2009 SKODA SUPERB cooling

Air conditioning system
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switching cooling on and off – Press the button
⇒
page 106, fig. 127
. The warning light lights
up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater – Press button . Further information
⇒
page 70.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) – Press the button in order to directly switch on/off the auxiliary
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation. Further information ⇒
page 112.
The set temperature will be automatica
lly maintained other than when the
control dial is on the extreme
right or extreme left position:
•
Extreme right position - full heating,
•
Extreme left position - full cooling,
•
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.Note
The whole heat output will be needed to
unfrost the windscreen
and side windows.
No warm air will be fed to the footwell. Th
is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.
Set ClimaticRecommended settings of Climatic controls for the respective operating modes:
AC
A1
AC

A2A3
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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 the button
⇒
page 106, fig. 127
the warning light lights
up in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off – Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au
tomatically if the air
distribution control
is in position
 ⇒page 106, fig. 127
. You can also switch recirculated air mode
on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
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 occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci- dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 2
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
recommended 22°C
3

switched off
do not switch on
open and align with the side
window
Free windscreen and side windows from mist
desired temperature
2

switched on
do not switch on
open and align with the side
window
the fastest heating
recommended 22°C
2

switched off
briefly switched on
open
comfortable heating
desired temperature
2 or 3

 
switched off
do not switch on
open
the fastest cooling
recommended 22°C
briefly4, then 2or
3

switched on
briefly switched on
open
optimal cooling
desired temperature
1, 2 or 3

switched on
do not switch on
open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation
up to the stop towards the left
desired position

switched off
do not switch on
open
AA
AB
AC
A1
A4

A4
AC

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Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)Description The Climatronic system is a combin
ation of an automatic heating,
fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. 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 sunlight which eliminates the need to alte
r the settings manually. The
automatic mode

⇒ page 110 ensures maximum wellbeing of th
e occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above approx. +2°C,
•
switched on.
The AC compressor is switched off at a hi
gh coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine. Recommended setting for al
l periods of the year:
•
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
•
Press the button
⇒fig. 128
.
•
Move the air outlet vents
2 and
3 so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off* On vehicles fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with solar cells* the fresh air blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun rays 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
2 and
3 must be opened
⇒ page 105, fig. 125
.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Note
On vehicles equipped with a
factory-fitted radio* or navi
gation*, the information of
the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can be switched off, see operating instructions of the ra
dio* or the navigation system*.
Overview of the control elements The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left and right side.Fig. 128 Climatroni
c: Control elements
The buttons
Defrost windscreen intensively Air flow to the windows Air flow to head Air flow in the footwell Recirculated air mode with air quality sensor Rear window
heater
Buttons / control dial
AC
AUTO
A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

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Setting of the temperature for the left side. Automatic mode Switching off Climatronic Setting the blower speed Depending on the vehicle equipment: Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating*
⇒page 112, or switching on/off of windscreen heater*
Switching on/off of the temperature setting in dual mode Switching cooling on and off Setting of the temperature for the right side.Note
Below the top row of buttons is located th
e interior temperature sensor. Do not
glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it
could have an unfavourable effect on the
Climatronic.Automatic mode The automatic mode is used in orde
r to maintain a constant temper-
ature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.Switching automatic mode on – Set a temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C. – Move the air outlet vents
1 and
2 ⇒
page 105, fig. 125
so that the air
flow is directed slightly upwards.
– Press the button . In the right or left top corner a warning light
lights up, depending on which unit was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button lights up, the Climatronic operates in “HIGH” mode. The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the Climatronic. When pressing again the button , th
e Climatronic changes into the “LOW”
mode and the warning light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses
only in this mode the lower blower spee
d. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air condi- tioning system is reduced particularly
if the vehicle is
fully occupied.
By pressing again the button , yo
u change into the “HIGH” mode.
The automatic mode is switched off by pres
sing the button for the air distribution
or increasing or decreasing the blower
speed. The temperature is nevertheless
regulated.switching cooling on and offswitching cooling on and off – Press the button . The warning light lights up in the button. – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out. Only the function of the ventilation remains active when no lower temperature than the outside temperature can be reached.
Setting temperatureYou can separate the interior temperature for the left and right side sepa-rately. – You can set the temperature for both sides after switching on the igni-
tion with the control dial .
– If you wish to set the temperature for the right side, turn the control
dial . The warning light in the button lights up, this indicates that differing temperatures for the left and right side can be set.
If the warning light in the button lights up, the temperature for both sides cannot be set with the control dial . You ca
n reinitiate this function by pressing
the button . The warning light in the butt
on which indicates the possibility to
set differing temperatures for the left and right side, goes out.
A7A8
AUTO
A9
OFF
A10

