2010 SKODA SUPERB mirror

Lights and Visibility69
Using the system
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Reading lights– You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the switch
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 page 68, fig. 55 .
Rear reading lights* (Combi)
Valid for vehicles which are fitte d with a panoramic sliding roof.Switching the interior light on– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
  fig. 56 .
Switching the interior light off– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol O.Door contact setting– Position the cover glass into middle position
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Front door warning light*The warning light* is located in the door trim panel below fig. 57 .
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.Entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid. The
light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the
doors or the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the ignition
is switched off.
WARNING
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.
Fig. 56 Detail of the headliner: Rear
reading lights
Fig. 57 Front door: Warning light
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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. 60 .
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 deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Sun screen*The sun screen is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment cover.Pulling out– Pull the sun screen at the handle fig. 61 and hang it in the magnetic brackets
.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.
Fig. 60 Sun visor: Swivelling out - left /
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Fig. 61 Unroll the sun screen
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Attaching a wiper blade– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button .
– Check whether the wiper bl ade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
The same remarks apply here as for page 76.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 rear-view mirror*Switching on the automatic dimming– Press the button fig. 66 - the warning light lights up.
Switching off the automatic dimming– Press again the button - the warning light goes out .
If the automatic dimming is switched 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 always moves back into the basic position.
Note
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Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the light
striking the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
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Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
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If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
Exterior mirrorYou can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C.
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and
at a speed of up to 15 km/h.
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Fig. 66 Automatic dimming interior
rear-view mirror
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Fig. 67 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
  page 77, fig. 67 .
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.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possible in
the information display table on page 26 in the menu point Mirror adjust.
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
.
Folding exterior mirrors* using the key with radio remote control– If all the windows are clos ed, press the unlock button page 49, fig. 37 on the
radio remote control for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position
  page 77, fig. 67 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 exterior
mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored.
WARNING
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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.
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Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.Note
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Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
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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.
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Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
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 th e 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.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.
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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
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Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is not
affected by other objects.

Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
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If you switch off the automatic dimming inte rior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
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Seats and Stowage
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The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se at 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 di rection and continue with the adjustment
of the seat to the end.Storing settingStoring seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat page 81.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors page 77.
– Press button SET fig. 70 .
– 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 77.
– Engage the reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position page 77.
– Take the vehicle out of gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat and
external mirror position. An individual posi tion can be allocated to each of the three
memory buttons fig. 70 , that is three in total. Af ter pressing the corresponding
memory button , the seat and the exterior mirror are automatically moved into the
positions which have been allocated to this button page 83.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
Note
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For safety reasons, it is not possible to store this position if the inclination angle of
the seat backrest is more than 102 ° in relation to the seat cushion.
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When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
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Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
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Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side
for reversing.
Assigning the remote contro l key to the memory buttonsAssigning the remote control key to the memory buttonsAfter storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in order
to assign the radio remote control to the appropriate memory button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 70 Driver seat: Memory buttons
and SET button
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– Press the unlock button
page 49, after the successful assignment an audible
signal will sound. The setting is stored with the memory button which you have
selected.
Assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons on the KESSY*
systemOn vehicles which are equipped with the KESSY* system, the following procedure for
assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons exists for electrically adjust-
able front seats and mirrors*.
– Switch the ignition off within 10 seconds after storing the setting.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the unlock button on the remo te control key within 10 seconds.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also
using the radio remote control, you have to assign the radio remote control to a
memory button in each case.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control key from an authorised Škoda
Service partner and then assign the remote control key to another memory button.
Note
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If the radio remote control had previously been assigned to another memory
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
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If you assign the radio remote control to a memory button which has already been
assigned to a radio remote control, the ol d assignment is also replaced by a new
assignment in this case.
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The assignment of the radio remote co ntrol to a memory button is retained,
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
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After the successful assignment, the turn si gnal lights flash and an audible signal
will sound as a confirmation. The setting is stored with the memory button which you
have selected.
Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons or
with the remote control*.Retrieving settings with memory buttons– In order to retrieve the stored setting, you have two possibilities:
– One-touch automatic memory: briefly press the desired memory button
 page 82, fig. 70 . The seat and exterior mirror are moved automatically into the
stored positions (this applies only if the ignition is switched on and the speed is less
than 5 km/h).
– Memory keying : Press and hold the desired memory button pressed long
enough until the seat and the exterior mi rror are moved into the stored positions.Retrieving settings with remote control– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock
button of the radio remote control page 49 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
  page 77
before engaging the reverse gear.
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.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
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Passive Safety
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Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
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Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
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Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
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Safely attach the items of luggage page 87, “Loading the luggage compartment”.
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Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
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Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.
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Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.
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Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
 page 180, “Transporting children safely”.
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Adopt the correct seated position page 162, “Correct seated position”. Also
inform your occupants to adopt the correct seated position.
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Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts page 167, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and the
personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself an d his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncomi ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your occu-
pants or mobile phone calls.
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Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.
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Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
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Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.
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Take regular breaks on long journe ys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and relaxed
driving.Fig. 147 The correct distance of the driver from the steering wheel / The correct head restraint
adjustment for the driverFor your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we
recommend the following setting.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm fig. 147 - left.

Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.

Adjust the seat backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the
steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head fig. 147 - right.
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Fasten the seat belt correctly page 167, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
Manual driver se at adjustment page 80, “Adjusting the front seats”.
Electrical driver seat adjustment page 81, “Adjusting front seats electrically*”.
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