2009 SKODA SUPERB Owner's Manual

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Sun screen*The sun screen is located in the lo
wer part of the luggage compartment
cover. Pulling out – Pull the sun screen at the handle
and hang it in the magnetic
brackets
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fig. 71
.
Folding – Take the sun screen out of the magnetic brackets and hold it at the
handle so that it can roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on the luggage compartment cover. Note
Do not place any objects which can react sens
itively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics etc.) in the immediate area of the magnetic brackets. They can be damaged by the magnetic field.
Sun screen in the rear doors*Pulling out – Pull the sun screen at the handle
⇒
fig. 72
and hang it in the
bracket on the top edge of the door.
Folding – Take the sun screen out at the handle
a nd hold it in s uch a wa y tha t
it can roll up slowly and without damage.
Fig. 71 Unroll the sun screen
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Fig. 72 Rear door: Sun screen
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Windshield wiper and wash systemWindshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever.The windscreen wiper lever
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fig. 73
has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping – If you wish to wipe the windscreen only
briefly
, push the lever into the
sprung position . If you hold the le
ver in the lower position for more
than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.
Intermittent wiping – Position the lever up into position . – Set with the switch the desired break between the individual wiper
strokes
Slow wipe – Position the lever up into position .
Fa s t w ip e – Position the lever up into position . Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen – Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel into sprung position , the
wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a speed of more than 120 km/h.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper
continues for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again* 5 seconds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Rain sensor* – Move the lever into position . – You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch . Switching windscreen wipers off – Move the lever back into its home position .After the windscreen wiper switches off each
time or the ignition switches off for
the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers. The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bonnet is closed. If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on speed. The rain sensor* automatically regulates
the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain. The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 73 Windscreen wiper lever
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Top up with wash liquid
⇒page 234.
Winter position If the windscreen wipers are in rest posi
tion, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend
adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out fr
om the windscreen easi
ly. You can set this
rest position as follows:•
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
•
Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wi
pers remain in the position in which
they were when switching off the ignition. You can also use the service po
sition as a winter position.
WARNING
•
Properly maintained windscreen wiper
blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving
⇒page 74.
•
Do not use the windscreen washer sy
stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could freeze on the windscreen and re
strict the view to the front.
•
The rain sensor only operates as a
support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manu- ally depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all chec
k whether the windscreen wiper blades are
not frozen to the windscreen before swit
ching them on. Switching on windscreen
wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
•
If the slower or the faster wiper setting is switched on
⇒page 73, fig. 73

and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4
km/h, the lower wiper step is switched
on automatically. At a speed increase of
more than 8 km/h the previous wiper
setting is established again.
•
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to bloc
k the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles,
in order to avoid a damage to the wiper.
Remove the obstacle and and switch on
the wiper again.Headlight cleaning system*The headlights are being cleaned after the
windscreen has been sprayed for the first
time and fifth time, the low beam or ma
in beam are switched on and the wind-
screen wiper lever was held in the position
⇒page 73, fig. 73
for about 1
second. The headlight washer nozzles are moved fo
rward out of the bumper by the water
pressure for cleaning the headlights. You should remove stubborn dirt (such
as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following guidelines. You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning system.Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
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Fig. 74 Wiper blade for the windscreen wiper
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
One cannot fold out the wiper arms in the rest position from the wind- screen. Before replacing the wiper
arms you must put them into the
service position. Service position for changing wiper blades – Close the bonnet. – Switch the ignition on and then again off. – Then press the windscreen wiper lever in the position
⇒
page 73,
fig. 73
within 10 seconds - the wiper ar
ms move into the service posi-
tion.
Taking off the wiper blade – Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen. – Press the locking button, in order to unlock the wiper blade and pull
off in the direction of arrow
⇒
page 74, fig. 74
.
Attaching a wiper blade – Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop. – Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.– Fold the windscreen wiper ar
m back onto the windscreen.
The wiper arms move back into the rest po
sition - after switching on the ignition
and after changing the position of the wi
ndow wiper lever or
when driving at a
speed greater than 6°km/h. Wiper blades in proper condition are esse
ntial to obtain good
visibili
ty. Wiper
blades should not be allowed to become
dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax. Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades
could then be due to wax residues left
on the windscreen by vehicle washing in
automatic vehicle wash
systems. It is
therefore important to
degrease
the lips of the wiper
blades after every pass
through an
automatic vehicle wash system
.
WARNING
•
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage
to the windscreen.•
You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very dirty, for example from insect residues.•
Replace the wiper blades once or twic
e a year for safety reasons. These
can be bought from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorBasic setting – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward. Dimming mirror – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Automatic dimming interior mirror*
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Fig. 75 Automatic dimming interior mirror
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Switching on the automatic dimming – Press the button - the warning light lights up
⇒
page 75, fig. 75
.
Switching off the automatic dimming – Press again the button - the warning light goes out .If the automatic dimming is sw
itched on, the mirror dims
automatically

