warning SKODA OCTAVIA 2006 Owner´s Manual

The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position
 through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This setting causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary reg-
ulator position for the fan).
The storage compartment can, for example, be used to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the inlet should al-
ways be kept closed. Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake. ÐRear armrest with storage compartment
Fig. 79
The armrest at the rear
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort.
The armrest includes a storage compartment. The compartment is opened by
pressing the button on the front » Fig. 79 and raising the cover. Ð Stowage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 80
Centre console at rear: Stowage
compartment
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert. › Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge A
in the direction
of arrow » Fig. 80 . WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! Ð Seat backrest with through-loading channel
Fig. 81
Rear seats: Cover handle/boot: Unlock button
After folding the rear armrest and cover up, an opening in the seat backrest be-
comes visible through which the removable through-loading bag with skis can be
pushed. The armrest and cover can be folded forward from the passenger com-
partment or the boot. £
75
Seats and Stowage

Opening from the passenger compartment
›
You can fold down the armrest at the loop
» page 60.
› Pull the handle upwards to the stop
» Fig. 81 -  and fold the cover down.
Opening from the boot
› Push the unlock button 1
» Fig. 81
-  down and fold the cover (including the
armrest) forwards.
Closing
› Fold the cover and armrest upwards to the stop - the lid must click into place.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. This is apparent
as the red field above the unlocking button 1
» Fig. 81
-  is not visible from the
luggage compartment. WARNING
The through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, removable through-loading bag » page 76.ÐRemovable through-loading bag
Fig. 82
Securing the through-loading
bag
Loading › Open the boot lid.
› Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards
» page 75,
Seat backrest with through-loading channel .
› Place the empty, removable through-loading bag in such a way that the end of
the bag with the zip is in the boot.
› Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the boot
» .
› Close the through-loading bag. Securing
›
Tighten the strap A
on the free end around the skis in front of the bind-
ings » Fig. 82 .
› Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
› Guide the securing strap B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
› Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
› Insert the securing strap B
into the lock C
until it clicks into place.
On vehicles fitted with a luggage net partition, guide the securing strap B
around the housing when the net partition is rolled up. After fixing the net parti-
tion in place, it is not longer possible to unroll the net partition.
WARNING
■ After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap B
» Fig. 82.
■ The strap A
must hold the skis tight.
■ Make sure that the strap A
holds the skis in front of the binding (also refer
to imprint on the removable through-loading bag).
■ The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 17 kg. Note
■ The through-loading bag is foreseen for four pairs of skis.
■ Place the skis and sticks in the removable through-loading bag with the tips
facing to the rear.
■ If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
■ The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist. Ð
76 Using the system

Side compartment in the luggage compartment
Fig. 83
Boot: Side compartment
› The compartment is opened by turning the locks in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 83.
The CD changer is housed in this compartment. ÐStowage compartment behind the rear seats (Estate car)
Fig. 84
Removing the stowage compart-
ment
Removing
› First of all, remove the foldable luggage compartment cover
» page 64.
› Grab the housing with both hands and remove by pulling in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 84 .
Install
› Move the housing into the locking mechanism as far as it will go.
› Restore the foldable luggage compartment cover. WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the storage
compartment. In the event of a vehicle collision heavy objects could be
thrown out of the compartment - risk of injuries! For this reason, the front
part of the luggage compartment cover must always cover over the storage
compartment. Ð Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the head-
liner above each of the rear doors. WARNING
■ Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
■ Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■ Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg. Ð Parking ticket holder
Fig. 85
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
er £
77
Seats and Stowage

The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNING
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision. Ð78
Using the system

Heating and air conditioning system
Heating and air conditioning system
Introductory information
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 well-being 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.
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 84 or for Climatronic »
page 86.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves to en-
sure that the heating and cooling system operates 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
■ For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows 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.
■ Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, 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. Note
■ The used air streams out through the vents in the boot.
■ 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). ■ To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block up the air outlet vents with any objects. Ð Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
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 switched on while travelling when the window
is open.
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the
cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected. For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved. Ð Operational problems
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 190 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 9.
If you cannot rectify the functional fault yourself, or the cooling capacity decrea-
ses, the cooling system must be switched off. Visit a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
79
Heating and air conditioning system

