2010 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR ECO mode

Heating and air conditioning system
82
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 standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button page 80, fig. 96 - 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 atten-
tion 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.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air conditioning syst em 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 interior
has been strongly heated through the effect 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.Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)Description
The Climatronic system is a combinat ion of an automatic heating, fresh
air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occu-
pants of the car.The Climatronic maintains a constant temp erature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automatically 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 84 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, 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 partic-
ularly 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 the coolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculat ed 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.



AC
ECON
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 functi ons 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 83, fig. 97.

Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4, so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards
 page 77, fig. 94 .
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons 17 and 9 page 83, fig. 97 . The information
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 minut es at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.

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 interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator 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 (replacement of
compressor).

The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.

Using the cooling economically  page 82.
Overview of the control elements
The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left
and right side.Fig. 97 Climatronic: Control elementsThe buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
Display Display of blower stages
When switching off the automatic air cond itioning with the button 11, the outside
temperature now indicates OFF, ot her information is not indicated.
AUTO
ECON
AUTO
A1

A2A3
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Heating and air conditioning system
84Defrosting 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 switching 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 footwell
Decreasing 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 th e sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable effect
on the Climatronic.Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant tempera-
ture 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 77, fig. 94 , so that the air flow is directed
slightly upwards. – Press the button - the warning
light lights up in the button.
The automatic mode is switched off by pressing 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 inte rior temperature cannot be lower than the
outside temperature. The interior is no t 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 continuously with maximum heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 85.Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on– Press the button page 83, fig. 97 .
A4A5A6A7A8A9
AUTO
A10

A11A12A13A14A15A16A17
ECON
A18
A18a
A18b
AUTOECON

ECON



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Starting-off and Driving
92WARNING

The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and
it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or
carrying out 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 obstac le close to your vehicle, this indicates 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 havi ng to depress the accelerator pedal. This
is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking
power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particularly on long
journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING

For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,
loose gravel) - ri sk of accident!

In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.Note

Mode ls fi tted with a manual gea rbox: Alwa ys 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.
Storing a speedThe cruise control system is operated by means of the slide switch and rocker
button in the left lever of the multi-functional switch.
– Switch on the cruise control system by sliding the switch fig. 104 into the ON
position.
– After the desired speed has been reached, briefly press the rocker button in the SET position.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 104 Operating lever: Rocker
button and switch of the cruise
control system
AA
AB
AA
AB
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Wheels and Tyres163
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
means, for example, that the tyre was ma
nufactured 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 quickly as po ssible 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 high er speed than is permissible for your
tyres - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage and loss of control over
your vehicle.

Tyres which are 6 years old or more should only be fitted in exceptional
cases and when adopting an approp riately cautious style of driving.

Never fit tyres which have already been used without having adequate
knowledge of their previous history. Tyre s 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 individu al 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 conf ormity 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 circumstan ces 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 corr ect length and shape of spherical cap. This
is essential to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and that the brake system oper-
ates 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 about the technical possibilities which exist
regarding converting or retrofitting wheels, tyres and wheel trims.
WARNING

In case of incorrect treatment of the 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 contac t surfaces on the rims.Caution
The prescribed tightening torque of the wh eel bolts for steel and light alloy wheels is
120 Nm.Winter tyresThe handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry
roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice, snow and
at temperatures below 7 °C because of thei r construction (width, rubber blend, tread
pattern). This particularly applies to vehicles which are equipped with low-profile
tyres or high-speed tyres (code index H or V on wall of tyre).
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Fuses and light bulbs
178
Fuse cover in engine compartment
The fuse box in the engine compartment 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 155.Opening the cover– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously in direction of arrow
 fig. 170 and fold down the cover in direction of arrow .Closing the cover– Closing the cover takes place in the reverse order.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1Certain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 170 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 cool ant, 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. 171 Schematic representa-
tion of fuse box in engine
compartment - version 1
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
2
Va lve s for AB S
30
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, 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. 172 Schematic representa-
tion of fuse box in engine
compartment - version 2
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Heating of the exterior mirrors, relay for cigarette lighter,
power seats and washing nozzles
10
2
Turn signal lights, Xenon headlight
10
3
Lighting in storage compartment
5
4
Licence plate light
5
5
Seat heating, Climatronic, circulating air flap, exterior mir-
ror heater, cruise control system
7,5
6
Central locking system
5
7
Reversing light, sensors for parking aid
10
8
Phone
5
9
ABS, ESP
5
10
Ignition, S-contact
a)
10
11
Instrument cluster
5
12
Power supply of the self-diagnosis
7,5
Fig. 173 Schematic representa-
tion of the fuse carrier in the
dash panel
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Index
200
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Climatronic
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Setting temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Climatronic (automat ic air conditioning) . . . . . . . . 82
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 133
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Coolant temperature/coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cup holder front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
DDeactivatingan airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Detachable towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Diesel engines Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129EEDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 34 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Electronic stability programme (ESP) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Emergency wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Engine
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine electronics Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 132
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
FFirst-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fixing net Combi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Octavia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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