Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual page 86

Note
In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.
Climatronic - automatic mode
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Read and observe on page 82 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
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To switch on press the  button. The display shows  (pos.
on page 83).
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To turn off, press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Air distribution control
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Read and observe on page 82 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-
terior of the vehicle. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
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To switch on/off, press the  symbol button repeatedly.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. Recirculated air mode
can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the symbol
button .
Climatronic
With the recirculated-air mode switched on the symbol  appears in the dis-
play.
The symbol  disappears from the display after turning off the air recircula-
tion.
If the humidity increases in the vehicle, an automatic shutdown of air recircula-
tion can occur.
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Using the system
WARNING
The recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because no fresh air is fed through from the outside. "Stale air" may result
in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. As soon as windows mist up, turn on the re-
circulation system immediately - risk of accident!
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from the interior is deposited on the evapo-
» Fig. 102
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rator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the air
conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through consid-
erable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
If recirculated air mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol 
will begin to flash in the Climatronic display as a sign that the recirculated air
mode is switched on long-term. If the recirculated air mode is not switched off,
the symbol  flashes for around 5 minutes.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 103 Air outlet vents
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Read and observe
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 103, the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
on page 82 first.
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