2013 SKODA SUPERB mirror

The function is switched on automatically if the following conditions are met:The light switch is in position  » Fig. 32 on page 53.
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced. The ignition is switched off.
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactivated
via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 29 .
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the light sensor attached be- tween the windscreen and the interior mirror » page 53.
The function switches on the parking and low beam lights, the entry lighting in
the exterior mirrors and the licence plate light.
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 tailgate or after
the preset time.
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 preset time or after the vehicle is
locked.
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so that its functionality is not impaired or disabled.
Note
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged par-
ticularly in short-haul traffic.Hazard warning light systemFig. 34
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 51.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 34 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 warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
When the turn signal is switched on while the hazard warning light system is on
(and ignition is switched on), only the turn signal light for the selected driving di- rection will flash while the turn signal is switched on.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
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Front door warning lightFig. 39
Warning light
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 57.
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 39.
The light switches on/off when the front door is opened or closed.
Vehicles without this warning light have only a reflector at this point.
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 20 minutes.
Entry lighting
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 57.
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-
nates the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on 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!NoteIf the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 1 minutes.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
59
Sun visors
60
Sun screen
60
Sun screen in the rear doors
61
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 40
Buttons for the rear and front window heating Climatronic / manual
air conditioning
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 59.
Explanation of graphicSwitch the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button. 
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The front - and rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The windscreen and rear window heater automatically switches off after approxi-
mately 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 econ-
omy » page 146 , Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con- trol » page 218 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
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Sun visors
Fig. 41
Sun visor/double sun visor
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 59.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 41 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in
the direction of the arrow
2
. When you slide open the cover, the vanity mirror
lighting in the headliner
A
switches on automatically. It switches off again when
you slide the cover closed or when you raise the sun visor.
On vehicles that are equipped with a double sun visor, the auxiliary visor can be
unfolded in the direction of the arrow 3 after swivelling the sun visor towards
the door.WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.
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Sun screen
Fig. 42
Unroll the sun screen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 59.
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Pulling out
›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
A
» Fig. 42 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets
B
.
Folding
›
Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets
B
and hold it on the han-
dle
A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover without
being damaged.
Note
Do not place any objects that react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics, etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the magnetic brackets.
They can be damaged by the magnetic field.
60Using the system

NoteIf the slow or the fast wiper setting is switched on and the vehicle speed decrea-
ses to below 4 km/h, the wiper speed is incrementally set to a lower wiper speed.
The original setting is restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 8 km/h.
Alternative parking position of the rear windscreen wiper
(Superb Combi)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 61.
Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of
the rear window wiper is tilted. This prolongs the life of the wiper blade.
Activation/deactivation
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Push the operating lever to position
6
» Fig. 44 on page 62 five times in suc-
cession within 5 seconds.
›
Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated.
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Headlight cleaning system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 61.
After the ignition is turned on headlamps are always cleaned at the first and after
every tenth spraying of the windscreen
5
» Fig. 44 on page 62 when the low
beam or high beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-
ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 200, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTIONNever remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
64
Exterior mirrors
65WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. 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.
■
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to operation-
al faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
WARNINGAutomatic dimming mirrors contain an electrolytic fluid which may leak should
the mirror glass break.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath apparatus.
Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not possible,
open all windows and doors.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immediately
wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Then con-
sult a doctor immediately. 
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CAUTIONNever 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
■
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear
window in the housing on the boot cover is not in use or the light striking the in- terior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.■
If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror dim-
ming is also switched off.
■
The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an out-
side temperature of +35 ℃.
■
Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
■
If the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjus-
ted by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact a specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting function for
the exterior mirrors.
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Interior mirror
Fig. 45
Manual dimming interior mirror
Fig. 46
Automatic dimming mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 63.
Manual dimming interior mirror
›
To dim the mirror set the lever on the rear view mirror in the direction of front
wheel - arrow
A
» Fig. 45 .
›
To restore the original position, adjust the lever on the rear view mirror in the
direction of the front wheel off - arrow
B.
Automatic dimming mirror
›
To activate the Auto Dimmer, press the
D
button, the indicator light
C
illumi-
nates » Fig. 46 .
›
To disable auto-dimming, press the
D
button again, the indicator light
C
goes
out.
If automatic dimming is activated, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mir-ror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicinity
of the automatic dimming interior mirror » page 63,
in section Introduction .
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64Using the system

Exterior mirrorsFig. 47
Knob for the mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 63.
By moving the knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror can be adjusted to
the desired position » Fig. 47.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
The knob can be moved into the following positions. adjust the left mirror or both mirrors
adjust right mirror or both mirrors
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
folding in both exterior mirrors
Adjusting both mirrors in sync
After the rotary knob to position 
or in right-hand drive in the position 
provided,
both mirrors may be adjusted simultaneously.
The synchronous adjustment of the two mirrors can be activated/deactivated via
the MAXI DOTdisplay in the menu item Mirror adjust » page 29.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob
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.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position 
to a different one.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key
The entire mirror can be folded by pressing the  symbol button on the remote
control key for 2 seconds. All windows must be closed.
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition isswitched on.
Automatic dimming mirror
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic dimming interior
mirror » page 64 .
Tilting surface of front passenger mirror On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver's seat » page 69, the
surface of the mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the
rotary knob is in the position 
or in position on vehicles with right-hand drive
 » Fig. 47 . 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 po- sition 
(or position 
on vehicles with right-hand drive) and put into another posi-
tion or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
The tilt of the mirror surface can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT dis-play in the menu item Mirror down» page 29.
Memory function for 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 69 .
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Seats and useful equipment
Adjusting the seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
67
Electric front seat adjustment
67
Head restraints
68
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
69
Memory function of the remote control key
69
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;
› for a relaxed body position that reduces fatigue;
› for achieving maximum protection from the seat belts and the airbag system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is still functional if the ignition is switch-
ed off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 186, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
WARNING (Continued)■ The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 139. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
WARNINGInformation for the front seat passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you - hazard!■
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. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi- tion!
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 seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat
backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat and
exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
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66Using the system

NoteThe middle rear head restraint is adjustable in two positions.
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 53
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 posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but-
tons
B
» Fig. 53 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 65.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 53 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 53 .
›
Move the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control into position 
» page 65 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 65.
›Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting›
Briefly press the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 53 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 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.
Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 66.
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 (af-
terwards only as function of automatic storage).
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage.
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 stored in the
memory of this key 1)
.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key. 

1)
The vehicle must be locked and unlocked with the same key to save the seat and exterior mirror po-
sition to the key.
69Seats and useful equipment