2013 SKODA SUPERB seat adjustment

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

Lights and visibility
Turning the rotary switch  from position  to  gradually activates the headlight
beam adjustment, thereby shortening the beam of light » Fig. 30, position B
.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Instrument lighting
Turning the rotary switch 
when the lights are switched on adjusts the bright-
ness of the instrument lighting » Fig. 30, position
C
.
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light, low or high beam light is switched on.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.■
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the ve-
hicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip- ped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.
■
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position  or  . After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side light goes
out after the ignition key is removed.
■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 51.
The daytime running lights function provides the lighting of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
The light switch is in position
A
 or  turn » Fig. 30 on page 51.
Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
›
Pull the turn signal and main beam lever to the steering wheel and push down-
wards » Fig. 31 on page 53.
›
At the same time switch on the ignition and hold the lever down in this position
for at least 3 seconds.
Activating the function daylight driving lights
›
Pull the turn signal and main beam lever to the steering wheel and push up- wards » Fig. 31 on page 53.
›
At the same time switch on the ignition and hold the lever down in this position
for at least 3 seconds.
The daytime running lights can be activated or deactivated via the Maxi DOT dis-
play in the menu item DRL » page 29 .
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi- tions are met:
The ignition is switched on.
The daylight driving lights function is activated.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 30 on page 51.
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.
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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

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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Manually adjusting the front seatsFig. 48
Controls / setting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 66.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 48 in the direction of the arrow 1 and push the seat in
the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Again push/pull the lever
B
» Fig. 48 in the direction of one of the arrows 2.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Relieve any pressure from the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel
C
» Fig. 48 in the direction of the arrow 3.
Adjusting lumbar support
›
Push the lever
D
» Fig. 48 in the direction of one of the arrows 4.

Electric front seat adjustmentFig. 49
Adjusting controls / lumbar support
Fig. 50
Setting: Seat pad / backrest
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 66.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 49 in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 50 .
Set the height of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 49 in the direction of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 50 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 49 in the direction of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 50 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
C
» Fig. 49 in the direction of one of the arrows 6 » Fig. 50 .
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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.
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›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 - 
. 
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By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity -level 3, which is indicated by all three of the indicator lights in the switch lightingup.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the heating is turned down until it goes off. The seat heating level is indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights inthe respective control.WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend
not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior
and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recom-
mend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so
that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult
your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 203, Seat covers .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 218.■
If the heaters for the rear seats are set to the highest intensity - level 3, they
are automatically switched over to level 2 after 10 minutes (two indicator lights
are illuminated on the switch).

Ventilated front seatsFig. 55
Rocker switch for the seat venti-
lation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 70.
Heat and condensation can be removed from the seat cushions and seat backr- ests on the front seats.
The ventilation is operated using the rocker switch » Fig. 55 in the front part of
the seat cushion, in front of the seat control elements for the electric front seat
adjustment.
Switching on
›
Switch the rocker switch to position 1 - lower intensity and to position 2 - higher
intensity.
Switching off
›
Switch the rocker switch to the centre position 
.
WARNINGIf you or a passenger have limited pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
caused by medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend that you consult your physician before using the ventilated
front seat.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The fan is located underneath the front seat cushion. Do not place any objects
in this area - it may damage the fan.■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 203, Seat covers . 
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