Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 81

recirculated air mode
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 77.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from get-
ting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing
in a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
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Press the symbol button .
The display shows the icon (Pos
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Press the symbol button  again.
The  icon in the display goes out.
WARNING
Never leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as "stale air"
can cause fatigue of the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels
and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increa-
ses. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Note
If recirculated air mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol  will
begin to flash in the display as a sign that recirculated air mode is switched on
long-term. If the recirculated air mode is not switched off, the symbol flashes for
around 5 minutes.
Controlling blower
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 77.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the
interior temperature. However, the blower level can be manually adjusted to suit
your particular needs.
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Turn the control dial » Fig. 79 on page 77 to the left or to the right to in-
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crease or decrease the blower speed.
» Fig. 79 on page 77).
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If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
The set blower speed is shown by displaying the corresponding number of seg-
ments in icon in the display.
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WARNING
"Stale air" may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention
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levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases.
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
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Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
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Defrosting windscreen
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 77.
Switching on/off
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Press the symbol button 
The display shows the icon  (Pos. 5
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Press the symbol button  again or press the symbol button .
The  icon in the display goes out.
More air flows out of the air outlet vents 1
trol is controlled automatically.
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» Fig. 79 on page 77.
» Fig. 79 on page 77).
» page 71 and 2. The temperature con-
Heating and air conditioning system
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