›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
Floor coveringFig. 102
Fixing the floor covering: Superb / Superb Combi
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
The raised floor covering of the luggage compartment can be fixed (e.g. when
handling the spare wheel):
› Superb: With the loop on a hook on the luggage compartment cov-
er » Fig. 102 –
.
› Superb combi: With the hook on the frame of the luggage compartment
lid » Fig. 102 -
.
Luggage net
Fig. 103
Luggage net
Read and observe and on page 98 first.
The luggage net is located on the underside of the luggage compartment cov-
er.
The net is designed for transporting lighter objects.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg in the net. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects into the net – risk of net damage.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 104
Removing/installing the luggage
compartment cover
Read and observe and on page 98 first.
Removing
›
Hook the support straps
1
» Fig. 104 onto the boot lid.
›
Place the cover in the horizontal position.
›
Pull the cover out of the holders
2
horizontally towards the rear.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest.
Fitting
›
Push the boot cover into the brackets
2
» Fig. 104 .
›
Hook the support straps
1
on the boot lid.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could
be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with some-
thing.
Note
If the retaining strips 1 are attached to the boot lid, the boot cover will rise
when you open the boot lid.100Operation
WARNINGEnsure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when installing the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a
risk of injury for the occupants.
Extending variable loading floor with integrated aluminium rails
and fastening elements (Superb Combi)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Partial extension of variable load floor
105
Divide boot
105
Fit and remove variable loading floor
106
Fixing set
106
Movable lashing eyes
107
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Note
The space below the variable loading floor can be used for stowing objects, for
example the fastening elements, removed foldable boot cover, etc.
Partial extension of variable load floor
Fig. 113
Luggage compartment: partially pulling out the variable loading
floor
Read and observe on page 105 first.
The variable loading floor can be partially pulled out over the rear bumper.
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle and lift gently in the
direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 113 .
›
Extend the variable load floor over the bumper in the direction of the arrow
2
until it engages in the opening
C
.
The variable loading floor which is pulled out in such a way is solely used as a
seat, for example for changing shoes.
›
To push in the rear section of the variable loading floor, grasp by the handle
and lift slightly in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Push the variable loading floor against the arrow
2
to the stop.
When pulling out the variable loading floor, the front edge (close to the rear
seats) is lifted at the same time. Thus, small objects can no longer fall into the
space between the boot floor and the variable loading floor.
CAUTION
Ensure that the raised front edge of the variable loading floor is not damaged.
Divide boot
Fig. 114
Dividing the boot
Read and observe on page 105 first.
The boot can be divided with the variable loading floor.
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle and lift in the direc-
tion of the arrow
1
» Fig. 113 on page 105 .
›
Insert the trailing edge in one of the openings
A
» Fig. 114 .
The variable loading floor is secured in the openings
A
against movement.
105Seats and practical features
The variable loading floor can be pulled out a little more before dividing the
boot with the variable loading floor » page 105. This enlarges the space be-
tween the rear seats and the separation.
CAUTION
Ensure that the raised front edge of the variable loading floor is not damaged.
Fit and remove variable loading floor
Fig. 115
Luggage compartment: fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 116
Luggage compartment: variable loading floor
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
The variable loading floor can be removed and reinstalled, if necessary.
Removing
›
Grasp the rear part of the floor by the handle, raise it slightly in the direction
of the arrow
1
» Fig. 115 and pull it out over the bumper in the direction of
the arrow
2
until it engages in the opening
C
» Fig. 116 .
›Fold up the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow3» Fig. 115
.›
Press the safety buttons
A
» Fig. 116 and remove the floor.
Fitting
›
Fold up the floor and place it on the carrier rails.
›
Push the floor forwards until it engages in the openings
B
in the carrier
rails » Fig. 116 .
›
Carefully press in the vicinity of the openings
C
on the floor until it clicks in-
to place, if necessary press the safety buttons
A
.
WARNINGEnsure the variable loading floor is attached correctly during installation. If
this is not the case, there is a risk of injury for the occupants.
Fixing set
Fig. 117
Telescopic pole and tensioning strap
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
The fixing set can be used for dividing the boot or for securing the objects
which are being transported.
Telescopic pole
›
Insert the holders for the telescopic pole into the left and right openings of
the carrier rails.
