2012 SKODA SUPERB tow

›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place. ÐMiddle rear head restraint
Fig. 59
Rear seats: middle head re-
straint
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 70.
Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
Removing/installing
› Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
› Press the locking button in the direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 59
, simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening 2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head restraint.
› To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place. Ð
ä Rear seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
Fig. 60
Unlock the seat backrest/lock the seat backrest
Folding the seat backrest forwards
› Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
.
› Unlock the seat backrest by pressing the unlocking handle A
» Fig. 60
and fold
it completely forwards.
Folding the seat backrest back into position
› If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest til-
ted slightly forwards » page 70.
› Place the rear outer seat belt C
» Fig. 60 behind the edge of the side trim pan-
el.
› Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
handle clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
› Make sure that the red pin B
is hidden.
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If the front seats are too far back, we recommend removing the rear head restraints before the seat
backrests are folded forward, to achieve a loading space that is as horizontal as possible. Store the
removed head restraints in such a way that they are not be damaged or soiled.
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In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects 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. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this
case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg
“ ”. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “object” flies through the interior com-
partment and hits an occupant. WARNING
■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
■ Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard. ■ Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced -
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 un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. ■ The items carried in the boot must be stored in such a way that no objects
are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres are un-
dertaken - risk of injury!
■ When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats »

page 142.
■ 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.
■ Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
■ Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded - risk of accident!
■ Never transport people in the boot! CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:
■ heating elements in the rear window;
■ elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window;
■ elements of the aerial integrated in the rear side windows (Estate car). Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load »
page 188. Ð Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
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. Ð
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Fixing floor covering of the boot
Fig. 66
Boot: fixing the floor covering/fixing the Combi floor covering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
There is a loop or hook (Combi) located on the floor covering of the boot. If you
need to access the spare wheel, for example, the raised floor cover can be attach-
ed to a hook on the boot cover » Fig. 66 -  or to the frame of the boot lid (Com-
bi) » Fig. 66 -  . ÐLuggage net
Fig. 67
Boot: Luggage net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
The luggage net is designed for the transportation of lighter objects.ä
ä WARNING
Only store soft objects in the luggage net (up to a total weight of 1.5 kg).
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! CAUTION
No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage net, as they can
damage the luggage net. Ð Boot cover
Fig. 68
Removing the boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
›
Unhook the support straps 1
» Fig. 68
.
› Place the cover in the horizontal position.
› Pull the cover out of the holders 2
horizontally towards the rear.
› To reinstall, first of all push the boot cover into the holders 2
and then hook
the support straps 1
on the boot lid.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest. WARNING
No objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something. £
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CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of objects placed in this area. Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover. ÐFoldable boot cover (Combi)
Fig. 69
Boot: foldable boot cover/removing foldable boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
Pulling out
›
Pull the foldable boot cover as far as the stop into the secured position 2
» Fig. 69
.
Folding
› Press the cover in the handle area in the direction of the arrow 3
» Fig. 69
,
and the cover automatically rolls up into position 1
. The cover is fully rolled up
by pressing once again.
Removing
› The fully folded boot cover can be removed to transport bulky goods by press-
ing on the side of the cross rod in the direction of the arrow 4
» Fig. 69
and
taking it out by moving it in the direction of the arrow 5
.
ä WARNING
No objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover. Ð Automatic foldable boot cover (Combi)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
The automatic rolling up of the foldable boot cover enables an easier entry into
the boot.
›
Open the boot lid. The foldable boot cover rolls up automatically in the position 1
to » Fig. 69
on page 76.
› The cover rolls up fully by pressing the cover in the handle area in direction of
arrow 3
.
When the boot lid is opened quickly, the automatic rolling up of the foldable boot
cover is blocked for a delay time of approx. 2 seconds.
The function to automatically roll up the foldable boot cover can be activated/de-
activated via the information display in the menu:
■ Settings
■ Autom. blind Ð Variable loading floor in the boot
Introductory information
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 room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects. Ð
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76 Using the system

