2013 SKODA SUPERB air condition

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and Indicator Lights
10
Instrument cluster
10
Warning Lights
14
Information system
23
Driver information system
23
Multifunction display (MFA)
25
MAXI DOT display
28
Service Interval Display
30
Unlocking and opening
32
Unlocking and locking
32
KESSY
37
Anti-theft alarm system
38
Luggage compartment lid
39
Electric boot lid (Superb Combi)
41
Electric power windows
44
Electric sliding/tilting roof
47
Panoramic sliding roof (Superb Combi)
48
Lights and visibility
51
Lights
51
Interior lights
57
Visibility
59Windscreen wipers and washers61Rear mirror63
Seats and useful equipment
66
Adjusting the seats
66
Seat features
70
Practical equipment
74
Luggage compartment
84
Removable light (Superb Combi)
90
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
92
Extending variable loading floor with integrated
aluminium rails and faseting elements (Superb Combi)
92
Net partition (Superb Combi)
95
Roof rack system
96
Air conditioning system
98
Heating, ventilation and cooling
98
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioningsystem)
100
Climatronic (automatic air conditioningsystem)
103
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating andventilation)
107
Communication and multimedia
110
General information
110
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
113
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl
115
WLAN
119
Voice control
122
Multimedia
126
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
130
Steering
130
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
131
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
133Brakes137Manual gear changing and pedals138
Automatic transmission
139
Running in
142
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
143
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
147
Driving abroad
148
Assist systems
150
Brake assist systems
150
Parking aid
152
Park assist
153
Cruise Control System
157
START-STOP
159
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
161
Towing a trailer
162
Towing device
162
Trailer
165
Safety
Passive Safety
169
General information
169
Correct seated position
170
Seat belts
173
Using seat belts
173
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
176
Airbag system
178
Description of the airbag system
178
Airbag overview
179
Deactivating airbags
183
Transporting children safely
186
Child seat
186
Fastening systems
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Materials defect liability and ŠKODAwarranty for new cars
Materials defect liability
Your ŠKODA partner, as a vendor, is liable to you for material damage to your new
ŠKODA car, ŠKODA Genuine Parts or ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in accordance
with statutory regulations and the purchase agreement.
ŠKODA warranty for new cars
As well as the materials defect liability, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. grants you the ŠKODA warranty for new cars (hereafter referred to as “ŠKODA warranty),” according to
the terms described later.
As part of the ŠKODA warranty, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will guarantee the following
services:
› Repair of damage to your vehicle that occurs within two years from the start of
the ŠKODA warranty;
› Repair of paint damage to your vehicle that occurs within three years from the
start of the ŠKODA warranty;
› Repair of rust perforation to the bodywork of your vehicle that occurs within
twelve years from the start of the warranty. Only rust perforation on the inside
and the outside of body sheets is included in the rust perforation to bodywork
definition and covered by the ŠKODA warranty.
The start of the warranty is the date on which the original purchaser acquires the vehicle upon purchasing it from the ŠKODA partner or the date of first registra-
tion. Whichever one occurs first and is recorded by the ŠKODA partner in the serv-
ice schedule accordingly is the one that applies.
Repairs may either occur by replacing the faulty part or by restoring it. Replacedparts become the property of the ŠKODA service partner.
There are no other entitlements arising from the ŠKODA warranty. In particular,
there are no entitlements for replacement, cancellation, provision of a courtesy
vehicle for the duration of repairs or compensation for damages.
If your ŠKODA vehicle was purchased from a ŠKODA partner in a country of theEuropean Economic Area (i.e. the countries of the European Union, Norway, Ice-
land and Liechtenstein) or in Switzerland, claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty
must also be made through a ŠKODA service partner in one of these countries.If your ŠKODA vehicle has been purchased from a ŠKODA partner outside the Eu-
ropean Economic Area and Switzerland, claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty
must also be made through a ŠKODA service partner outside the European Eco-
nomic Area and Switzerland.
One of the conditions of a service from the ŠKODA guarantee is that you have carried out all service works in a timely and adequate manner and in accordance
with the manufacturer's provisions. You must prove that service works have been
carried out properly and in accordance with the manufacturer's provisions when
raising a claim from the ŠKODA warranty. In case of a missed service or in case of
a failure to carry out a service according to the manufacturer's provisions, you
may still be entitled to warranty claims as long as you can prove that the missed
service or the failure to carry out a service according to the manufacturer's provi-
sions was not the cause of the defect.
Natural wear and tear of your vehicle is not covered by the ŠKODA warranty. The
ŠKODA warranty also does not cover defects to bodywork, installations and con-
versions provided by third-parties, nor vehicle defects caused by these. The same
goes for accessories which are not factory installed and/or delivered.
In addition, this warranty does not apply if the defect was caused by one of the
following:
› unauthorized use, improper handling (e.g. use in racing competitions or over-
loading), improper care and maintenance, or unapproved modification to your
vehicle;
› Non-compliance with provisions in the service schedule and the Owner's man-
ual or other factory-supplied instructions;
› External causes or influences (e.g. accidents, hail, flooding, etc.);
› parts fitted or installed on the vehicle, whose use is not approved by ŠKODA
AUTO a.s., or modification of the vehicle in a manner not approved by ŠKODA
AUTO a.s. (e.g. tuning);
› damage caused by you which was not immediately seen to by specialist garage
or was not fixed properly.
It is the customer's responsibility to prove that it was not the cause.
This ŠKODA guarantee does not affect the purchaser's statutory rights arising
from liability to defects from the vehicle vendor and other potential claims from
product liability laws.
5Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for new cars

Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extendedwarranty
Mobility warranty
Mobility warranty provides a sense of security when travelling in your vehicle.
Should your car break down when you're on the move one day as a result of an
unexpected fault, you will be eligible for services to ensure your continued mobili-
ty as part of the mobility warranty, which includes the following: Breakdown serv-ice at the breakdown location and towing off to the ŠKODA service partner, tech-
nical assistance by phone or on-site operation.
If your vehicle is not repaired on the same day, the ŠKODA service partner may
provide further services as required, such as replacement transportation (bus,
train, etc.), a courtesy vehicle, etc.
You can obtain more information regarding terms and conditions for the provision of mobility warranty for your vehicle from your ŠKODA partner. Here you will also
be given detailed terms and conditions for the mobility warranty with respect to
your vehicle. In the event that there is no mobility warranty coverage available for
your vehicle, you should check with any ŠKODA service partner about the possibil-
ity of a subsequent agreement.
Note
The mobility warranty is only available for some countries.
Optional ŠKODA extended warranty
If you received an extended ŠKODA warranty when purchasing your new car, the
two-year ŠKODA warranty for damages to your ŠKODA vehicle will be extended
by the time you chose or until the chosen mileage limit has been reached.
The previously mentioned paint warranty and the warranty against rust perfora-
tion stay unaffected by the extended warranty.
Detailed conditions for the extended warranty are included in the extended war- ranty terms and conditions, which your ŠKODA partner will have given to you
upon purchasing your new vehicle.
Note
The mobility guarantee and optional extended warranty ŠKODA are only available
for some countries.
6Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended warranty

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
44
Door opening lever
37
Central locking system
36
Air outlet
99
Parking ticket holder
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
53
›
Speed regulating system
157
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
180
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system phone and infor-
mation system
111, 126
Instrument cluster: Instruments, warning lights and display
10
Operating lever:
› Information system
23
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
61
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
99
Regulator for left seat heating
70
Button for hazard warning light system
56
Regulator for right seat heating
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Front passenger airbag
180
Air outlet
99
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
184
Door opening lever
3712345678910111213141516171819Electric exterior mirror adjustment65Light switch51
Bonnet release lever
208
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head- light beam range adjustment
52, 52
Storage compartment on the driver's side
75
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
130
Driver’s knee airbag
181
Ignition lock
132
Pedals
139
Handbrake
138
Bars with buttons depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
159
› 
Tyre control display
21
› 
Traction control TCS
151
› 
Electronic Stability Control ESC
150
› 
Park Assist
153
› 
Parking aid
152
› 
Tailgate operation (Superb Combi)
42
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
138
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
139
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
77
›
Storage compartment
76
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
184
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system
100
›Operating controls for Climatronic
103
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233349Cockpit

The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is necessa-
ry to activate the system of the electric boot lid. Activation means closing the lid
by hand. Thus, the end position of the lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out of
the lock.Emergency unlocking of the lid » page 241The lid does not react to an
opening signalRemove any obstacle (e.g. snow), open the lid
again » page 42

Press the handle A
and pull the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top po-
sitionManual closing of the lid

Electric power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
45
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
45Force limit46Window convenience operation46
Operational faults
46
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for
approx. 10 minutes. The power windows are only switched off completely once
the driver or front passenger door are opened.
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle.
In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from the
inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 46. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.
■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton)
S
» Fig. 25 on page 45 when children are
being transported on the rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 200 , Windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power win-
dow mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there
to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move back several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 46.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle. 
44Using the system

WARNINGWhen closing the sliding/tilting roof proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism.
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or us-
ing the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the key.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
1
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury! The force limiter does not
work when convenience closing is in operation.

Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells in the sliding/tilting roof deliver
the electrical power for the fresh air blower. Further information » page 103, Cli-
matronic (automatic air conditioning system) .
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a normal
sliding/tilting roof.

Panoramic sliding roof (Superb Combi)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
49
Opening/closing the sun screen
49
Convenience operation of Sliding/tilting roof
50
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switchingthe ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary
switch into position A
» Fig. 28 on page 49, pull the recess firmly downwards
and forwards. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 sec-
onds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.
■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to posi-
tion
A
» Fig. 28 on page 49and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 29 on
page 49. The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do
not release the control dial until it has done so.
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48Using the system

The light switches off when automatic wiping/wiping (position 2 or 3) is not
switched on for longer than approx. 4 seconds.
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.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 51.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic and weather situation.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle to the driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AFS system works in tandem with automatic driving lamp control 
, please
read the following » page 53.
The AFS system can work only if the following condition is met. The light switch is in the position 
.
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is
active if none of the following modes are active.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that this and the adjacent
sidewalks, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. are illuminated. The mode is
active at speeds of 15-50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can respond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is activated gradually
from a speed of 90 km/h. It is most effective at speeds above 120 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can reduce
the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers contin-
uously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deactiva-
ted when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds greater than
10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system (driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of the
headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 29 menu option.WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic.
This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully and visit a
specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “Tourist light” mode is active, the warning icon  flashes for about 10
seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
54Using the system

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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56Using the system