2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR ignition

Lights and Visibility
57
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Safety
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Switching windscreen wipers off – Move the lever back into its home position .The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the igni- tion is switched on. The rain sensor* automatically regulates
the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain. The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.Top up with wash liquid
⇒page 172.
WARNING
•
Properly maintained windscreen wiper
blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving
⇒page 57, “Replacing wiper blades for the wind-
screen wipers”.•
Do not use the windscreen washer sy
stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could freeze on the windscreen and re
strict the view to the front.
•
The rain sensor only operates as a
support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manu- ally depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen before swit
ching them on. Switching on windscreen
wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipersTaking off the wiper blade – Fold windscreen wiper arm out from
the windscreen and position the
wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm
⇒
.
– Press the securing spring in the direction of arrow and press the
wiper blade at the same time to th
e windscreen - Warning, danger
of breaking the windscreen.
⇒
fig. 56
⇒
.
Attaching a wiper blade – Clip the securing spring until it is
heard to lock in the windscreen wiper
arm.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.Wiper blades in proper condition are esse
ntial to obtain good visibility. Wiper
blades should not be allowed to become
dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax. Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades
could then be due to wax residues left
on the windscreen by vehicle washing in
automatic vehicle wash systems. It is
therefore important to
degrease
the lips of the wiper blades after every pass
through an
automatic vehicle wash system
.
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Fig. 56 Wiper blade for the windscreen wiper
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Lights and Visibility
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The heating of the external mirror functions only when ignition is switched on.Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors* Carry out the adjustment at the set button
next to the inner door handle when the
ignition is switched on
⇒page 58, fig. 58
.
Position

Heating of the exterior mirrors (only on vehicles with electrically operated power windows). Position L Operating the left and right mirrors at the same time (valid for vehicles with electri- cally operated power windows). Operating the left mirror (valid for vehicles without electrically operated power windows). Position R Operating the right mirror.
WARNING
•
Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior
mirrors increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to the following vehicles.•
Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the
distances to the following vehicles.
Note
•
Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.•
You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if
the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
•
Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exte-
rior mirrors.
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Seats and Storage
62
•
In view of the fact that the seats can
also be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle.•
The seat backrests must not be angl
ed too far back when driving other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk of injury!
Note
If the movement of the seat is inadverten
tly interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate
direction and continue with the adjust-
ment of the seat to the end.Storing settingStoring seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward – Switch on the ignition. – Adjust the seat
⇒
page 61.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors
⇒
page 58.
– Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button pressed for
about 3 seconds until an audible sign
al confirms that the setting has
been stored. The setting of this button was stored.
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing* – Switch on the ignition. – Turn the exterior mirror control to position
 ⇒
page 58.
– Engage the reverse gear.– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position
⇒
page 58.
– Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button pressed for
about 3 seconds until an audible sign
al confirms that the setting has
been stored. The setting of the selected button was stored.
The memory system can be
deactivated at any time with the button . The seat
and the exterior mirrors can also be manually operated. 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
⇒fig. 61
, that is three in total. By pressing the appropriate
memory button the seat and external mi
rror will automatica
lly move into the
position allocated to this button
⇒page 63.
Note
•
When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional 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 settin
g of the exterior mirror on the passenger
side for reversing.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 61 Driver seat: Memory buttons and the button MEM OFF
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Seats and Storage
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Assigning radio remote control* to the memory buttonsAfter storing the settings of the seat
and exterior mirrors, you have 10
seconds in order to assign the radio remote control to the appropriate memory button. – Withdraw the ignition key. – Press the release button
⇒
page 42 and hold it pressed for 1 second
until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. 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 radio remote control, you have
to assign the radio remote control to a
memory button in each case. If you wish, you can obtain an additional re
mote control key from a specialist garage
and then assign the remote control key to another memory button.
Note
•
If the radio remote control had previous
ly been assigned to another memory
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.•
If you assign the radio remote control
to a memory button which has already
been assigned to a radio remote control,
the old assignment is also replaced by a
new assignment in this case.•
The assignment of the radio remote control to a memory button is retained,
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.Retrieving seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward You can retrieve the stored settings
either with the memory button
or also with the radio remote control*.
Retrieving the settings of the seat and mirrors can only be carried out when the ignition is switched off
for safety reasons. Retrieving the
settings can be carried out in two different ways:
Retrieving settings with memory buttons –
By pressing briefly:
with the door open, operate the desired memory
button
⇒
page 62, fig. 61
with one-touch. The seat and the exte-
rior mirrors now move automatically into the stored position.
–
By pressing for a long period of time:
with the driver door open or
closed, press and hold the desired memory button until the seat and the exterior mirrors have moved into the stored position.
Retrieving settings with remote control* – If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press
the unlock button of the radio remote control
⇒
page 42 and then
open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now
move automatically into the stored
positions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing* – Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position

