2013 SKODA SUPERB steering wheel

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

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
23
Ice warning
24
Gear recommendation
24
Door, boot lid or bonnet warning
25
Compass display
25
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems. This information and advice is shown in the instrument
cluster display or indicated by the lighting up of the corresponding warning light
in the instrument cluster.
The information system provides the following information.
› Ice warning
» page 24.
› Recommended gear
» page 24.
› Door, boot lid or bonnet warning
» page 25.
› Compass display
» page 25.
› Multi-function display (MFA)
» page 25.
› Warning against excessive speed
» page 27.
› MAXI DOT display
» page 28.
› Service interval display
» page 30.
› Auto Check Control
» page 13.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 140.WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.

Using the information system
Fig. 8
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever / on the multifunction steering
wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 23.
On vehicles with a segment display of the multi-function display
(MFA) » page 25 the information system can be controlled with the lever.
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display » page 28 the information system can be
operated with the control lever and the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. 

23Information system

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.
52Using the system

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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66Using the system

Communication and multimedia
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
110
Universal telephone preinstallation (hands free)
110
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
111
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
112
Phone Phonebook
113
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 110.
ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of
up to 10 watts.
Please consult a ŠKODA Partner for information about the possibility of installing
and operating mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a transmission
power of more than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the func-tionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows: › no external aerial;
› external aerial incorrectly installed;
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
WARNING■
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle without
an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incorrectly,
this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the vehicle.■
Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed on
airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags.
■
Never leave a mobile phone on a seat, on the dash panel or in any area from
where it becomes a projectile during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an acci-
dent or a collision — risk of injury.
■
Before transport of the vehicle by air, the Bluetooth ®
function must be
switched off by a specialist company.

Universal telephone preinstallation (hands free)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 110.
The universal telephone preinstallation (“hands-free system”) includes a conven-
ience mode for the mobile phone via voice control, the multifunction steering
wheel, the radio or navigation system.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Only use the hands-free system to the extent that you are in full control of your vehicle in any traffic situation.■
The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be ob-
served. 
110Using the system

Note■We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio sys-
tems in a vehicle be carried out by a specialist firm.■
Not all mobile phones that enable Bluetooth ®
communication are compatible
with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II or GSM III. Ask a ŠKODA Part-
ner whether your phone is compatible with the universal telephone preparation
GSM II or GSM III.
■
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is restricted
to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles be- tween the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile phone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to difficulties when estab-
lishing a connection with the hands-free-system or transferring data.

Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 111
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 110.
To minimize driver distraction when operating the telephone, the basic tele-
phone's functions can be set by simply operating the buttons located on the
steering wheel » Fig. 111.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal telephone
preinstallation at the factory.
The buttons operate the functions for the operating mode of the current tele-
phone.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel are illuminated.Button/wheelActionOperation1Press brieflyMute (MUTE )1Turn upwardsIncrease the volume1Turn downwardsDecrease the volume 111Communication and multimedia

Phone PhonebookFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 110.
A phone phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phonebook can
be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
After the telephone's first connection to the hands-free system, the phone bookfrom the phone and the SIM card loads into the hands-free memory.
Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-freesystem, an update of the relevant phone book is performed. The updating can
take a few minutes. During this period, the available phone book is the one stored
at the previous update. Newly stored telephone numbers are only shown after the updating has ended.
The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the telephone
event has ended, the updating starts anew.
GSM II
The internal phonebook provides 2 500 free memory locations. Each contact can contain up to 4 numbers.
On vehicles fitted with the Columbus navigation system, a maximum of 1 200 tel-
ephone contacts are shown on the display of this appliance.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2 500, the phone book is not complete.
GSM III
The internal phonebook provides 2 000 free memory locations. Each contact can
contain up to 5 numbers.
On vehicles fitted with the Columbus navigation system, a maximum of 1 000 tel- ephone contacts are shown on the display of this appliance.
If the mobile phone's telephone book has more than 2,000 contacts, the follow-
ing message will appear in the MAXI DOTdisplay:
Phone book not fully loaded

Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
113
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
114
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II comprises the following functions.
› Phone Phonebook
» page 113.
› Convenience operation of the telephone via the multifunction steering
wheel » page 111 .
› Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
» page 111.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 122.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
» page 126.
All communication between a mobile phone and your vehicle's hands-free system
is established with the help of Bluetooth ®
technology.
Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 110, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems .
Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 113.
To connect a mobile phone with the hands-free system, the two devices must be
paired. Detailed information on this is provided in the operating instructions for
your mobile phone.
The following steps must be carried out for the connection.
›
Activate Bluetooth ®
and the visibility of your mobile phone on your telephone.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Select the Phone - New user menu in the MAXI DOT display and wait until the
hands-free system has completed the search.
›
Select the phone you wish to connect from the list of units found. 
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Dial number
Any telephone number can be entered in the Dial number menu item. The re-
quired digits must be selected one after the other using the adjustment wheel,
and then confirmed by pressing the adjustment wheel. You can select digits 0-9,
symbols ,  , # and the Cancel, Call and Delete functions.
Call list
The following menu items can be selected in the Call list menu item.
■ Missed calls - List of missed calls
■ Dialled Nos. - List of dialled numbers
■ Received calls - list of received calls
Voice mailbox
In the Voice mailbox menu item, you can set the number of the voice mailbox 1)
and then dial the number.
Bluetooth
The following menu items can be selected from the Bluetooth menu item.
■ User - Overview of the stored telephones
■ New user - Search for new mobile phones that are in the reception range
■ Visibility - Switches on the visibility of the hands-free system for other devices
■ Media player - Playback via Bluetooth ®
■ Active device - Connected device
■ Paired Devices - List of paired devices
■ Search - Device search
■ Phone name - option to change the name of the phone (default SKODA_BT)
Settings
The following menu items can be selected from the Settings menu item.
■ Telephone book - Phonebook
■ Update 1)
- Update the phone book
■ List - Arrange the entries in the phone book
■ Surname - Arrange according to surname
■ First name - Arrange according to first name
■ Ring tone - Ring tone setting
Back
Return to the telephone's basic menu.
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Connecting the phone to the hands-free system
116
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
117
Internet connection via Bluetooth ®
118
The following functions are included in the universal telephone preinstallation
GSM III:
› Phone Phonebook
» page 113.
› Convenience operation via the multifunction steering wheel
» page 111.
› Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
» page 117.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 122.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
» page 126.
› Internet connection
» page 118.
› Display of SMS messages
» page 117.
All communication between a telephone and the hands-free system of your vehi- cle can only be established with the help of the following profiles of Bluetooth ®
technology.
rSAP - Remote SIM access profile
After connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the rSAP profile,
the telephone deregisters from the GSM network, and communication with the
network is only enabled by the hands-free system via the vehicle's external aerial. In the telephone only the interface for Bluetooth ®
remains active. In this case,
you can only use the mobile phone to disconnect from the hands-free system, de- activate the Bluetooth ®
connection or dial the emergency number 112 (only valid
in some countries).
HFP - Hands Free Profile
After connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the HFP profile,
the telephone continues to use its GMS module and the internal antenna to com-
municate with the GSM network. 
1)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the navi-
gation system menu; refer to the » operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system .
115Communication and multimedia