2016 SKODA OCTAVIA air conditioning

Table of Contents
Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for
new cars5
Printed Owner's Manual
7
Online Owner's Manual
8
Notes
9
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
10
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
12
General information
12
Correct and safe seated position
12
Seat belts
15
Using seat belts
15
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
17
Airbag system
18
Description of the airbag system
18
Airbag deactivation
21
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening elements
25
Using the system
cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and warning lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Warning lights
32Information system41Driver information system41
Operation of the information system
43
Driving data (Multifunction display)
44
MAXI DOT display
46
Service interval display
48
SmartGate
48
Unlocking and opening
51
Unlocking and locking
51
Anti-theft alarm system
55
Manually operated tailgate
56
Electric boot lid
57
Window operation
59
Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof
61
Lights and visibility
64
Light
64
Interior lighting
69
Viisibility
70
Windscreen wipers and washers
72
Rear view mirror
73
Seats and head restraints
76
Front seats
76
Rear seats
79
Headrests
80
Seat heaters
81
Useful features
82
Interior fittings
82
Electrical sockets
90
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
91
Tablet holder
92
Transport of cargo
93
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
93
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
100Net partition102Transport on the roof rack103
Heating and ventilation
104
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
104
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
108
Infotainment
Introductory information
112
Important information
112
Infotainment overview
113
Infotainment operation
116
Infotainment operation
116
Voice control
119
Software update
122
Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen,
Bolero
122
Infotainment system settings
122
Radio menu settings
125
Media menu settings
126
Image menu settings
126
Video DVD menu settings
126
Telephone menu settings
126
SmartLink menu settings
128
Navigation menu settings
128
Infotainment settings - Swing
130
Infotainment system settings
130
Radio menu settings
131
Media menu settings
132
Telephone menu settings
132
Radio
133
Operation
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Using the system
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
59
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
74
Door opening lever
54
Air outlet vents
108
Ticket holder
83
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
65
▶Speed regulating system
212
▶Headlight assist
67
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
18
Buttons for operating the information system
41
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
72
▶Information system
41
Infotainment
113
Button for hazard warning light system
68
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
21
Interior rear-view mirror
74
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
87
Front passenger airbag
18
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment)
115
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
21
Power window in the front passenger door
60
Storage compartment
83
Light switch
64
Bonnet release lever
253
Storage compartment
83
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
216123456789101112131415161718192021222324Steering wheel locking lever13
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
189
▶Starter button
189
Handbrake lever
192
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
193
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
194
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ 12-Volt power socket
90
▶Cigarette lighter
91
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Central locking system
53
▶
 START STOP
190
▶
 Traction control TCS
201
▶
 Electronic Stability Control ESC
200
▶
/
 Selection of travel mode
221
▶
 Park Assist
209
▶
 Parking aid
204
▶
 Tyre pressure monitoring system
229
Storage compartmenttelephone box
84, 84
USB and AUX inputs
85
Controls for heating / air conditioning
105
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.25262728293031323329cockpit

Driving data (Multifunction display)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Data overview
44
Display Infotainment
45
Warning at when exceeding the set speed
45
Memory
45
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on. After
the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before switch-
ing off the ignition is displayed.
If vehicles with MAXI DOTdisplay do not show the driving data after switching
on the ignition, select the menu item
Driving data
in the main menu and confirm
» page 46 .
The units and the display of some information can be adjusted in Infotainment
by tapping 

→

→
Units
.
Data overview
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Range - Drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-
pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value
can increase. With G-TEC vehicles the following details are displayed - total
range / with natural gas / petrol.
Average fuel consumption - Is calculated continuously since the last time that
the memory was erased. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the
first 100 m driven. With G-TEC vehicles, the average consumption of fuel cur-
rently being used is displayed.
Current fuel consumption - When the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (in models in some countries the fol-
lowing appears --,- km/l). With G-TEC vehicles the current consumption of the
fuel currently being used is displayed ( with regards to a stationary or slow
moving vehicle, the natural gas consumption is displayed in kg/h).
Oil temperature if the temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in
the system for checking the oil temperature, the  symbols are displayed.
Warning at when the preset speed is exceeded allows the setting of a speed
limit where, if exceeded, an acoustic warning signal and a warning message
appears on the display of the instrument cluster.
Dynamic Road Sign Display - traffic signs display » page 226, Traffic sign rec-
ognition .
Current Speed - Digital speedometer.
Average speed - Value constantly recalculated, for distance since last clearing
the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m
driven.
Distance driven - Distance driven since the memory was last cleared.
Driving time - Driving time since last clearing the memory.
Conv. consumers - information about the total consumption of the comfort
consumers in l/h and a list of three consumers (e.g. air conditioning etc.), which
have the largest share of fuel consumption.
Refill amount 1)
After the consumption of about 10 litres of fuel from the fully
refuelled tank, an amount of fuel is displayed in l. This amount can now be
safely refilled.
Natural gas quality The details of the quality of natural gas are displayed as a
percentage of between 70% to 100%. The higher the value of natural gas, the lower is the consumption.
Coolant temperature - If the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C,
the engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is be-
low 70 ° C, high engine speeds and straining the engine should be avoided. If the temperature is over 120°C, the warning light » page 38
illuminates in the
instrument cluster .
There is the option to show/hide the representation of the menu items of the
multifunction display in Infotainment in the instrument cluster display by tap-
ping 

→

→
Instrument cluster
and reset the driving data.
1)
Only valid for some countries.
44Using the system