⇒
page 58 before engaging the reverse gear.
Emergency Off – Press any button on the driver seat.
Note
If the memory button is pressed once again
during the automatic setting of the seat
and the exterior mirrors, the setting operation is interrupted. After repeated pressing of the same button, the setting operation is continued to the end. If one of the two remaining memory buttons is pressed, the stored setting of this button is retrieved.
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Seats and Storage
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Seat heating of the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cu
shions and the seat backrests of the
front seats when the ignition is switched on. Front seats – Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by turning the control dial
⇒
fig. 68
.
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home
position “0”.
WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend no
t to use the seat heating.
This can lead to burns
on the back, the posterior an
d the legs which are difficult to heal. 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 152.
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.PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the pe
dal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories. Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•
Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.•
Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area
of the pedals in order to ensure that
all the pedals can be
fully depressed and
are able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!•
There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to
apply the brakes, oper
ate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
Fig. 68 Dash panel: Control dial for heating the front seats
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Seats and Storage
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
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 socket.
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 179, “Accessories, chan
ges and replacement of
parts”.Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket
⇒
fig. 92
.
– Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
The power socket, which fulfils the requir
ements of DIN standard ISO 4165, must
only be used for connecting approved electr
ical accessories with a power uptake of
up to 240 watts. The vehicle ba
ttery will be discharged in the process if the engine
is stationary. The same remarks apply here as for
⇒page 78.
Further information
⇒page 179, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag
e facilities in
your vehicle:
WARNING
•
Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving
(when accelerating or cornering) and
Fig. 92 Luggage compart- ment: Power socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ page 80
Storage compartment below steering wheel
⇒page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash panel
⇒ page 9
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 80
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 9
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 81
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 81
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 82
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Heating and air conditioning system
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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.
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Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the button
⇒page 90, fig. 102
. After the
windscreen has been demisted, press the button .Setting temperatureYou can set the interior temperature randomly with the buttons and
.
You can set the interior temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (84 °F). The interior temperature is regulated automatica
lly within this range. If you select the
temperature below +18°C (64 °F), “LO” appe
ars in the display. If you select the
temperature higher than +29°C (84 °F), “H
I” appears in the display. In both limit
positions the Climatronic operates at
maximum cooling or heating capacity,
respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case. 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.Controlling blower There are a total of six blower stages available.The Climatronic system controls the bl
ower stages automatically in line
with the interior temperature. You
can also, however, adapt the blower
stages manually to suit
your particular needs.
– Press the button or
⇒
page 90, fig. 102
in order to decrease or
increase the speed.
If you switch off the blowers, th
e Climatronic is switched off and
OFF
is shown in
the display. The set blower speed is indicated by the lighting up of the respective number of bars at the point .
WARNING
•
“Stale air” may result in fatigue in
the driver and occupants, reduce
attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.•
Do not switch the Climatronic syst
em off for longer than necessary.
•
Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Operational problemsIf all the symbols on the display of the au
tomatic air conditioning system flash for
approx. 15 seconds after switching on the ignition, then there is a fault in the system - visit a specialist garage. If the cooling system does not oper
ate, the following faults may exist:
•
the outside temperature is lower than +5°C,
•
The compressor of the automatic air
conditioning system was temporarily
switched off due to a too high temperature of the coolant,•
a blown fuse.
Check the fuse, replace it if necessary
⇒page 192. If a blown fuse is not the source
of the fault, switch the Climatronic off and have it checked. If the cooling capacity decreases, switch
the Climatronic off and have it checked.

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A15
A16
A11
A12
A2
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