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60Note
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The position and the shape of the swit ch can differ depending on equipment
installed in the vehicle.
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If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater is switched off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Sun visorsFig. 48 Sun visor: Swivelling out / double sun visorYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 48 .
The vanity mirrors* in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in direc-
tion of arrow .
On vehicles which are equipped with double sun visor*, you can also unfold the auxil-
iary visor in direction of arrow after swivelling the sun visor.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Sun screen*Fig. 49 Unroll / remove the sun screenThe sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover. If required,
you can remove the housing with the sun sc reen from the luggage compartment cover.Pulling out– Pull the sun screen at the loop and hang it in the brackets fig. 49 .Folding– Take the sun screen out of the brackets and hold it at the loop so that it can
roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on the luggage compartment
cover.Removing– Unhook the fastening elements from the luggage compartment cover .
– Roll up the sun screen again into the housing on the luggage compartment cover.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow and take out the sun screen in
the direction or arrow .
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Windshield wiper and wash systemWindshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.The windscreen wiper lever fig. 50 has the following positions:Finger-operated wiping– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position . If you hold the lever in the lo wer position for more than 1 second, the
wiper wipes faster.Intermittent wiping– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired brea k between the individual wiper strokesSlow wipe– Position the lever up into position .Fast wipe– Position the lever up into position .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash system
sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wash
system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a speed of more than
120 km/h.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
screen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again* 5 seconds
after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deacti vated by a specialist garage.Rain sensor*– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .Wiping the rear window pane*– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position - the widescreen
wiper will operate every 6 seconds.Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane*– Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung position , the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later.
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system.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of
the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it .Switching windscreen wipers off– Move the lever back into its home position .
After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for the
third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an early
fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
Fig. 50 Windscreen wiper lever
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The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched on
and the bonnet is closed
10).
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on
speed.
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
Top up with wash liquid page 207.
Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest positi on, they cannot be folded out from the wind-
screen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in winter so
that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily. You can set this rest position as
follows:
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Switch on the windscreen wipers.
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Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they
were when switching off the ignition.
You can also use the service position page 63 as a winter position.
WARNING
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Properly maintained wind screen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving page 63.
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Do not use the windscreen washer sy stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and re strict the view to the front.
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The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually
depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please firs t of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers
when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades
and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
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If the slower or the faster wiper setting is switched on page 61, fig. 50 and
the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched on
automatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous wiper setting is
established again.
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If there is an obstacle on the windscre en, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles, in
order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Re move the obstacle and and switch on the
wiper again.
Automatic rear window wiper* (Combi)If the windshield wiper lever is in the position page 61, fig. 50 or , the rear
window wiper carries out a wi ping process every 30 seconds or 10 seconds at a speed
above 5 km/h.
When the rain sensor* is active (the lever is in the position ) the function is only
active if the front window wipers continue to operate (no break between each wiping
process).
Activation/deactivation
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the infor-
mation display* in the menu:
Setup
Lights & Vision
Rear wiper
10)On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash
system operates also when the bonnet is opened.
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Technical Data
Note
The function of the automatic rear window wi per is only valid for Combi vehicles which
are equipped with the information display*. The function is activated in the factory.Headlight cleaning system*The headlights are being cleaned after the windscreen has been sprayed for the first
time and fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on and the windscreen
wiper lever was held in the position page 61, fig. 50 for about 1 second.
The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the water pres-
sure for cleaning the headlights.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as in sect residues) from the headlight lenses at
regular intervals, for example when refuelling . Please refer to the following guidelines
 page 188, “The headlight lenses”.
You should remove any snow from the fixtur es of the washer nozzles and clear ice in
winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning
system.Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipersOne cannot fold out the wiper arms in the re st position from the windscreen. Before
replacing the wiper arms you must put them into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades– Close the bonnet.
– Switch the ignition on and then again off.
– Then press the windscreen wiper lever in the position page 61, fig. 50 within
20 seconds - the wiper arms move into the service position.Taking off the wiper blade– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm .
– Take off the wiper blade in direction of arrow fig. 51  .Attaching a wiper blade– Push the new wiper blade ov er the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade into the
vertical position.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arms onto the window and switch on the ignition. By pressing the window wiper leve r into the sprung position fig. 51 or when
driving at a speed greater than 4 km/h, the windscreen wiper arms move back into
the rest position.
