2015 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

■The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
including the load that is being transported. Compare the vehicle height with
available clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
fixing points for base support
Fig. 133
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
The mounting points are located on both sides of the vehicle.
Arrangement of the mounting points » Fig. 133
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
ABStowing the roof rackFig. 134
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roof rack
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
With vehicles have the variable loading floor, then the roof racks can be stow-ed in the recesses of the luggage compartment side trim.
›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 108.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 134 .
›
Remove the key from the roof rack » .
The removed key can be stowed in recess
C
.
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side trim.
›
Insert the rear roof rack
B
into the rear recesses of the side trim.
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction
of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 108.
CAUTION
■
Before stowing the roof rack, pull out the key from the carrier, otherwise it
could be damaged.■
If you want to stow the roof rack and the roll-up luggage compartment cover
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
111Transporting and practical equipment

Roof loadRead and observe
and on page 110 first.
Do not exceed the permissible roof load of 75 kg, this includes the carrier sys-
tem.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. The maximum capacity of the carrier system
should never be exceeded.
Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
113
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
114
Climatronic - automatic operation
115
Air distribution control
115
Air outlet vents
116
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
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
effect » page 115 .
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air temper-
ature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
▶ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, disinfection of the manual air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company. 
112Using the system

WARNING■For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. The blower should always be on to
prevent the windows from misting up.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
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
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 135
Heating Controls
Fig. 136
Controls of the manual air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding key. When the function is switched on, the warning light il-
luminates below the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 135 and » Fig. 136
Setting temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, Level 6: highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 116
▶  Air flow to the windows
▶  Air flow to the upper body
▶  Air flow into the footwell and to the body (warmer air directed to the
footwell than to the body)
▶  Air flow in the footwell
▶  Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 118
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 76
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Switch the cooling system on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 76
Switch recirculation on/off » page 115
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
ABCD113Heating and ventilation

Information on the cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 112 .
The warning light below the button 
» Fig. 136 illuminates after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have
been met. The lighting up of the indicator light in the button signals the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system.
When the air distribution control is turned to position 
the cooling system is
activated.
Note
During operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 137
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the out-flowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding key. When the function is switched on, a warning light
lights up within or below the button.
Some functions can also be operated in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system .
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 137
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob) ▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 118
▶  Switching Climatronic system off
»
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 115
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
Intensive de-icing or ventilation of the windscreen, switching on/off
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 76
Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 76
Climatronic set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 115
Switch the cooling system on/off 
ABCDEFG1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
114Using the system

Setting temperature
The temperature can be adjusted on the Climatronic control unit or in the Info-
tainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter Setting the heating and the
cooling system .
The temperature can be set between +16 °C and +29.5 °C. The temperature is
regulated automatically within this range.
Illuminates in the temperature display 
then the Climatronic works with max-
imum cooling (temperature setting below +16 °C).
Illuminates in the temperature display 
then the Climatronic works with maxi-
mum heating (temperature setting above +29.5 °C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.WARNING■ Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor B » Fig. 137 as this could impair
the functioning of the Climatronic.
Note
■ During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.■
When 
is switched on, the air flow to the windows 
is switched on. The
air flow to the windows will remain switched on after turning 
off.
■
Holding the button 
will turn on 
automatically.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature
regulation is continued.
Operating modes
Automatic mode works in three modes - moderate, medium, and intensive.
Setting the individual operating modes » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter Setting the heating and the cooling system .
After the automatic mode is switched on, Climatronic works in the last selec-
ted mode.
The currently selected mode is displayed in the Infotainment display.
Note
Climatronic is set to the medium setting at the factory.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-
terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
When the recirculation mode is activated, the warning light below the button
lights up.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. Recirculated air mode
can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the symbol
button .
When the  is switched on and the temperature regulator is turned to the
left, the recirculated-air mode is switched on.
Climatronic
Climatronic may have an air quality sensor for the detection of the pollutant
concentration in the sucked-in air.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the
air quality sensor, the recirculated air mode will be switched on automatically.
When the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recircula-
ted air mode is automatically switched off. 
115Heating and ventilation

This automatic on/off switching of the recirculated-air mode can be activated
or deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter Setting the heating and the cooling system .
If the button 
is pressed when the recirculation modes is switched on, the
recirculated-air mode is switched off.
Depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle interior the air recircula- tion may also shut-down automatically.WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult 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.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
The automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation with Climatronic
only works if the outside temperature is higher than approx. 2 °C.Air outlet ventsFig. 138
Air vents at the front
Fig. 139
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
and on page 113 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 138 and 6 » Fig. 139 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the mov-
able adjuster
A
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 upward or downward.
›
To change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 to the left or right. 
116Using the system

Opening›Turn regulator B » Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 upwards.
Closing›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 138 or » Fig. 139 downwards.
Depending on the setting of the air distribution on the front panel of the heat-
er, the manual air conditioning or the Climatronic, the following air vents are
active.
Set the direction of the air outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 138 and
» Fig. 139 1. 2 . 41. 2 . 4 . 5 . 7 3. 4 . 64 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7
CAUTION
To ensure that the heating, the manual air conditioning and the Climatronic
systems work properly, do not block up the air outlet vents with any objects.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on/off
118
Radio remote control
119
Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light  is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Aux. heating
The auxiliary heating can be used when both when stationary, when the en-
gine is switched off, to preheat the vehicle and also while driving (e.g. during
the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating warms up the coolant by combusting fuel from the vehi-
cle tank. This heats the air flowing into the passenger compartment (if the
blower is turned on).
The auxiliary heating also warms up the engine.
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).WARNING■ The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) (hereinafter refer-
red to as aux. heating) must never be operated in closed rooms (e.g. garag-
es) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run during refuelling – risk
of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. If you want to use the heater, do not park the car in places
where the exhaust fumes can come into contact with flammable materials
such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel etc. - risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside
of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.■
If the auxiliary heating is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly. 
117Heating and ventilation

Note■The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operat-
ing problem.
■
So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the aux.
heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected by you,
leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in open. It is recom-
mended to put the air flow in the position 
or 
.
Switching on/off
Fig. 140
Button for direct power on / off of the auxiliary heating (heating
and ventilation) on the front panel of the Climatronic / manual air condi-
tioning
Read and observe
and on page 117 first.
The auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation) (hereinafter referred to as a
heater) can be switched on and off as follows.
Switching on
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the front panel of the Climatronic or the
manual air conditioning » Fig. 140.
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the radio remote control.
▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in the Infotain-
ment.
▶ Automatically according to the ambient conditions »
.
Switching off
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the front panel of the Climatronic or the
manual air conditioning » Fig. 140.
▶ Manually with the symbol key 
on the radio remote control.
▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in the Infotain-
ment.
▶ Automatically when the warning light 
in the instrument cluster illumi-
nates.
▶ Automatically according to the ambient conditions »
.
After switching the system off, the auxiliary heating will continue running a lit-
tle while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the auxiliary heater.
After switching off, coolant pump still runs for a short period.
Programming the auxiliary heating in the Infotainment
For vehicles with Climatronic: on the front panel of the Climatronic, press but-
ton 
→
.
For vehicles with manual air conditioning: on the Infotainment, press button 
→
.
When automatic switching on is activated, the indicator light in the symbol key
 lights up
» Fig. 140 for about 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
CAUTION
The automatic switching on and off the heating for rapid heating of the vehicle
interior can be disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Setting the heating and the cooling system .118Using the system