heater SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owner's Manual
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Cockpit
9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the  displays and the control elements.
Electric exterior mirror adjustment*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Lever for the multi-functional switch: − Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher − Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Instrument cluster: Instrum 
ents and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .  
Lever for the multi-functional switch: − Multi-functional indicator*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  − Windshield wiper and wash system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switch for rear window heater Depending on equipment fitted: − Switch for the ESP*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  − Switch for the TCS*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switch for hazard warning lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Control dial for heating on the driver and front passenger seat* Open fuel filler cap from the inside*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front passenger airbag*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Storage compartment in the front door Central locking switch and power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Light switch, headlamp beam adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Storage compartment below steering wheelSteering wheel: − with horn − with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Ignition lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Handbrake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Operating controls for the heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  − Operating controls for the air conditioning system*  . . . . . . . .  − Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Storage compartment in the midd 
le part of the dash panel 
Radio* Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
•
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model  
versions or only suppliable as op 
tional equipment for certain models.
•
Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobi
le phone etc, are supplied with separate  
instructions for operating such equipment.•
The arrangement of the controls and swit 
ches and the location of some items  
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in  
⇒page 8, fig. 1
. The  
symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
A1
58
A2
83
A3
52 98
A4
16
A5
1956
A6A7
131133
A8
52
A9
67
A10
156
A11
116
A12A13
40, 44
A14
159
A15
49, 51
A16A17
116
A18
93
A19
94
A20
77
A21
96
A22
97
A23
838589
A24A25A26
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Lights and Visibility
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch 
 ⇒
fig. 53
 - the indicator light in the 
switch comes on or goes out.
You can only activate the rear window he
ater when the ignition is switched on. 
On vehicles with electrically operated power windows, the exterior mirror heater is  also switched on at the same time when 
 the rear window heater is activated.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched  off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel  economy  
⇒page 141, “Saving electricity”.
Sun visorsThe sun visors can be pulled out of the fixtures and swiveled towards the side  window. The visor above the interior mirror* can only be folded down.  
⇒fig. 54
. 
Sun visors with lighting* After folding down the visor, the lighting for the vanity mirror is switched on.
Fig. 53  Switch for rear  window heater
Fig. 54  Sun visor: swivelling out
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Lights and Visibility
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The heating of the external mirror functions only when ignition is  switched on.Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors* Carry out the adjustment at the set button  
next to the inner door handle when the  
ignition is switched on  
⇒page 58, fig. 58
. 
Position 
Heating of the exterior mirrors (only on vehicles with electrically operated power  windows). Position L Operating the left and right mirrors at the same time (valid for vehicles with electri- cally operated power windows). Operating the left mirror (valid for vehicles without electrically operated power  windows). Position R Operating the right mirror.
WARNING
•
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.•
Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the  
distances to the following vehicles.
Note
•
Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is 
switched on.•
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.
•
Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exte- 
rior mirrors.
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Seats and Storage
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Seat heating of the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cu
shions and the seat backrests of the  
front seats when the ignition is switched on. Front seats – Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on  
and regulated by turning the control dial  
⇒
fig. 68
. 
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home  
position “0”.
WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,  e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g.  diabetes), we recommend no 
t to use the seat heating.
 This can lead to burns  
on the back, the posterior an 
d 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
•
You should not kneel on the seats or othe 
rwise apply pressure at specific points  
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.•
Do not clean the seats moist  
⇒page 152.
Note
•
The seat heating should only be switched
 on when the engine is running. This  
has a significant effect of sa 
ving on the battery capacity.
•
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in  
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the pe 
dal, you should use only footmats from  
the Škoda genuine accessories. Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•
Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake  
system.•
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!•
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, oper
ate the clutch or  
accelerator - risk of accident!
Fig. 68  Dash panel: Control  dial for heating the front seats
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Seats and Storage
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luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the inte
rest of having good handling char- 
acteristics 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 68.
In the event of an accident, there is such a 
high kinetic energy wh
ich is produced by  
small and light objects that they can caus 
e severe injuries. The magnitude of the  
kinetic energy depends on the speed at wh 
ich the vehicle is travelling and on the  
weight of the object. The speed at which the  
vehicle is travelling 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 energy, which corresponds to 20 times  
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the injuries that can occur, if th 
is “bullet” is flying 
through the interior  
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
•
Store the objects in the luggage comp 
artment and attach them to the  
lashing eyes.•
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward  
during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects  which are flying around are hit by a depl 
oyed airbag. In this case, the objects  
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.•
Please note that the handling properti 
es of your vehicle may be affected  
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the  
centre of gravity. The speed and style  
of driving must be adjusted accord- 
ingly.•
The items carried in the luggage compar 
tment should be stored in such  
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving  or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!•
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise 
exhaust gases may get into the interior 
 of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
•
On no account exceed the permissi
ble axle loads and the permissible  
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!•
Never transport occupants  
in the luggage compartment!
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not  damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load  
⇒page 173, fig. 159
.
Lashing eyes
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 69  Luggage compart- ment: Lashing eyes (Octavia)
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Seats and Storage
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Luggage compartment cover (Octavia) You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head  restraints for storing  
light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can be 
removed as required if one must  
transport bulky goods. – Unhook the support stra 
ps on the boot lid   
⇒
fig. 76
. 
– Place the cover in the horizontal position. – Pull the cover out of the holder   horizontally to the rear.– Install again by pushing the luggage 
 compartment cover forwards into  
the holder   and hanging the suppo 
rt straps   on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat back- rest.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the  
luggage compartment cover, the vehicle  
occupants could be endangered if th 
ere is sudden braking or the vehicle  
collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not  damaged as a result of obje 
cts placed in this area.
Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Pulling out – Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow  
⇒ 
fig. 77
. 
