2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR window

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Heating interior comfortablyOnce the windows are clear and the desired
interior temperature has been reached, we
recommend the following settings:

Rotary switch B to position 2 or 3

Rotary control A to desired heat setting

Rotary control C, depending
on desired air distribution, to .............
If the windscreen mists up,
rotary control C to ..............................or to ....................................................
Close vents 3.

Open vents 4.Heating up interior quickly
Rotary switch B to position 4

Rotary control A fully to the right

Rotary control C to ........................
Open vents 3 and 4.

It is recommended to press pushbutton E.
Optimally cooling interior
Rotary switch B to position 2 or 3 (opti-
mal settings for cooling), or position 4 for
rapidly cooling interior.

Rotary control A fully to the left. The tem-
perature can be increased, as desired, by
turning to the right.

Rotary control C to ........................
Open vents 3 and 4.

Press pushbutton D.

It is recommended to set vents 3 and 4
so that the air flows up over the heads of
the occupants.
In this operating mode, air is drawn in from
outside and cooled.
Maximum cooling
Close all windows and sliding/tilting roof

Rotary switch B to position 4

Rotary control A to the left

Rotary control C to ........................
Open vents 3 and 4

Switch on air conditioner by pressing
pushbutton D

Switch on recirculated air mode by press-
ing pushbutton E
In this operating mode, air is extracted from
the interior and cooled (recirculated air
mode). The recirculated air mode should
only be selected for a short time as no
fresh air flows in from the outside.
Do not smoke in the car if the recircula-
ted air mode setting is selected.

78CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTVentilation (fresh air operation)With the following settings, unheated fresh
air flows out of vents 3 and 4:

Switch off air conditioner by pressing
pushbutton D

Switch off recirculated air mode by press-
ing pushbutton E

Rotary switch B to desired position

Rotary control A fully to the left

Rotary control C to ........................
Open vents 3 and 4
If desired, the rotary control C can also be
turned into other positions.
General notes
If the air conditioning is switched on,
air may flow out of the vents at a tempe-
rature of as low as +5 °C in certain con-
ditions. Lengthy periods sitting in the
car and irregular distribution of the air
flow from the vents (in particular in the
leg area) and large temperature differ-
ences, e.g. when getting out of the car,
may result in more sensitive persons
suffering chills.

For this reason, please follow the in-
structions presented in this chapter.

If the ambient temperature is high and
the air very humid, condensed water may
drip off the evaporator and form a pud-
dle under the vehicle. This is quite nor-
mal and does not indicate a leak.

All the controls can be set to any desired
intermediate position except rotary switch
B (in the range of positions 1 to 4) and the
pushbuttons D and E.
Using air conditioner economically
In the cooling mode, the compressor of
the air conditioner draws power from the
engine and thus affects the fuel consump-
tion.

If the inside temperature is very high
after the car has been parked in the sun, it
is recommended to open doors or windows
briefly to enable the hot air to escape.

The air conditioner should not be switched
on during a journey if the windows are ope-
ned.

If the desired interior temperature can
be reached without switching on the air
conditioner, it is better to select the fresh
air mode.

If the air conditioning system has not
been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator
because of deposits. Switch on the air con-
ditioning system at least once a month, also
during the cold season of the year, to the
maximum blower speed in order to remove
such odours. At the same time open a win-
dow.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Variation from automatic modeThe automatic mode offers the ideal re-
quirements for the well-being of the occu-
pants of the car throughout all the seasons
of the year in practically all cases.
In individual situations, however, it may be
necessary to vary certain subfunctions of
the automatic mode by pressing individual
pushbuttons. In this case, the Climatronic
continues to operate automatically as be-
fore:

The blower speed and thus the air quan-
tity can be increased or reduced by press-
ing pushbuttons 11 and 12. This is indicated
by an increase or reduction in the number
of dashes in position 2.

When pushbutton 1 is pressed
- the ECON mode is switched off,
- the windshield and side windows can be defrosted or kept clear (direct vents 4 to
the side windows),
- the dehumidifying and defrosting effect on the windshield can be intensified. Note
To achieve
intensive demisting of the
windscreen, press button 1, set the blower
to maximum speed (button 12) and in-
crease the temperature by pressing button
16 until the display „HI“ appears. The air
vents for upper and lower body must be
closed (button 13 and 14). The air vents 3
must be closed - refer to p. 103. The recir-
culated air mode must be switched off -
button 10.

