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 .
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Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support›Push the switch A in the region of one of the arrows1 » Fig. 66 .
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 82 or the remote control key » page 82.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Head restraints
Fig. 68
Head restraints: setting / removing
Fig. 69
Rear centre head rests in vehi-
cles with the TOP TETHER sys-
tem
Read and observe on page 79 first.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level
as the upper part of your head.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as
required » Fig. 68 -
.
›To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 68 - with one hand and push the head restraint down with the
other hand.
The front seats and head rests 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 » page 7, Correct and safe
seated position .
Removing/installing›
Pull the head restraint up out of the seat backrest as far as the stop (for the
rear head restraints fold the seat backrest forward).
›
Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 68 -
and pull
the head restraint out.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest until the locking button clicks into place.
Removing and installing rear middle head rest
Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 69 simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening
2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head rest.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNING■ The head rests must be correctly adjusted to avoid risk of injury.■Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head rests must not be in the low-
er position.
Note
The middle rear head restraint is adjustable in two positions.81Seats and useful equipment
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
NoteIf the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the button
once the windscreen has demisted.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with
the interior temperature.
However, the blower stages can be manually adapted to suit your particular
needs.
›
Repeatedly pressing the symbol button on the left or right reduces or in-
creases blower speed.
If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the symbol button when the re-
spective number of indicator lights come on.
WARNING■ “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an ac-
cident increases.■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
■
Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreen
Switching on
›
Press the
button » Fig. 125 on page 113 .
›
Press the
button » Fig. 125 on page 113 .
Switching off
›
Press the symbol button
again or press the symbol button
.
›
Press the symbol button
again.
More air flows out of the air outlet vents 1 » Fig. 122 on page 108 . The temper-
ature control is controlled automatically.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on/off
117
Radio remote control
118
Conditions for the functioning of auxiliary heating (Aux. heating and ventila-
tion), hereinafter referred to only as auxiliary heating (Aux. heating).
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning icon is not lit in the display of
the instrument cluster).
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating)
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) can be used when stationary, when the
engine is switched off to preheat the vehicle and while driving (e.g. during the
heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) functions in connection with the air-
conditioning system or Climatronic.
The auxiliary heating (aux. heating) also warms up the engine. This is not valid
for vehicles with the 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
The auxiliary heating (parking heating) warms up the coolant by combusting
fuel from the vehicle tank. The coolant heats air flowing into the passenger
compartment (as long as the blower fan speed
B
» Fig. 124 on page 110
or » Fig. 125 on page 113 is not set to zero).
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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. AB118Operation
Display warning light B » Fig. 127ImportanceLights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however
the switching on or off signal was not
received.
Replace the battery » page 211.
CAUTION
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore
be protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight.Communication and multimedia
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
119
Universal telephone preinstallation (hands free)
120
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
120
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
121
Phone Phonebook
121
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
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 ask at a specialist workshop about installing and operating mobile
phones and two-way radio systems that have a transmission power of more
than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the
functionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
This could be for the following reasons.
› 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 with-
out an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incor-
rectly, 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.
119Communication and multimedia