– Hang the luggage compartment cover in the recesses on the side of  
the luggage compartment. 
Folding – Pull the foldable cover out of the recesses, the cover is folded up.
Fig. 76  Removing the  luggage compartment coverA1
A2
A2
A1
Fig. 77  Luggage compart-ment: removing the foldable luggage compartment cover
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Seats and Storage
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Removing – Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport  
bulky goods by pressing the slider  
from the side in the direction of  
arrow   and removing the cover in the direction of arrow   ⇒ 
page 71, fig. 77
.
WARNING
No objects should be placed 
on the luggage compartment cover.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable  luggage compartment cover are not damaged as 
 a result of objects placed in this  
area.Variable loading floor* (Combi)
The variable loading floor makes it  
easier to handle bulky goods and  
creates an even luggage compartmen 
t floor when the rear seats are  
folded forward. The maximum permissa 
ble surface load of the variable  
loading floor is 75 kg. Remove variable loading floor – Unlock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts   by approx. 90°  
to the left  
⇒
fig. 78
. 
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction  
of arrow. 
Install carrier rails – Unlock the carrier rails   by turn 
ing the arbor-mounted fixing eyes  
 to the right by approx. 90°  
and take out the carrier rails. 
Install carrier rails – Place the carrier rails   in the original position and attach them with  
the aid of the mountable fixing eyes   by turning to the left by approx. 90° at the fixed eyes of the body. 
Install variable loading floor – Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
A1
A2
Fig. 78  Variable loading  floor
Fig. 79  Luggage compart-ment: Remove carrier rails
AA
AB
AC
AB
AC
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
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Plastic partsExternal plastic parts are cleaned by norm
al washing. Plastic 
parts and synthetic  
leather can also be treated with  
special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents
 if a  
damp cloth is not sufficient. Paint care pr 
oducts are not suitable for plastic parts.
Caution
Solvent-free cleaners attack th
e material and can damage it.
WindowsOnly use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and  mirrors. You should not move the ice scraper forward and backward but in one direction on the window which you are clea 
ning in order to avoid any damage to  
the surface of the glass. You can best remove residues of rubber,  
oil, grease, wax or 
silicone by using a  
special window cleaner or a special silicone remover. You should also clean the windows regularly from the inside.Do not use window leathers  
which you have used to polish the vehicle body to dry  
off the windows. Residues of preservati 
ves in the window leather can dirty the  
window and reduce visibility. Do not affix any stickers over the inside of the rear window to avoid damage to the  heating elements of the rear window heater 
. 
We recommend using a preservative from 
 Škoda genuine accessories offered by  
your Škoda dealer.
Caution
Never remove snow or ice from the glass  
parts with warm or hot water - risk of  
formation of cracks in the glass!
The headlight lensesPlease do not use any aggressive cleaning  
or chemical solvent products for cleaning  
the front headlights - risk of damage to the plastic lenses.  
Please use
 soap and  
clean warm water.
Caution
Never 
 wipe the headlights dry and do not 
use any sharp objects for cleaning the  
plastic lenses, this may result in damage 
 to the protective paintwork and conse- 
quently in formation of cracks on the head 
light lenses, e.g through effect of chem- 
ical products.Door and window sealsThe rubber seals on the doors, boot lid, 
 bonnet and windows remain supple and  
last longer if you treat them from time to  
time with a rubber care product (e.g. with  
a spray with silicone-free oil). You also avoid premature wear of the seals and  prevent leakages in this way. It is also easier to open the doors. Rubber seals which  are well cared for also do not stick together in cold winter weather.Locking cylinderWe recommend that you use the spray from Škoda original accessories with regreasing and anticorrosive effect 
 for de-icing lo
cking cylinders.
Note
When washing your vehicle, ensure that as
 little water as possible gets into the  
locking cylinders.
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Fuses and light bulbs
194
Fuse 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. 178  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, circulating air flap, exterior mirror heater, 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. 179  Schematic repre- sentation of the fuse carrier in the dash panel
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Electrically adjustable  
seats are protected by 
automatic circuit breakers
, which  
switch on again automatically after a fe 
w seconds after the overload has been  
eliminated.BulbsChanging bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch 
ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
12
Power supply of the self-diagnosis
7,5
13
Brake lights
10
14
Interior lighting, central lockin
g system, interior lighting  
(without central locking system)
10
15
Instrument cluster,  
steering angle sender, rear mirror
5
16
Air conditioning system
10
17
Heated windscreen washer nozzles daylight driving lights
530
18
Right main beam
10
19
Left main beam
10
20
Right low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
21
Low beam on the left
15
22
Right parking light
5
23
Left parking light
5
24
Front window wiper, motor for wash pump
20
25
Air blower, air conditioning system, Climatronic
25
26
Rear window heater
25
27
Rear window wiper
15
28
Fuel pump
15
29
Control unit: Petrol engine control unit: Diesel engine
1510
30
Electric sliding/tilting roof
20
31
Not assigned
32
Petrol engine - injection valvesdiesel engine - injection pump, control unit
1030
33
Headlight cleaning system
20
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
34
Petrol engine: Control unitdiesel engine: Control unit
1010
35
Trailer socket, power socket in the luggage compart- ment
30
36
Fog lights
15
37
Petrol engine: Control unit diesel engine: Control unit
205
38
Lighting of the luggage compartment, central locking system, opening of the fuel filler flap, interior lighting
15
39
Hazard warning light system
15
40
Horn
20
41
Cigarette lighter
15
42
Radio, mobile phone
15
43
Petrol engine: Control unit diesel engine: Control unit
1010
44
Seat heaters
15
a)For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which can be 
 operated with the ignition switched off as  
long as the ignition key is not withdrawn.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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