2014 SKODA SUPERB sensor

Open partially›Simply turn the knob to a point between A and C.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
D
.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
Sun screen
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the tilt/slide sunroof slides
open. When the tilt/slide sunroof is closed the sun screen can be manually op-
erated »
.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/
tilting roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by pushing the
switch in position
A
» Fig. 45 forwards until the sliding/tilting roof is com-
pletely closed » .
WARNINGWhen operating the tilt/slide sunroof and the sunshade, proceed with cau-
tion to avoid causing 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.
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 62 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or
using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
›
Press the 
button on the remote control key.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a 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.WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
Read and observe
on page 62 first.
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells in the sliding/tilting roof de-
liver the electrical power for the fresh air blower. Further informa-
tion » page 113 , Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system) .
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a nor-
mal sliding/tilting roof.
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Superb Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
64
Opening/closing the sun screen
64
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
65
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing 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
switching the 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 pos-
sible that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the ro-
tary switch into position A
» Fig. 46 on page 64 , pull the recess firmly 
63Unlocking and opening

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

WARNING (Continued)■The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions.
The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these con-
ditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking and low beam lights
Fig. 48
Light switches, knobs for head-
light beam adjustment and
brightness of instrument illumi-
nation
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Light switch positions - turning the switch
A
» Fig. 48
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights) Automatic switching lights on and off » page 68
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 71
Turn on the low beam
Light switch positions - pulling the switch
A
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 69
Switching on the rear fog light » page 69
Turning the knob B » Fig. 48
Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
By turning the rotary switch from the position  in

gradually adjusts the
headlight range control and thereby shortens the light cone.
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 C
when the lights are switched on adjusts the
brightness of the instrument lighting » Fig. 48 .
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 vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switch-
ed on.■
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
■
The light switch is in position 
or 
and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. 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.
66Operation

The “Intelligent turn signal” can be activated or deactivated via the Maxi DOT
display in the Intelligent turn signal » page 45 menu item.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 50
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 65 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 50 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the sensor fitted in the hold- er of the rear-view mirror below the windscreen.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met:
The light switch is in the position 
» Fig. 50 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 76, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTIONDo not stick any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen, so as not to cancel the function of automatic driving light control
or to impair its effectiveness.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the trafficand 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 68.
The AFS system can only work 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 it also illuminates the
adjacent pavements, intersections and pedestrian crossings etc. 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 re-
spond 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 re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes. 
68Operation

The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 32.
When in reverse gear only the rear fog lamp illuminates on the driver's side.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME (hereafter referred to only as function)
switches on the lights for a short time after leaving the vehicle or when ap-
proaching the vehicle.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met:
The light switch is in the position » Fig. 50
on page 68 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
The light is controlled on the basis of information that is collected from the
holder mounted in the rear-view mirror sensor » page 68 .
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 boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
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 pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Activate/deactivate the function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactiva- ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 45 .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul traffic.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 52
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 52 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 warn-
ing 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. 
70Operation

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

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 
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