Climatronic* (Automatic Air Conditioning) - Skoda FABIA - 03-2010 Owner's Manual

Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the Climatic uses power from the engine when in cooling mode
which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior
has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the
heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling
system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational malfunctions
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
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The fuse of the Climatic is defective. Check the fuse, replace it if necessary
 page 191.
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The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot  page 16.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling capacity
decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.
If there is a fault at the Climatronic, all symbols on the display flash after switching on
the ignition for 15 seconds. Contact a specialist garage.
Using the system Safety

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 occu-
pants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has been
set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the
blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight
which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually. The automatic mode
 page 87 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:
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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 coolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated 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!
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Heating and air conditioning system
engine running,
outside temperature above approx. +2°C,
switched on.
AC
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Breakdown assistance
85
Technical Data