2005 SKODA OCTAVIA Setting

Seats and Stowage85
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Storing setting
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat ⇒page 84.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒page 80.
– Press button SET ⇒page 85, fig. 62 .
– Press one of the memory buttons within 10 seconds after pressing the button SET - an acknowledgement signal
confirms that the seat setting is stored..
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing*
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position
 ⇒ page 80. – Engage reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position
⇒page 80.
– Switch back into its original position. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored in the current memory.
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat
and external mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to
each of the three memory buttons ⇒page 85, fig. 62 , that is three in
total. After pressing the corresponding memory button , the seat and
the exterior mirror are automatically moved into the positions which have
been allocated to this button ⇒page 86.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any
button of the driver seat.
Note
•When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that
you begin with the front button and assign a memory button to each addi-
tional driver.
•Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous
setting.
•Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving
forward you also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior
mirror on the passenger side for reversing.
Fig. 62 Driver seat:
Memory buttons and
SET button
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Assigning remote control to the memory buttons
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you
have 10 seconds in order to assign the remote control to the
appropriate memory button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
– Press the button for unlocking the vehicle ⇒page 52. The
setting is stored with the memory button which you have
selected.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the
memory by also using the remote control, you have to assign the remote
control to a memory button in each case.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional key with radio remote control
from a Škoda dealer and then assign the radio remote control to another
memory button.
Note
•If the remote control had previously been assigned to another memory
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
•If you assign the remote control to a memory button which has already
been assigned to a remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by
a new assignment in this case.
•The assignment of the remote control to a memory button is retained,
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the
memory buttons or with the remote control*.
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
– In order to retrieve the stored setting, you have two possibili- ties:
– One-touch automatic memory: Briefly press the desired
memory button ⇒ page 85, fig. 62. The seat and exterior
mirror are moved automatically into the stored positions (this
applies only if the ignition is switched on and the speed is less
than 5 km/h).
– Memory keying : Press and hold the desired memory button
pressed long enough until the seat and the exterior mirror
are moved into the stored positions.
Retrieving settings with remote control
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock button of the remote control ⇒page 52
and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of ext erior mirror for reversing*
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
 ⇒ page 80 before engaging the reverse gear.
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The mirror returns back into its initial position, after the rotary knob is
moved out of the position
 and put into another position or if the speed is
more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any
button of the driver seat.
Head restraints
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is
at the same level as the upper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it up or down in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 63 .
– If you wish to push the head restraint of the front seat down- wards, you must additionally press the safety button ⇒fig. 64.
– If you wish to set the rear head restraint in the lower position, you must additionally press the safety button.
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint
– You can adapt the head restraint by adjusting its angle to your head ⇒fig. 63 . Adjusting the angle of the head restraint
provides enhanced comfort for the user.
Fig. 63 Adjusting head
restraint
Fig. 64 Removing a
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Opening stowage compartment
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow
⇒page 112, fig. 106 .
Closing stowage compartment
– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.
Setting height
– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction
– Push the lid into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
– Pull the lock in upward direction ⇒page 112, fig. 107 .
Closing air inlet
– Push the lock as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is
equipped with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is
as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature
setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position

through adjustment of the control dial for air distribution. This position
causes the maximum amount of air to flow into the storage compartment
(depending on the rotary regulator position for the fan). You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks
cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end
cover should always be kept closed.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the
handbrake.
Stowage compartment in
rear centre console*
The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge
of the storage compartment in the direction of arrow
⇒fig. 108.
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Fig. 108 Centre
console at rear:
Storage compartment
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Heating and air conditioning system
Heating
Using the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the
vehicle and warms it as required.
Fig. 116 Heating: Controls
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 116 to the right in order to
increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature. Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in
order to switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Pressing button causes the recirculating air system ⇒
to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 122
using air distribution regulator .
Rear window heater
– Press button . Further information ⇒ page 72, “Rear window
heater”.
Auxiliary heating
– Press the button in order to directly switch on/off the auxil- iary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation). Further infor-
mation ⇒page 134, “Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)*”.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves
in order to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate prop-
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The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full
heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passen-
gers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist
up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated
air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and
side windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to
restriction of the heating comfort.
•The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the
luggage compartment.
Set heating
Recommended settings of heating controls for:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒ page 119, fig. 116 to the right up to the stop
•Blower switch in position 3
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open air outlet vents 3 ⇒ page 122, fig. 117 and point towards the side
window.
•Close the air outlet vents 4
Keeping windscreen and side windows demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the
windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
•Control dial where necessary to the heating range
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3
•Control dial to  or  as required or to any desired position
between these symbols
•Open air outlet vents 3 and point towards the side window
•Close the air outlet vents 4
Warming up the inside of the ve hicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn control dial to the right up to the stop
•Blower switch in position 3
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
•We recommend briefly pressing button air recirculation mode. The
windows can steam up in this position however.
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer
misted up and the desired teperature has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 3
•Close the air outlet vents 4
•Set the air distribution regulator as required between positions 
and , if the windscreen gets misted up again.
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Fresh air mode - ventilation
Non pre-warmed fresh air streams through the air inlet nozzles
3 and 4 for
the following settings.
Recirculated air mode must not be switched on.
•Turn the control dial ⇒p a g e 11 9 , f i g . 11 6 to the left up to the stop
•Blower switch in the desired position
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 122, fig. 117
The control dial can be set to other positions as required.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle
from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a
tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button ⇒page 119, fig. 116 .
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribu-
tion control is in position  ⇒ page 119, fig. 116 . You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing
button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time. “Stale air” may result in
fatigue in the driver and passen-
gers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist
up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated
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Air outlet vents
Fig. 117 Air vents at the front
Fig. 118 Air vents at the rear
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position). Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the gr
ille of the vents in order to
change the direction of the air flow using the vertically
arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
You can set the air supply to the individual air outlet vents using the control
dial ⇒p a g e 11 9 , f i g . 11 6 . Air outlet vents 3, 4 ⇒ fig. 117 and 6 ⇒ fig. 118
can also be opened or closed individually.
The air outlet vents 6 are only fitted on vehicles with higher centre
console.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents
according to the setting of the control dial ⇒page 119, fig. 116 and
according to outer atmospheric conditions.
Note
The air outlet vents 2 ensure in the ventilation mode for a comfortable (no-
draught) ventilation of the interior of the vehicle, also if the air outlet vents
4 are closed.
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