›
Press the top part of the holder in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 117 and
simultaneously push in the desired position in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Ensure that the holder is correctly locked in place.
106Operation
Retracting›Pull the transverse rod back slightly first on one side and then on the other
and remove it from the mounts C
» Fig. 119 .
›
Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing
B
without being damaged.
Note
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, the roll up luggage com-
partment cover can be removed » page 101.
Using the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 120
Net partition behind the front
seats in the pulled out state
Read and observe on page 107 first.
Extending
›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 87.
›
Pull the net partition by the tab
A
» Fig. 120 .
›
First of all insert the cross rod into the mount
C
on one side and push it for-
ward.
›
Insert the transverse rod into the mount
C
on the other side of the vehicle
in the same way.
Retracting
›
Pull the transverse rod back slightly first on one side and then on the other
and remove it from the mounts
C
» Fig. 120 .
›
Hold the transverse rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
into the housing
B
without being damaged.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original positions » page 87.
Removing and refitting the net partition housingFig. 121
Rear seats: Removing the net
partition housing
Read and observe on page 107 first.
Removing
›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 87.
›
Open the rear right door.
›
Push the housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove it from the
mounts on the right seat backrests in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 121 .
Fitting
›
Insert the recesses on the housing
A
» Fig. 121 into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.
›
Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
as
far as the stop.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original positions » page 87.
Roof rack
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
109
Roof load
109WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk
of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
108Operation
NoteThe warning light in the symbol button illuminates after activation, even if
not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system are
met » page 112 . The operational readiness of the cooling system is indicated by
the warning light in the button illuminating.113Air conditioning system
adjustingRead and observe
on page 112 first.
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:
SettingsControl dial settings » Fig. 125 on page 112Button » Fig. 125 on page 112Air outlet vents 2 » Fig. 123
on page 110ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Automaticallyswitched onDo not switch onOpen and align with the side windowThe fastest heatingTo the stop to the right3Switched offBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-ture2 or 3Switched offDo not switch onOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the stop to the
leftbriefly 4, then2 or 3ActivatedBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera- ture1, 2 or 3ActivatedDo not switch onOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the stop to the leftDesired positionSwitched offDo not switch onOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 123 on page 110 in
the opened position.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
on page 112 first.
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.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button.
The warning light in the button illuminates.
›
Press the button again.
The warning light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con- trol C » Fig. 125 on page 112 is turned to the position.
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by pressing the
button again.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.114Operation
Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 75
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 85
Switching automatic mode on » page 116
Switching Climatronic system off
Switch the cooling system on/off » page 116
Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off » page 116
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 85
Note
Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor E, other-
wise it could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic.
automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year
›
Set the required temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C: we recommend 22
°C.
›
Press the button
» Fig. 126 on page 115 .
›
Set the air outlet vents 2 and 3 » Fig. 123 on page 110 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
After pressing, a warning light in the top right or left corner of the button
illuminates, depending on which mode was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button illuminates, the
Climatronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the Climatronic.
Upon pressing the button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the warning light in the top left corner illuminates. The Climatronic uses
only in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the
noise level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of
the air conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occu-
pied.
By pressing the button
again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution
buttons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed.
Switching the cooling system on/off
›
Press the button
.
The warning light in the button illuminates.
›
Press button
once more.
The warning light in the button goes out.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation and heating func-
tion remains active whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is
the outside temperature.
Setting the temperature
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
For both sides
›
Turn the control dial
A
» Fig. 126 on page 115 to the left or right to increase
or decrease the temperature.
The warning light in the button does not illuminate.
For the right side
›
Turn the control dial
D
» Fig. 126 on page 115 to the left or right to increase
or decrease the temperature.
The warning light in the button illuminates.
If the warning light in the symbol button is lit, the temperature for both
sides cannot be set with the control dial
A
. This function can be restored by
pressing the symbol button . The warning light in the button goes out.
The interior temperature can be set between +18 ℃ and +26 ℃. The interior
temperature is regulated automatically within this range.
If a temperature lower than +18 °C is selected, a blue symbol illuminates at the start of the numerical scale.
If a temperature higher than +26 °C is selected, a red symbol illuminates at the
start of the numerical scale.
116Operation