NoteIf the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light extinguishes auto-
matically after around 20 minutes.
Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-
nates the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the vehicle has been unlocked or on opening the
front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed
or if the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover – risk of burns!
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 1 minutes.
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
73
Sun visors
74
Sun screen
74
Sun screen in the rear doors
74Windscreen and rear window heaterFig. 57
Buttons for the rear and front window heating Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Buttons in the centre console Switching the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy » page 148, Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 193, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
73Lights and visibility
Sun visorsFig. 58
Sun visor: fold down / pivot to door
Fig. 59
Sun visor: Auxiliary panel fold down / makeup mirror
Operation of the sun visor » Fig. 58 , » Fig. 59
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Fold down the auxiliary cover
Make-up mirror, the cover can be pushed in the direction of the arrow
Light - turns on automatically when the cover slides open
While sliding the cover
A
or when lifting the cover, the light turns off
B.WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.123ABSun screenFig. 60
Unroll the sun screen
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Extending
›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
A
» Fig. 60 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets
B
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets
B
and hold it on the
handle
A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover
without being damaged.
Note
Do not place any objects that react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics, etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the magnetic brackets.
They can be damaged by the magnetic field.
Sun screen in the rear doors
Fig. 61
Rear door: Sun screen
Extending
›
Pull out the sun screen with the handle
A
» Fig. 61 and hang it in the brack-
et on the top edge of the door.
74Operation
Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 75 first.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen (setting
5
» Fig. 62 on
page 76 ), when the low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 175, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
77
Exterior mirrors
78WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other ob-
jects.■
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
■
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to opera-
tional faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
WARNINGThe mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath appara-
tus. Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not pos-
sible, at least open the window.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water.
Then consult a doctor immediately.
Interior mirror
Fig. 63
Interior mirror: manual dimming / auto-darkening / light sensor
Read and observe
on page 77 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 63
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming » Fig. 63
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated
Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimming
Light sensor
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
If the automatic dimming is enabled, the mirror dims automatically depending
on the light falling on the sensors.
12ABCD77Lights and visibility
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicini-
ty of the automatic dimming mirror » page 77,
in section Introduction .
Note
■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling on
the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sun screen back).■
If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror
dimming is also switched off.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 64
Knob for the mirrors
Read and observe on page 77 first.
The knob can be moved into the following positions.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 64.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Synchronous adjustment of the mirror
›
Activate the synchronous adjustment of the mirror above the MAXI DOT dis- play in the menu item Mirror adjust. » page 45 , Settings .
›Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.›
Adjust the mirror to the desired position.
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 out 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
›
Close all windows.
›
Press on the remote control key for about 2 seconds.
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition is
switched on.
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror blackout is controlled together with the automatic dimming
interior mirror » page 77.
Fold in passenger's mirror
The passenger-side mirror can tilt down to improve the view to the curb when
reversing.
The mirror will be folded if the following conditions are met. The vehicle is equipped with the memory function for the driver's
seat » page 82 .
The function is activated via the MAXI DOT display in the menu item Mirror
down. » page 45 , Settings .
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The reverse gear is engaged.
Memory function for mirrors
On vehicles fitted with a memory function for the driver seat, the relevant set-
ting for the exterior mirrors can also be stored automatically when the seat
position is stored » page 82.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning. 78Operation
CAUTION■The exterior mirrors with fold-in function never mechanically fold by hand
- there is a risk of damaging the electric mirror actuator!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Seats and useful equipment
Adjusting the seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
80
Electric front seat adjustment
80
Head restraints
81
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
82
Memory function of the remote control key
82
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 the following rea-
sons.
› Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
The electric front seat adjustment is still functional if the ignition is
switched off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore, when leaving
the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a danger of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
79Seats and useful equipment
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.
Manually adjusting the front seats
Fig. 65
Controls / setting
Read and observe
on page 79 first.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 65 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. 65 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. 65 in the direction of the arrow 3.
Adjusting lumbar support
›
Push the lever
D
» Fig. 65 in the direction of one of the arrows 4.
Electric front seat adjustmentFig. 66
Adjusting controls / lumbar support
Fig. 67
Setting: Seat pad / backrest
Read and observe
on page 79 first.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 67 .
Set the height of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 67 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 67 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
C
» Fig. 66 in the direction of one of the arrows 6 » Fig. 67 .
Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
A
in the region of one of the arrows 2 » Fig. 66 .
80Operation
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 70
Memory buttons and SET button
Read and observe on page 79 first.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the po-
sitions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory
buttons
B
» Fig. 70 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 78.
›
Press the button SET
A
» Fig. 70 .
›
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
Above the MAXI DOT display in the menu item Mirror down. The lowering func-
tion for the mirror on the passenger side when reversing must be ena-
bled » page 45 .
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 70 .
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 78.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 78.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
Briefly press the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 70 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
Read and observe
on page 79 first.
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
(afterwards only as function of automatic storage).
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 70 on page 82 . After the seat
has assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press
the button
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage.
82Operation
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 stor-
ed in the memory of this key 1)
.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
Above the MAXI DOT display in the menu item Mirror down. The lowering func-
tion for the mirror on the passenger side when reversing must be ena-
bled » page 45 .›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 78.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 78.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A
» Fig. 70 on page 82 . 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 confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button on the remote control
key.
Seat features
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heaters
83
Ventilated front seats
84Convenience features of passenger seat85Armrest, front85
Armrest rear
85
Seat backrests
85
Rear seat folded forward (Superb Combi)
86
Seat heaters
Fig. 71
Heating: Front seats/ rear seats
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. 71 -
Switch on rear seat heater
›
Press the symbol button or
» Fig. 71 -
.
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 light-
ing up.
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
in the respective control.
1)
The vehicle must be locked and unlocked with the same key to save the seat and exterior mirror position
to the key.
83Seats and useful equipment