2011 SKODA SUPERB air condition

Open partially›Simply turn the knob to a point between A and C.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
D
.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
Sun screen
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the tilt/slide sunroof slides
open. When the tilt/slide sunroof is closed the sun screen can be manually op-
erated »
.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/
tilting roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by pushing the
switch in position
A
» Fig. 46 forwards until the sliding/tilting roof is com-
pletely closed.
WARNINGWhen operating the tilt/slide sunroof and the sunshade, proceed with cau-
tion to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or
using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
B
» Fig. 34 on page 53 .
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
B
» Fig. 34 on page 53 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor B when using the
KESSY system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells in the sliding/tilting roof de-liver the electrical power for the fresh air blower. Further informa-
tion » page 115 , Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system) .
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a nor-
mal sliding/tilting roof.
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Superb Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
66
Opening/closing the sun screen
66
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
67
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is pos-
sible that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the ro-
tary switch into position A
» Fig. 47 on page 66 , pull the recess firmly 
65Unlocking and opening

“Convenience turn signal”
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
The “Lane ch. flash” can be activated or deactivated via the MAXI DOT display
in the Lane ch. flash » page 47 menu item.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 51
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 67 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light on/off switching is controlled by a sensor mounted under the wind- screen in the holder of the inside mirror.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also illuminates.
Automatic driving-light control during rain
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 78, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTIONDo not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The AHL system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic
and weather situation.
The AHL system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle
to the driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AHL system works as long as the light switch is in position  .
» page 70
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that this and the adjacent
pavements, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. are illuminated. The mode
is active at speeds of 15 - 50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode activates
progressively from a speed of 90 km / h onward. It is most efficient at a speeds
above 120 km / h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AHL modes. 
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Only the rear fog light on the trailer illuminates if the vehicle has a factory fit-
ted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 on page 70 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function is switched on (the driver's door is opened / the car is un-
locked with the remote control).
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is evaluated by sensor mounted in the holder of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Activate/deactivate the function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 47 .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul travel.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 53
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 53 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash. 
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NoteIf the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light extinguishes auto-
matically after around 20 minutes.
Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-
nates the entry area of the front door.
The light illuminates after the vehicle has been unlocked or on opening the
front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed
or if the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover – risk of burns!
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 1 minute.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
75
Sun visors
76
Sun screen
76
Sun screen in the rear doors
76Windscreen and rear window heaterFig. 58
Buttons for the rear and front window heating Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Buttons for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 58
Switching the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heater only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy » page 151, Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 197, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
75Lights and visibility

The mirror will be folded automatically if the following conditions are met.The function is activated via the MAXI DOT display in the menu item Mirror
down » page 47 , Settings .
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The reverse gear is engaged.
The mirror setting was previously stored » page 84, Memory function of
the electrically adjustable seat or » page 84 , Memory function of the re-
mote control key .WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.
CAUTION
■ The exterior mirrors with fold in function  never mechanically fold by hand -
there is a risk of damaging the electric mirror actuator!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Seats and practical features
Adjusting the seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
82
Electric front seat adjustment
82
Head restraints
83
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
84
Memory function of the remote control key
84
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following rea-
sons.
› Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore, when leaving
the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a danger of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident! 
81Seats and practical features

Storage compartment on passenger sideFig. 91
Open tray / control air supply
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
A pen holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 91 -
 .
The flap folds down.
Closing
›
Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
Air supply
›
Open the air supply by pulling the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 91
-  .
›
The air supply is closed by pressing the lever in the opposite direction to that
of the arrow.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the
cooling system for the storage compartment is not being used.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.NoteWhen the storage compartment is opened, a light illuminates.
Storage compartment under passenger seat
Fig. 92
Front passenger seat: Opening
the storage compartment
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 92 in the direction of the arrow.
The compartment opens out in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grip the compartment by the handle and close in the opposite direction to
that of the arrow
2
» Fig. 92 .
›
Keep hold of the handle until the compartment is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg.
in weight.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and onthe handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors. 
94Operation

WARNING (Continued)■Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.■When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■The fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system must be
observed when handling roof racks.■
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof or a panoramic sliding roof,
ensure that the opened sliding/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding roof does
not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in higher fuel consumption.Attachment points
Does not apply to the Superb Combi.Fig. 122
Attachment points for roof bars
Read and observe
and on page 108 first.
Installation position of the attachment points for roof bars » Fig. 122:
Forward attachment point
Rear attachment point
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 108 first.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
AB109Seats and practical features

Air conditioning system
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
110
Using the air conditioning system economically
111
Operational problems
112
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
winter months.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air con-
ditioning system » page 114 or for Climatronic » page 117.
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to de-
mist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.■
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for
the use of the cooling system are to be observed. ■The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air
temperature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
■ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end
of the journey.
■ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company.
CAUTION■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak.
Note
■ The exhaust air streams out through vents at the rear of the luggage com-
partment.■
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating
air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from
the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air condition-
ing system. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning sys-
tem is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and
expense (replacement of compressor).
Air outlets
Fig. 123
Air vents at the front 
110Operation