Climatronic (Automatic Air Conditioning) - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
A  page 94, fig. 107
– Press the button
 4
button.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button

The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
A
is in position   page 94, fig.
C
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing pushbutton
WARNING
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.

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)

Description
The Climatronic system is an automatic heating, fresh air and cooling
system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. 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 98
ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year.
Using the system Safety
the warning light lights up in the
- the warning light in the button goes out.
107. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
.

Driving Tips
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above approx. +2 °C,
•
switched on.
AC
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
•
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
•
Press the button  page 98, fig.
AUTO
•
Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Note
•
We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once
every year.
•
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system, the
information of the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can be
switched off, see operating instructions of the radio or the radio navigation
system.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Heating and air conditioning system
108.
Technical data
97