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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
⇒
page 86, fig. 101
- the warning light lights up
in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off – Press again the button - the warning 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.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air co
nditioning system uses po
wer 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 ef
fect of direct 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 switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
the fastest cooling
To the left up to
the stop
briefly 4, then
2or 3

switched on
briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
optimal cooling
Desired temper-
ature
1, 2 or 3

switched on
Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to
the stop
Desired posi-
tion

Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE



AC
WARNING (continued)
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 temp
erature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achiev
ed by automatically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the ai
r distribution. The system also takes into
account bright sunlight which eliminates
the need to alter the settings manually.
The
automatic mode
⇒page 90 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 +5 °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 outs
ide 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
⇒
.
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 hi
gh 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 be
low the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak! If you make a change before switching off
the ignition, which differs from the auto-
matic mode, the changed functions remain
stored. Only the function “circulating
air” is erased 20 minutes after switching off the ignition. Recommended setting for all periods of the year:•
Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
•
Press the button
⇒page 90, fig. 102
.
•
Move the air outlet vents
3 and
4, s o t h a t th e a i r f l o w i s d i re c t e d s l i g h tl y u pw a rd s
⇒ page 83, fig. 99
.
Switching over between degrees
Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons
17 and
9
⇒page 90, fig. 102
. The infor-
mation 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 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
•
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.
ECON
AUTO
ECON
AUTO
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•
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 the air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace- ment of compressor).•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.•
Using the cooling economically
⇒page 88.
Overview of the control elements The controls enable a separate setti
ng of the temperature for the left
and right side.Fig. 102 Climatronic: Control elementsThe buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
Display
Display of blower stages When switching off the automatic air co
nditioning with the button 11, the
outside temperature now indicates OFF, other information is not indicated. Defrosting the windscreen
Recirculated air mode

Direction of air flow Display of selected inside temperature, here:
+22 °C
AUTO (automatic mode), ECON (AC
compressor switched off) or OFF
(Climatronic switched off)
The buttons
Automatic mode Recirculated air mode Lower blower speed and button for switch
ing off the air conditioning system
“OFF” Higher blower speed and button for switching on the air conditioning system Air flow to head Air flow in the footwellDecreasing the temperature Increasing the temperature
(AC compressor switched off, i.e the cooling system)
Interior temperature sensor (on le
ft-hand steering models) and (on
right-hand stee
ring models).
Note
Do not glue or cover over the sensor, otherw
ise it could have an unfavourable effect
on the Climatronic.Automatic mode The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temper- ature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.Switching automatic mode on – Set a temperature between +18°C (64 °F) and +29°C (84 °F). – Move the air outlet vents
3 and
4 ⇒
page 83, fig. 99
, so that the air
flow is directed slightly upwards.
A1

A2A3A4
A5A6A7A8A9
AUTO
A10

A11A12A13A14A15A16A17
ECON
A18
A18a
A18b
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.The automatic mode is switched off by pr
essing the button for the air distribution
or increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless regulated.ECON mode The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode - heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.Switching ECON mode on – Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button. – Set a temperature between +18°C (64 °F) and +29°C (84 °F). Recirculated air mode in ECON mode – First of all press the button - the warning light lights up in the
button.
– Then press the button - the warning light lights up in the
button.
ECON mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18°C (64 °F) up to +29°C (84 °F). The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button or .Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be lower than the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified. If you select the temperature below +18°C (64 °F),
LO appears in the display. If you
select a temperature higher than + 29°C (84 °F),
HI appears in the display. In the
LO
position, the supplied air is neit
her warmed up nor cooled. In the
HI position, the
system operates cont
inuously with maximum heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒page 91.
Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on –Press the button
⇒
page 90, fig. 102
.
Defrosting windscreen - switching off – Once again press the button or the button .The temperature control is controlled auto
matically. More air flows out of the air
outlet vents
1 and
2.
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. Switching recirculated air mode off – Press again the button or the button - the warning light in
the button goes out.
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.
AUTOECON

