2009 SKODA SUPERB technical data

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•
the vehicle is stationary an
d the engine is running or
it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h,•
the daylight driving lights are not switched on,
•
the low beam is switched on or th
e light switch is in the position

and the
intensity of the ambient light causes
the low beam to be switched on,
•
the fog lights are not switched on,
•
no reverse gear is engaged.Note
If you engage the reverse gear during the
active function “Corner”, both fog lights
illuminate.Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light – First of all turn the light switch into position

or

⇒
page 64,
fig. 57
.
– Pull the switch into position .The rear fog light warning light
 ⇒page 33 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off. Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a trailer
using a factory-fitted towing device
which is fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched
on if visibility is
particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions)
to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your
vehicle.
Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness
of the instrument lighting.
Instrument lighting – Switch on the light. – Turn the control dial
⇒
fig. 58
to the desired intensity of the instru-
ment lighting.
For the information display*
⇒page 26 the intensity of the lighting is automatically
set. It is only possible to adjust the inst
rument lighting with the control dial if the
light intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor.
8)If both switch on versions are conflicting, fo
r example if the steering wheel is turned to the
left and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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Fig. 58 Dash panel: Instru-ment lighting
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The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flas
her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions: Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards
⇒
fig. 61
.
– If you only wish to flash three ti
mes (the so-called convenience turn
signal), push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it. This function can be activated/deactivated in the infor-mation display*
⇒
page 30.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in or
der to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure po
int 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 the lever towards the steering
wheel (spring-tensioned 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.
Information concerning the function of the lights.•
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.
•
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal
rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.•
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the
parking light
is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition
is switched off.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road users.
Note
•
If you have switched on the right or left
turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.•
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 61 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Front reading lightsFront reading lights – You switch on or off the reading light
on the right or left by pressing the
switch

⇒
fig. 64
or
⇒
fig. 65
.
Interior lighting and rear reading lightsInterior lighting – The rear interior lighting is operat
ed together with the front interior
lighting
⇒
page 68.
Reading lights – You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the
switch

⇒
fig. 66
.
Door warning light
Fig. 64 Detail of the head- liner: Front reading lightsFig. 65 Detail of the head-liner: Front reading lights with integrated interior monitor
Fig. 66 Detail of the head-liner: Interior lighting and rear reading lightsFig. 67 Front door: Warning light
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Rear window heater – You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
⇒
page 70, fig. 69
- the indicator light in the switch comes on or
goes out.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is running. The windscreen and rear window heater
switches
off automatically after 10
minutes.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
⇒page 205, “Saving electricity”.
Note
•
If the on-board voltage drops, the wi
ndscreen or rear window heater is
switched off automatica
lly, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the
engine control.•
The position and the shape of the switch for rear window heater can differ
depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or
front passenger out of the fixture and
swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 70
.
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 or when you raise the sun visor.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy-ment area of the head airbags if any ob
jects, such as ball-point pens etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is deployed.

Fig. 70 Sun visor: swivelling outA1
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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
⇒
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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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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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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– 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
⇒
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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Fig. 78 Side view: Controls for adjusting the seatFig. 79 Side view: Seat setting switch
AB
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