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.
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
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 .
65Lights and visibility
Automatic Retractable cargo cover (Superb Combi)First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 84.
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. 87 on
page 88.
›
Push the cover in the area of the handle in the direction of the arrow
3
.
The cover retracts completely.
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 MAXI DOT display in the menu:
■ Settings
■ Auto Rollo
Side pockets in luggage compartment
Fig. 88
Superb boot: Open side compartment left / right
Fig. 89
Superb Combi boot: Open right
compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 84.
Open / close compartment (Superb)
›
Turn the bolts in direction of arrow » Fig. 88 .
Closing takes place in the reverse order.
The CD changer and TV tuner are located in the right compartment » Fig. 88.
The first-aid box can also be stored in this compartment.
Open and close compartment / (Superb Combi)
›
Pull the handle in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 89.
Closing takes place in the reverse order.
The CD changer and TV Tuner are housed in this compartment.
The first-aid box and warning triangle can also be stored in this compartment.
89Seats and useful equipment
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
103
automatic mode
104
Switching the cooling system on/off
104
Setting the temperature
104
Recirculation mode - Version 1
105
Recirculation mode - Version 2
106
Controlling blower
106
Defrosting windscreen
106
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alterthe settings manually.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 100.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The cooling system is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro-
vide cooling at a high load of the engine.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun ray's are suffi-
cient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof de-
liver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 2 and 3 must be opened » Fig. 105
on page 99.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
Note■ We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once
every year.■
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system, the
Climatronic information is also shown on their displays. This function can be
switched off, see » operating instructions for the radio or navigation system .
Control elements
Fig. 108
Climatronic: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 108 :
Adjust the temperature for the left side » page 104
Adjust the blower speed
» page 106
Depending on equipment:
›
Aux. heating on/off » page 108
›
Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 59
Adjust the temperature for the right side » page 104
Interior temperature sensor
ABCDE103Air conditioning system
Recirculation mode - Version 2First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
The air recirculation mode is automatically activated after the ignition is switched
if it was on before the ignition was turned off. The indicator light in the button
lights up.
Switch off / on
›
Press the symbol button
.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
›
Press the symbol button
again.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
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 accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the button
once the windscreen has demisted.
Controlling blower
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the
interior temperature.
However, the blower stages can be manually adapted to suit your particular
needs.›
Repeatedly pressing the symbol button on the left or right reduces or increa-
ses blower speed.
If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the symbol button when the respec-
tive number of indicator lights come on.
WARNING■ “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases.■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
■
Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
Switching on
›
Press the symbol button
» Fig. 108 on page 103.
›
Press the symbol button
» Fig. 108 on page 103.
Switching off
›
Press the symbol button
again or press the symbol button
.
›
Press the symbol button
again.
More air flows out of the air outlet vents 1 » Fig. 105 on page 99. The temperature
control is controlled automatically.
106Using the system
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on/off
108
Radio remote control
109
Conditions for the functioning of auxiliary heating (Aux. heating and ventilation),
hereinafter referred to only as auxiliary heating (Aux. heating).
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning icon
is not lit in the display of the
instrument cluster).
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating)
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) can be used when stationary, when the en- gine is switched off to preheat the vehicle and while driving (e.g. during the heat-
ing phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) functions in connection with the air-con-
ditioning system or Climatronic.
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) also warms up the engine. This is not valid for
vehicles with the 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
The auxiliary heating (parking heating) warms up the coolant by combusting fuel
from the vehicle tank. The coolant heats air flowing into the passenger compart-
ment (as long as the blower fan speed
B
» Fig. 107 on page 100 or » Fig. 108 on
page 103 is not set to zero).
WARNING■ The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) must never be operated in closed rooms
(e.g. garages) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) must not be allowed to run during refu-
elling – risk of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is located on the un-
derside of the vehicle. Therefore, if you wish to operate the auxiliary heating
(aux. heating), do not park the vehicle in such a way that the exhaust gases
can come into contact with highly flammable materials (e.g. dry grass) or easily
inflammable substances (e.g. spilt fuel) – risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ Running auxiliary heating (aux. heating) consumes fuel from the vehicle tank
and automatically controls the filling level. If only a low quantity of fuel is present in the fuel tank, the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) switches off.■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating (aux. heating), which is located on the
underside of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
■
If the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a
longer period, the vehicle must be driven a few kilometres in order to recharge
the vehicle battery.
Note
■ The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) switches on the blower B » Fig. 107 on
page 100 or » Fig. 108 on page 103 only if it has achieved a coolant temperature
of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or leaves)
to ensure that the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) operates properly.
■
So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the auxili-
ary heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected by
you, leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in an open position.
It is recommended to put the air flow in the position or .
107Air conditioning system
Switching on/offFig. 109
Button for switching on/off the system directly on the operating
part of the air conditioning/Climatronic
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 107.
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) can be switched on/off as follows.
Manually switching on using the button on the operating part of the manual air conditioning/Clima-
tronic. The warning light in the button lights up » Fig. 109;
by using the radio remote control » page 109.
Manually switching off
using the button on the operating part of the manual air conditioning/Clima-
tronic. The warning light in the button goes out » Fig. 109;
by using the radio remote control » page 109.
After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short period.
Automatic switching on/off
The following menu items can be selected from the Aux. heating menu item in
the information display » page 28 (depending on the vehicle equipment):
■ Day of the week - set the current day of the week;
■ Running time - Set the required running time in 5 minute increments. The run-
ning time can be 10 to 60 minutes.
■ Mode - Set the desired heating/ventilation mode;
■
Starting time 1 , Starting time 2 , Starting time 3 - for each pre-set time, the day
and the time (hour and minute) can be set for switching on the auxiliary heating
and ventilation. An empty position can be found between Sunday and Monday
when selecting the day. If this empty position is selected, the activation is per-
formed without taking into account the day.
■ Activate - Activate pre-set mode;
■ Deactivate - Deactivate pre-set mode;
■ Factory setting - Restore factory setting;
■ Back - Return to main menu
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.
The last programmed pre-set time remains active.
After the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) automatically activates at the set time, it is necessary to pre-set a time again.
If the menu item Back is selected or no changes are made on the display for lon-
ger than 10 seconds, the set values are stored, but the pre-set time is not activa-
ted.
The system switches itself off at the end of the running time set under the menu item Running time .
Note
An indicator light on the button » Fig. 109 is illuminated when the system is
running.
108Using the system
Radio remote controlFig. 110
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating):
Radio remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 107.
Explanation of graphic
Aerial
Warning light
Switch on aux. heating
Switch off aux. heating
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle.
When the battery is fully charged, the range of the remote control is a few hun-
dred metres. Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather
conditions and a weaker battery in the remote control can clearly reduce the range.
To switch the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) on or off, hold the remote control
vertical, with the aerial
A
pointing upwards. The antenna must not be covered
with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
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.
ABAfter pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback:Display warning light B » Fig. 110ImportanceLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating was switched on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is
switched off.Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is
blocked, e. g. because the tank is near-
ly empty or there is a fault in the auxili-
ary heating (aux. heating).Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not received.Lights up orange for around 2 seconds,
then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was received.Lights up orange for around 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 around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.
Replace the battery » page 239.
CAUTION
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore be
protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight.
109Air conditioning system