Electronic Immobilizer; Ignition Lock - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.

Electronic immobilizer

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated 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 with-
drawn 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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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
Petrol engines » Fig. 89
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
1
Ignition switched on
2
Starting engine
3
Fig. 89
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
Diesel engines » Fig. 89
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the steer-
1
ing can be locked.
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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To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel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.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot be turned or can only be turned with
difficulty to position » Fig.
2
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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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
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 the
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engine once the warning light has gone out.
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating pe-
riod otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever to position P or
N and firmly apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the ignition » Fig. 89
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 3 to the stop and release immediately the engine has
started – do not depress the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
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Release the handbrake.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
89, move the steering wheel back and forth and the
on page 97.
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Starting-off and Driving
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. Repeat
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