2009 SKODA SUPERB tow bar

Seats and Stowage
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Using the system
Safety
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
⇒
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
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Adjust the angle of the seat – Press the switch at the front
⇒
page 79, fig. 79
or at the back
⇒
page 79, fig. 79
.
Adjusting the seat backrest – Press the switch
⇒
page 79, fig. 78
in the direction of the desired
setting.
Adjusting lumbar support – Press the switch front
⇒
page 79, fig. 78
in order to enlarge the
curvature of the lumbar support.
– Press the switch rear in order to reduce the curvature of the lumbar
support.
– Press the switch top in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar
support higher.
– Press the switch bottom in order to adjust the curvature of the
lumbar support lower.
Switch is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while switch is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
WARNING
•
Only adjust the driver seat when the ve
hicle is stationary - risk of injury!
•
Caution when adjusting the seat! You ma
y suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.•
In view of the fact that the seats can
also be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave children unattended in the car.•
The seat backrests must not be angl
ed too far back when driving other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk of injury!
Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment, once again press the switch in the appropriate
direction and continue with the adjust-
ment of the seat to the end.Storing settingStoring seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward – Switch on the ignition. – Adjust the seat
⇒
page 79.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors
⇒
page 76.
– Press button
SET

⇒
fig. 80
.
– Press one of the memory buttons within 10 seconds after pressing
the button
SET
- an acknowledgement signal
confirms that the seat
setting is stored..
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing* – Switch on the ignition. – Turn the exterior mirror control to position
 ⇒
page 76.
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Fig. 80 Driver seat: Memory buttons and SET button
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the
grooves
⇒
page 90, fig. 98
.
The roof rack*DescriptionPay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your vehicle:•
A special roof luggage rack system was
developed for the vehicle, that is why
you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.•
The base carrier is the basis for a comple
te roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats.•
The basic version of the roof luggage ra
ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from th
e authorised Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•
If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then
any damage which may result to your ca
r is not covered by the warranty agree-
ments. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system.•
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.•
Ensure that the opened boot lid do
es not collide with the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Attachment pointsPerform the assembly and the disassembly according to the attached instructions.
Note
If you have any questions, plea
se contact a specialist garage.
Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis- sible roof load (including roof rack system) of
100 kg
and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicl
e should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th
e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capa
city. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
•
The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
Fig. 99 Attachment points for base roof carrier
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•
You must on no account exceed the
permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gros
s weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!•
Please note that the handling prop
erties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of the vehicle to th
e specific circumstances.
Cup holderCup holder in front centre consoleYou can place two cups or beve
rage cans into
the recesses
⇒fig. 100
.
On vehicles which are fitted with a cove
r for cup holders*, you can cover the cup
holder by pulling at the handle .
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into
the cup holder while the car is
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!•
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured
by them in the even
t of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup hold
er while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.Cup holder in the armrest of the rear seats*
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 100 Front centre console: Cup holder
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Fig. 101 Armrest of rear seats: Cup holder
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WARNING
•
Please note that the handbrake mu
st be fully released. A handbrake
which is only partially released can re
sult in the rear brakes overheating
which will have a negative effect on th
e operation of the brake system - risk
of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.•
Never leave children unattended in th
e vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take
the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always firs
t of all apply the handbrake firmly before
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position
P (automatic gearbox).
Rear parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle located behind the
vehicle with the aid of ultr
asound sensors. The tones
of the parking aid can be adapted in the menu of the information display* ⇒ page 30. The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper. Range of sensors The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area ⇒fig. 138
). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the
clearance is reduced. A continuous tone sounds from a distance
of approx. 30 cm (area ) - danger area.
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
If the vehicle is
equipped with a factory-fitted towing device*, the border of the danger area starts - continuous tone - 5 cm further behind
the vehicle. The vehi
cle can be extended
through an installed deta
chable towing device.
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio* or navigation*, the distance to the obstruction is shown graphically on the di
splay. On vehicles with a factory-fitted
towing device, the sensors are deactivated wh
en towing a trailer. The driver is also
informed of the radio* or the navigation
* by a graphic display (vehicle towing a
trailer) on the display. The radio* or navi
gation*, which is factory-fitted, can be set
so that the play function volume decreases when activating the parking aid, see Owner's Manual radio* or navigation*. This
improves the audibili
ty of the parking
aid. Activating The parking aid is activated automatically when
reverse gear
is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confir
med by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated
by removing the reverse gear.
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 parking the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin po
st, trailer drawbar etc., behind your
Fig. 138 Parking aid: Detec- tion range of rear sensors
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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,
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.•
The external sound source of the park assist and the parking aid can be
disruptively influenced and under unfavourable conditions, objects or people cannot be recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
Caution
•
If other vehicles are parked
behind or on the kurb, the park assist guides your
vehicle beyond the kurb or onto it. Make sure that the wheels or the wheel rims of your vehicle are not damaged and
if necessary intervene in time.
•
You should satisfy yourself before parkin
g 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 or structures of certain objects such as
wire mesh fences, powder snow etc...,
cannot be recognised by the system.
•
The evaluation of the parking place and the parking procedure depends on the
circumference of the wheels. The system does
not function correctly if your vehicle
is mounted with wheels of non-permissible size, snow chains or a temporary spare wheel (in order to reach the nearest workshop). If the tyres other than those excepted by the manufacturer are mounted,
the resulting position of the vehicle in
the parking place can differ slightly. This
can be avoided throug
h new calibration of
the system in a specialist garage.•
The accuracy of the evaluation for the
parking place can be influenced by the
incorrectly determined outside temperature if
the later is influenced by the thermal
radiation of the engine i.e for stop and go in a traffic jam.•
In order to avoid damaging the sensor
s while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must on
ly be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
Note
•
A component of the park assist is
the front and rear parking aid*.
•
The electronic stability programme (ESP)
must always be switched on for the
parking procedure.•
Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to
models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*). This is why it is not possible to park backwards with the help of th
e park assist when
towing a trailer.
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.Switch on display of the park assist in the information display*
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 141 Switch on display of the park assist in the infor-mation displayFig. 142 Information display: Finding a suitable parking place
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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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