Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 110

Electronic immobilizer
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Read and observe and
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The MAXI DOT display shows the following:
Immobilizer active.
Ignition lock
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Read and observe and
Petrol engines » Fig. 107
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
1
Ignition switched on
2
Starting engine
3
Diesel engines » Fig. 107
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the
1
steering can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
2
Starting engine
3
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
on page 106 first.
Fig. 107
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
on page 106 first.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot be turned or can only be turned
with difficulty to position » Fig.
2
forth and the steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Engine
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Read and observe and
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light lights up after the ignition has been switched on. Start
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the engine once the warning light has gone out.
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position
P or N.
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Switch on the ignition » Fig. 107
2
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Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.
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Turn the key to position to the stop and release immediately the engine
3
has started – do not depress the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
Switching off the engine
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Read and observe and
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key to position
page 107.
107, move the steering wheel back and
on page 106 first.
on page 107.
.
2
on page 106 first.
» Fig. 107
1
Starting-off and Driving
. Re-
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on
107