A11


A12
DUAL
A13
AC
A14
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AC
AC
A7
A14
DUAL
DUALA7
DUAL
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You can set the interior temperature between +18°C and +26°C. The interior temperature is regulated automatically with
in this range. If you chose a tempera-
ture lower than +18°C, a blue symbol lights
up at the start of the numerical scale. If
you chose a temperature higher than +26°C,
a red symbol lights up at the end of
the numerical scale. In both limit positio
ns the Climatronic operates at maximum
cooling or heating capacity, respectively. Th
e temperature is not controlled in this
case. 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.Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked
out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior
. When the automatic air distribu-
tion control is switched on, an air quality sensor measures the concentration of pollutants in the drawn-in air.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. If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognized by the air quality sensor, when the automatic air distribution control is switched on, the air distribution control will temporarily be switched off. If the concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distributi
on control is automatically switched
off so that fresh air can be guided into the vehicle interior. Switching recirculated air mode on – Press the button repeatedly until the warning light on the left
side of the button lights up.
Switch on automatic air distribution control – Press the button repeatedly until the warning light on the right
side of the button lights up.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily – If the air quality sensor does not switch on the air distribution control
automatically when there is a nauseating smell, you can switch it on yourself by pressing the button *. The warning light lights up in the button on the left side.
Switching recirculated air mode off – Press the button or press the button repetitively, until the
warning lights in the button go out.
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 occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci- dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•
If the windscreen mists up, press the button
⇒page 109, fig. 128
.
After the windscreen has been demisted, press the button .•
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature
is higher than approx. 2°C.Controlling blower There are a total of seven blower stages available.The Climatronic system controls the bl
ower stages automatically in line
with the interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower stages manually to suit your particular needs. – Press again the button on the left
side (reduce blower speed) or on
the right side (increase blower speed).