Wiper blades in proper condition are essentia l to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades
should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades co uld then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle wash ing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
matic vehicle wash system .
WARNING
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The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are
folded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while
doing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.
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If the windscreen wipers are handled ca relessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
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Fig. 51 Wiper blade for the windscreen
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You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blad e with a sponge or cloth if it is very
dirty, for example from insect residues.
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Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. These can
be bought from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiperTaking off the wiper blade – Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm fig. 52 .
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– With the other hand unlock the locking button in the direction of arrow and remove the wiper blade.Attaching a wiper blade– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for page 63.
Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorBasic setting– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.Dimming mirror– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Automatic dimming interior mirror*Switching on the automatic dimming– Press the button - the warning light lights up fig. 53 .Switching off the automatic dimming– Press again the button - the warning light goes out .
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on the bottom edge
of the mirror. After the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the
normal position.
WARNING (continued)
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Note
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Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the light
striking the interior rear-view mirr or is not affected by other objects.
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Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
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If you switch off the automatic dimming inte rior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
Exterior mirror
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.The exterior mirror he ater only operates when the en gine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C. Heating of the external mirror – Turn the rotary knob to position
  fig. 54 .
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control– Turn the rotary knob to position
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Folding in both exterior mirrors*– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Folding exterior mirrors* using the key with radio remote control– If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button on the radio remote
control page 43, fig. 31 for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front pa ssenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position
  fig. 54 and the reverse gear is engaged, the
surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the
pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position
 and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exterior
mirror is also stored automatically when the se at position is stored page 68.WARNING
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Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances
to the following vehicles.
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Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.
Fig. 54 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the remote control* of the vehicle key,
these are folded back into the driving positi on after opening the door or switching on
the ignition.
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If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the rotary knob page 65, fig. 54 , they
can only be folded back into the dr iving position using the rotary knob.
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If the exterior mirrors were folded in us ing the remote control* of the vehicle key
and if the rotary knob was in the fold-in po sition before switching on the ignition, the
mirrors remain in the fold-in position the next time the ignition is switched on. Folding
back into the driving position is performed by actuating the rotary knob in a different
position from the fold-in position.
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Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
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You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
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Contact your specialist garage if a fault ex ists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
Automatic dimming exterior mirror on the driver's side*The exterior mirror on the driver's side is dimmed together with the interior mirror. If
the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear.
After the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the normal (not
dimmed) position.
Note
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Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is not
affected by other objects.
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Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
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If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
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– With one press, you can switch the heating to highest intensity which is indicated
by the lighting up of the three warning lights in the switch.
– With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regulated up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number of illu-
minated warning lights in the switch.
– If you switch the heating to the highest intensity - 3rd stage, it is automatically switched over to the 2nd stage after 10 minutes (two warning lights light up in the
switch).
WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temp erature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating. Th is can lead to burns on the back, the
posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long
distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can recuperate
from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
Caution
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You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in
order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
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Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the heating
elements in the seat heating can occur.
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Do not clean the seats moist page 190.Note
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The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
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If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electric al energy for the engine control.
PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
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Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
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Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
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There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler-
ator - risk of accident!
luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of
your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net* page 75.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the
object. The speed at which the vehicle is trave lling is in this case the more significant
factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an en ergy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
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Technical Data
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 standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button page 95, fig. 106 .Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
  page 95, fig. 106. 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 atten-
tion 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.Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)Description
The Climatic is a combined coolin g and heating system. 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 operating
properly. The cooling only operates if button
page 98, fig. 107 is pressed, and the
following conditions are met:
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engine running,
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outside temperature above approx. +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 partic-
ularly 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 c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculat ed 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 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 be low 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.

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 mo de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
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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 interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
Using the systemFig. 107 Climatic: Control elementsSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 107 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po sitions, 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 shut off the fresh air supp ly, use the button - recirculated air
mode page 100.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 94.switching cooling on and off– Press the button fig. 107 . 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.Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 59, “Rear window heater”.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)– Press the button in order to direct ly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventilation. Further information page 104, “Auxiliary
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*”.
The set temperature will be automatica lly maintained other than when the
control dial is on the extreme right or extreme left position:
Extreme right position - full heating,
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Extreme left position - full cooling,
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The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from 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 footwell. Th is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.

The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
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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 cooling 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 avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
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