ECO mode SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) User Guide

Heating and air conditioning system89
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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
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90during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a
window for a short time.•
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 air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through co
nsiderable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).
•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
•
Using the cooling economically ⇒page 88.
Overview of the control elements
The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left and right side.The buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
Display Display of blower stages
When switching off the automatic air co nditioning with the button 11, the
outside temperature now indicates OFF, other information is not indicated.
Defrosting the windscreen
Recirculated air mode

Direction of air flow Display of selected inside temperature, here:
+22 °C
AUTO (automatic mode), ECON (AC compressor switched off) or OFF
(Climatronic switched off)
The buttons Automatic mode
Recirculated air mode
Lower blower speed and button for switch ing off the air conditioning system
“OFF”
Higher blower speed and button for switching on the air conditioning system
Air flow to head
Fig. 102 Climatronic: Control elements
A1

A2A3A4A5A6
A7A8A9
AUTO
A10

A11A12A13
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Heating and air conditioning system91
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Air flow in the footwell
Decreasing the temperature
Increasing the temperature
(AC compressor switched off, i.e the cooling system)
Interior temperature sensor (on le ft-hand steering models) and (on
right-hand steering models).
Note
Do not glue or cover over the sensor, ot herwise it could have an unfavourable
effect on the Climatronic.Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in orde r to maintain a constant temper-
ature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18°C (17.78°C) and +29°C (28.89°C).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 83, fig. 99 so that the air flow
is directed slightly upwards.
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.The automatic mode is switched off by pr essing the button for the air distribution
or increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless
regulated.ECON mode
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode - heating and
ventilation are regulated automatically.Switching ECON mode on
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button. – Set a temperature between +18°
C (17.78°C) and +29°C (28.89°C).
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode
– First of all press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.
– Then press the button - the warning light lights up in the button.
ECON mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18°C
(17.78°C) up to +29°C (28.89°C).
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button or .
Please note that, in the ECON mode, the in terior temperature cannot be lower than
the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified.
If you select the temperature below +18°C (17.78°C), LO appears in the display. If
you select a temperature higher than + 29°C (28.89°C), HI appears in the display.
In the position LO the recirculated air is not warmed up. In the HI position, the
system operates continuously with maximum heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒page 92.Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on
–Press the button ⇒page 90, fig. 102 .
Defrosting windscreen - switching off
– Once again press the button or the button .The temperature control is controlled auto matically. More air flows out of the air
outlet vents 1 and 2.
A14A15A16A17
ECON
A18
A18a
A18b
AUTOECON