The recirculated air mode is switched
on and off by pressing button 10. The sym-
bol 5 appears in the display.
The recirculated air mode prevents polluted
ambient air from entering the interior of the
car, for example when driving through a
tunnel or in congested traffic.
The recirculated air mode can also be se-
lected in order to warm up or cool down the
vehicle particularly rapidly. In this operat-
ing state, the air is drawn out of the interior
of the car and is heated or cooled, respec-
tively.
Warning
The recirculated air mode must only
be used for short periods as no fresh
air is supplied to the interior and the
windows may mist up.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Air ventsHeated or unheated fresh air flows out of
all the vents after the appropriate push-
buttons are pressed.
The vents are controlled with pushbuttons
1, 13 and 14.
The vents 3 and 4 can also be closed and
opened individually with the vertical thumb-
wheel:
Vent closed - vertical thumbwheel of air
outlet vent in position A and C
Vent open fully - vertical thumbwheel of air
outlet vent in position B.It is also possible to alter the direction of the
air flow with the horizontal and vertical
thumbwheels of the air outlet vents 3 and 4.
The vertical air flow is regulated by the po-
sition of the side knurled wheel.
The horizontal air flow is regulated by the
knurled wheel below the air vent grille.
The rear footwell vents are controlled to-
gether with vents 5. Warning


Clear visibility is an essential ele-
ment of road safety. It is only assured
if all the windows of the car are free
of ice, snow and misting.
For this reason, please familiarize
yourself with the correct operation of
the heating and ventilation system,
dehumidifying and defrosting the
windows as well as with the cooling
mode.

Maximum heating capacity and
rapid demisting of the windows can
only be achieved once the engine has
reached its normal operating tem-
perature.

84CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTGeneral notes
It is important to ensure that the sensor
between the defroster vents for the wind-
shield in the middle of the instrument panel
and the air grille (item 18 - refer to page
79) is not covered over.

The air inlet in front of the windshield
must be free of ice, snow and leaves to
enable the Climatronic to operate properly.

The heating efficiency depends on the
temperature of the coolant - full heating ca-
pacity is therefore only available once the
engine has reached its normal operating
temperature.

If the AUTO mode has not been switched
on for a lengthy period, odours may be
caused as a result of environmentally-re-
lated deposits on the evaporator.
In order to avoid such odour problems, the
cooling system should be switched on at
least once a month at the highest blower
speed - also during the cool season of the
year. At the same time, open a window for
a short time.

At high outside temperatures and high
air humidity condensation may drip from the
evaporator and form a puddle of water be-
low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak.

The blower should always be switched
on at a low setting when driving at low
speeds in order to prevent the windows
misting up. Select the ECON or AUTO
mode in this case.

If the air conditioning system has not
been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator
because of deposits. Switch on the air con-
ditioning system at least once a month, also
during the cold season of the year, to the
maximum blower speed in order to remove
such odours. At the same time open a win-
dow.
Economic use of the Climatronic
systemIn the cooling mode the compressor of the
Climatronic system draws power from the
engine and thus influences the fuel con-
sumption. Pay attention to the following
points in order to minimize the operating
time of the system.

If the interior of the vehicle has been
warmed up considerably by the sun’s rays
when the car is parked, it is recommended
to briefly open the windows or doors to al-
low the warm air to escape.

The Climatronic should not be switched
on when driving if the windows or the slid-
ing roof* are open.

Select the ECON mode if it is possible
to also achieve the desired interior tem-
perature without operating the cooling sys-
tem.

94SAFETYBefore setting offThe driver is always fully responsible for
his occupants and for the operating
safety of the vehicle.
For your own safety and the safety of the
people travelling with you, please pay at-
tention to the following points before set-
ting off:

Ensure that the lighting and the turn sig-
nal system are functioning properly.

Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.

Ensure that all the windows offer a good
visibility to the outside.

