2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR Owner's Manual

Seats and Storage
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may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci- dent!•
Use the storage compartments in the
door panels only for small items
which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interfer- ence with the proper operation of the side airbags.•
Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into
the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the br
akes, operate the clut
ch or accelerator
- risk of accident!Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side – Pull the handle of the li
d in direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 93
and fold it
downwards.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.The storage compartment can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key (if the storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
The storage compartment mu
st always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Storage compartment for spectacles*Opening and closing the storage compartment for spectacles – Press on the cover of the storage compartment at the point of the
arrow, the compartment opens or closes
⇒
fig. 94
.
Removing – Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out
by pulling on the hinge.
Installing – Installation takes plac
e in the reverse order.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened
when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 93 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 94 Centre console: Storage compartment for spectacles
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
Do not insert particularly large spectacles.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*The armrest is adjustable in height. Opening storage compartment – Press button
⇒
fig. 95
.
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow. Closing storage compartment – Fold down the cover of the armrest. Setting height – Press the button in direction of arrow. – Fold the armrest downwards or upwards and release the button.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded down.Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*– The armrest can be folded forwards
in direction of arrow with the aid
of the belt
⇒
fig. 96
.
Fig. 95 Armrest: Storage compartment
AB
AA
Fig. 96 Rear seats: ArmrestFig. 97 Rear seats: Fold the armrest forwards
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– The armrest includes a storage compartment. Press the button in
direction of arrow and open the storage compartment in direction of arrow .
Clothes hooks*A clothes hook is located above the rear doors
⇒fig. 98
.
WARNING
•
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.•
Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-e
dged objects in the pockets.
A1
A2
Fig. 98 Rear door: Clothes hooks
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Heating and air conditioning system
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsFig. 99 Air outlet ventsOpen air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position). Close air outlet vents – Turn the vertical wheel 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
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 individu
al air outlet vents using the control
⇒ fig. 100
. Air outlet vents
3 and
4 ⇒fig. 99
can also be opened or closed individ-
ually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control dial
⇒fig. 100
and according to outer atmospheric
conditions.HeatingUsing the system The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and warms it as required.Setting temperature – Turn the control dial
⇒
fig. 100
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.
AC
AA
Fig. 100 Heating: Control elements
AAAAAB
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– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower
off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button - recircu-
lated air mode
⇒
.
Control for air distribution – You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution
control
⇒
page 83.
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.
WARNING
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 acci-dent 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 foot
well. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.•
The button cannot be pressed if the
control dial is in the position
 or
close to this position.
Set heatingRecommended settings of heating controls for:
AB
AD
AC
AD
AC
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 83, fig. 100
.
Switching recirculated air mode off – Press again the button - the warn
ing light in the button goes out.
The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or close
to this position.
WARNING
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 acci- dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.Air conditioning system*Description The air conditioning system is
a combined cooling and heating
system. It makes it possible to op
timally control the air temperature
at any season of the year.Description of the air conditioning system It is important for your safety and for your
driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly.
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
To the right up to
the stop
3

Switched off
Closing
Open and align with the side
window
Free windscreen and side win- dows from mist
In heating area
2 or 3

Switched off
Closing
Open and align with the side
window
The fastest heating
To the right up to
the stop
3

Switched off
Opening
Opening
Comfortable heating
Desired tempera-
ture
2 or 3
 or 
Switched off
Closing
Opening
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the
stop
Desired position

Switched off
Opening
Opening
AA
AB
AC
AD



AC
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The air conditioning only operates if button
⇒fig. 101
is pressed and the
following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above +5 °C and
•
blower switch switched
on (positions 1 to 4).
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 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.
Note
•
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte- rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the
evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when th
e air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through co
nsiderable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).Using the systemSetting temperature – Turn the control dial
⇒
fig. 101
to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
AC
AD
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 101 The air conditioning system: Control elements
AAAA
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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.
– IF you wish to close the inlet for fresh air, use the switch - Recir-
culated air mode
⇒
page 88.
Control for air distribution – You can adjust the direction of the
air flow using the air distribution
control
⇒
page 83.
switching cooling on and off – Press the button
⇒
page 86, fig. 101
. The warning light lights
up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out. 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.•
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of
deposits. Switch the cooling system on
at least once a month for approximately 5 mi
nutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in
order to remove such odours. Also open a
window for a short time.•
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒page 88.
Setting air conditioning systemRecommended settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:
ABAB

AE
AC
AC
AD
AC
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
To the right up to the stop
3

Switched off
Do not switch on
Closing
Open and align with the
side window
Free windscreen and side windows from mist
Desired temper-
ature
2 or 3

switched on
Do not switch on
Closing
Open and align with the
side window
The fastest heating
To the right up to the stop
3

Switched off
briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
Comfortable heating
Desired temper-
ature
2 or 3
 or 
Switched off
Do not switch on
Closing
Opening
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
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