Visibility - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
If the entry light is on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!
Luggage compartment light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment light switches
off automatically.

Visibility

Rear window heater
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The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
» Fig. 32 the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
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The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 149, Saving electricity.
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Using the system
Fig. 32
Switch for rear window heater
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatical-
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ly, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 175, Automatic load deactivation.
The position and shape of the switch may vary according to the model.
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Sun visors
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Fig. 33 Sun visor/double sun visor
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the lid in the
direction of the arrow .
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On vehicles that are equipped with a double sun visor, the auxiliary visor can be
unfolded in the direction of the arrow
the door.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.
» Fig. 33.
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after swivelling the sun visor towards
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