Note
■ Controls A
» Fig. 88
on page 80, B
, C
and the button 1
.
■ Air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 86 on page 80.
■ We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 86 on page 80 in the
opened position. ÐRecirculated air mode
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
› Press the button
 1
» Fig. 88
on page 80 and the warning light in the but-
ton illuminates.
Switching off
› Press the button
 1
» Fig. 88
on page 80again - the warning light in the
button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control C
» Fig. 88
on page 80 is in position . Recirculated air mode can be switched
on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button  .
WARNING
Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, 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. Ð Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) Introductory information
The cooling system only operates if the button AC 1
» Fig. 89 on page 82
is
pressed, and the following conditions are met:
› engine running;
› outside temperature above approx. +2 °C;
› blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
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 distribu-
tion of the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for ex-
ample when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons. Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a ŠKODA
specialist garage once every year. Ð Using the system
Fig. 89
The air conditioning system: Control elements £
82 Using the system

Setting temperature
›
Turn the control dial A
» Fig. 89 to the right to increase the temperature.
› Turn the control dial A
to the left to decrease the temperature.
Controlling blower
› Turn the blower switch B

» Fig. 89 into one of the positions, 1 to 4, to switch
the blower on.
› Turn the blower switch B
into position 0 to switch the blower off.
› Press the button
 4
to close the fresh air supply
» Fig. 89.
Regulating the air distribution
› The direction of the inlet air flow is controlled with air distribution regulator C
» Fig. 89
» page 80.
Switching the cooling system on and off
› Press the button
AC 1

» Fig. 89 and the warning light in the button illumi-
nates.
› When you again press the button
AC , the air conditioning system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater › Press the button
 2
» Fig. 89
. Further information » page 47.
Auxiliary heating (parking heating)
› Press the button
 3
»
Fig. 89
to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventilation). Further information » page 87. Note
■ The whole heat output will be needed to defrost the windscreen and side win-
dows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort. ■ The warning light AC lights after activation, even if not all of the conditions for
the function of the cooling system have been met » page 82, Introductory infor-
mation . By lighting up of the warning light in the button, the operational readi-
ness of the cooling system is signalled. Ð 83
Heating and air conditioning system

Setting the air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys-
tem for the respective operating modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3 A B C 1 4
Defrost/defog windscreen and
side windows
a) Desired tempera-
ture 3 or 4
Automatically
switched on Do not switch on Open and align with the side
window
The fastest heating To the right up to
the stop 3
Switched off Briefly switch on
Opening
Comfortable heating Desired tempera-
ture 2 or 3
   Switched off Do not switch on
Opening
The fastest cooling To the left up to
the stop briefly 4, then
2 or 3 Activated Briefly switch on
Opening
Optimal cooling Desired tempera-
ture 1, 2 or 3
Activated Do not switch on Open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation To the left up to
the stop Desired position
Switched off Do not switch on
Openinga)
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. Note
■ Controls A
» Fig. 89
on page 82, B
, C
and buttons 1
and 4
.
■ Air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 86 on page 80.
■ We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 86 on page 80 in the
opened position. ÐRecirculated air mode
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
› Press the button
 4
» Fig. 89
on page 82 and the warning light in the but-
ton illuminates. Switching off
› Press the button
 4
» Fig. 89
on page 82again - the warning light in the
button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control C
» Fig. 89
on page 82 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button  .
WARNING
Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, 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. Ð
84 Using the system

Note
Below the top row of buttons is located the interior temperature sensor. Do not
stick anything on or cover the sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable ef-
fect on the Climatronic. ÐAutomatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to
demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching on
› Set a temperature between +18 °C and +26
℃.
› Move the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 86 on page 80 and 4 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
› Press the button
AUTO 8
» Fig. 90
on page
85. The warning light in the top
right or left corner lights up, depending on which mode was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button AUTO 8
» Fig. 90
on
page 85

lights up, the Climatronic operates in “HIGH” mode. The “HIGH” mode is
the standard setting of the Climatronic.
When pressing again the button AUTO , the Climatronic changes into the “LOW”
mode and the warning light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses
only in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air con-
ditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button AUTO again, it is changed to “HIGH” mode.
Automatic mode is switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air distri-
bution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is never-
theless regulated. ÐSwitching the cooling system on and off
Switching the cooling system on and off › Press the button
AC 13

