2011 SKODA SUPERB Owner´s Manual

If the engine is switched off and then turned on again within 10 mins with the
rear seat heating switched, then each rear seat heating is automatically turned
on again.WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back,
the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is
used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heater in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heater. ■The seats are not occupied.
■ Items are fastened to or stored on the seats e.g. child seat, bags etc.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 182, Seat covers .
Note
■
If the rear seat heating is set to the highest intensity - level 3, it is automati-
cally switched over to level 2 after 10 minutes (two warning lights are illumina-
ted on the switch).■
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically in order
to provide sufficient electrical power for the engine control » page 197.
Ventilated front seats
Fig. 73
Rocker switch for the seat venti-
lation
Heat and condensation can be removed from the seat cushions and seat
backrests on the front seats.
The ventilation is operated using the rocker switch » Fig. 73 in the front part of
the seat cushion, in front of the seat control elements for the electric front
seat adjustment.
Switching on›
Switch the rocker switch to position 1 - lower intensity and to position 2 -
higher intensity.
Switching off
›
Switch the rocker switch to the centre position 
.
WARNINGIf you or a passenger have limited pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
caused by medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend that you consult your physician before using the ventilated
front seat.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The fan is located underneath the front seat cushion. Do not place any ob-
jects in this area - it may damage the fan.■
Do not clean the seats using moisture. Clean the seat covers » page 182,
Seat covers .
Note
■
The ventilation should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.■
We do not recommend using the front seat ventilation and heating at the
same time. Using the ventilation to cool the seat surface considerably reduces
the heating capacity, at the same time affecting the ability of the control unit
to detect the right seat surface temperature.
86Operation

Convenience features of passenger seatFig. 74
Operating passenger seat from
the rear seat
The front passenger seat can also be operated from the rear seat.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 1 » Fig. 74 .
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows 2 » Fig. 74 .
Front armrest
Fig. 75
Adjusting armrest
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting height
›
First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 75 to one of the 4 fixed positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 75 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 92.
NotePush the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
Rear armrest
Fig. 76
Fold the armrest forwards
Folding forward
›
Fold down the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 76.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 90.
Seat backrests
Fig. 77
Pull seat back / seat belt to the side panel to unlock
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles
with divided rear seats.
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adjust the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests. 
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If the front seats are too far back, we recommend taking out the rear head re-
straints before the seat backrests are folded forward, to achieve a loading
space that is as horizontal as possible »
.
Fold down split seat backrest
›
Press the release knob
A
» Fig. 77 .
›
Fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Fold down undivided seat backrest
›
Push the release handles
A
» Fig. 77 on both sides of the seat backrest at
the same time.
›
Fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Fold back split seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards » page 83.
›
Hold the rear outer seat belt
C
» Fig. 77 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
Fold back undivided seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraints, you need to reinsert them with the back-
rest tilted slightly forwards » page 83.
›
Hold the rear outer seat belts
C
» Fig. 77 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the release
levers
A
on either side of the seat back click into place – check by pulling on
the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pins
B
on both sides of the seat back are not visible.
WARNING■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.
CAUTION■ Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.■
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they are not
damaged or soiled.
Rear seat folded forward (Superb Combi)
Fig. 78
Folding the seat cushion for-
wards
›
Pull up the seat squab in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 78 and fold for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Note
To achieve a loading space that is as horizontal as possible, the rear head re-
straints can be removed before folding the seat backrests forwards. Store the
removed head restraints in such a way that they are not damaged or soiled.
Practical features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
89
Storage compartment on the driver's side
89
Storage compartments in the doors
90
Storage compartment in the front centre console
90
Cup holders
90
Cigarette lighter
91
Ashtray
91
12 Volt power outlet
92

