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Seat heaters*
You can heat the surfaces of the seats and of the backrests of the front
seats and the two outer rear seats.
Front seats
– Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by turning the control dial ⇒fig. 70 .
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”. Rear seats
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats
by turning the control ⇒fig. 71 .
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.
WARNING
If you have a subdued pain and/or te mperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of ch ronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back,
the posterior and the legs which are difficult to he al. If the seat heating is
used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can
recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who
can evaluate your specific condition.
Caution
•You should not kneel on the seats or othe rwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
•Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 204.
Note
•The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of sa ving on the battery capacity.
•If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pe dal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories.
Fig. 70 Dash panel:
Control dial for heating
the front seats
Fig. 71 Centre console at
rear: Rotary controls for
heaters of rear seats
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Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical a ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette li ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power sockets.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicl e - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, chan ges and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 98 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watt s. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 88.
Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 90
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 91
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 91
Fig. 98 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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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. 119 Heating: Control elements
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 119 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera- ture.
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 positi
on 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 102 using air
distribution regulator .
Rear window heater
– Press button . Further information ⇒page 59, “Rear window
heater”.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
– Press the button in order to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ve ntilation). Further information
⇒ page 113, “Auxiliary heating system (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)*”.
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 properly.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e 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.
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Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the v e n t t o t h e r i g h t o r l e f t i n o rd e r
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
⇒ page 100, fig. 119 . Air outlet vents 3, 4 ⇒ page 102, fig. 120 and 6 ⇒ page 102,
fig. 121 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 100, fig. 119 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.
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Description
The Climatic is a combined coolin g and heating system. It makes it
possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the
year.
Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is oper-
ating properly.
The cooling only operates if button ⇒page 104, fig. 122 is pressed, and the
following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +2 °C and
•blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, th e temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatur es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒.
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in
temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in
sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of
time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert
your attention 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.
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Air outlet vents
Fig. 123 Air vents at the front
Fig. 124 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 grille 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 .
Air outlet vents 3, 4 ⇒ fig. 123 and 6 ⇒ fig. 124 can also be opened or closed indi-
vidually.
The air outlet vents 6 are only fitted on vehicles with higher centre console.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the setting
of control dial ⇒page 104, fig. 122 and the atmosphe ric conditions.
Note
The air outlet vents 2 ensure in the ventilation and cooling mode for a comfortable
(no-draught) ventilation of the interior of the vehicle, also if the air outlet vents 4
are closed.
Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning sy stem uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of di rect sunlight in order to allow
the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by sw itching to fresh air mode.
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For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
•The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary ⇒page 243.
•The cooling system has switched off auto matically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒ page 11.
If you are not able to rectify the operat ional problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combin ation of an automatic heating,
fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the
occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automa tically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into
account bright sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually.
The automatic mode ⇒ page 110 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants
at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +2 °C,
•the button is not pressed.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Recommended setting for al l periods of the year:
•Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
•Press the button ⇒page 109, fig. 125 .
•Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards
⇒ page 112, fig. 126 .
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons and ⇒page 109, fig. 125 . The informa-
tion in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mist ing. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating an d ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
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Note
The air outlet vents 2 ensure in the ventilation and cooling mode for a comfortable
(no-draught) ventilation of th e interior of the vehicle, also if the air outlet vents 4
are closed.
Auxiliary heating system (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)*
Description
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or
supplies the interior of the vehicl e with fresh air independent of the
engine.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) f unctions in connection with the heater or
with the Climatic or Climatronic.
It can be used when stationa ry, when engine is switched off for preheating of the
vehicle as well as while driving (e.g. during the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) warms up the coolant during the combus-
tion of fuel from the vehicle tank. The cool ant warms up the air, which (if the blower
speed is not set to zero) flows into the occupant compartment.
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Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching on the blower, if the blower speed is not set to zero, whereby the interior
temperature is effectively decreased (e.g. with a vehicle parked in the sun).
Using the system
So that the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) func-
tions according to your expectations, it is necessary to carry out the
basic setting before its programming.
Basic setting
– In the information display, select from the menu Main menu the
Menu Setup (settings) ⇒ page 19, fig. 11 .
– In the menu Settings select the menu Aux. Heating (auxiliary
heating).
– In the menu Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) ⇒ fig. 128 select the
menu Weekday and set the current day.
– Return to a higher level by selecting the menu Back, i. e. in the menu
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) .
– In the menu Aux. Heating select the menu Running time and set the
desired operating period in steps of 1 minute. The operating period
can be 5 to 60 minutes.
– Return to a higher level by selecting the menu Back in the menu
Aux. Heating .
6)However the coolant does not warm up the engine.
Fig. 128 Information
display: Aux. Heating
(auxiliary heating)
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WARNING
•The auxiliary heating must never be operated in closed rooms - risk of
poisoning!
•The auxiliary heating must not be running during refueling - risk of fire.
•The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. Therefore do not place the vehicle, if you wish to operate the
auxiliary heating, in such a way that the exhaust gases of the auxiliary
heating can come easily into contact with inflammable materials (e.g. dry
grass) or easily inflammable su bstances (e.g. fuel run out).
Note
•If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the vehicle tank.
Therefore the auxiliary heating should not be operated, if there is very little fuel in
the tank.
•The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of
the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
•If the auxiliary heat ing and ventilation is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a
longer period, the vehicle must be driven a few kilometers in order to recharge the
vehicle battery.
•The auxiliary heating only sw itches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.
•At low outside temperatures, this can resu lt in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operating
problem.
•After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short
period.
•The auxiliary heating and ventilation does not switch on or comes on, if the
vehicle battery indicate s a low loading state.
•The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) switches on, if in the information
display: Please refuel! is indicated or was indicated before switching off the igni-
tion.
•When driving, the auxiliary heating can only be switched on, if the exterior
temperature is lower than 5 °C.
•The air inlet in front of the windscreen mu st be free of ice, snow or leaves in
order to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
•So that the warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the
auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating), the control dial ⇒page 100, fig. 119 must
be turned up to the stop to the right when heating. With Climatic and Climatronic,
you can maintain the temperature norma lly selected by you (we recommend 22
°C). It is recommended to put the air flow in the position
. For heating and
climatic put the blower switch ⇒page 100, fig. 119 if necessary ⇒page 104,
fig. 122 in the position 2.
•On vehicles with DPF (die sel particle filter) the warm coolant heats up the
engine.
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