2016 SKODA OCTAVIA heating

WARNINGIf you are sensitive to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through medication,
paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to
use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 258 , Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the ve-
hicle battery .Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
83
Storage compartment on the driver's side
83
Stowage compartments in the doors
83
Storage compartment in the front centre console
84
Phonebox
84
USB and AUX input
85
Cup holders
85
Waste container
85
Multimedia holder
86
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
86
Glasses compartment
87
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
87
Storage compartment for umbrella
87
Clothes hook
88
Storage pockets on the rear sides of the front seats
88
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
88
Long cargo channel
89
Removable through-loading bag
89WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
There is a risk of an accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something. 
82Using the system

WARNINGThe storage compartmentA » Fig. 77 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not stick out - danger of restricting the effectiveness of
the side airbags.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 78
Opening storage compartment/ non-lockable storage compart-
ment
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
›
To open , press the edge of the lid in the direction of arrow » Fig. 78
.
›
To close , pull on the lid edge against the direction of the arrow.
Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid » Fig. 78
.
Phonebox
Fig. 79
Phonebox
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage compartment in the front centre console can be equipped with
the Phonebox function.
If a telephone is directed with its rear side downwards on the pad in the stor-
age compartment » Fig. 79, the phone signal is amplified by the roof antenna.
Telephones that support the Qi standard for wireless charging, can also be
charged wirelessly in the storage compartment.
While wireless charging is taking place, no objects may be between the pad
and the telephone being charged.
WARNING■ The phone may become warm during wireless charging, so it should be
removed carefully from the tray.■
Metal objects between the pad and the phone to be charged can become
hot due to the action of the induction field - this is a risk of injury. If there is
a metal object in the storage compartment that has become hot, then take
out the telephone and let the object cook in the storage compartment!
CAUTION
■ Metal objects between the pad and the phone to be charged can become hot
due to the action of the induction field - this is a risk of damage to the tele-
phone.■
With some phones, the charging process can be interrupted or the phone can
switch off due to heating up.
■
Do not insert any electronic or magnetic storage media (e.g. SD cards, USB
sticks, cards with magnetic strips or chips) between the pad and the phone to
be charged- there is a risk of data loss and damage to these data carriers.
■
If a message appears in the Infotainment screen that the phone cannot be
charged, then proceed as follows.
■
Check that there is no object between the support and the phone to be
charged. If this is the case, then take out the object and the phone. Place the
phone centrally on the phone symbol on the pad again.
■
Check if the position of the phone to be charged has not changed during the
journey. If this is the case, then take out the phone and put it back centrally on
the phone symbol on the pad. 
84Using the system

If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele-
ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows
are not damaged by abrasive items.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elementsFig. 102
Fastening elements: Variant 1/variant 2 (G-TEC)
Fig. 103
Fastening elements: Variant 3/variant 4
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 102 and » Fig. 103
Fasteners for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes for fastening of cargo and fastening nets (in variant 1, the
rear and centre eye is additionally provided for securing the multifunction-
al bag)
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
The lashing eyelet
B
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest . 
ABCDE94Using the system

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

Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob)
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off » page 109
▶  Switch off Climatronic
Interior temperature sensor
Switch recirculation on/off » page 107
Intense air flow to the windscreen on / off (when switching on, the air
flow to the windows  and
 is also switched on)
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 71
Switch on/off the windscreen heating » page 71
Setting Climatronic in Infotainment (also operate with some functions)
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 107
Switch the cooling system on/off
When the function is switched on, a warning light lights up within or below the
button.
Setting temperature
The temperature can be set on the Climatronic control unit or in Infotain-
ment » page 106 . In the range between 16 ° C to 29.5 ° C, an automatic tem-
perature control takes place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting over 29.5 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor H » Fig. 129 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected.DEFGHNoteIn order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
Fig. 130
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero:Climatronic main
menu
Fig. 131
Infotainment Swing: Climatronic
main menu
Read and observe on page 105 first.
›
To display the main menupress the button 
on the Climatronic control
unit.
Function surfaces and screen display » Fig. 130 and. » Fig. 131ADisplays the current operation mode (or set the operation mode) of
the ClimatronicBSet the desired temperature, front - left sideCSet the desired temperature, front - right sideDSetting the power in  operation 1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
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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

CAUTIONWe recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from the interior is deposited on the evapo-
rator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the air
conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through consid-
erable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Air outlet vents
Fig. 132
Air vents at the front
Fig. 133
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 132 and 6 » Fig. 133 – the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
The setting of the airflow direction is carried out by moving the adjustment el-
ementA» Fig. 132 or» Fig. 133 in the desired direction.›
To open , turn the controller
B
» Fig. 132 or» Fig. 133 upwards.
›
Toclose , turn the controller
B
» Fig. 132 or» Fig. 133 downwards.
Depending on the setting for air distribution, the air will flow from the follow-
ing air vents.
Set the direction of the air outletAir vents » Fig. 132 and » Fig. 1331. 2 . 41. 2 . 4 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 64 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7
CAUTION
Do not cover the air vents - the air distribution could be compromised.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switch on / off
109
Operation in Infotainment
110
Remote control
110
The auxiliary heating heats the vehicle interior as well as the engine. For heat-
ing, fuel is consumed from the fuel tank.
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior with
the engine switched off, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) (referred to just as aux- iliary heating in the following) ensures the heating / ventilation depending on
the setting of the air conditioning and the air outlet vents before switching off
the ignition. 
108Using the system