SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Manual Online

Seats and Storage
80may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-
dent!•
Use the storage compartments in the door panels only for small items
which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interfer-
ence with the proper operation of the side airbags.
•
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 br akes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front
passenger side
– Pull the handle in the li d in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 93 and pull the lid
down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.The storage compartment can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key (if the
storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
The storage compartment mu st always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Storage compartment for spectacles*Opening and closing the storage compartment for spectacles
– Press on the cover of the storage compartment at the point of the arrow, the compartment opens or closes ⇒fig. 94 .
Removing
– Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out by pulling on the hinge.
Installing
– Installation takes plac e in the reverse order.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 93 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the front
passenger side
Fig. 94 Centre console:
Storage compartment for
spectacles
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Note
Do not insert particularly large spectacles.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*The armrest is adjustable in height.
Opening storage compartment
– Press button ⇒fig. 95 .
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow.
Closing storage compartment
– Fold down the cover of the armrest.
Setting height
– Press the button in direction of arrow.
– Fold the armrest downwards or upwards and release the button. Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city
traffic the armrest should not be folded down.Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*– The armrest can be folded forwards
in direction of arrow with the aid
of the belt ⇒fig. 96 .
Fig. 95 Armrest: Storage
compartment
AB
AA
Fig. 96 Rear seats: ArmrestFig. 97 Rear seats: Fold the
armrest forwards
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– The armrest includes a storage compartment. Press the button in direction of arrow and open the storage compartment in direction
of arrow .Clothes hooks*A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 98 .
WARNING
•
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.
•
Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-e dged objects in the pockets.
A1
A2
Fig. 98 Rear door: Clothes
hooks
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Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsFig. 99 Air outlet ventsOpen air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.You can set the air supply to the individual air outlet vents using the control dial
⇒fig. 100 . Air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 99 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
⇒fig. 100 and according to outer atmospheric
conditions.
HeatingUsing 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. 100 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.
AC
AA
Fig. 100 Heating: Control
elements
AAAAAB
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– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Pressing switch causes the recirc ulating air system to be switched
on - recirculated air mode ⇒.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control ⇒page 83.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.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e 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
•
The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the foot well. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
•
The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or
close to this position.
Set heatingRecommended settings of heating controls for:
AB
AD
AC
AD
AC
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Recirculated air mode
In 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 the button - the warning light lights up in the button
⇒page 83, fig. 100 .
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warn ing light in the button goes out.The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or close
to this position.
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.Air conditioning system*Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating
system. It makes it possible to op timally control the air temperature
at any season of the year.Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly.
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

switched off
close
open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side win-
dows from mist
in the heating range
2 or 3

switched off
close
open and align with the side window
the fastest heating
up to the stop
towards the right
3

switched off
open
open
comfortable heating
desired tempera-
ture
2 or 3
 or 
switched off
close
open
Fresh air mode - ventilation
up to the stop
towards the left
desired position

switched off
open
open
AA
AB
AC
AD



AC
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86The air conditioning only operates if button ⇒fig. 101 is pressed and the
following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above +5 °C and
•
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 th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated 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
•
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•
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
•
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 th e air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through co nsiderable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).
Using the systemSetting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 101 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera- ture.
AC
AD
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 101 The air conditioning
system: Control elements
AAAA
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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.
– IF you wish to close the inlet for fresh air, use the switch - Recirculated air mode ⇒page 88.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution
control ⇒page 83.
switching cooling on and off
– Press the button ⇒page 86, fig. 101 . The warning light lights
up in the button. – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out.
Note
•
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.
•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
•
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 cooling system on
at least once a month for approximately 5 mi nutes 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.
•
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒page 88.
Setting air conditioning systemRecommended settings of ai r conditioning controls:
ABAB

AE
AC
AC
AD
AC
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

switched off
do not switch on
close
open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side
windows from mist
desired temper-
ature
2 or 3

switched on
do not switch on
close
open and align with the side window
the fastest heating
up to the stop towards the
right
3

switched off
briefly switched on
open
open
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
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88Recirculated air mode
In 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 the button ⇒page 86, fig. 101 - the warning light lights up
in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or close
to this position.
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.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air co nditioning 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 allow
the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
comfortable heating
desired temper- ature
2 or 3
 or 
switched off
do not switch on
close
open
the fastest cooling
up to the stop
towards the left
briefly 4, then 2or 3

switched on
briefly switched on
open
open
optimal cooling
desired temper- ature
1, 2 or 3

switched on
do not switch on
open
open
Fresh air mode - ventilation
up to the stop
towards the left
desired posi- tion

switched off
do not switch on
open
open
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE



AC
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For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating,
fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the
occupants of the car.The Climatronic maintains a constant temp erature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achiev ed by automatically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the ai r distribution. The system also takes into
account bright sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually.
The automatic mode ⇒ page 91 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at
all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above +5 °C,
•
the button is not pressed.
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 outs ide 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 th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒ .
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. The AC compressor is switched off at
a high coolant temperature in order to
provide cooling at a high load of the engine.
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!
If you make a change before switching off the ignition, which differs from the auto-
matic mode, the changed functions remain stored. Only the function “circulating
air” is erased 20 minutes after switching off the ignition.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
•
Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
•
Press the button ⇒page 90, fig. 102 .
•
Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards
⇒ page 83, fig. 99 .
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons 17 and 9 ⇒page 90, fig. 102. The infor-
mation in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
WARNING
•
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•
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
•
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 cooling system on
at least once a month for approximately 5 mi nutes at the highest blower stage - also
ECON
AUTO
ECON
AUTO
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