Skoda ROOMSTER SUPPLEMENT
SIMPLY CLEVER
ŠkodaRoomster
SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL
Technical Changes 05/2010
Introduction 1
Fig. 1 Centre console: Button for the
START-STOP system
Introduction
This supplement replaces the Owner's manual Roomster Edition 03.10 (referred to in
the following simply as the Owner's manual).
The information given in this supplement takes preference over the information
contained in the Owner's manual.
Special accessories are marked with a *.
We wish you a good journey at all times
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“DAY LIGHT” (Daylight driving lights)*
Activating daylight driving lights* on vehicles with the “START-STOP”
system
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel, at the same time slide it
to the top and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - the right turn signal light flashes 4x.
– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds, which confirms the activation of
the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.
Deactivating daylight driving lights* on vehicles with the “STARTSTOP” system
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel, at the same time slide it
to the bottom and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - the left turn signal light flashes 4x.
– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds, which confirms the deactivation
of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.
“START - STOP”*
The “START-STOP” system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
exhaust pollutants and CO2 emissions.
The system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle comes to a standstill, such as while waiting at a traffic light.
Information regarding the current state of the “START-STOP” system is indicated in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
– Bring the vehicle to a stop (apply the handbrake, if necessary).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine start (start phase)
– Depress the clutch pedal.
Activating and deactivating the “START-STOP” system
You can deactivate and reactivate the “START-STOP” system by pressing the button
fig. 1.
If the system is deactivated, the warning light lights up in the button.
“START - STOP”*2
WARNING
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when pressing the button, the engine starts immediately.
The START-STOP system involves complicated switching conditions, some of
them cannot be correctly determined without servicing. The general conditions
for the proper functioning of the START-STOP system are listed in the following
overview.
Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
Gearshift lever in the neutral position
Clutch pedal not depressed
The driver has fastened the seat belt
The driver's door is closed
The bonnet is closed
The vehicle is stationary
The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer
The engine operating temperature is reached
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient
Slope angle / gradient of the vehicle must not be too great
Engine speed is lower than 1200 rpm
The temperature inside the vehicle battery is not too low or too high
The pressure in the brake system is sufficient
The difference between set and actual temperature in the interior is not too great
The vehicle has exceeded the speed of 3 km/h since the last automatic start
No cleaning cycle is active in the diesel particle filter*, see Owner's Manual
The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4 of a
steering wheel revolution)
Conditions that enable an automatic engine start (start phase)
The clutch pedal is pressed
The temperature setting is changed to min./max.
Defrosting windscreen is switched on
High blower speed is set
Button for the START-STOP system is pressed
Conditions that enable an automatic engine start without driver intervention
The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h
The difference between the set and the actual temperature in the interior is too great
The battery voltage is too low
The pressure in the brake system is not sufficient
Messages in the instrument cluster (valid for vehicles without information
display*)
ERROR START STOP
ENGINE MUST RUN Automatic engine shut down is not possi-
START STOP ACTIVE Automatic engine shut down (stop
SWITCH OFF IGNITION
START ENGINE MANUALLY
Error in the START-STOP system
ble
phase)
Switch off the ignition
Start the engine manually
If the engine is switched off, neither the brake booster nor the electrohy-
draulic power steering operates.
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