery (manual gearbox, automatic Power consumer gearbox DSG) Horn Front window wiper Central control unit for convenience system Engine control unit Engine control unit Fuel pump relay Fuel pump control unit Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment ABS, START-STOP - DC/DC converter ESP Turn signal lights, brake lights Fig.
  • Page 184 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment at the battery (manual gearbox, automatic Replace fuses at the battery (automatic gearbox) gearbox DSG) Fig. 149 Schematic representation of Fig. 150 The battery: Open the positive terminal cover/fuse cover fuse assignment at battery ⇒ ...

  • Page 185: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Note CAUTION Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒  ● We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage. in Replace fuses at the battery (auto- matic gearbox) on page 182. ⇒  f ig. 150 ...
  • Page 186 Fuses and light bulbs Front headlight Front headlight Halogen headlight Halogen projector head- lights Parking lights W5W LL/W5W BL LL Turn signals PY21W Fog lights H8/HB4 Daylight driving lights P21W, LED Valid for vehicles Scout. Valid for Scout vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights. Rear light unit Bulb Reversing light...
  • Page 187 – lamp and turn to the right up to the stop. – Insert the protective cap. We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Serv- – ice Partner after replacing the light bulb.  Main beam (halogen projector headlights) Fig.
  • Page 188 Fuses and light bulbs Parking light at the front Cover of fog lights - Roomster Scout ⇒  f ig. – Remove the protective cap 152. – Grasp the light bulb holder and pull it out of the headlight. – Replace the light bulb in the light bulb holder and re-insert into the headlight. ...
  • Page 189 Fuses and light bulbs Removing the fog light Rear light unit ⇒  f ig. 158 – Use the screwdriver to unscrew the screws from the car tool kit left. Take out the fog light. – Changing the bulb and installing the fog light ⇒ ...
  • Page 190 Fuses and light bulbs Unscrew the middle part of the light and slacken the interlock in order to – ⇒  f ig. 161 reach the bulbs - left. – Replace the defective light bulb. To replace the bulb of the parking light, turn the fixture of the bulb to the –...

  • Page 191: Praktik

    Praktik Praktik Praktik Rear interior lighting Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats Switching the interior light on – Position the cover glass into position . Switching the interior light off – Position the cover glass into position O. Door contact setting –...

  • Page 192: Adjustment Of The Safety Partition

    Praktik ⇒  f ig. 164 Raise the loading floor at the loop and fix it with a plastic hook (it is Emergency unlocking of the loading area door – located below the loading floor edge) to the top edge of the tailgate cutout ⇒ ...

  • Page 193: Technical Data

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

  • Page 194: Identification Details

    Technical data ⇒  f ig. The following specifications are listed on the type plate 167: Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the Permissible gross weight engine compartment on the right hand shock absorber dome. This number is also The permissible overall weight of the vehicle/trailer combination when the located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windshield (together with vehicle is being operated with a trailer...

  • Page 195: Dimensions

    Technical data Dimensions Dimensions (mm) ROOMSTER PRAKTIK SCOUT Length 4214 4213 4240 Width 1684 1684 1695 Width including exterior mirror 1882 1882 1882 Height 1607 1607 1650 Clearance Wheel base 2620 2620 2620 1436/1500 1436/1500 Track gauge front/rear 1427/1494 (1420/1484) (1420/1484) ...

  • Page 196: Engine Oil Specifications

    Technical data Engine oil specifications Petrol engines Specification Content 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 VW 502 00 The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with pre- 1.4 l/63 kW - EU5 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 cise specifications.

  • Page 197: Engine 1.2 L/51 Kw - Eu5/Eu2 Ddk

    Technical data Engine 1.2 l/51 kW - EU5/EU2 DDK Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 51/5400 112/3000 3/1198 Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 15,9 Fuel consumption (in l/100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...

  • Page 198: Engine 1.2 L/63 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical data Engine 1.2 l/63 kW TSI - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 63/4800 160/1500 - 3500 4/1197 Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 12,6 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban...

  • Page 199: Engine 1.2 L/77 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical data Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/5000 175/1500 - 4100 4/1197 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 10,9 11,0 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban 7,1/6,6...

  • Page 200: Engine 1.4 L/63 Kw - Eu5

    Technical data Engine 1.4 l/63 kW - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 63/5000 132/3800 4/1390 Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 13,0 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...

  • Page 201: Engine 1.6 L/77 Kw - Eu4/Eu2 Ddk

    Technical data Engine 1.6 l/77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/5600 153/3800 4/1598 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 11,3 12,5 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban 10,2...

  • Page 202: Engine 1.2 L/55 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu5

    Technical data Engine 1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 55/4200 180/2000 3/1199 ROOMSTER Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK GreenLine Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 15,5 15,4 15,5...

  • Page 203: Engine 1.6 L/66 Kw Tdi Cr Dpf - Eu5

    Technical data Engine 1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 66/4200 230/1500 - 2500 4/1598 Performances ROOMSTER PRAKTIK Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 13,3 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km)

  • Page 204: Engine 1.6 L/77 Kw Tdi Cr Dpf - Eu5

    Technical data Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/4400 250/1500 - 2500 4/1598 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 11,5 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban...

  • Page 205: Index

    Index Index Automatic wiper/washer system ....46 Central locking system ......30 lock .
  • Page 206 Index Coolant level Driving economically ......133 Warning light ....... . 23 Driving time .
  • Page 207 Index Manual gearbox ....... 81 Manual shifting of gears ..... . . 81 Halogen projector headlights with cornering light Jacking points .

  • Page 208: Safety Information

    Index Parking aid ........82 Replacing the wiper blades ....47 Start-stop .
  • Page 209 Index Trailer ........139 Warning triangle .
  • Page 210 ŠKODA 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 without the written consent of ŠKODA. and engineering, may be introduced at any time.
  • Page 212 You also can do something for the environment! The fuel consumption of your ŠKODA and the related pollutant emissions are determined crucially on how you drive. The noise and the wear of the vehicle depend on the way how you deal with your vehicle.

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