2014 SKODA SUPERB ECO mode

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

Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 73
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 83
Switching automatic mode on » page 114
Switching Climatronic system off
Switch the cooling system on/off » page 114
Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off » page 114
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 83
Note
Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor E, other-
wise it could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic.
automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year
›
Set the required temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C: we recommend 22
°C.
›
Press the 
» Fig. 125 on page 113 button.
›
Set the air outlet vents 2 and 3 » Fig. 122 on page 108 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
After pressing, an indicator light in the top right or left corner of the button
 lights up, depending on which mode was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button  lights up, the Cli-
matronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the Climatronic.
When pressing  the button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses on-
ly in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button  again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.

Automatic mode can be
switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed.
Switching the cooling system on/off
›
Press the button 
.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press button 
. once more.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation and heating func-
tion remains active whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is
the outside temperature.
Setting the temperature
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
For both sides
›
Turn the control dial
A
» Fig. 125 on page 113 to the left or right to increase
or decrease the temperature.
The indicator light in the button  lights up.
For the right side
›
Turn the control dial
D
» Fig. 125 on page 113 to the left or right to increase
or decrease the temperature.
The indicator light in the button  lights up.
If the warning light in the symbol button  is lit, the temperature for both
sides cannot be set with the control dial
A
. This function can be restored by
pressing the symbol button . The indicator light in the button goes out.
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +26 ℃. The interior
temperature is regulated automatically within this range.
If a temperature lower than +18 °C is selected, a blue symbol lights up at the start of the numerical scale.
If a temperature higher than +26 °C is selected, a red symbol lights up at the
start of the numerical scale.
At both end positions, Climatronic functions at maximum cooling/heating out-
put and the temperature is not regulated. 
114Operation

CAUTIONLengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when get-
ting out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Recirculation mode - Version 1
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.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the air quality sensor, recirculated air mode will temporarily be switched off.
If the concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distri-
bution control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into
the vehicle interior.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
When the automatic air distribution control is switched on, an air quality sen-
sor measures the concentration of pollutants in the drawn in air.
Switching recirculated air mode on
›
Repeatedly press the button  until the indicator light on the
left side of
the button is illuminated.
Switch on automatic air distribution control
›
Repeatedly press the button  until the warning light on the
right-hand
side of the button lights up.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily
If the air quality sensor does not switch on automatic recirculated air mode
when there is an unpleasant smell, you can switch it on manually.
›
Press the symbol button .
The indicator light lights up in the button on the left side.
Switching recirculated air mode off
›
Press the button  or press the symbol button
 again until the warning
lights in the button go out.
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.
Note
■ If the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the button
 once the windscreen has demisted.■
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside tempera-
ture is higher than approx. 2 °C.
Recirculation mode - Version 2
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.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
The air recirculation mode is automatically activated after the ignition is
switched if it was on before the ignition was turned off. The indicator light in the button lights up.
Switch off / on
›
Press the 
button.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
›
Press the 
button again.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
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. 115Air conditioning system

WARNING■The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) must never be operated in closed
rooms (e.g. garages) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) must not be allowed to run during re-
fuelling – risk of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is located on the
underside of the vehicle. Therefore, if you wish to operate the auxiliary
heating (aux. heating), do not park the vehicle in such a way that the ex-
haust gases can come into contact with highly flammable materials (e.g. dry
grass) or easily inflammable substances (e.g. spilt fuel) – risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ Running auxiliary heating (aux. heating) consumes fuel from the vehicle tank
and automatically controls the filling level. If only a low quantity of fuel is
present in the fuel tank, the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) switches off.■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating (aux. heating), which is located on
the underside of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must
not be blocked.
■
If the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is running, the vehicle battery discharg-
es. If the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated several times
over a longer period, the vehicle must be driven a few kilometres in order to
recharge the vehicle battery.
Note
■ The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) switches on the blower B » Fig. 124 on
page 110 or » Fig. 125 on page 113 only if it has achieved a coolant temperature
of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operat-
ing problem.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) operates properly.
■
So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the aux-
iliary heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected
by you, leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in an open po-
sition. It is recommended to put the air flow in the position 
or 
.
Switching on/offFig. 126
Button for switching on/off the system directly on the operating
part of the air conditioning/Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 117 first.
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) can be switched on/off as follows.
Manually switching on using the button on the operating part of the manual air conditioning/Cli-
matronic. The warning light in the button lights up » Fig. 126;
by using the radio remote control » page 118.
Manually switching off using the button on the operating part of the manual air conditioning/Cli-
matronic. The warning light in the button goes out » Fig. 126;
by using the radio remote control » page 118.
After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short pe-
riod.
Automatic switching on/off
The following menu items can be selected from the Aux. heating menu item in
the information display » page 44 (depending on the vehicle equipment):
■ Day of the week - set the current day of the week;
■ Running time - Set the required running time in 5 minute increments. The
running time can be 10 to 60 minutes.
■ Mode - Set the desired heating/ventilation mode; 
117Air conditioning system

