2006 SKODA SUPERB warning light

Seats and Stowage
98
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about 45°.
Insert ashtray insert
– Position the ashtray insert at an angle of about 45° and press it into the mount as far the stop.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Ashtray in the armrest*
Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door
Opening ashtray
– Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the top part of the opened ashtray cover in position , the ashtray insert is raised ⇒fig. 90 .
Insert ashtray insert
– Press the ashtray insert into the armrest.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 90 Ashtray in the
armrest of the rear right
door
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Cigarette lighters and power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for
other electrical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒ fig. 91.
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter (see arrow).
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket. Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the
cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 100 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper
attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled
manner may result in burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is
why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to
avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running
will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Fig. 91 Centre
console: Cigarette
lighter
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Rear seat armrest with storage compartment
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.
The armrest includes a stowage compartment. You open the compartment
by pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the
cover. A drinks can holder* ⇒page 96 and the operation control for the
electrical passenger seat* ⇒page 78 are located in the armrest.
Clothes hooks
You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair
your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and
ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets.
•Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing
otherwise this will interfere with the protection offered by the head
airbag*.
Fig. 105 Armrest of
rear seats:Fig. 106 Area above
rear doors: Clothes
hooks
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•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ,
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode
with the pushbutton .
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 cooling system by pressing button ,
•We recommend setting the air outlet vents 3 and 4 in such a way that
the air flows to the rear over the heads of the occupants. Do not press
button - recirculated air mode.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 109, fig. 107 to the left up to the stop,
•Blower switch in the desired position,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 112, fig. 108 ,
•Switch off the cooling by pressing button ,
•Switch off the recirculated air mode by pressing button .
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 109, fig. 107 the switch symbol

lights up.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
 goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically or cannot be switched
on, if the air distribution control ⇒page 109, fig. 107 is in position .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occu-
pants, divert your attention and al so cause the windows to mist up.
The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air
mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
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– Set a temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode
– Press the button .
– After this, press the button .
When the ECON mode is operating, ECON appears in the display. ECON
mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18 °C (64
°F) up to +29 °C (86 °F).
Once a temperature has been set, it is maintained constant fully automat-
ically. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. The system also
takes into account bright sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the
settings manually.
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button , or .
Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be
lower than the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air
is not dehumidified.
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 the position LO the recirculated air is not
warmed up. In the HI position, the system operates continuously with
maximum heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒ page 116.
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 recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the symbol
 lights up on the display.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Once again press the button or the button , the symbol
 goes out on the display.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occu-
pants, divert your attention and al so cause the windows to mist up.
The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air
mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen is misted up, first of all press the button and then
the button . After the windscreen has been demisted, once again press
the button .

ECON
AUTO

AUTO
AUTOAUTO
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WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
(ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it
could result in unexpected locking of the steering wheel - risk of
accident!
•Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the
vehicle has come to a standstill (put on the handbrake or select the
selector lever position P). The steering lock can engage immedi-
ately - risk of accident!
•Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. This is particularly important if chil-
dren are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the
engine or operate electrical equi pment (e.g. power windows) - risk
of injury!
Starting the engine
General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition
key.
•Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the
position P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the hand-
brake firmly before starting the engine.
•The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine
which means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
•Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be
damage to the starter. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time
after starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the
hydraulic valve clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not
an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid
⇒
page 255.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The
tow-starting distance must not be more than 50 metres ⇒page 257.
WARNING
•Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The
exhaust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and
colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon
monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
•Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Caution
•The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), if the
engine is not running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching
off the engine, the starter or the engine can be damaged.
•Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as
long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature
- risk of damaging the engine!
•Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter
should not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
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For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right
away. Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more
rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
Petrol engines
These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct
fuel/air mixture for every external air temperature.
•Do not operate accelerator before and when starting engine.
•Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not
start right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the
attempt.
•It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the
engine still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
⇒ page 260.
•If the engine does not start, contact the nearest specialist garage to
obtain professional assistance.
It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the
accelerator after the engine has started.
Diesel engines
Glow plug system
Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period
being controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and
outside temperature. The preglow indicator light
 comes on after the ignition has been
switched on.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during
the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained
unnecessarily.
•You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning
light  has gone out.
•The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the
engine is at a normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature
is above +5°C. This means that you can start the engine right away.
•Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not
start right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the
attempt.
•It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the
engine still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
⇒ page 260.
•If the engine does not start, contact the nearest specialist garage to
obtain professional assistance.
Starting the engine after fuel tank has run dry
It may take longer than normal to start the engine after refuelling if the fuel
tank has run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel
system must first of all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.
Switching the engine off
– Turn the ignition key into position ⇒page 121, fig. 115 .A1
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WARNING
•Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk
of accident!
•The brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
Greater physical effort for braking is required when engine is
switched off. Because if you do not stop as normal, this can cause
an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey
after the engine has been operated for a lengthy period at high loads but
should be allowed it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This
prevents any accumulation of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
•The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so
after the engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan
may, however, also switch on again after some time if the coolant temper-
ature rises because of an accumulation of heat in the engine or if the
engine is warm and the engine compartment is additionally heated by
strong sunlight.
•This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in
the engine compartment ⇒page 219, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Shifting (manual gearbox)
Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal
and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear
in order to avoid any shift noises.
Fig. 116 Shift pattern
on models fitted with 5-
speed manual gearbox
Fig. 117 Shift pattern
on models fitted with 6-
speed manual gearbox
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