2013 SKODA SUPERB warning

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.
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Storage pockets on the front seatsFig. 75
Map pockets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
The pockets intended for storage of maps, magazines, etc. are provided on the
reverse side of the front seat rests » Fig. 75.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Storage compartment for umbrella
Fig. 76
Left rear door: Stowage com-
partment for an umbrellaFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 74.
The storage compartment for an umbrella is located in the rear left door » Fig. 76.
Note
An umbrella can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Storage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 77
Opening the storage compart-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert.
Open/close
›
Pull the handle
A
» Fig. 77 on the upper section of the recess and open out the
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
Closing takes place in the reverse order.
WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
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Storage compartment in the rear armrestFig. 78
Opening the storage compart-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
Opening
›
Lift button
A
on the front of the armrest and lift the storage compartment cov-
er in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 78.
Closing
›
Fold back the storage compartment lid in the opposite direction to that of the arrow » Fig. 78 until it clicks.
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Rear seat backrest with long-cargo channel
Fig. 79
Rear seats: Cover handle/boot: Unlock button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
After folding the rear armrest and cover up, an opening in the seat backrest be-
comes visible through which the removable through-loading bag with skis can be
pushed. The armrest and cover can be folded forward from the passenger com-
partment or the boot.
Opening from the passenger compartment
›
Fold down the rear armrest » Fig. 58 on page 73.
›
Pull the handle
A
pull up to the stop in the direction of the arrow and fold the
cover down » Fig. 79 .
Opening from the boot
›
Push the unlock button
B
» Fig. 79 in the direction of the arrow and fold the
cover including the armrest forwards.
Closing
›
Fold the cover and rear armrest upwards to the stop - the cover must click into place.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. This is apparent
as the red field above the unlocking button
B
» Fig. 79 is not visible from the
boot.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, removable through-loading bag » page 84.
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Removable ski bagFig. 80
Securing the through-loading
bag
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 74.
The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting skis.
Loading
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards » page 83,
Rear seat backrest with long-cargo channel .
›
Place the empty, removable through-loading bag in such a way that the end of
the bag with the zip is in the boot.
›
Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the through-loading bag.
Securing
›
Tighten the strap
A
on the free end around the skis in front of the bind-
ings » Fig. 80 .
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
On vehicles fitted with a luggage net partition, guide the securing strap
B
around the housing when the net partition is rolled up. After fixing the net parti-
tion in place, it is not longer possible to unroll the net partition.
WARNING■ After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap B » Fig. 80 .■
The strap
A
must hold the skis tight.
■
Make sure that the strap
A
holds the skis in front of the binding (also refer
to imprint on the removable through-loading bag).
■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 24 kg.
Note
■ The through-loading bag is foreseen for four pairs of skis.■Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips facing
to the rear. into the removable through-loading bag.■
If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
■
The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist.
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Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
85
Fastening elements
86
Fixing nets
86
Folding hook
86
Floor covering
87
Luggage net
87
Luggage compartment cover
88
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)
88
Automatic Retractable cargo cover (Superb Combi)
89
Side pockets in luggage compartment
89
Side compartment in boot with battery
90
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)
90
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle: 
84Using the system

›Distribute loads as evenly as possible.›Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets
» page 86.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object with a
weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.
Boot light for Superb Combi vehicles » page 90.
WARNING■
Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 171.
WARNING (Continued)■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:■
heating elements in the rear window;
■
elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window;
■
Aerial filaments integrated in the rear side windows (Superb Combi).
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 221.
Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 84.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
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Fastening elementsFig. 81
Lashing eyes and fastening elements: Superb / Superb Combi
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 84.
The boot provides the following fastening elements » Fig. 81.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Fixing nets
Fig. 82
Fastening examples for nets
ABFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 84.
Examples for attaching the fixing nets » Fig. 82.
Vertical pocket
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.■Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of net damage.
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Folding hook
Fig. 83
Folding hooks: Superb / Superb Combi
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 84.
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provi-
ded on both sides of the boot.
Folding forward
›
Superb: Press on the lower portion of the hook
A
and fold down direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 83 . 
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›Superb Combi: Grip the hook B direction of the arrow and fold down in the di-
rection of arrow 2» Fig. 83 .
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
Floor covering
Fig. 84
Fixing the floor covering: Superb / Superb Combi
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 84.
The raised floor covering of the luggage compartment can be fixed (e.g. when
handling the spare wheel):
› Superb: with the loop on a hook on the luggage compartment cover
» Fig. 84 –
 ;
› Superb Combi: with the hook on the frame of the luggage compartment
lid » Fig. 84 - 
.
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Luggage netFig. 85
Luggage net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 84.
The luggage net is located on the underside of the luggage compartment cover.
The net is designed for transporting lighter objects.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg in the 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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Luggage compartment coverFig. 86
Removing/installing the luggage
compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 84.
Removing
›
Hook the support straps
1
» Fig. 86 onto the tailgate.
›
Place the cover in the horizontal position.
›
Pull the cover out of the holders
2
horizontally towards the rear.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest.
Install
›
Push the boot cover into the brackets
2
» Fig. 86 .
›
Hook the support straps
1
onto the tailgate.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
If the retaining strips 1 are attached to the tailgate, the boot cover will raise
when you open the tailgate.
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)Fig. 87
Foldable luggage compartment cover: pull out and roll up / take out
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 84.
Pulling out
›
Pull the foldable boot cover as far as the stop into the secured position
2
» Fig. 87 .
Folding
›
Press the cover in the handle area in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 87 , and
the cover automatically rolls up into position
1
.
Press in the grip area again and the cover will roll up.
Removing/inserting
The fully rolled-up boot cover can be removed (e.g. for the transport of bulky ob-
jects).
›
Push on the side of the crossbar in the direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 87 and
remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
5
.
Insertion takes place in the reverse order.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover.
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