2009 SKODA SUPERB lights

Air conditioning system
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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
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A4
AC
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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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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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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If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off. The set blower speed is displayed above the button when the respective number of warning lights come on.
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 necessary.
•
Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on – Press the button
⇒
page 109, fig. 128
.
Defrosting windscreen - switching off – Once again press the butt
on or the button .
The temperature control is controlled automa
tically. More air flows out of the air
outlet vents
1.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*Description and important information The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or supplies the interior of the vehicle with fresh air independent of the engine.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) func
tions in connection with the Climatic or
Climatronic. It can be used when stationary, when engi
ne is switched off for preheating of the
vehicle as well as while driving (e.g. during the heating phase of the engine). The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
warms up the coolant during the combus-
tion of fuel from the vehicle tank. The cool
ant warms up the air, which (if the blower
speed is not set to zero) flows
into the occupant compartment.
Auxiliary ve
ntilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air
to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively decreased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
WARNING
•
The auxiliary heating must never be op
erated in closed rooms - risk of
poisoning!•
The auxiliary heating must not be runn
ing during refueling - risk of fire.
•
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. Therefore do not place th
e vehicle, if you wish to operate the
auxiliary heating, in su
ch a way that the exhaust gases of the auxiliary
heating can come easily into contact
with inflammable materials (e.g. dry
grass) or easily inflammable su
bstances (e.g. fuel run out).



AUTO
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
If the system is running, a warning light in
the button for direct switching on/off of
the auxiliary heating lights up. The running system deactivates after expiration of the operating period or is deac- tivated earlier by pressing the button for di
rect switching on/off of the auxiliary
heating
⇒page 113.
The random pre-set time can be deactivated by selecting the menu point
Deactive

in the menu
Activate
.
After selecting the menu point
Fac to r y s e tt ing
in the menu
Aux. heating
(auxiliary heating)
, it is possible to change to the factory setting.
Radio remote control The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be switched on or off with the remote control.– For switching on, press the button . – For switching off, press the button .The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control. The receiver is located in
the interior of the car.
If the battery is properly charged, the ef
fective range is up to 600 m. For switching
on or off the auxiliary heating, hold the
remote control vertically with the antenna
⇒fig. 131
towards the top. You must not cover over the antenna with the
fingers or the palm of th
e hand. Obstacles between the radio remote control and
the vehicle, bad weather co
nditions and a weaker batt
ery can clearly reduce the
range. The auxiliary heating can only be switched
on or off with the radio remote control,
if the distance between the radio remote
control and the vehicle is at least 2 m.
Warning light in the radio remote control The warning light in the radio remote control
⇒fig. 131
indicates after a keystroke
if the remote control signal was received
by the auxiliary heating and if the battery
is adequately charged.
Caution
There are electronic components in the radio remote control, protect the remote control against water, severe
shocks and direct sun rays.


Fig. 131 Auxiliary heating: Radio remote control
ONOFF
AA
Display warning light
Importance
Lights up green for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating was switched on.
Lights up red for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating was switched off.
Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds.
The ignition signal was not received.
Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g because the tank is nearly empty or there is a fault in the auxiliary heating.
Flashes red for 2 seconds.
The switch off signal was not received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then green or red.
The battery is weak, however the switching on or off signal was received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then flashes green or red.
The battery is weak, however the switching on or off signal was not received.
Flashes orange for 5 seconds.
The battery is discharged, however the switching on or off signal was not received.
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Ignition lockPetrol engines - ignition switched off, engine
off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on - start engine Diesel engines - interruption of fuel supply, ignition sw
itched off, engine off, the steering can
be locked. - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on•
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle batt
ery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position

To lock the steering
, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until
the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your
vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft
of your vehicle
⇒
.
Position

Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into
this position, in order to
release the steering lock.
Position

The engine is started in this position. At
the same time switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical compon
ents with major power consumption are
briefly switched off. The ignition key
moves back into position when one
releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r
unning and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox) You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector lever is in position
P.
WARNING
•
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni-
tion 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 unex- pected locking of the steerin
g wheel - risk of accident!
•
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever into the position P). The steering lock
can engage immediately - risk of acci-
dent!•
Always withdraw the ignition key if
you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might
otherwise start the engine
or switch on electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
Fig. 134 Ignition lock posi- tions
A1A2A3A1A2A3
A1A2
A3
A2
A1
A2
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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. The reversing lights will come on once reve
rse gear is engaged, provided the igni-
tion is on. Superb GreenLine - Shift recommendation for changing gears On the model Superb GreenLine, the currently engaged gear
⇒fig. 136
is
shown in the display of the instrument cluster. In order to minimise the fuel consumptio
n, a recommendation for shifting into
another gear is indicated in the display. An arrow points up or down depending on whether it is recommended to shift to
a higher gear or to a lower gear. At the
same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently engaged gear .
WARNING
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
•
One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The
pressure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.
•
Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-
sary wear and damage to the clutch and gearbox parts.HandbrakeApplying the handbrake – Pull the handbrake lever up fully. Releasing the handbrake – Pull the handbrake lever up slightly
and
at the same time
press in the
locking button
⇒
fig. 137
.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully
⇒
.
The handbrake warning light
 lights up when the handbr
ake is applied, provided
the ignition is on. A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
Release parking brake!
The handbrake warning is activated if you dr
ive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for
more than 3 seconds.
Fig. 136 Shift recommenda- tion for changing gears
AA
AB
AA
Fig. 137 Centre console: Handbrake
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Activating The parking aid is activated when the
reverse gear
is engaged and the ignition is
turned on or by pressing the button
⇒page 123, fig. 139
- the symbol
 lights up
in the button. The activation is confir
med by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated after pressing the button°
 ⇒page 123, fig. 139
or
at a speed of more than 10 km/h - the symbol
 in the button is no longer illumi-
nated.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a substitute fo
r the driver paying proper attention
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the vehicle or carrying ou
t similar manoeuvres.
•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors.•
Under certain circumstances, surfaces
of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the signal of the parking aid. Thus, these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
Note
•
Only the front parking aid operates if yo
u are towing a trailer (applies only to
models which feature a factor
y-fitted towing device*).
•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and
there is no obstacle close to your car, th
is indicates a system fault. The fault is
confirmed additionally when the symbol
 flashes in the button
⇒page 123,
fig. 139
. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free
of ice to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
•
If the parking aid is activated and the se
lector lever of the automatic gearbox is
in the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer move).Park Assist*Description and important informationThe park assist assists you when parkin
g in a suitable parallel parking place
between two vehicles or behind a vehicle. The park assist automatically searches fo
r suitable parking spaces after switching
on the ignition and when driving up to 30 km/h. During the parking procedure the park as
sist only takes over the steering move-
ments, the pedals continue to
be operated by the driver.
Function of the system is based on:•
Length and depth measurement of
the parking spaces when driving
•
Evaluation of the size
of the parking space
•
Definition of the correct position of the vehicle for parking
•
Calculating the line on which the vehi
cle drives backwards into the parking
place•
Actuation of the steering force assistan
ce, automatic spinning of the wheels of
the front axle when parking.
WARNING
The park assist does not take away the responsability from the driver when parking.•
Pay particular attention to small chil
dren and animals as they would not
be recognised by the se
nsors of the parking aid.
•
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the signal of th
e park assist or th
e parking aid. Thus,
AP
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