2004 SKODA SUPERB ESP

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Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard
warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your car breaks down or an emergency situation occurs,
Turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following func-
tions:
Right
 and left  turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒fig. 38 .
– Turn signal for changing lanes, in order to only flash briefly - move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in
this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main beam off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull on the lever of the steering wheel (sprung position) - the main beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched on.
Notes on light and indicator functions
•The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched
on. The corresponding indicator light  or  in the instrument cluster also
flashes.
•The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
Fig. 38 Turn signal and
main beam lever

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Switching the interior light off
– Press the switch on the symbol O.
Front reading lights

– Press on one of the switches ⇒page 60, fig. 39 in order to
switch the right or left reading light on or off.
Lighting of storage compar tment on the front passenger
side
– Open the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger side, the lighting of the storage compartment
switches on automatically and switches off when the flap is
closed.
If the interior lighting is fitted with a delayed-off control*, the lighting of the
interior of the car remains on for a few seconds after the doors are closed.
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door
or when the ignition key has been removed. The light goes out again
about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed. The interior
lighting is switched off when you lock the car or switch the ignition on. This
only applies when the switch for the corresponding interior lights is
standing n the door contact setting.
The interior lighting goes off after about 60 minutes when a door has been
left open in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Two LEDs are integrated in the interior lighting, which illuminates the shift
lever and the middle of the dash panel. They are switched on automati-
cally when switching on the parking light.
In addition, the lighting of the door handle is switched on after the ignition
is switched on when the side lights are switched on.
Rear interior lighting
The lights with interior monitoring sensors ⇒fig. 40 are actuated by
moving the switch to the symbol , O or to the middle position .
AA
AB
Fig. 40 The roof light
at the rear with interior
monitoring sensors
Fig. 41 The interior
light at the rear without
interior monitoring
sensors

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The lights without interior monitoring sensors ⇒ page 61, fig. 41 are actu-
ated by pressing the glass on the symbol  O or by switching to the
middle position .
The functions are the same as for the interior lighting at the front of the car
⇒ page 60.
Luggage compartment light
The light is located at the top side of the luggage compartment.
The lighting ⇒ fig. 42 comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened.
The luggage compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the
boot lid remains open for more than about 60 minutes.
Entry lighting
The light is located in the door trim panel below.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the corresponding
door.
The light switches on when the door is opened and switches off again
when the door is closed.
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about
60 minutes provided the ignition is not switched on.
Visibility
Rear window heater
Fig. 42 Luggage
compartment: Lighting
Fig. 43 Switch for rear
window heater

Seats and Stowage
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The occupants sitting in the rear of the car can use ⇒page 77,
fig. 58 the foot rest for increased comfort. The foot rest is
attached to the carpet by a velcro fastener.
Seat heaters*
You can heat the surfaces of the seats and of the backrests of the
front seats and the two outer rear seats.
Front seats
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the driver and front passenger seats by turning the rotary controls and
⇒fig. 59, respectively.
Rear seats
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats by turning the rotary controls and ⇒fig. 60 ,
respectively.
If the rotary controls are in the 0 position, the seat heater is switched off.
When the seat heater is switched on, the numerical marking of the rotary
control is illuminated. The control range extends from 1 to 5.
Fig. 59 Dash panel:
Control dial for heating
the front seats
Fig. 60 Centre console
at rear: Rotary controls
for heaters of rear seats
A1A2
AAAB

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The buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
The displays Display of blower stages

Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C
Defrosting the windscreen

Display for recirculated air mode 
Direction of air flow 
Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C
Display for:
− Automatic mode ( AUTO) or
− Cooling system switched off ( ECON) or
− Climatronic switched off ( OFF)
The buttons Automatic mode
Recirculated air mode
Button for:
−Reducing blower speed or
− Switching off Climatronic ( OFF)
Increasing blower speed button or switching Climatronic on
Air flow button to chest (ventilation mode)
Air flow button to footwell at front and rear (heating mode)
Button for decreasing temperature
Button for increasing temperature
Button for switching off cooling system
The sensor Interior temperature sensor
Buttons , and can also be pressed in combination.
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.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 114, fig. 104
upwards
– Press the button .
When the automatic mode is operating, AUTO appears in the display.
Automatic mode operates only within the control temperature range from
+18 °C (64 °F) up to 29 °C (86 °F). If you select the temperature below
+18 °C (64 °F), LO appears in the display. If you select a temperature
higher than + 29 °C (86 °F), HI appears in the display. In both limit posi-
tions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity,
respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.
If you press when the automatic mode is operating a desired button
(except buttons 15 and 16 ), the automatic mode is switched off.
ECON mode
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode -
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on
– Press the button .
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9AUTO
A10
A11

A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17ECON
A18
A1A13A14
AUTO
ECON

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Setting temperature
– Press the button or ⇒page 110, fig. 103 and continue
pressing until the desired temperature is set.
You can set the interior temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C
(86 °F). The interior temperature is regulated automatically within this
range. If you select the temperature below 18 °C (64 °F), “LO” appears in
the display. If you select the temperature higher than 29 °C (86 °F), “ HI”
appears in the display. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at
maximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not
controlled in this case.
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in partic-
ular at the leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example
when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
Controlling blower
There are a total of seven blower stages available.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically
in line with the interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt
the blower stages manually to suit your particular needs.
Setting blower stages
– Press the button or the button to set the blower stage.
The number of dashes in the display ⇒page 110, fig. 103 indicates
the blower stage.
If OFF is shown in the display, this indicates that the Climatronic system
is switched off ⇒ page 114.
WARNING
•“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants,
reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The
risk of having an accident increases.
•Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than neces-
sary.
•Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist
up.
A15A16

A2

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The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 5
km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A hand-
brake which is only partially released can result in the rear brakes
overheating which will have a negative effect on the operation of
the brake system - risk of accident! In addition this can result in
premature wear of the rear brake pads.
•Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children
might, for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of
gear. The vehicle might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake
firmly before then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or
moving the selector lever into position P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind
the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper
and an obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound
sensors. The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper.
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged
and the ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief signal. The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the
obstacle. The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as
the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm - danger area.
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds.
WARNING
•The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper
attention. It is always the driver's responsibility to take care when
parking the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that
there is no small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar
etc., behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the
range detected by the sensors.
Note
•The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to
models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
•A system fault is indicated if a warning signal sounds for about 5
seconds after switching the ignition on and engaging reverse gear and
there is no obstacle close to your vehicle. Have the fault rectified by a
Škoda dealer.
•The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking
aid to operate properly.

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is never completely interrupted, also not when the engine is idling
- the vehicle "creeps".
Selector lever position
The selector lever position you have engaged is shown in the information
display of the instrument cluster with the corresponding gear symbol high-
lighted
⇒fig. 114 .
P - Parklock
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary ⇒.
If you wish to move the selector lever into or out of this position, you must
press the Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and at the
same time depress the brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine idling ⇒.
The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock
must be pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or
N .
The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is moved into posi- tion R when the ignition is also on.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 113 Selector lever
Fig. 114 Information
display: Selector lever
positions