AUTO


A1
AUTO

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Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailerTo w i n g a t r a i l e rTechnical requirements The towing device must satisfy
certain technical requirements.
Your vehicle is designed primarily for tr
ansporting persons and luggage. It can,
however, also be used for towing a traile
r - provided certain te
chnical equipment is
fitted. If your vehicle has already been supplied with a
factory-fitted
towing device then
everything that is necessary
for towing a trailer in technical terms, and in terms of
the law, has already been taken into account. Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin po
wer socket for the electrical connection
between the vehicle and trailer. If th
e trailer which you wish to tow has a
7-pin
connector
, you can use a suitable adapter
15) from Škoda original accessories.
This work must be carried out in accordan
ce with the manufacturer's specifications
if a towing device is retrofitted. Authorised Škoda Service Partners are familiar with details relating to retrofitting a towing device and for any necessary
modifications to the cooling system.
WARNING
We recommend that you have the towing device from Škoda original acces- sories installed by an authorised Škoda Service Partner. He is familiar with all the relevant details relating to retrofitting such equipment. There is a risk of an accident if the towing device is not properly fitted!
General Maintenance There are a number of points to
pay attention to when towing a
trailer.Trailer load The permissible trailer load must
on no account be exceeded.
You can negotiate appropriatel
y steeper inclines and desc
ents if you do not make
full use of the perm
issible trailer load.
The trailer loads specified only apply for
altitudes
up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level. The fact that the engine power ou
tput drops with increasing height due to
a lowering of air pressure and thus the abil
ity to climb, means that the towed weight
must be reduced by 10% for every further increase of 1 000 metres in height above sea level. The towed weight is the weight of the (laden) vehicle and the (laden) trailer together. One should take this into account before driving up to higher alti- tudes. The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device are merely test data for the tow
ing device The data relating to your
vehicle, which is often less than this test data, can be found in your vehicle registration documents. Distribution of the load Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that any heavy items are located as close as possible to the axle. Secure
the items to prevent them slipping.
Tyre inflation pressure Select the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for that of “fully laden”, ⇒ page 235. The inflation pressure of the tyres fitted to the trailer adjust in accord- ance with the manufacturer's recommendation. Exterior mirrors You have to have additional
exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. Both exterior mirrors
15)In some countries the adapter is
supplied with the towing device.
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should be attached to folding arms. Adjust
the mirrors so that they provide you with
an adequate field of view to the rear. Headlights Before starting off with a hitched trailer, also check the setting of the headlights. Alter the setting as necessary with th
e aid of the headlight beam adjuster
⇒ page 66, “Headlamp range adjustment*
”.
Detachable ball head The ball rod is detachable on vehicles which feature a factory-fitted towing device. It is stowed together with separate fitting instructions in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Further information on the towing device
⇒page 210.
Note
•
We recommend that you also have yo
ur vehicle inspected between service
intervals if you tow a trailer frequently.•
The handbrake on the towing vehicle
must be put on when coupling and
decoupling the trailer.Driving Tips Particular caution is required when towing a trailer.– Do not, as far as possible, drive
with your vehicle unladen and the
trailer laden.
– Do not make full use of the legal maximum speeds. This applies in
particular to downhill sections.
– Apply the brakes in good time.– Keep a check on the coolant temper
ature gauge if the outside temper-
ature is high.
Distribution of weight The distribution of the weight is very poor
if your vehicle is
unladen and the trailer
is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this combination. Driving speed Do not drive faster than 80 km/hour for safety reasons. This also applies for coun- tries in which higher speeds are allowed. The fact that the driving stability of the vehicle + trailer combination reduces with increasing speed means that the legally allowed speed should not be used when there are unfavourable road, weather or wind
conditions, particul
arly near accident
black spots. You must always reduce your speed immedi
ately as soon as you detect even just
the
slightest swaying
of the trailer. On no account attempt to stop the trailer from
“swaying” by
accelerating.
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a
trailer brake
, apply the
brakes gently at first and then brake firmly
. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking. Shift down gears
in good time before negotiating a down-
hill section to allow the engine to also act as a brake. Engine overheating Please keep a check on the coolant temperature gauge if you have to negotiate a lengthy slope in a low gear at a high engine speed when the outside temperature is very high
⇒page 18, “Coolant temperature gauge”.
If the needle of the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area or even the red area of the scale, reduce yo
ur speed immediately. Stop and switch off
the engine if the warning light
 in the instrument cluste
r begins flashing. Wait a
few minutes and check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle ⇒ page 227, “Inspecting the coolant level”. Please refer to the following guidelines
⇒page 38, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant
quantity
”.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent
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Inspecting and replenishing
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WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi
ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.•
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that
the lock has in fact engaged prop-
erly after closing the bonnet.•
Stop your vehicle immediately while driv
ing if you notice that the lock is
not properly engaged and close the bonne
t properly - risk of an accident!
Caution
Ensure that the arms of the windscreen
wipers are correctly
in place against the
windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.Working in the engine compartment Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine compartment!There is a risk of injuries, scalding,
accidents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable
rules of safety. The engine compart-
ment of your car is a hazardous area
⇒
.
WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi
ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.•
Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
•
Apply the handbrake firmly.
•
If your vehicle is fitted with a ma
nual gearbox, move the gearshift lever
into Neutral, or if it is fitted with
automatic gearbox, move the selector lever
into position P.•
Allow the engine to cool down.
•
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
•
Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the
antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!•
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
•
Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!•
Never open the cap of the coolant expa
nsion bottle as long
as the engine
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!•
Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
when opening it as protection for your
face, hands and arms from hot steam
or hot coolant.•
Do not let objects, such as e.g cleani
ng cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.•
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is not sufficient for this - risk of injury!•
In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V- ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition system. Please observe in addition the following.
− Never touch the electrical cabl
es of the ignition system.
− Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting clothing.
•
Please also comply with the warnin
g instructions stated below when
carrying out any essential work on th
e fuel system or on the electrical
system.
WARNING (continued)
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