2012 SKODA SUPERB key

Switching on
›
Press the switch in the area of the symbol
 » Fig. 37.
Switching off
› Press the switch in the area of the symbol
O.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Place the switch into the middle position. On vehicles without an interior moni-
tor, the middle position is marked with the symbol  » Fig. 37 - .
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will come on
when:
› the vehicle is unlocked;
› one of the doors is opened;
› or the ignition key is removed.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will go off
when:
› the vehicle is locked;
› the ignition is switched on;
› about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if the switch is in the position  the interior light goes
out after 10
minutes to prevent the battery from discharging. Note
■ Two diffuse lights are integrated in the front interior lighting, that illuminate
the gearshift lever and the middle of the dash panel. These are switched on auto-
matically when the parking light is activated. ■ Furthermore, after switching on the ignition when the parking lights are switch-
ed on, the door handle lighting comes on. ■ We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Front reading lights
Fig. 38
Reading lights
Front reading lights › Press switch
 » Fig. 38 to switch the reading lights on or off. Ð Lit storage compartment on the front passenger side
› When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
› The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and
goes out when the flap is closed. Ð Interior light and rear reading lights
Fig. 39
Interior light and rear reading
lights
Interior light › The rear interior light is operated together with the front interior
light » page 54. £
55
Lights and visibility

Exterior mirror
Fig. 52
Inner part of door: Rotary knob
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to
the rear.
Heating of the external mirror
› Place the rotary knob into the position
 » Fig. 52.
The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C.
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
› Place the rotary knob into the position
. The movement of the mirror surface is
identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possi-
ble in the Information display » table on page 17
in the menu point Mirror adjust. .
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
› Place the rotary knob into the position
. The movement of the mirror surface is
identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control
› Place the rotary knob into the position
.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob
› Place the rotary knob into the position
.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position  to a different one.
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on
and at a speed of up to 15

km/h. Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key
› If all of the windows are closed, press and hold the lock button 3
» Fig. 12 on
page 31 on the radio remote control for approx. 2

seconds.
The exterior mirrors are folded back into the driving position after opening the
door or switching on the ignition.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat, the surface of the
mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the rotary knob is
in the position  » Fig. 52. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement
when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of
the position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors
On vehicles fitted with a memory function for the driver seat, the relevant setting
for the exterior mirrors is also stored automatically when the seat position is stor-
ed » page 68. WARNING
■ Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the vision
field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following
vehicles.
■ Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles. CAUTION
Never mechanically fold in or fold back the exterior mirrors with the fold-in func-
tion  by hand as this will damage the electric drive. Note
■ If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the rotary knob, they can only be fol-
ded back into the driving position using the rotary knob. ■ If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the remote control key and if the ro-
tary knob was in the fold-in position before the ignition was switched on, the mir-
rors will remain in the fold-in position the next time the ignition is switched on.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position  to a different one. £
64 Using the system

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats 67
Adjusting front seats electrically 67
Memory function of the power seat 68
Memory function of the remote control key 68
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:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, 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 accident!
■ Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention. ■ As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car. ■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury! ■ Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle. WARNING (Continued)
■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 154, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■ It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this mini-
mum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as they may get caught be-
hind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would then no lon-
ger be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle. ■ For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seated position in the seat
memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat back-
rest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■ When saving the driver's seat and exterior mirror settings, any previous settings
will be deleted. Ð
66 Using the system

Manually adjusting the front seats
Fig. 53
Controls for manual seat adjust-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever 1
» Fig. 53 up and push the seat into the desired position.
› Release the lever 1
and push the seat until the lock clicks into place.
Adjusting height of seat
› To lift the seat, pull or pump the lever 2
» Fig. 53 upwards.
› To lower the seat, push or pump the lever 2
downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
› To adjust the angle of the backrest, relieve any pressure from the seat backrest
(do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel 3
» Fig. 53.
Adjusting lumbar support
› Turn the lever 4
» Fig. 53 until the most comfortable curvature of the lumbar
support is achieved. Ð
ä Adjusting front seats electrically
Fig. 54
Controls for the electric seat adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Press the switch B
»
Fig. 54
forwards or backwards in the direction of arrow 1.
Set the height of the seat cushion
› Press the switch B
»
Fig. 54
upwards or downwards.
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
› Press the switch B
»
Fig. 54
in the direction of the arrow 2 or 3.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
› Press the switch C
»
Fig. 54
in the direction of the desired setting.
Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
› Press the switch A
»
Fig. 54
forwards or backwards.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support
› Press the switch A
»
Fig. 54
upwards or downwards.
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 68 or the remote control key » page 68. Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment,
once again press the switch in the appropriate direction and complete the adjust-
ment of the seat. Ð
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Seats and Stowage