Windscreen and rear window heaterFig. 55
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning, heating
Read and observe
on page 70 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 55
Switch on/off the rear window heating
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heating is switched on, a light illuminates inside or below the but-
ton.
The heating automatically switches off after 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 258 , Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the vehi-
cle battery .■
If the lighting inside or below the button flashes, the heater will not work be-
cause of the low charge of the battery.
■
If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield
heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated / deactiva-
ted on the Climatronic control panel menu 

→ 
.
Sun visorsFig. 56
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and Park Memo
Holder
Read and observe
on page 70 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 56
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
Parking ticket holder
Sunshade
Fig. 57
Sun screen
Read and observe on page 70 first.
The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover.
›
To dim pull the screen
B
out of the housing at the handle and hook into the
magnetic holders
A
» Fig. 57 . 
12AB71Lights and visibility

Glasses compartmentFig. 86
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
›
To open , press on the outer edge of the glasses compartment in area
A
.
The compartment folds in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 86.
›
To close , swivel the compartment against the direction of the arrow until it
audibly clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - with high
temperatures there is risk of damage.■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 87
Open storage compartment / close storage compartment and
open air supply
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light (this is illuminated
when the parking lights / low beam are switched on), a pen/card holder and an air outlet.
Storage compartment
›
To open , pull the handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold the cover in
the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 87 .
›
To close , swivel the cover in the direction of arrow
3
until it audibly clicks
into place.
Air supply
›
To open , turn the rotary switch until it stops in the position
» Fig. 87
.
›
To close , turn the rotary switch until it stops in the position
.
The temperature of the storage compartment supplied with air is dependent
on the setting in the air conditioning.
Storage compartment for umbrella
Fig. 88
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage compartment under the passenger seat is used for storing an um-
brella.
›
To open , pull the handle in direction of arrow
1
pull and open the compart-
ment in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 88 .
›
To close , screw in the lid in the opposite direction of arrow
2
until it audibly
clicks into place.
CAUTION
Never store a wet umbrella in the storage compartment - there is a risk of
damage to the umbrella. 87Useful features

Stowing the roof racks
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 101.
›
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment in the direction of ar-
rows
1
» Fig. 127 .
›
Remove the key from the roof rack » and stow in the recess
C
.
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side panel and the
rear roof rack
B
into the back 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 101.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans-
porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Before stowing the roof rack, the key must be removed from the carrier -
otherwise there is a risk of key corruption.■
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.
CAUTION
■
Make sure that the sliding / tilting roof or the boot lid does not collide with
the roof load when opened.■
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.Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
105
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
105
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
106
Climatronic - automatic operation
107
Air distribution control
107
Air outlet vents
108
The heater heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem 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 works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above 2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
When the cooling system is switched on, it prevents misting of the windscreen
and windows.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 107.
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 outside temperature and the inside temperature
should not be greater than 5 °C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner must be carried out by a
specialist company. 
104Using the system

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of an accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ 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. 128
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 128.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce 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 108
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 109
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 71
ABCDSwitch the cooling system on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 71
Switch recirculation on/off » page 107
When the function is switched on, the warning light illuminates below the but-
ton.
Information on the cooling system
After pressing the button 
, the warning light underneath the button illumi-
nates even if not all conditions are met for the cooling system. The cooling
system starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 104 .
When the air distribution control is turned to position  the cooling system is
activated.
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 129
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 129.
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 108 

ABC105Heating and ventilation

Colour representation of the air flow from the air vents at the front
(Blue colour - temperature reduction / red colour - temperature in-
crease)Switching on/off the ClimatronicSet the auxiliary heater and ventilationSwitch on/off the windscreen heating a)Other Climatronic settingsa)
When switched on, the symbol in the function surface is green.
Other Climatronic settings
Press the 
button on the Climatronic control panel → tap the function sur-
face  on the Infotainment screen.
■
Air con. profile
- Setting the operating performance  during operation (ap-
plies to the infotainment Swing)
■
Automatic air recirculation
- Automatic re-circulated air mode on/off
■
Automatic auxiliary heater
- Quick interior heating on/off
■
Automatic windscreen heating
- Activates/deactivates the automatic windscreen
heating
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To turn on , press the

» Fig. 129 on page 105 .
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Holding the button  will turn on
 automatically.
Operating modes
Automatic mode works in three modes - moderate, medium, and intensive.
Setting the different modes is carried out via the function surface
D
» Fig. 130
on page 106 and. » Fig. 131 on page 106 .
After the automatic mode is switched on, Climatronic works in the last selec-
ted mode. The currently selected mode is displayed on the Infotainment
screen.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
on page 105 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.
›
To switch on press the 
button. The warning light below the button lights
up.
›
To switch off , press the 
button again. The warning light below the button
goes out.
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. By pressing the 
button, the air recirculation also in this position can be switched on again.
When the cooling system (button ) is switched on and the temperature reg-
ulator is “turned” to the left, the recirculated-air mode is switched on.
Climatronic
The Climatronic can have a sensor that measures the air recirculation mode
and automatically turns on if there is an increased concentration of pollutants
in the incoming air.
When the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recircula-
ted air mode is automatically switched off.
Automatically switch on / off the air recirculation function can be set in the In-
fotainment screen. by pressing the button  on the Climatronic and by sub-
sequently pressing the function surfaces 
→
Automatic air recirculation
. Auto-
matic power on / off function at a temperature above 2 ° C.
A shut-off of the air recirculation function is carried out by pressing the 
button, possibly depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle interior.
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because no fresh air is fed through from the outside. “Stale air” may result
in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. As soon as windows mist up, turn on the re-
circulation system immediately - The is a risk of an accident! 107Heating and ventilation