■Starting time 1 , Starting time 2 , Starting time 3 - for each pre-set time, the
day and the time (hour and minute) can be set for switching on the auxiliary
heating and ventilation. An empty position can be found between Sunday
and Monday when selecting the day. If this empty position is selected, the
activation is performed without taking into account the day.
■ Activate - Activate pre-set mode;
■ Deactivate - Deactivate pre-set mode;
■ Factory setting - Restore factory setting;
■ Back - Return to main menu
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.
The last programmed pre-set time remains active.
After the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) automatically activates at the set
time, it is necessary to pre-set a time again.
If the menu item Back is selected or no changes are made on the display for
longer than 10 seconds, the set values are stored, but the pre-set time is not
activated.
The system switches itself off at the end of the running time set under the
menu item Running time .
Note
An indicator light on the button  » Fig. 126 is illuminated when the system is
running.
Radio remote control
Fig. 127
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating):
Radio remote control
Read and observe and on page 117 first.
Image description » Fig. 127
Aerial
Warning light
Switch on aux. heating
Switch off aux. heating
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote con-
trol. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle.
When the battery is fully charged, the range of the remote control is a few
hundred metres. Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad
weather conditions and a weaker battery in the remote control can clearly re-
duce the range.
To switch the auxiliary heating (aux. heating) on or off, hold the remote control
vertical, with the aerial
A
pointing upwards. The antenna must not be covered
with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio re-
mote control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle
is at least 2 m.
After pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback:
Display warning light B » Fig. 127ImportanceLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating was switched
on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is
switched off.Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2
seconds.The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) is
blocked, e. g. because the tank is
nearly empty or there is a fault in the
auxiliary heating (aux. heating).Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was re-
ceived. AB118Operation

WARNING (Continued)■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
accident 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)
The universal telephone preinstallation (“hands-free system”) includes a con- venience mode for the mobile phone via voice control, the multifunction steer-
ing wheel, the radio or navigation system.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in such a way that you are in full control of your vehi-
cle in every traffic situation – there is the risk of accidents!
■
The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be
observed.
Note■ We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio
systems 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 Partner whether your phone is compatible with the universal telephone prepa-
ration GSM II or GSM III.
■
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is restric-
ted to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obsta-
cles between 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 establishing a connection with the hands-free-system or transferring
data.
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 128
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone
There are buttons in the steering wheel for easy operation of the basic func-
tions of the phone » Fig. 128 so that the driver is distracted from the traffic as
little as possible when using the phone.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal tele-
phone 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. 120Operation

The following functions are available for each phone contact.
■ Display telephone number
■ Voice tag - Voice tag for the contact
■ Replay - Play a voice tag
■ Record - Record a voice contact
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 Delete, Call and Back functions.
Call list
The following menu items can be selected in the Call list menu item.
■ Missed calls - List of missed calls
■ Received calls - list of received calls
■ Calls dialled - dialled calls
■ Delete lists - Delete call registers
Voice mailbox
In the Voice mailbox menu item, you can set or save the number of the voice
mailbox and then dial the number. The required 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 De-
lete , Call , Save and Back functions.
SMS 1)
A list of received text messages is displayed in the SMS menu item. After call-
ing a message, the following functions appear. ■ Show - Display text message
■ Read - The system reads out the selected text message through the vehi-
cle's speakers
■ Send time - Display message send time
■ Callback - Dial the phone number of the sender of the text message
■ Copy - Copy the received text message to the SIM card
■ Delete - Delete the messageBluetooth
The following menu items can be selected from the Bluetooth menu item.
■ User - Overview of the stored telephones
■ Connect - Connection with the telephone
■ Disconnect - Disconnection of telephone
■ Rename - Rename the telephone
■ Delete - Delete the telephone
■ 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 devi-
ces
■ Media player - Media player
■ Active device - Connected device
■ Paired devices - List of paired devices
■ Connect - Connection with the device
■ Rename - Rename the device
■ Delete - Delete the device
■ Authorisation - Authorise the device
■ Search - Search for available media players
■ Visibility - Switch on the visibility of the hands-free system for media play-
ers in the vicinity
■ Modem - overview of the active and paired devices for the connection to the
internet
■ Active device - Connected device
■ Paired devices - List of paired devices
■ Phone name - option to change the name of the phone (default SKODA_BT)
WLAN
Wi-Fi menu item » page 128, Use WLAN network in MAXI DOT display .
Settings
The following menu items can be selected from the Settings menu item.
■ Phone book - Phonebook
■ Update - Read in the phone book
■ Select memory - Select memory with phone contacts
■ SIM & phone - Download the contacts of the SIM card and the phone
■ SIM card - Download the contacts from the SIM card
■ Mobile phone - Initial setting to also import contacts from the SIM card; it
is necessary to switch to the SIM & phone menu item 1)
Only applies when connecting the telephone to the hands-free system via the rSAP profile.
126Operation

The following modes can be selected with the selector lever » Fig. 138.P
– Parking mode
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
R
- Reverse gear
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed.
Before moving into mode R from mode P or N, depress the brake pedal while
simultaneously pressing the lock button in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 139 .
N
- Neutral
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
D
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the en-
gine load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
S
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
In mode S, the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher
engine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to mode S from mode D, press the lock button in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 139.
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion. The
warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster
» page 39.
The selector lever is released by depressing the brake pedal while simultane-
ously pressing the lock button in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 139.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving via position N (e.g. from R
to D). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in a bank
of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in position N for
more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds up to 5 km/h.
NoteIf you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D or vice versa,
move the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being acci-
dentally selected.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 140
Selector lever / multi-function steering wheel
Read and observe
and on page 142 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lev-
er or multifunction steering wheel. This mode can be selected both while stop-
ping and while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the display » Fig. 138 on page 142 .
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 40.
Switching to manual shifting
›
Push the gear selector from position D towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle.
Shifting up gears
›
Press the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 140 .
›
Pull the right-hand paddle +
» Fig. 140 briefly towards the steering wheel.
Shifting down gears
›
Press the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 140 .
›
Pull the left-hand paddle -
» Fig. 140 briefly towards the steering wheel.
Temporarily switch to manual gear changing in mode D or S
›
Pull one of the -/+ paddles
» Fig. 140 briefly towards the steering wheel . 
143Starting-off and Driving