Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual page 90

Switching the intensive windshield defroster on/off - when this function

is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on

Switching the airflow to the windows on and off

Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off

Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off

Switch recirculation on/off » page 87

Switch the cooling system on/off

After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains
active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
The temperature can be set between +16 °C and +29 °C. The temperature is
regulated automatically within this range.
Illuminates in the temperature display  then the Climatronic works with max-
imum cooling (temperature setting below +16 °C).
Illuminates in the temperature display  then the Climatronic works with maxi-
mum heating (temperature setting above +29 °C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press buttons and  simultaneously and hold for about 2 seconds.
The information appears in the display in the desired temperature measuring
unit (pos. » Fig. 92).
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automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
To switch on press the  button. The display shows  (pos.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.
WARNING
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
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Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
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CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor
the functioning of the Climatronic.
Note
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
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cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
As soon as the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the
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 button once the windscreen has demisted.
Air distribution control

Read and observe
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.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
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.
» Fig. 92).
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Depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle interior the air recircula-
tion may shut-down automatically.
» Fig. 92 as this could impair
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and on page 85 first.
Heating and ventilation
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