Memory function of the power seat
Fig. 55
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the individ-
ual positions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three mem-
ory buttons B
» Fig. 55 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 64.
› Press the button
SET A
» Fig. 55.
› Within 10 seconds after pressing the
SET button, press the desired memory
button B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage in the seat memory.
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing
› Switch on the ignition.
› Press the required memory button B
» Fig. 55.
› Move the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control into position
 » page 64 .
› Engage reverse gear.
› Adjust the right exterior mirror to the desired position
» page 64.
› Take the vehicle out of gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the seat memory.
Retrieving the saved setting
The retrieval is possible when turned the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
speed is less than 5
km/h or when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock.
› Briefly press the desired memory button B
» Fig. 55.
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Stopping the ongoing adjustment
› Press any button on the driver's seat.
› The movement can be stopped by pressing the button
 on the remote control
key and opening the driver's door. Note
Each time new seat and exterior mirror settings for forward travel are saved, the
individual setting for the right exterior mirror for reverse travel must also be
saved again. Ð Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
The automatic storage function of the driver's seat and exterior mirrors position
when locking the vehicle
can be turned on in the memory of the remote control
key. When unlocking the vehicle with the same key, the driver's seat and the ex-
terior mirrors assume the positions stored in the memory of this key.
Activating the function
› Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
› Press and hold any memory button B
» Fig. 55 on page 68

. After the seat has
assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press the but-
ton  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Deactivating the function
› Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
› Press and hold the
SET button A
» Fig. 55 on page 68

. At the same time, press
the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
› Press any button on the driver's seat.
› The movement can be stopped by pressing the button
 on the remote control
key and opening the driver's door. Ð
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68 Using the system

Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 85
Centre console: Cigarette lighter, front/rear
Usage › 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. WARNING
■ Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns. ■ The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle. Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical ap-
pliances » page 84, 12-volt power socket.
■ Further information » page 194, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts. Ð 12-volt power socket
Fig. 86
Boot: Power socket/boot: Power socket (Combi)
Overview of the 12-volt power socket
In the front centre console A
» Fig. 85
on page 84.
In the rear centre console B
» Fig. 85
on page 84.
In the boot » Fig. 86.
Using the power socket
› Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter, or open the cover for
the power socket.
› Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
Further information » page 194, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts . WARNING
■ Improper use of the 12-volt power socket and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■ Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The 12-volt power socket
and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn.
■ If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately. £
84 Using the system

If the battery is properly charged, the effective range is up to 600
m. To switch
on/off the auxiliary heating, hold the radio remote control vertically with the an-
tenna A

» Fig. 111 facing upwards. The antenna must not be covered with the fin-
gers or the palm of the hand during this process. Obstacles between the radio re-
mote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and a weaker battery can
clearly reduce the range.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio remote
control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at
least 2 m.
Warning light in the radio remote control
The indicator light in the radio remote control C
» Fig. 111 indicates after a key-
stroke if the remote control signal was received by the auxiliary heating and if the
battery is adequately charged.
Display indicator light Importance
Lights up green for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched on.
Lights up red for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched off.
Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds. The ignition signal was not received.
Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heating.
Flashes red for 2 seconds. The switch off signal was not received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
green or red. The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
flashes green or red. The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.
Flashes orange for 5 seconds. The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.CAUTION
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore be
protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight. Ð Changing the battery of the radio remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
If the indicator light on the radio remote control indicates a weak or discharged
battery,
C
» Fig. 111 on page 101, it must be replaced. The battery is located under
a cover B
» Fig. 111 on page 101 on the back of the radio remote control.
› Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap on the battery cover, turn
the cover in the opposite direction of the arrow up to the mark and unlock it.
› Change the battery, replace the battery cover and lock it by moving it in the di-
rection of the arrow. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the old battery in accordance with environmental regulations. Note
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery. Ð ä
102 Using the system

Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position 104
Electromechanical power steering 104
Electronic immobiliser 104
Ignition lock 105
Starting engine 105
Switching the engine off 105
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system » page 105,
KESSY system. WARNING
■ Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
vehicle is stationary! ■ Maintain a distance of 25 cm 1
to the steering wheel
» Fig. 112 on page 104
-  . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system
will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■ The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change during the
journey - risk of accident!
■ If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest. ■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed. WARNING (Continued)
■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2
» Fig. 113
on
page 105 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the indicator lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could re-
sult in unexpected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident! ■ Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could block - risk of accident! ■ When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine - risk of accident or injury! ■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon
monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and death. ■ Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■ Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-
dent! CAUTION
■ The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3
» Fig. 113 on
page 105), if the engine is not running. The starter or engine can be damaged if
the starter is activated when the engine is running. ■ Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged. ■ Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature - risk of damaging the en-
gine!
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage the catalytic converter. The battery from an-
other vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 202, Jump-starting.
■ Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1

minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. £
103
Starting-off and Driving