ECON




AUTO


AUTO
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Starting-off and Driving
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Range of sensors The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area ⇒page 97, fig. 108
). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter
as the clearance is reduced. A continuous tone
sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area ) - danger
area.
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
Activating The parking aid is activated automatically when
reverse gear
is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confir
med by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a substitute fo
r the driver paying proper attention
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or carrying ou
t similar manoeuvres.
•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors.
Note
•
The parking aid does not operate if you
are towing a trailer (applies to models
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after switching the ignition on
and engaging reverse gear, and there is no ob
stacle close to your vehicle, this indi-
cates a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.•
The sensors must be kept clean and free
of ice to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
Cruise control system (CCS)*IntroductionThe cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20 mph), once it has been set, without you
having to depress the accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range wh
ich is permitted by
the power output and
braking power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particu- larly on long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING
•
The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces
(such as icy roads, slippery roads or
loose chippings) - risk of accident!•
In order to prevent unintentional use of
the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.
Note
•
Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Al
ways depress the clutch pedal if you
switch on the cruise control system when
the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise the
engine can rev up unintentionally.•
The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it travels. One should shift down in good
time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle
down by applying the foot brake.
AA
AB
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Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine oilEngine oil specifications The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with precise specifications.The engine of your vehicle has been fact
ory-filled with a high-grade oil which you
can use throughout the year - exce
pt in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does not, however, apply for models with
flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing co
ntinuous further deve
lopment. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication. Specialist garages are informed by Škoda Auto about current changes. We recom- mend having this oil change und
ertaken by a specialist garage.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated sepa- rately or together with other specifications on the bottle. Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG0, QG2)
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)
Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter- vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this will maintain the properties of the oi
l. In exceptional cases, you must top up
only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres. You must not use other engine oi
ls - risk of engine damage!
Note
•
Before a long drive we recommend th
at you purchase and carry with you
engine oil which complies with the specif
ication for your vehi
cle. Consequently,
you will always have the corr
ect engine oil for refilling.
•
We recommend using a preservative fr
om the Škoda original accessories
offered by your Škoda dealer.•
For further information - see Service shedule.
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 501 01 VW 502 00 VW 504 00
ACEA A2
a) or A3
a)
a)Only to be used in exceptional cases if
the oils specified above are not available.
Diesel engines
VW 505 00
b)
VW 505 01 VW 507 00
ACEA B3
a) or B4
a)
b)Except PD engine (unit injector engine).
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 503 00 VW 504 00
Diesel engines
VW 506 01 VW 507 00
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Wheels and Tyres
176
The date of manufacture
is a lso s tated on the tyre wal l (poss ibly o nl y on the
inside

of wheel):
DOT ... 50 08...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 50th week of the year 2008. If the
spare wheel*
differs from the tyres fitted to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or
low-profile tyres), the spare wheel* should only be used for a short time in the event of a puncture and when adopting an
appropriately cautious style of driving.
It should be replaced as quickl
y as possible by a normal wheel.
WARNING
•
Only use those tyres or wheel rims
which have been approved for your
model of Škoda Auto vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident! Approval and licencing of your vehicle on public roads may also become void as a result.•
You must on no account drive at a higher speed than is permissible for
y our t yre s - ris k of a n ac cid e n t re su lti ng fro m ty re d a m ag e a nd lo ss o f c ont rol over your vehicle.•
Tyres which are 6 years old or more should only be fitted in exceptional
cases and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving.•
Never fit tyres which have already been used without having adequate
knowledge of their previous history. Ty
res age even if they have not been
used at all or only very little. A spare tyre must only be used in exceptional cases and only then when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving.•
Do not, where possible, replace indivi
dual tyres but at least replace them
on both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed
of in conformity with the appropriate regulations.
Note
It is not normally possible to fit wheels
from other models of cars for technical
reasons. This may also apply in certain
circumstances to the wheels of the same
type of vehicle.Wheel boltsWheels and
wheel bolts
are matched to each other in
terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels - e.g. light alloy wheels
or wheels with winter tyres - you must
therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the correct length and shape of spherical cap. This is essent
ial to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and that
the brake system operates properly. If you retrofit
wheel trims
(or have this done), please also ensure that an adequate
flow of air remains assured for cooling the brake system. The specialist garages are informed abou
t the technical possibilities which exist
regarding converting or retrofitti
ng wheels, tyres and wheel trims.
WARNING
•
In case of incorrect treatment of th
e wheel bolts, the
wheel can loosen
when the car is moving - risk of accident!•
The wheel bolts must be clean and must
turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.•
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can lossen when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tightening torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rims.
Caution
The prescribed tightening torque of the wh
eel bolts for steel and light alloy wheels
is 120 Nm.
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse cover in engine compartment The fuse box in the engine comp
artment exists in two different
versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses.On some vehicles, the battery cover
must be removed before removing
the fuse cover
⇒
page 168.
Opening the cover – Press together the interlocks of th
e fuse cover simultaneously in direc-
tion of arrow
⇒
fig. 176
and fold down the cover in direction of
arrow .
Closing the cover – Closing the cover takes pl
ace in the reverse order.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
Fig. 176 Battery cover in the engine compartment
AA
AB
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
2
Valves for ABS
30
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
4
Glow plugs for heating the c
oolant, relay for secondary
air pump
50
5
Engine control unit
50
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
8
Dynamo
110 / 150
a)
a)Depending on the engine type and equipment.
Fig. 177 Schematic repre- sentation of fuse box in engine compartment - version 1
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