Safely attach the items of luggage - see
page 27.

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the
pedal.

Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the
head restraint to match your body size.

Point out to your occupants that the head
restraints must be adjusted to match their
body size.

Protect the children in suitable child
seats with correctly fastened seat belts -
see page 111.

Adopt the correct seated position. Also
inform your occupants to adopt the correct
seated position.

Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also in-
form your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts - see page 98.
What influences the driving safety?The driving safety is primarily deter-
mined by the style of driving and the
personal behaviour of all the occupants.
The driver is fully responsible for himself
and his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncom-
ing traffic at risk. Please refer to the follow-
ing guidelines.

Do not get distracted from concentrat-
ing on the traffic situation, e.g. by your oc-
cupants or mobile phone calls.

Never drive when your driving ability is
impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.

Keep to the traffic regulations and the
permissible speed limit.

Adjust the driving speed at all times to
the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.

Take regular breaks on long journeys -
at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated position for the driverCorrect seated position for the driver is
important for safe and relaxed driving.
For your own safety as well as to reduce
the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the dis-
tance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm - see illustration.

Position the driver seat in the forward/
back direction so that you are able to press
the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.Correct seated position

96SAFETYWarning

The front seats and the head re-
straints must always be adjusted to
match the body size of the seat oc-
cupant. The seat belts must always
be correctly fastened in order to pro-
vide an optimal protection for you
and your occupants.

The front passenger must main-
tain a distance of at least 25 cm from
the dash panel so that the airbag of-
fers the greatest possible safety
when an airbag is deployed.

Always keep your feet in the foot-
well when the car is being driven -
never put your feet on the instrument
panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats! If it is neces-
sary to apply the brake, or in the
event of an accident, you will be ex-
posed to an increased risk of injury!

When driving, the backrests must
not be angled too far back, otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the
seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
Correct seated position for the oc-
cupants on the rear seatsOccupants on the rear seats must sit up-
right, keep the feet in the footwell and
must have their seat belts correctly fas-
tened.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
the occupants on the rear seats must ob-
serve the following.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top
edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head - see
illustration on page 95.

Fasten the seat belt correctly - see page
100.

If you are transporting children in the ve-
hicle, please use a suitable child restraint
system - see pages 111 - 116. Warning


The head restraints must always
be adjusted to match the body size,
in order to offer an optimal protec-
tion for you and your occupants.

Always keep your feet in the foot-
well when the car is being driven -
never put your feet out of the window
or on the surfaces of the seats. If it
is necessary to apply the brake, or in
the event of an accident, you will be
exposed to an increased risk of in-
jury. If an airbag is deployed, you may
suffer fatal injuries when adopting an
incorrect seated position!

If the occupants on the rear seats
are not sitting upright, the risk of in-
jury is increased due to incorrect
routing of the seat belt.

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SAFETY
Examples of an incorrect seated
positionAn incorrect seated position can lead to
severe injuries or death for the occu-
pants.
Seat belts offer their optimum protection
only if the seat belts are properly routed
Incorrect seated positions considerably
reduce the protective functions of the seat
belts and therefore increase the risk of in-
jury due to an incorrect routing of the seat
belt.
The driver is fully responsible for himself
and his occupants, in particular for the chil-
dren. Do not permit an occupant to adopt
an incorrect seated position when the car
is moving.
The following list contains the examples of
seated positions, which are dangerous for
the occupants.
This list is not complete, however we would
like you to get interested in this subject.While the car is moving never:


stand up in the car,

stand up on the seats,

kneel onto the seats,

tilt the backrest fully to the back,

lean against the dash panel,

lie on the rear seats,

sit to the side,

lean out of the window,

put the feet out of the window,

put the feet on the dash panel,

put the feet on the seat upholstery,

occupy the footwell,

have the seat belt not fastened,

occupy the luggage compartment. Warning


If the occupant adopts an incor-
rect seated position, he is exposed
to life-threatening injuries, in case he
is hit by a deployed airbag.

Before setting off, please adopt
the correct seated position and do
not change this seated position while
the car is moving.
Before setting off, please adopt the
correct seated position and do not
change this seated position while the
car is moving.