2013 SKODA SUPERB Time

Sun screen in the rear doorsFig. 43
Rear door: Sun screen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 59.
Pulling out
›
Pull out the sun screen with the handle
A
» Fig. 43 and hang it in the bracket
on the top edge of the door.
Folding
›
Remove the sun screen from the handle
A
» Fig. 43 and hold it in such a way
that it can roll up slowly without being damaged.
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Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
62
Alternative parking position of the rear windscreen wiper (Superb Combi)
63
Headlight cleaning system
63
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
When automatic wiping in rain is active, the wiper intervals are regulated based
on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 209.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 243.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Automatic wiping in rain only operates as a support. The driver is not re-
leased from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers
manually depending on the visibility conditions.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be- tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■
The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the obsta-
cle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch
the wiper on again. 
61Lights and visibility

Note■Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the wind-
screen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax residues
after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 197.
■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
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Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 44
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
Lever positions » Fig. 44
Wipers off
Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain
slow windscreen wiping
rapid windscreen wiping
Flick windscreen wiping (spring-tensioned position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position) Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular inter- vals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
Switches for setting the required break between the individual wiper strokes
(
1
periodic windscreen wiping) or the wiper speed in rain (
1
automatic
windscreen wiping in rain)
01234567AAutomatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a
speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 3-4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after the
last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This func-
tion can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (Superb Combi)The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat later.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen). The lever remains in position 6
» Fig. 44 .
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi)
If the lever is in position
2
» Fig. 44 or
3
the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the lever is in the position
1
)
the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in continuous mode
(no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT
display in the menu item Rear wiper » page 29 .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching
off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 243. 
62Using 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. 
63Lights and visibility

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

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

Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support›Push the switch A in the region of one of the arrows2» Fig. 49 .
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support›
Push the switch
A
in the region of one of the arrows 1» Fig. 49 .
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 69 or the remote control key » page 69.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Head restraints
Fig. 51
Headrest: adjusting / removing
Fig. 52
Rear centre head rests in vehi-
cles with the TOP TETHER sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired » Fig. 51 -  .
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 51 -  with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with
the other hand.
The front seats and head rests must be adjusted to match the body size at all
times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide the most ef-
fective levels of protection to the passengers » page 170, Correct seated posi-
tion .
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint up out of the seat backrest as far as the stop (for the rear head restraints fold the seat backrest forward).
›
Press the locking button in direction of the arrow » Fig. 51 - 
and pull the head
restraint out.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Removing and installing rear middle head rest Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
›
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. 52 , 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 rest.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNING■ The head rests must be correctly adjusted to avoid risk of injury.■Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head rests must not be in the lower
position. 68Using 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

›Switch on the ignition.›Turn dial 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 adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 53 on page 69. 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 automatic storage function for each key is con-
firmed by an acoustic signal.
The seat and external mirror positions which are already saved in the memory
button are not saved in the memory of the key.
The seat can be adjusted to the required position if necessary » page 67.
After locking the vehicle, the current positions of the driver's seat and the exter-
nal mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A

» Fig. 53 on page 69. 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 con-
firmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
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Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heaters
70
Ventilated front seats
71
Convenience features of passenger seat
72
Armrest, front
72
Armrest rear
73
Seat backrests
73
Rear seat folded forward (Superb Combi)
74
Seat heaters
Fig. 54
Heating: Front seats/ rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 70.
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the two 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. 54 - 
.
Switch on rear seat heater
›
Press the symbol button 
or 
» Fig. 54 - 
. 
70Using the system