2013 SKODA SUPERB warning lights

›Grasp the ashtray insert B
» Fig. 68 in the area marked with the arrows and
remove it in the direction of the arrow 2.
Insertion takes place in the reverse order.WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
Note
The ashtrays are fitted with an interior light which lights up when the parking
light is on.
12-Volt power outlet
Fig. 69
Boot: Superb / Superb Combi socket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 74.
Overview of the 12-volt power socket
In the front centre console
A
» Fig. 67 on page 77.
In the rear centre console
B
» Fig. 67 on page 77.
In the boot » Fig. 69.
Using the power socket
›
Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter » Fig. 67 on page 77or
open the cover for the power socket » Fig. 69.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12-volt power sockets and any connected appliances can also be operated
when the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn » .WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can cause
fires, burns and other serious injuries.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery of
the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch the
ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from voltage
fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Storage compartment under the armrest, frontFig. 70
Armrest: Stowage compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 74.
Opening
›
Pull and open the cover of the armrest using the handle
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 70.
Closing
›
Open the lid to the stop, only then can it be folded downwards and against the direction of the arrow » Fig. 70.
The sockets marked 
AUX-IN input and the MDI input are located in the stor-
age compartment.
Note
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which lights up when
the parking light is on.
Storage net in the front centre consoleFig. 71
Front centre console: Storage
net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 0.5 kg in the storage net. Heavy
objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of net damage.
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WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons.
Note
When the stowage compartment is opened, a light lights up.
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
Fig. 74
Front passenger seat: Opening
the storage compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 74.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 74 in the direction of the arrow.
The compartment opens in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grip the compartment by the handle and close in the opposite direction to that
of the arrow
2
» Fig. 74 .
›
Hold onto the handle until the door is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons.CAUTIONThe storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in weight.
Clothes hook
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 74.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar of the vehicle and on the han-
dle of the headliner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
81Seats and useful equipment

Set the direction of the air outlet » page 99
Switch cooling system on/off
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 59
Aux. heating on/off » page 107
Recirculating air operation on/off » page 102
Note
The warning light in the symbol button  lights after activation, even if not all of
the conditions for the function of the cooling system are met » page 100. By light-
ing up of the indicator light in the button, the operational readiness of the cooling
system is signalled.C101Air conditioning system

adjustingFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 100.
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:
SettingsControl dial settings » Fig. 107 on page 100Button » Fig. 107 on page 100Air outlet vents 2 » Fig. 105
on page 99ABC
Defrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Automaticallyswitched onDo not switch onOpen and align with the side windowThe fastest heatingTo the right up tothe stop3Switched offBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera- ture2 or 3Switched offDo not switch onOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3ActivatedBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera- ture1, 2 or 3ActivatedDo not switch onOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the left up tothe stopDesired positionSwitched offDo not switch onOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 105 on page 99 in the
opened position.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 100.
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.
Switching on/off
›
Press the symbol button 
.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
› Press the symbol button
 again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution controlC
» Fig. 107 on page 100 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the symbol button .
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.
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Depending on equipment:
› 
Recirculation mode with air quality sensor on/off » page 105, Recir-
culation mode - Version 1
› 
Recirculation mode with air quality sensor on/off » page 106, Recircu-
lation mode - Version 2
Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 59
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 70
Switching automatic mode on » page 104
Switching Climatronic system off
Switch cooling system on/off » page 104
Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off » page 104
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 70
Note
Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor E, otherwise it
could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic.
automatic mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to
demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year
›
Set the required temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C: we recommend 22 °C.
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 108 on page 103.
›
Move the air outlet vents 2 and 3 » Fig. 105 on page 99 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
After pressing, an indicator light in the top right or left corner of the button 
lights up, depending on which mode was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button 
lights up, the Clima-
tronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
FThe “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the Climatronic.
When pressing  the button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses only in
this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air condition-ing system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button  again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed.
Switching the cooling system on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
›
Press the button 
.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press button 
. once more.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation and heating function remains active whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is the
outside temperature.

Setting the temperature
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
For both sides
›
Turn the control dial
A
» Fig. 108 on page 103 to the left or right to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The indicator light in the button 
lights up. 
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For the right side›Turn the control dial D » Fig. 108 on page 103 to the left or right to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The indicator light in the button  lights up.
If the warning light in the symbol button  is lit, the temperature for both sides
cannot be set with the control dial A
. This function can be restored by pressing
the symbol button . The indicator light in the button goes out.
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +26 ℃. The interior tem-
perature is regulated automatically within this range.
If a temperature lower than +18 °C is selected, a blue symbol lights up at the start
of the numerical scale.
If a temperature higher than +26 °C is selected, a red symbol lights up at the start
of the numerical scale.
At both end positions, Climatronic functions at maximum cooling/heating output and the temperature is not regulated.
CAUTION
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Recirculation mode - Version 1
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting intothe vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the air quality sensor, recirculated air mode will temporarily be switched off.
If the concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distribu-
tion control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into the
vehicle interior.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior. When the automatic air distribution control is switched
on, an air quality sensor measures the concentration of pollutants in the drawn in
air.
Switching recirculated air mode on›
Repeatedly press the button  until the indicator light on the
left side of the
button is illuminated.
Switch on automatic air distribution control
›
Repeatedly press the button  until the warning light on the
right-hand side
of the button lights up.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily If the air quality sensor does not switch on automatic recirculated air mode whenthere is an unpleasant smell, you can switch it on manually.
›
Press the symbol button .
The indicator light lights up in the button on the left side.
Switching recirculated air mode off
›
Press the button 
or press the symbol button  again until the warning
lights in the button go out.
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.■
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature
is higher than approx. 2 °C.
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105Air 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.
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