Skoda octavia Owner's Manual page 108

Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation mode
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. By pressing the
button, the air recirculation also in this position can be switched on again.
When the  is switched on and the temperature regulator is turned to the
left, the recirculated-air mode is switched on.
Climatronic
The Climatronic can have a sensor that measures the air recirculation mode
and automatically turns on if there is an increased concentration of pollutants
in the incoming air.
If the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recirculation
mode is automatically switched off.
The automatic on / off of the air recirculation function can be set in Infotain-
ment » Owner's Manual Infotainment. This only works when the outside tem-
perature is above 2 ° C.
An automatic shut-off of the air recirculation function is performed by pressing
the button, possibly depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle
interior.
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 - There is a risk of an 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-
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).
106
Using the system
Air discharge nozzles
Fig. 128 Air vents at the front
Fig. 129 Air vents at the rear
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Read and observe on page 104 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
and 6 » fig. 129 – the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
The setting of the airflow direction is carried out by moving the adjustment
unit » fig. 128 or» fig. 129 in the desired direction.
A
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To open, turn the controller » fig. 128 or» fig. 129
B
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Toclose, turn the controller » fig. 128 or» fig. 129
B
Depending on the setting for air distribution, the air will flow from the follow-
ing air vents.
» fig. 128
upwards.
downwards.
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