2011 SKODA SUPERB ignition

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

Memory function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 71
Memory buttons and SET button
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the po-
sitions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory
buttons
B
» Fig. 71 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 80.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 71 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgement sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
Above the MAXI DOT display in the menu item Mirror down The lowering func-
tion for the mirror on the passenger side when reversing must be ena-
bled » page 47 .
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 71 .
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 80.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 80.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
Briefly press the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 71 with the ignition on.
or›
Press and hold the desired memory button
B
with the ignition off or when
the ignition is on and travelling at a speed of more than 5 km / h.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Note
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
you also have to restore the setting of the individual exterior mirror on the
passenger side for reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions when
locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote control key
(afterwards only as function of automatic storage).
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 71 on page 84 .
›
After the seat has assumed the position stored under this button, at the
same time press the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage. 
84Operation

When automatic storage is activated, the current positions of the driver's seat
and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key
each time the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is next unlocked using the
same key, the driver's seat and the external mirrors assume the positions stor-
ed in the memory of this key 1)
.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
Above the MAXI DOT display in the menu item Mirror down The lowering func-
tion for the mirror on the passenger side when reversing must be ena-
bled » page 47 .›
Unlock the vehicle using the respective remote control key.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 80.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 80.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A

» Fig. 71 on page 84 . At the same time,
press the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the automatic storage function for each key is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heaters
85
Ventilated front seats
86Convenience features of passenger seat87Front armrest87
Rear armrest
87
Seat backrests
87
Rear seat folded forward (Superb Combi)
88
Seat heaters
Fig. 72
Heating: Front seats/ rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Switching on the front seat heater
›
Press the controller in the area of the symbols  and

» Fig. 72 -

Switch on rear seat heater
›
Press the symbol button  or

» Fig. 72 -
 .
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity -
level 3, which is indicated by all three of the warning lights in the switch illumi-
nating.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the heating is turned down until it goes
off.
The seat heating level is indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights
in the respective control. 
1)
The vehicle must be locked and unlocked with the same key to save the seat and exterior mirror position
to the key.
85Seats and practical features

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. 
91Seats and practical features

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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›Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.›Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the
nets » page 99 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
Boot light for Superb Combi vehicles » page 103.WARNING■
Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – there is
a risk of death.
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of
accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of in-
jury!
WARNING (Continued)■ When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats » page 11.■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
■ It is important to ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heat-
er, the threads of the integrated antenna in the rear window as well as the
threads of the integrated antenna (Superb Combi) in the rear side windows,
are not damaged by abrasive items.■
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 198.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during mod-
ifications or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.
98Operation

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
115
automatic mode
116
Switching the cooling system on/off
116
Setting the temperature
116
Recirculation mode - Version 1
117
Recirculation mode - Version 2
117
Controlling blower
118
Defrosting windscreen
118
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best possible setting for the
temperature of the air flowing out, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to al-
ter the settings manually.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 112.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
The cooling system is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to
provide cooling at a high load of the engine.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with solar cells, the fresh air
blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun rays are suffi- cient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof
deliver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with
fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 2 and 3 must be
opened » Fig. 123 on page 110 .
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
Note■ We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage
once every year.■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
■
On vehicles equipped with a factory fitted radio or radio navigation system,
the Climatronic information is also shown on their displays. This function can
be switched off, see » operating instructions for the radio or navigation sys-
tem .
Control elements
Fig. 126
Climatronic: Control elements
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 126 :
Adjust the temperature for the left side » page 116
Adjust the blower speed 
» page 118
depending on equipment:
› 
Aux. heating on/off
» page 119
› 
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 75
Adjust the temperature for the right side » page 116
Interior temperature sensor
depending on equipment:
› 
Recirculation mode
with air quality sensor on/off » page 117, Recir-
culation mode - Version 1
› 
Recirculation mode
without air quality sensor on/off » page 117, Re-
circulation mode - Version 2 
ABCDEF115Air conditioning system

At both end positions, Climatronic functions at maximum cooling/heating out-
put and the temperature is not regulated.
CAUTION
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when get-
ting out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Recirculation mode - Version 1
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting in-
to 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 recognised by the air quality sensor , recirculated air mode will temporarily be switched off.
If the concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distri-
bution control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into
the vehicle interior.
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 distribution control is switched on, an air quality sen-
sor measures the concentration of pollutants in the drawn in air.
Switching recirculated air mode on
›
Repeatedly press the button  until the warning light on the
left side of
the button is illuminated.
Switch on automatic air distribution control
›
Repeatedly press the button  until the warning light on the
right-hand
side of the button illuminates.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily
If the air quality sensor does not switch on automatic recirculated air mode
when there is an unpleasant smell, you can switch in on manually.
›
Press the  button.
The warning light illuminates in the button on the left side.
Switching recirculated air mode off
›
Press the button  or press the symbol button
 again until the warning
lights in the button go out.
WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows
start to mist up.
Note
■ As soon as the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the
 button once the windscreen has demisted.■
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside tempera-
ture is higher than approx. 2 °C.
Recirculation mode - Version 2
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting in-
to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
The air recirculation mode is automatically activated after the ignition is
switched if it was on before the ignition was turned off. The warning light in the button illuminates.
Switch off / on
›
Press the 
button.
The warning light in the button goes out.
›
Press the 
button again.
The warning light in the button illuminates.
WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows
start to mist up. 117Air conditioning system