downwards and hold forwards firmly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes
again after around 10 seconds. Do not release the control dial until it has done
so.■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is pos-
sible that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to
position
A
» Fig. 46 on page 64 and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 47 on
page 64 . The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do
not release the control dial until it has done so.
Operation
Fig. 46
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 46 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch in the region
E
towards the roof.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch on the recess
E
down and pull forwards.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess E
down
and then pushing it forward until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed » .
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Opening/closing the sun screen
Fig. 47
Buttons for sun screen
Read and observe on page 63 first.
The sun screen can be closed or opened using the buttons » Fig. 47.
Opening
›
Briefly press the button
F
» Fig. 47 to open fully.
›
Press and hold the button
F
to open to the desired position.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
›
Briefly press the button
G
» Fig. 47 to close fully.
›
Press and hold the button
G
to close in the desired position.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.
64Operation
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The sliding / tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key
or using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button on the key or hold the key in the locking
cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position, or for the KESSY system,
keep your finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 » .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
1
when using the
KESSY system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press the button on the remote control key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking and low beam lights
66
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
67
Turn signal and main beam
67
Automatic driving lamp control
68
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
68
Fog lights
69
Fog lights with the CORNER function
69
Rear fog light
69
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
70
Hazard warning light system
70
Parking lights
71
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched
on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 48 on page 66 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 175 , Headlight lenses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
65Lights and visibility
Note■If the interior light remains switched on when the ignition is switched off or
if one of the doors is open, the light will automatically go out after around 10
minutes.■
Two diffuse lights are integrated in the front interior lighting, that illuminate
the gearshift lever and the middle of the dash panel. These are switched on
automatically when the parking light is activated. Also, after switching on the
ignition when the parking lights are switched on, the door handle lighting
comes on.
Rear interior light
Applies to vehicles without a panoramic sliding roof.
Fig. 54
Interior light and rear reading
lights
Switch for reading lights » Fig. 54
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
The rear interior light is operated together with the front interior
light » page 71 .
Rear interior light
Applies to vehicles with a panoramic sliding roof.Fig. 55
Interior lights at the rear
The light is operated by moving the lens into one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 55 .
Switching on
Control with the door contact switch (middle position) 1)
Switching off
Front door warning light
Fig. 56
Warning light
The warning light » Fig. 56 turns on when the front door is opened.
The warning light turns off when the front door is closed.
In vehicles without a warning light only a reflector is installed at this point.
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light
» page 71 .
72Operation
Storage compartments in the doorsFig. 80
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
WARNINGUse the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project
so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 81
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Open/close
›
Press on the edge of the roof
A
» Fig. 81 in the direction of the arrow.
Closing takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must never be used as an ashtray or for the stor-
age of combustible materials - fire hazard and risk of damage to the stor-
age compartment!
Note
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which lights up
when the parking light is on.
Cup holders
Fig. 82
Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 83
Rear armrest: Remove cup holder/insert cup holder
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder.
Cup holder at the front
On vehicles that are fitted with a cover for cup holders, you can cover the cup holder by pulling on the handle
A
» Fig. 82 in the direction of the arrow.
88Operation
Retracting›Pull the transverse rod back slightly first on one side and then on the other
and remove it from the mounts C
» Fig. 118 .
›
Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing
B
without being damaged.
Note
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, the roll-up luggage com-
partment cover can be removed » page 99.
Using the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 119
Net partition behind the front
seats in the pulled-out state
Read and observe on page 105 first.
Extending
›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 85.
›
Pull the net partition by the tab
A
» Fig. 119 .
›
First of all insert the cross rod into the mount
C
on one side and push it for-
ward.
›
Insert the transverse rod into the mount
C
on the other side of the vehicle
in the same way.
Retracting
›
Pull the transverse rod back slightly first on one side and then on the other
and remove it from the mounts
C
» Fig. 119 .
›
Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing
B
without being damaged.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original positions » page 85.
Removing and refitting the net partition housingFig. 120
Rear seats: Removing the net
partition housing
Read and observe on page 105 first.
Removing
›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 85.
›
Open the rear right door.
›
Push the housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove it from the
mounts on the right seat backrests in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 120 .
Fitting
›
Insert the recesses on the housing
A
» Fig. 120 into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.
›
Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
as
far as the stop.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original positions » page 85.
Roof rack system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
107
Roof load
107WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk
of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
106Operation
WARNING (Continued)■Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.■When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof racks, the installation instructions supplied with the
roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof or a panoramic sliding roof,
ensure that the opened sliding/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding roof does
not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.Attachment points
Does not apply to the Superb Combi.Fig. 121
Attachment points for roof bars
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
Installation position of the attachment points for roof bars » Fig. 121:
Forward attachment point
Rear attachment point
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
AB107Seats and useful equipment
adjustingRead and observe
on page 110 first.
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:
SettingsControl dial settings » Fig. 124 on page 110Button » Fig. 124 on page 110Air outlet vents 2 » Fig. 122
on page 108ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Automaticallyswitched onDo not switch onOpen and align with the side windowThe fastest heatingTo the right up tothe stop3Switched offBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera- ture2 or 3Switched offDo not switch onOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3ActivatedBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera- ture1, 2 or 3ActivatedDo not switch onOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the left up tothe stopDesired positionSwitched offDo not switch onOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 122 on page 108 in
the opened position.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting in-to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press the button again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-
trol C » Fig. 124 on page 110 is turned to the position.
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the symbol button
.WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows
start to mist up.112Operation
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
113
automatic mode
114
Switching the cooling system on/off
114
Setting the temperature
114
Recirculation mode - Version 1
115
Recirculation mode - Version 2
115
Controlling blower
116
Defrosting windscreen
116
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to al-
ter the settings manually.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 110.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The cooling system is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to
provide cooling at a high load of the engine.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air
blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun ray's are suffi- cient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof
deliver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with
fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 2 and 3 must be
opened » Fig. 122 on page 108 .
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed.
Note■ We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage
once every year.■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
■
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system,
the Climatronic information is also shown on their displays. This function can
be switched off, see » operating instructions for the radio or navigation sys-
tem .
Control elements
Fig. 125
Climatronic: Control elements
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 125 :
Adjust the temperature for the left side » page 114
Adjust the blower speed
» page 116
depending on equipment:
›
Aux. heating on/off
» page 117
›
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 73
Adjust the temperature for the right side » page 114
Interior temperature sensor
depending on equipment:
›
Recirculation mode
with air quality sensor on/off » page 115, Recir-
culation mode - Version 1
›
Recirculation mode
without air quality sensor on/off » page 115, Re-
circulation mode - Version 2
ABCDEF113Air conditioning system