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Storage compartment under the front armrest92Storage net in front centre console93
Glasses storage box
93
Storage compartment on passenger side
94
Storage compartment under passenger seat
94
Clothes hook
94
Storage pockets on the front seats
95
Storage compartment for umbrella
95
Storage compartment in rear centre console
95
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
96
Rear seat backrest with long cargo channel
96
Removable ski bag
97WARNING■Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down while you are driving (under acceleration or when cornering) and
could distract you from the traffic - there is a risk of an accident.■
Make sure that no objects from the centre console or from other storage
compartments can get into the driver's footwell while you are driving. You
would not be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger
of causing an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash and cigarette or cigar stubs must only be discarded in ashtrays.
Car park ticket holder
Fig. 79
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 89 first.
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 80
Open the storage compartment
on the driver's side
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Raise the handle
A
» Fig. 80 and open out the compartment in the direction
of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid against the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.89Seats and practical features

Storage compartments in the doorsFig. 81
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
WARNINGUse the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project
so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 82
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Open/close
›
Press on the edge of the roof
A
» Fig. 82 in the direction of the arrow.
Closing takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must never be used as an ashtray or for the stor-
age of combustible materials - fire hazard and risk of damage to the stor-
age compartment!
Note
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which illuminates
when the parking light is on.
Cup holders
Fig. 83
Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 84
Rear armrest: Remove cup holder/insert cup holder
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder.
Cup holder at the front
On vehicles that are fitted with a cover for cup holders, you can cover the cup
holder by pulling on the handle
A
» Fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow. 
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Rear cup holder›Press on the front end of the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 84 -
 , the cup holder comes out.›
To slide the cup holder in again, press the middle part of the cup hold-
er » Fig. 84 - 
and slide it into the armrest in the direction of the arrow.
WARNING■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. They may spill if the
vehicle moves – there is a risk of scalding.■
Do not use any cups or beakers made of fragile material (e.g. glass, porce-
lain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.■
Slide in the cup holder before raising the rear armrest.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 85
Centre console: Cigarette lighter, front/rear
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
Operation
›
Press the button of the cigarette lighter
A
or
B
» Fig. 85 .
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the ig-
nition key withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can cause
burns.■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. They could operate
the lighter and burn themselves.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 Volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 92, 12 Volt power outlet .
Ashtray
Fig. 86
Centre console: Ashtray at the front/rear
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
Open the ashtray » Fig. 82 on page 90 .
›
Grasp the ashtray insert in the area
A
» Fig. 86 and remove it in the direc-
tion of the arrow
1
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Removing/inserting the rear ashtray insert
›
Open the ashtray » Fig. 95 on page 95 .
›
Grasp the ashtray insert
B
» Fig. 86 in the area marked with the arrows and
remove it in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order. 
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WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
Note
The ashtrays are fitted with an interior light which illuminates when the park-
ing light is on.
12 Volt power outlet
Fig. 87
Boot: Superb / Superb Combi socket
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The 12-volt power socket (hereinafter referred to only as a socket) is located in the front center console
A
» Fig. 85 on page 91 in the rear center console
B
» Fig. 85 on page 91 and in the luggage compartment » Fig. 87.
Use
›
Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter » Fig. 85 on
page 91 or open the cover for the power socket » Fig. 87.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket and any connected appliances can also be operated when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility
in accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Storage compartment under the front armrest
Fig. 88
Armrest: Stowage compartment
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Pull and open the cover of the armrest using the handle
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 88. 
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Closing›Open the lid to the stop, only then can it be folded downwards and against
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 88.
The sockets marked 
AUX input and the MDI input are located in the stor-
age compartment.
Note
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which illuminates
when the parking light is on.
Storage net in front centre console
Fig. 89
Front centre console: Storage
net
Read and observe on page 89 first.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 0.5 kg in the storage net.
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects into the net – risk of net damage.Glasses storage boxFig. 90
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
» Fig. 90 .
The compartment folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid of the glasses storage box against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 90 until it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
spectacles and otherwise must be kept closed – risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - they could
get damaged.■
The compartment must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle –
risk of impairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
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