2013 SKODA OCTAVIA heating

WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something.
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The following guidelines must be observed. ■ The recesses in the cover
3
» Fig. 87 must lock in the holders in the side trim
panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the opened position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Roll-up luggage compartment cover (Octavia Estate)
Fig. 89
Pull out and remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover/roll up
roll-up luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
Extending
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
» Fig. 89 and pull it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
until it clicks.
Retracting
›
Push the cover in the area of the handle
A
» Fig. 89 in the direction of the ar-
row
2
.
The cover rolls up automatically.
Removing/inserting
The fully rolled-up luggage compartment cover can be removed (e.g. for the
transport of bulky objects).
›
Push on the side of the crossbar in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 89 and
remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
4
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
The removed luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the storage compart- ment under the variable loading floor » page 97, Stowing roll-up luggage com-
partment cover and roof racks .
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover.
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Heating and air-conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
107
Using the cooling system economically
107
Operational problems
108
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during the
cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef-
fect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-condi-
tioning system » page 111 or for Climatronic » page 114.
WARNINGFor 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 cor-
rectly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost
the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or leaves
to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air con-
ditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a leak!
Note■ The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.■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 in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys- tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
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106Using the system

Air outletsFig. 106
Air vents at the front
Fig. 107
Air vents at the rear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 106.
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 atmospheric conditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4 » Fig. 106
and 6 » Fig. 107 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Changing the air flow direction›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the movable
adjuster
A
» Fig. 106 or » Fig. 107 upward or downward.
›
To change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 106 or » Fig. 107 to the left or right.
Open/close
›
Turn the regulator
B
» Fig. 106 or » Fig. 107 upwards or downwards.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air out- let.
Setting the direction of the air
outletActive air outlet vents1, 2, 41, 2, 4, 5, 7 3, 4, 64, 5, 73, 4, 5, 6, 7
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with any objects, of any kind.
Using the cooling system economically
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 106.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when in
cooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption. 
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It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved » page 131, Economical
driving and environmental sustainability .
Operational problems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 106.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 253 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 13.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
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Heating
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
108
Adjusting
109
Recirculated air mode
109
Control elementsFig. 108
Heating: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 108.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 108 .
Set the temperature (turn to the left to reduce the temperature, turn to the
right to increase the temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Fan out, stage 6: the highest fan speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 107
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 64
Open/close the fresh air supply (recirculation) » page 109
WARNINGThe blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
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ABC108Using the system

AdjustingFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 108.
Recommended basic settings of the heating controls.
AdjustmentControl dial settings » Fig. 108 on page 108Button Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 106 on
page 107ABCDefrosting the windscreen and side windowsTo the right up to thestop4 - 5Do not switch onOpen and align with the side win- dowFree windscreen and side windowsfrom mistDesired temperature3 - 5Do not switch onOpen and align with the side win-
dowRapid heatingAs far as it will go tothe right4 - 5Briefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired temperature2 - 4Do not switch onOpeningFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up to the
stop1 - 6

 a)Do not switch onOpeninga)
Warmer air is directed to the footwell than to the upper part of the body.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 106 on page 107 in the
open position in all operating modes.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 108.
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 on/off
›
Press the symbol button 
.
The warning light below the button lights up.
›
Press the symbol button 
again.
The warning light below the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution controlC » Fig. 108 on page 108 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this position by repeatedly pressing the symbol button
 .WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode switched on over a longer period of time, as
“stale air” can cause driver and passenger fatigue, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
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Air conditioning system (manual air conditioningsystem)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Control elements
110
adjusting
111
Recirculated air mode
111
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 110, Control elements .
The engine is running.
The outside temperature above approx. +2 °C.
The blower switch is switched on (positions 1-6).
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected.
The cooling system is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro-
vide cooling at a high load of the engine.
CAUTION
■ Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out of
the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist
garage once every year.Control elementsFig. 109
Air conditioning: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 110.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 109 .
Set the temperature (turn to the left to reduce the temperature, turn to the
right to increase the temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Fan out, stage 6: the highest fan speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 107
Depending on equipment:
› 
Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 64
› 
Aux. heating on/off » page 116
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 76
Switching the cooling system on/off
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 64
Open/close the fresh air supply (recirculation) » page 111
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 76
Note
The warning light in the symbol button 
lights after activation, even if not all of
the conditions for the function of the cooling system are met » page 110. By light-
ing up of the warning light in the button, the operational readiness of the cooling system is signalled.
ABC1110Using the system

adjustingFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 110.
Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.
AdjustmentControl dial settings » Fig. 109 on page 110Button » Fig. 109 on page 110Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 106
on page 107ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture4 - 6Automatically
switched on b)Do not switch onOpen and align with the side
windowRapid heatingAs far as it will goto the right4 - 6Switched offBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture1 - 4

Switched offDo not switch onOpeningRapid coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 6, then 2 - 3ActivatedAutomatically switched
onc)OpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera-
ture1 - 3

 d)ActivatedDo not switch onOpeningFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up to
the stopDesired position

 d)Switched offDo not switch onOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
Automatic switch-on can be deactivated by pressing the symbol button
.
c)
The automatic activation can be turned off by pressing the symbol button
.
d)
Warmer air is directed to the footwell than to the upper part of the body.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 106 on page 107 in the
open position in all operating modes.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 110.
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 on/off›Press the symbol button .
The warning light below the button lights up.›
Press the symbol button  again.
The warning light below the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 109 on page 110 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this position by repeatedly pressing the symbol button
 . 
111Heating and air-conditioning

WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode switched on over a longer period of time, as
“stale air” can cause driver and passenger fatigue, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
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Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
112
Automatic mode
113
Switching the cooling system on/off
113
Setting temperature
113
Automatic recirculation mode
114
Controlling blower
114
Defrosting windscreen
115
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alterthe settings manually.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 112, Control elements .
The engine is running.
The outside temperature above approx. +2 °C.
The cooling system is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro-
vide cooling at a high load of the engine.
Note
We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once ev-
ery year.Control elementsFig. 110
Climatronic: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 112.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 110 .
Adjust the temperature for the left side or for both sides » page 113
Interior temperature sensor
Adjust the blower speed » page 114
Adjust the temperature for the right side » page 113
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Depending on equipment:
› 
Aux. heating on/off » page 116
› 
Switching Climatronic system off
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 76
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Automatic recirculation switch on or off » page 114
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 76
Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off » page 115
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 64
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