Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 34

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