ECON




AUTO
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Starting-off and Driving99
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance
of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area
⇒ page 98, fig. 108 ). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter
as the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of ap prox. 30 cm (area ) - danger
area. You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
Activating
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a substitute fo r the driver paying proper attention
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin po st, trailer drawbar etc., behind your
vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the
sensors.Note
•
The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 se conds after switching the ignition on
and engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates
a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
Cruise control system (CCS)*IntroductionThe cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h
(20 mph), once it has been set, without yo u having to depress the accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range wh ich is permitted by the power output and
braking power of the engine. The cruise co ntrol system makes it possible - particu-
larly on long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING
•
The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or
loose chippings) - risk of accident!
•
In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system,
always switch off the system after use.Note
•
Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you
switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise the
engine can rev up unintentionally.
•
The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which
it travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle
down by applying the foot brake.
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Inspecting and replenishing
164Engine oilEngine oil specifications
The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with
precise specifications.The engine of your vehicle has been fact ory-filled with a high-grade oil which you
can use throughout the year - exce pt in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does
not, however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing co ntinuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
Specialist garages are informed by Škoda Auto a.s. about current changes. This why
you should always have engine oil changed by a specialist garage.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG0, QG2) Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)
Caution
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since
this will maintain the properties of the oi
l. In exceptional cases, you must top up
only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol
engines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.
You must not use other engine oi ls - risk of engine damage!
Note
•
Before a long drive we recommend th at you purchase and carry with you
engine oil which complies with the specif ication for your vehicle. Consequently,
you will always have the corr ect engine oil for refilling.
•
We recommend using a preservative fr om the Škoda original accessories
offered by your Škoda dealer.
•
For further information - see Service shedule.
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 501 01
VW 502 00
VW 504 00
ACEA A2
a), or A3
a)
a)Only to be used in exceptional cases if the oils specified above are not available.
Diesel engines
VW 505 00
b)
VW 505 01
VW 507 00
ACEA B3
a), or B4
a)
b)Except PD engine (unit injector engine).
Engine oil specifications
Petrol engines
VW 503 00
VW 504 00
Diesel engines
VW 506 01
VW 507 00
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Wheels and Tyres
178The date of manufacture is a lso s tated on the tyre wal l (poss ibly o nl y on the inside
of wheel):
DOT ... 50 08...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 50th week of the year
2008.
Any spare wheel which differs from the tyres fitted to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres
or low-profile tyres) should only be used only for a short time in the event of a
puncture and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving. It should be
replaced as quickly as po ssible by a normal wheel.
WARNING
•
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved for your
model of Škoda Auto a.s. vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will
adversely affect the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident! Approval
and licencing of your vehicle on public roads may also become void as a
result.
•
You must on no account drive at a higher speed than is permissible for
your tyres - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage and loss of
control over your vehicle.
•
Tyres which are 6 years old or more should only be fitted in exceptional
cases and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving.
•
Never fit tyres which have already been used without having adequate
knowledge of their previous history. Ty res age even if they have not been
used at all or only very little. A spare tyre must only be used in exceptional
cases and only then when adopting an appropriately cautious style of
driving.
•
Do not, where possible, replace indivi dual tyres but at least replace them
on both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the
deeper tread depth to the front wheels.For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of in conformity with the appropriate regulations.
Note
It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for technical
reasons. This may also apply in certain circumstances to the wheels of the same
type of vehicle.Wheel boltsWheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels - e.g. light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres - you must
therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the correct length and shape of
spherical cap. This is essent ial to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and that
the brake system operates properly.
If you retrofit wheel trims (or have this done), please also ensure that an adequate
flow of air remains assured for cooling the brake system.
The specialist garages are instructed in the technical possibilities which exist
regarding converting or retrofitti ng wheels, tyres and wheel trim.
WARNING
•
In case of incorrect treatment of th e wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving - risk of accident!
•
The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.
•
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can lossen when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tightening torque
which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in
permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rims.Caution
The prescribed tightening torque of the wh eel bolts for steel and light alloy wheels
is 120 Nm.
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Fuses and light bulbs195
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse cover in engine compartment
The fuse box in the engine comp artment exists in two different
versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with
after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses.On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing
the fuse cover ⇒page 170.
Open fuse cover
– Press the interlocks on the sides of the fuse cover in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 178 and fold the cover in direction of arrow .
Close fuse cover
– Closing the fuse cover takes place in the reverse order.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 178 Battery cover in the
engine compartment
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AB
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
2
Valves for ABS
30
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary
air pump
50
5
Engine control unit
50
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
8
Dynamo
110 / 150
a)
a)Depending on the engine type and equipment
Fig. 179 Schematic repre-
sentation of fuse box in
engine compartment -
version 1
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196Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2Certain electrical components are only st andard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
2
Valves for ABS
30
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary
air pump
50
5
Engine control unit
50
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
8
Dynamo
110 / 150
a)
a)Depending on the engine type and equipment
Fig. 180 Schematic repre-
sentation of fuse box in
engine compartment -
version 2
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Heating of the exterior mirrors, relay for cigarette
lighter, power seats and washing nozzles
10
2
Turn signal lights. Xenon headlight
10
3
Lighting in storage compartment
5
4
Licence plate light
5
5
Seat heating, Climatronic, navigation, circulating air flap,
multifunction steering wheel, heating of the exterior
mirrors, cruise control system
7,5
6
Central locking system
5
7
Reversing light, sensors for parking aid
10
8
Phone
5
9
ABS, ESP
5
10
Ignition, S-contact
a)
10
11
Instrument cluster
5
Fig. 181 Schematic repre-
sentation of the fuse carrier
in the dash panel
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Index
218Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Climatronic Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Setting temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . . 89
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 144
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Coolant temperature/coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cup holder
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
DDeactivatingan airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Detachable towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Diesel engines Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140EEDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Electric power-operated window Operational faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 36
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Electronic stability programme (ESP) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Engine electronics Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 143
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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