Dividing the boot with variable loading floor
Fig. 70
Boot: Dividing the boot with var-
iable loading floor
› Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
marked with the arrows »
Fig. 70. ÐRemoving the variable loading floor
Fig. 71
Boot: Remove variable loading floor/remove carrier rails
› Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the safety eyes A
» Fig. 71 to the
left by around 90°.
› Fold up and remove the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
› Unlock the carrier rails B
by turning the arbour-mounted fixing eyes C
to the
right by approx. 90°. WARNING
Ensure 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. Ð Extendable variable loading floor with integrated
aluminium strips and fastening elements (Combi) Introductory information
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. Ð Partially pulling out the variable loading floor
Fig. 72
Boot: partially pulling out the variable loading floor £
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›
Carefully press in the vicinity of the openings C
on the floor until it clicks into
place, if necessary press the safety buttons A
.
WARNING
Ensure the variable loading floor is attached correctly during installation. If
this is not the case, there is a risk of injury for the occupants. ÐFixing set
Fig. 76
Telescopic pole and tensioning strap
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. 76 and
simultaneously push in the desired position in the direction of the arrow 2
.
› Ensure that the holder is correctly locked in place.
Tensioning strap
› Insert the tensioning strap holders into the opening on the left or right carrier
rail.
› Press the holder in the direction of the arrow 3
» Fig. 76 and simultaneously
push in the desired position in the direction of the arrow 4
.
› Ensure that the holder is correctly locked in place.
› Place the object that is to be secured behind the tensioning strap.
› Press the button 5
on the top side of the holder and tighten the strap. WARNING
The objects in the boot must be firmly secured with the fixing set so that they
cannot move freely and uncontrollably and to prevent damage to objects or
injuries to occupants. Note
■ Do not use the fixing set to secure objects that might damage the fixing set.
■ The tensioning strap can also be fully reeled up by pressing the button 5
» Fig. 76.
Ð Moveable lashing eyes
Fig. 77
Moveable lashing eyes
There are four moveable lashing eyes in the boot that can, for example, be used
to attach the fixing nets. › Press the button 1
» Fig. 77
and push the lashing eye in the desired position in
the direction of the arrow 2
.
› Fold up the clamp 3
» Fig. 77 and, for example, attach the fixing net.
Ð Net partition (Combi)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition behind the rear seats 80
Using the net partition behind the front seats 80
Removing and installing net partition housing 81
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Removing and installing net partition housing
Fig. 80
Rear seats: Net partition hous-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 79.
Removing
›
Fold the rear seats forward
» page 71.
› Open the rear right door.
› Push the net partition housing A
» Fig. 80 in the direction of the arrow 1
and
remove it from the mounts on the rear seats in the direction of the arrow 2
.
Install
› Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.
› Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 80
as far as the stop.
› Fold the rear seats back into their original position. ÐRoof rack system
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points 82
Roof load 82
ä WARNING
■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached - risk of accident!
■ Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps. ■ Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■ The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the cen-
tre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! 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 traffic
conditions. ■ The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances - risk
of accident! CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by
ŠKODA.
■ If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
■ 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 clear-
ances, 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 a higher fuel consumption. Ð
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On vehicles that are fitted with a cover for cup holders, you can cover the cup
holder by pulling on the handle
A
.
ÐCup holder in the rear armrest
Fig. 83
Rear armrest: Cup holder/insert cup holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 82.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder.
›
Press on the front end of the armrest in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 83 - ,
the cup holder comes out.
› To slide the cup holder in again, press the middle part of the cup hold-
er » Fig. 83 -  and slide it into the armrest. Ð
ä Ashtray
Fig. 84
Centre console: Ashtray at the front/rear
Removing the front ashtray insert › Open the ashtray
» Fig. 90 on page 86.
› Grasp the ashtray insert in the area A
» Fig. 84
and remove it in the direction
of the arrow.
Inserting the front ashtray insert
› Insert the ashtray vertically downwards.
Removing the rear ashtray insert
› Open the ashtray
»
Fig. 98 on page 89.
› Grasp the ashtray insert B
» Fig. 84
in the area marked with the arrows and
remove it.
Inserting the rear ashtray insert
› Place the ashtray insert in the mount and press it in. WARNING
Never place flammable objects in the ashtray - risk of fire! Ð
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