Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 119

Air conditionin
Air conditionin system
ntroduction
Additional information and warnin s
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oor visibility throu h all windows increases the risk of collisions and acci-
dents resultin in serious in ury.
Always make sure that all windows are free of ice snow and fo
ood visibility to the outside.
Ma imum heat output and rapid thawin of the windows can only be ach-
ieved when the en ine has reached its operatin temperature. Do not depart
before you have ood visibility conditions.
Always make sure that the air conditionin and heated rear window are
used correctly in order to have ood visibility to the outside.
ever use the recirculated air mode over a lon period.
system is switched off the windows can become fo
culated air mode reatly limitin visibility.
Always switch off recirculated air mode when it is not re uired.
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tale air can lead to rapid fati ue and decreased concentration of the driver
causin collisions accidents and serious in uries.
ever switch off the blower for a lon time and never use the recirculated
air mode over an e tended period because no fresh air enters the interior.
ehicle overview efore drivin
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to have
hen the coolin
ed very uickly in recir-
hen drivin
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f you suspect that the air conditionin system was dama ed switch off
the air conditionin . his can avoid additional dama e. Have the air condition-
in system checked by a specialist ara e.
Repairs on the air conditionin system re uire special knowled e and spe-
cial tools. Škoda recommends a Škoda partner for this purpose.
Do not smoke in vehicles e uipped with air conditionin in recirculated air
mode. he drawn smoke may form deposits on the evaporator of the coolin
system as well as on the dust and pollen filter e uipped with an activated
charcoal insert resultin in permanent odour nuisance.
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Maintenance cleanin
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Air conditionin
condensation
servic- Do-it-yourself