» Fig. 90 on page 85. The warning light in the button
lights up.
› When you again press the button
AC 13
, the air conditioning system is switch-
ed off. The warning light in the button goes out. Only the function of the venti-
lation remains active when no lower temperature than the outside temperature
can be reached. Ð Setting temperature
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately.
› The temperature for both sides can be set with the control dial 7
» Fig. 90 on
page 85

after switching on the ignition.
› If you wish to set the temperature for the right side, turn the control dial 14
» Fig. 90
on page
85. The warning light in the button DUAL 12
» Fig. 90
on
page 85
lights up, this indicates that differing temperatures for the left and
right side can be set.
If the warning light in the button DUAL 12
»
Fig. 90
on page 85 is illuminated, the
temperature for both sides cannot be set with the control dial 7
» Fig. 90
on
page 85. You can reactivate this function by pressing the button DUAL 12
. The
warning light in the button goes out.
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +26 ℃. The interior tem-
perature is regulated automatically within this range. If a temperature lower than
+18 °C is selected, a blue symbol lights up at the start of the numerical scale. If a
temperature higher than +26 °C is selected, a red symbol lights up at the start of
the numerical scale. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum
cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this
case.
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. Ð Recirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode largely prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle get-
ting into the vehicle, for example, when driving through a tunnel or when stand-
ing in a traffic jam. If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is rec-
ognized by the air quality sensor, when the automatic air distribution control is
switched on, the air distribution control will temporarily be switched off. If the
concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distribution con-
trol is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into the vehicle
interior. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and
then fed back into the interior. When the automatic air distribution control is
switched on, an air quality sensor measures the concentration of pollutants in the
drawn in air. £
86 Using the system

Switching recirculated air mode on
›
Repeatedly press the button
 5
» Fig. 90
on page 85 until the warning
light on the left side of the button is illuminated.
Switch on automatic air distribution control
› Repeatedly press the button
 5
» Fig. 90

on page 85 until the warning
light on the right side of the button is illuminated.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily
› If the air quality sensor does not automatically switch on the air distribution
control in the event of an unpleasant odour, you can switch it on yourself by
pressing the button  5
» Fig. 90
on page 85. The warning light lights up in
the button on the left side.
Switching recirculated air mode off
› Press the button
AUTO 8
» Fig. 90
on page
85 or repeatedly press the button
 5
» Fig. 90 on page 85
until the warning lights in the button go out.WARNING
Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, 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. Note
■ If the windscreen mists up, press the button  1
» Fig. 90 on page 85

. Press
the button AUTO 8
» Fig. 90
on page 85 when the windshield is demisted.
■ The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature
is higher than approx. 2 °C. ÐControlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the
interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adapted to
suit your particular needs.
› Repeatedly press the button
 10
» Fig. 90
on page 85 on the left side (reduce
blower speed) or on the right side (increase blower speed).
If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the button  10

» Fig. 90 on page 85
when the respective number of warning lights come on. WARNING
■ “
Stale air” may result 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.
■ Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
■ Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up. Ð Defrosting windscreen
Switching on › Press the button
 1
» Fig. 90
on page 85.
Switching off
› Once again press the button
 1
» Fig. 90 on page 85

or the button AUTO .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air
outlet vents 1 » Fig. 86 on page 80
. Ð Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Direct switching on/off 88
System settings 89
Radio remote control 89
Changing the battery of the radio remote control 90
Auxiliary heating (parking heating)
The auxiliary heater (parking heater) functions in connection with the air-condi-
tioning system or Climatronic.
It can be used when stationary, when the engine is switched off to preheat the
vehicle and while driving (e.g. during the heating phase of the engine).
The engine is also preheated, if the auxiliary heating is switched on when the ve-
hicle is stationary and the engine is switched off. £
87
Heating and air conditioning system