2003 SKODA SUPERB window

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– Press switch ⇒page 62, fig. 44 to switch on the rear window
heater.
The rear window heater operates only if the ignition is switched on. An
indicator light in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is
switched on.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after a few minutes.
For the sake of the environment
You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window
is clear. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy ⇒page 183.
Sun visors
Using the sun visors can contribute to increasing road
safety.
You can pull the sun visors for the driver and front passenger out of the
fixture and swivel them toward the doors in the direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 45 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you
slide open the cover in the direction of the arrow , the vanity mirror
lighting in the headliner switches on automatically. It switches off again
when you slide the cover closed and when you raise the sun visor.
Sun screen*
The rear sun screen is located in a housing below the luggage
compartment cover.
Unrolling
– Pull the sun screen at the plate and hang it in the bracket ⇒ fig. 46 .
Fig. 45 Sun visor:
swivelling out
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Fig. 46 Rear window:
Sun screen
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Automatic dimming interi or rear-view mirror*
The mirror is dimmed automatically depending on the light striking the
mirror from the rear provided the ignition is switched on. The mirror has no
lever on the bottom edge of the mirror. When the interior lights are
switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back
into the basic position (not dimmed).
Note
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the
rear window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-
view mirror is not affected by other objects.
Exterior mirror with entry lighting*
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exte-
rior mirror.
The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is
unlocked.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the
front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed or if the ignition is switched on.
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about
10 minutes provided the ignition is not switched on.
Electrically adjustable rear mirror
The heating of the external mirror functions only when ignition is
switched on.
Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
 ⇒ fig. 50 .
Adjusting left and right ext erior mirrors simultaneously
– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Fig. 50 Inner part of
door: rotary knob
(joystick)

Seats and Stowage81
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Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Through-loading bag*
The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently
transport long objects (such as skis) without damaging the
interior of the car.
Loading
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seats to the front.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading
bag in the interior of the car and swivel it down.
– Pull the bag out and unfold it.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag ⇒fig. 65 and swivel it down.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒ .
Securing
– Insert the belt ⇒fig. 66 into the middle seat belt buckle .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover,
the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden
braking or the vehicle collides with something.
Fig. 65 Luggage
compartment: cover for
through-loading bag
Fig. 66 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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Stowage compartment in centre console
Opening
– Press on the top part of the cover in direction of arrow. The
drawer will come out.
Pulling out compartment
– Press the compartment in the opening direction as far as the stop. Grasp the compartment at the sides and pull it up and
out.
Inserting compartment
– Insert the compartment back into its mount and close the cover.
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 90 .
Fig. 89 Centre
console: Storage
compartment
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes. Risk of fire!
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
Fig. 90 Stowage
compartment for spec-
tacles

Heating and air conditioning system
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Heating and air conditioning system
The air conditioning system
Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and
heating system. It makes it possible to optimally control
the air temperature at any season of the year.
Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air condi-
tioning system is operating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch ⇒page 103,
fig. 99 is pressed and the following conditions are met:
•engine running
•outside temperature above +5 °C
•blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4)
If the air conditioning system is switched on, the temperature and air
humidity drops in the vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is
enhanced as a result of this particularly at high outside temperatures and
a high air humidity. The system prevents the windows misting up during
the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full
heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance
the cooling effect ⇒ . Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain
circumstances when the air conditioning system is operating. Lengthy and
uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg
area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out
of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves
in order to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate prop-
erly.
After switching on the air conditioning
Condensation from the evaporator
of the air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle.
This is quite normal and not an indication of a leak!
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh
air blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's
are sufficient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the
sliding/tilting roof deliver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the
interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 106.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
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WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all
the windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize
yourself about how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation
systems, how to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with
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Note
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recircu-
lating air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evap-
orator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of
the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through
considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 99 to the right in order to
increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Pressing switch causes the recirculating air system ⇒page 105 to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 106
using air distribution regulator .
Switching air conditioning on/off
– Press the switch . The symbol
 in the switch comes
on.
– When you again press the switch , the air conditioning system is switched off. The symbol
 in the button is no
longer illuminated.
WARNING (continued)
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer
period of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and
passengers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to
mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recircu-
lated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Fig. 99 The air condi-
tioning system:
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Note
•If the windscreen is misted up, turn the air distributor regulator into
position . It is not possible to operate the recirculated air mode,
however, in this position.
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and
side windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to
restriction of the heating comfort.
•If the air conditioning system has not been switched on for a lengthy
period, odours may be produced at the evaporator because of deposits.
Switch the air conditioning system on at least once a month for approxi-
mately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season
of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a
short time.
•Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒ page 105.
Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒page 103, fig. 99 to the right up to the stop
•Blower switch in position 4
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Close the air outlet vents 3
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒ page 106, fig. 100 and point towards the
side window. Keeping winscreen demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the
windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
•Blower switch in position
2
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and 
•Close the air outlet vents 3
•Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window
•Switch on the air conditioning system using switch
Warming up the inside of the ve hicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn control dial to the right up to the stop
•Blower switch in position 3 or 4
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4
•we recommend that you press the switch - recirculated air
mode - for a short time
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer
misted up and the desired teperature has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output
•Blower switch in position 1 or 2
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Close the air outlet vents 3
•Open the air outlet vents 4
•Set the air distribution regulator between positions  and , if the
windscreen gets misted up again, as required.
Cooling down the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop
•Blower switch in position 3 or 4
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•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
•Switch on the air conditioning system using switch
•we recommend that you press the switch - recirculated air
mode - for a short time
Optimum cooling
•Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop and the temperature
can then be increased by turning the regulator to the right according to the
prevailing conditions
•Blower switch in position 1, 2 , or 3
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
•Switch on the air conditioning system using switch
Fresh air mode (ventilation)
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 103, fig. 99 to the left up to the stop
•Blower switch at least in position 1
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 106, fig. 100
Fresh air is also supplied to the rear footwell if you select air outlet vents
5 with the aid of the air distribution control .
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 recircul ated air mode on
– Press switch ⇒page 103, fig. 99 the switch symbol

lights up.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press switch again, the switch symbol
 goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution
control ⇒page 103, fig. 99 is in position .
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WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passen-
gers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist
up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated
air mode off as soon as th e windows begin misting up.
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