2010 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR interior lights

Lights and Visibility51
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The rear interior lighting
page 50, fig. 47 is switched on and off by pressing the glass
on the indented point.
The same principles apply for the interior ligh ting at the rear as for the for the interior
lighting at the front page 50.
Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.Luggage compartment light*The light is located at the left top side of the (right - Combi) luggage compartment.
The lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 30 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
  fig. 48
- the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
You can only activate the rear window he ater when the ignition is switched on. On vehicles with electrically operated power windows, the exterior mirror heater is
also switched on at the same time when
the rear window heater is activated.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
page 132, “Saving electricity”.Sun visorsThe sun visors can be pulled out of the fixtures and swiveled towards the side window.
The visor above the interior mirr or* can only be folded down. fig. 49 .
Sun visors with lighting*
After folding down the visor, the lighting for the vanity mirror is switched on.
Fig. 48 Switch for rear window
heater
Fig. 49 Sun visor: swivelling out
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Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Octavia)*Taking off the wiper blade– Fold the window wiper arm away fig. 52 .
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– Take hold of the wiper blade in the midd le with the other hand and take off the
wiper blade by moving in direction of arrow .Attaching a wiper blade– Interlock the wiper blade into th e window wiper arm - see arrow .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for page 53, “Replacing wiper blades for the wind-
screen wipers”.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorAdjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to the
rear.
Basic setting– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.Dimming mirror– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Exterior mirrorThe heating of the external mirror functi ons only when ignition is switched on.
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors*
Carry out the adjustment at the set button ne xt to the inner door handle when the igni-
tion is switched on fig. 53 .
Position

Heating of the exterior mirrors (only on ve hicles with electrically operated power
windows).
Position L
Operating the left and right mirr ors at the same time (valid for vehicles with electrically
operated power windows).
Operating the left mirror (valid for vehicles without electrically operated power
windows).
Fig. 52 Wiper blade for rear
window
AB
AA
Fig. 53 Inner part of door:
Rotary knob
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Position R
Operating the right mirror.
WARNING

Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, howe ver, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limi ted 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 mirr ors 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 ex ists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
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Using the system
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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 standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button page 77, fig. 95 .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.Air conditioning system*Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating system.
It makes it possible to optimally 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. The air conditioning only operates if button
page 80, fig. 96 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 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 c oolant 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  .
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 temper-
ature, for example when getting out of the ve hicle, 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 be low 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 misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the 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
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AC
AC
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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 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).
Using the systemSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 96 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po sitions, 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 - Recirculated air
mode page 82.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 77.switching cooling on and off– Press the button fig. 96 . 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 compart-
ment.

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 minutes 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.

Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 82.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 96 The air conditioning
system: Control elements
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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 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.
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

AC
ECON
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Recirculated air mode
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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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Defrosting windscreen - switching off– Once again press the button or the button .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. 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 standi ng 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 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.
Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the button page 83, fig. 97 . After the wind-
screen has been demisted, press the button .Setting temperatureYou can set the interior temperature randomly with the buttons and . You can set the interior temperature betw
een +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” appears in the display. If you select the temper-
ature higher than +29°C (84 °F ), “HI” appears in the display. In both limit positions the
Climatronic operates at ma ximum 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 blower st ages automatically in line with the inte-
rior temperature. You can also, however, adap t the blower stages manually to suit your
particular needs.
– Press the button or page 83, fig. 97 in order to decrease or increase the
speed.
Switch off the blowers, the Climatronic is switched off and in the display shows OFF.
The set blower speed is indicated by the ligh ting up of the respective number of bars
at the point .
WARNING

“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases.

Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.

Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.

AUTO


AUTO
A1
AUTO
A15
A16
A11
A12
A2
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