2010 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR air conditioning

Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and Indic ator/Warning Lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended gear* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery in the remote control key .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in front centre console* . .
Storage compartment in the front doors . . . . . . . .
Front seat armrest with storage compartment* . .
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment* . . .
Storage compartment in rear centre console* . . .
Seat backrest with opening for skis* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clothes hooks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether”* system
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Power windows*Buttons on the driver's doorThe power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.Opening a window – A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The
process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the button up to the stop. Renewe d pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.Closing a window– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window auto matically (fully closed) by pulling the
button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
The buttons for the individual windows are located in the armrest of the driver's door
 fig. 32 , front passenger door and in the rear doors* page 40.
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver Button for the power window in the driver's door Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for power wind ows at rear doors by pressing the safety
pushbutton fig. 32 . The buttons for power windows at rear doors are activated
again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in the safety
switch lights up.
WARNING
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If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an
emergency.
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The system is fitted with a force limiter page 40. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
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It is recommended to deactivate the el ectrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton) fig. 32 when children are being trans-
ported on the rear seats.Note
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After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. During this time the au tomatic closing and opening functions of
the window will operate. The power window s are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.
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When driving always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle an d in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Fig. 32 Buttons on the driver's door
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Opening storage compartment
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow fig. 75 - left.Closing storage compartment– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.Setting height– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one of
the 4 fixed positions.Adjusting in forward/back direction– Push the lid into the desired position.Opening air inlet– Pull the lock in upward direction.Closing air inlet– Push the lock as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with ai r conditioning, the storage co mpartment is equipped with a
lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
At open air supply, air flows into the storag e with a temperature which is as high as the
one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position
 through adjust-
ment of the control dial for air distribution. This position causes the maximum amount
of air to flow into the storage compartmen t (depending on the rotary regulator posi-
tion for the fan).
You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should
always be kept closed.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*A storage compartment* is located in the armrest. You open the compartment by
pressing the button on the front side and raising the cover page 68, fig. 76 .Storage compartment in rear centre console*The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pullin g on the upper edge of the storage
compartment in the direction of arrow fig. 77 .
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not
be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
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Fig. 76 Armrest of rear seats:Fig. 77 Centre console at rear: Storage
compartment
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Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsThe information provided is valid for all vehicles.Fig. 79 Air vents at the front
Fig. 80 Air vents at the rearOpen air outlet vents– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents– Turn the vertical thumbwhe el into the end position.Redirecting air flow– Swivel upward or downward the grille of th e vents in order to set the height of the
air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change
the air flow to the appropriate side.
The air outlet vents 3 , 4  fig. 79 and 6  fig. 80 can be closed and opened individu-
ally.
The air outlet vents 6 are only fitted on vehicles with higher centre console.
Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the
setting of the regulator of the heating or the air conditioning system* and the atmos-
pheric conditions.
Note
The air outlet vents 2 ensure in the ventilation and cooling mode for a comfortable
(no-draught) ventilation of the interior of the vehicle, also if the air outlet vents 4 are
closed.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
HeatingUsing the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.Fig. 81 Heating: Control elementsSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 81 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 shut off the fresh air supply , use the button - recirculated air mode
 .Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 70.
Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 46, “Rear window heater”.
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 depends on the coolant te mperature. The full heating effect does
not kick in until the engine is run in.
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 atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mo de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Note
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T h e w h o l e h e a t o u t p u t w i l l b e n e e d e d t o u n f ro s t t h e w i n d s c re e n a n d s i d e w i n d o w s .
No warm air will be fed to the footwell. Th is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.
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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
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Set heatingRecommended settings of heating controls for:
Setup
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
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Do not switch on
Open and align with the side window
Closing
Free windscreen and side win-
dows from mist
Desired tempera-ture
2 or 3
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Do not switch on
Open and align with the side window
Closing
The fastest heating
To the right up to the stop
3
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briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
Comfortable heating
Desired tempera-
ture
2 or 3
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Do not switch on
Opening
Closing
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the stop
Desired position
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Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
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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 standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button . The warning light in the button page 71, fig. 81 goes out.Switching recirculated air mode off– Once again press the button . The warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
  page 71, fig. 81 . You can also switch recirculated air mode on again
from this setting by repeatedly pressing pushbutton .
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.Climatic*Description
The Climatic is a combined coolin g and heating system. It makes it
possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the
year.Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is operating
properly. The cooling only operates if button
fig. 82 is pressed, and the following
conditions are met:
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engine running,
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outside temperature above approx. +2 °C and
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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 depends on the coolant te mperature. The full heating effect does
not kick in until the engine is run in.
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 fl ow 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 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 be low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
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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.
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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 mo de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
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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 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 systemFig. 82 Climatic: Control elementsSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 82 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 shut off the fresh air supp ly, use the button - recirculated air
mode page 76.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 70.switching cooling on and off– Press the button page 74, fig. 82 . 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.Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 46, “Rear window heater”.
Note
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The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side windows.
No warm air will be fed to the footwell. Th is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.
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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
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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 remove such odours. Also open a
window for a short time.
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Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 76.
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