depending on the light striking the mirror
from the rear. 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 alwa
ys moves back into the basic position.
Note
•
Automatic mirror dimming operates only pr
operly if the sun screen* for the rear
window in the housing on the luggage comp
artment cover is not in use or the light
striking the interior rear-view mirror
is not affected by other objects.
•
Do not affix any stickers in front of the li
ght sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.•
If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exte-
rior mirror dimming
is switched off.
Exterior mirror with entry lighting* The lighting is positioned on the bo
ttom edge of the exterior 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 go
es out automatically after about 10 minutes
provided the ignition
is not switched on.
Exterior mirrorYou can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.The exterior mirror heater only oper
ates when the engine is running and
up to an outside temperature of +20 °C. Heating of the external mirror – Turn the rotary knob to position
 ⇒
fig. 76
.
Adjusting left and right exterior 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.
Switching off operating control – Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Folding in both exterior mirrors* – Turn the rotary knob to position

.
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Fig. 76 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Lowerable exterior mirror* with the aid of the key for remote control – If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button on the radio
remote control
⇒
page 51, fig. 48
for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror* When the rotary knob is in position
 ⇒page 76, fig. 76
and the reverse gear is
engaged, the surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement when parking the car. The mirror returns into its initial position,
after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position
 and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors* On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exte- rior mirror is also stored automatica
lly when the seat position is stored.
WARNING
•
Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior
mirrors increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to the following vehicles.•
Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the
distances to the following vehicles.
Note
•
Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.•
You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if
the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.•
Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exte-
rior mirrors.
Automatic dimming exterior mirror*The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the interior mirror. If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims
automatically
depending on the light
striking the mirror from the rear. 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 pr
operly if the sun screen* for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking th
e rear of the interior rear-view mirror is
not affected by other objects.•
Do not affix any stickers in front of the li
ght sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.•
If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exte-
rior mirror dimming
is switched off.
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Seats and StowageFront seatsBasic informationThe front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:•
safely and quickly reaching the controls,
•
a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,
•
achieving the maximum protection offere
d by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING
•
Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the
vehicle.•
Each occupant must correctly fasten
the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened
⇒page 185, “Transporting children safely” with
a suitable restraint system.•
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your occupants.•
Always keep your feet in the footwell
when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated
position!•
It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel
or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop- erly protect you - hazard! The front
seats and the head restraints must
always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.•
Ensure that there are no objects in
the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or
braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.Adjusting the front seatsAdjusting a seat in a forward/back direction – Pull the lever
⇒
fig. 77
up and push the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard
to engage.
Adjusting height of seat – Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever upwards.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 77 Controls at seat
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down-
wards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest – Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn
the handwheel
⇒
page 78, fig. 77
to adjust the desired angle of the
backrest.
Adjusting lumbar support – Turn the lever until you have se
t the most comfortable curvature
of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.
The driver's seat should be adjusted in
such a way that the pedals can be pressed
to the floor with slightly bent legs. The seat backrest on the driver's seat sh
ould be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be
easily reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
•
Only adjust the driver seat when the ve
hicle is stationary - risk of injury!
•
Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can
lead to bruises or injuries.•
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk of injury!
Adjusting front seats electrically*Adjusting seatsAdopt the correct seated position before setting
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page 78.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction – Press the switch
⇒
fig. 78
forwards or backwards
⇒
fig. 79
.
Set the height of the seat – Press the switch
⇒
fig. 78
upwards or downwards.
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