heating SKODA FABIA 2009 2.G / 5J User Guide

Seats and Storage 68•
On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment.Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
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Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 198, fig. 190.
Fastening elements
Eyes and fastening elements are located on the sides of the luggage compartment
for securing the items of luggage ⇒fig. 72.
You can also attach fixing nets* to these eyes and fastening elements for securing
small objects.
WARNING
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.
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If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage
being thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly
attached to the lashing eyes.
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 72 Luggage compart-
ment: lashing eyes and
fastening elements (Fabia)
Fig. 73 Luggage compart-
ment: lashing eyes and
fastening elements (Combi)
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Seats and Storage 70Luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.The luggage compartment cover must be removed as required if one
must transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps on the boot lid ⇒fig. 77.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders either
by pulling to the rear or with a dequate blows to the bottom side of the
luggage compartment cover in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the luggage compartment cover on the contact
surfaces of the side trim panels and press the luggage compartment
cover into the holders by pushing forward and then hang the
support straps on the tailgate.The luggage compartment cover in the upper position is foreseen for storage of
small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
Caution
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Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
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If the items which are transported exceed the level of the luggage compartment
cover, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment cover can occur when
closing the boot lid.Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects
placed in this area can slip forward!Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 77 Removing the
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Fig. 78 Luggage compart-
ment cover in the lower posi-
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Seats and Storage71
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the
supporting elements ⇒page 70, fig. 78.
The luggage compartment cover in the lower position is foreseen for storage of
small objects of up to 6 kg. in weight.
The luggage compartment cover can also be stowed behind the rear seats
⇒fig. 79.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects
placed in this area can slip forward!
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Pulling out
– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
as far as the stop into the secured position ⇒fig. 80.
Folding
– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow , the cover
rolls up automatically.
Fig. 79 Luggage compart-
ment cover stowed behind
the rear seats.
Fig. 80 Luggage compart-
ment: foldable luggage
compartment coverFig. 81 Luggage compart-
ment: removing the foldable
luggage compartment cover
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Seats and Storage 72
Removing
– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport
bulky goods by pressing the slider from the side in the direction of
arrow and removing the cover in the direction of arrow
⇒page 71, fig. 81.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable
luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects transported in
this area.Variable loading floor* (Combi)Remove variable loading floor
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and
creates an even luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are
folded forward. The maximum permissable surface load of the variable
loading floor is 75 kg.
Remove variable loading floor
– Unlock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx.
180° to the left ⇒fig. 82.
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving in the direction of
arrow.
– Lift up the loading floor in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 83 and take out
the loading floor by pulling in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 83.
Install variable loading floor
– Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
– Fold open the loading floor.
– Lock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx. 180°
to the right.
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Fig. 82 Luggage compart-
ment: Fold up variable
loading floor
Fig. 83 Luggage compart-
ment: remove variable
loading floor
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Seats and Storage 84•
Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*On some vehicles, the storage compartments are not equipped with lids.
Opening and closing the storage compartments on the front
passenger side
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 107 and fold it
open.
– Swivel the flap until it is heard to lock.A pin holder is located inside the lower flap.
WARNING
The storage compartments must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side*
The storage compartment can be fitted for vehicles with an air-
conditioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒fig. 108.Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior
air to flow into the storage compartment.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recommend that
you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 107 Dash panel: Storage
compartments on the front
passenger side
Fig. 108 Storage compart-
ment: Using cooling system
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Heating and air conditioning system89
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsFig. 118 Air outlet ventsOpen air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the upper position.
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the lower position.
Redirecting air flow
– The horizontal as well as the vertical direction of the air flow is set with
the handle in the middle of the air outlet vents.You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
⇒page 90, fig. 119. Air outlet vents 3 and 4 can also be opened or closed individ-
ually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to
the setting of the control dial ⇒page 90, fig. 119 and according to atmospheric
conditions.
Recirculated air modeIn 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 standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the button symbol
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lights up ⇒page 90, fig. 119.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
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goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
. You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this
setting by repeatedly pressing button .
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
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
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Heating and air conditioning system 90HeatingUsing the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 119 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to
switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower
off.
– Pressing button causes the recirculating air system ⇒ to be
switched on.Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution
control ⇒page 89.
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.
All controls apart from the control dial can be set to any desired intermediate
position.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
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
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
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If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air
is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This 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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Have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist workshop.
Fig. 119 Heating: Control
elements
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Heating and air conditioning system91
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Set heatingRecommended settings of heating controls for:
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
Defrosting the windscreen and
side windows
up to the stop
towards the right
3

do not switch on
close
open and align with the side
window
Free windscreen and side win-
dows from mist
desired tempera-
ture
2 or 3

 
do not switch on
close
open and align with the side
window
the fastest heating
up to the stop
towards the right
3

briefly switched on
open
open
comfortable heating
desired tempera-
ture
2 or 3

do not switch on
close
open
Fresh air mode - ventilation
up to the stop
towards the left
desired position
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do not switch on
open
open
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Heating and air conditioning system 92Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)*Description
Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system with electronic
control of the convenience temperature in the vehicle interior. 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 oper-
ating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch ⇒page 93, fig. 120 is
pressed and the following conditions are met:•
engine running,
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outside temperature above +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
particularly 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 is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒.
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow 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 (in particular at the leg area) 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 below 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 mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.Note
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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 inte-
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when the Climatic is operating which can only
be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
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Heating and air conditioning system93
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Using the systemSetting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 120 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to
switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower
off.
– Pressing the button causes the recirculating air mode to be
switched on - recirculating air mode.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow using control .
switching cooling on and off
– Press the button . The symbol
 in the switch comes on.– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The symbol
 in the switch goes out.
The set temperature will be automatically maintained other than when the
control dial is on the extreme right or extreme left position:
Extreme right position - full heating.
Extreme left position - full cooling.
The controls and can be set to any desired intermediate position.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
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. This 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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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 air conditioning
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 the recirculated air mode.
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Have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist workshop.
Fig. 120 Climatic: Control
elements
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