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
Convenience features of passenger seatFig. 73
Operating passenger seat from
the rear seat
The front passenger seat can also be operated from the rear seat.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 1 » Fig. 73 .
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows 2 .» Fig. 73
Armrest, front
Fig. 74
Adjusting armrest
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting height
›
First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 74 to one of the 4 fixed positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 74 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 90.
NotePush the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
Armrest rear
Fig. 75
Fold the armrest forwards
Folding forward
›
Fold down the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 75.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 88.
Seat backrests
Fig. 76
Seat back: unlock / lock
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles
with divided rear seats.
85Seats and useful equipment
Folding forward
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
.›
Push the lever
A
» Fig. 76 and fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Folding backward
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards » page 81.
›
Hold the rear outer seat belt
C
» Fig. 76 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
WARNING■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can
the seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.Rear seat folded forward (Superb Combi)Fig. 77
Folding the seat cushion for-
wards
›
Pull up the seat squab in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 77 and fold for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Note
To achieve a loading space that is as horizontal as possible, the rear head re-
straints can be removed before folding the seat backrests forwards. Store the
removed head restraints in such a way that they are not be damaged or soiled.
Practical equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
87
Storage compartment on the driver's side
87
Storage compartments in the doors
88
Storage compartment in the front centre console
88
Cup holders
88
Cigarette lighter
89
Ashtray
89
12-Volt power outlet
90
Storage compartment under the armrest, front
90
Storage net in the front centre console
91
Glasses storage box
91
1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend removing the rear head restraints before the seat
backrests are folded forward, to achieve a loading space that is as horizontal as possible. Store the re-
moved head restraints in such a way that they are not be damaged or soiled.
86Operation
Closing›Open the lid to the stop, only then can it be folded downwards and against
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 87.
The sockets marked
AUX-IN input and the MDI input are located in the
storage compartment.
Note
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which lights up
when the parking light is on.
Storage net in the front centre console
Fig. 88
Front centre console: Storage
net
Read and observe on page 87 first.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 0.5 kg in the storage net.
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects into the net – risk of net damage.Glasses storage boxFig. 89
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
» Fig. 89 .
The box folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid of the glasses storage box against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 89 until it audibly clicks into place.
WARNING■
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
spectacles and otherwise must be kept closed!■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of
impairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
CAUTION
Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - they may be
damaged.91Seats and useful equipment
WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
Fig. 95
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Opening
›
Lift button
A
on the front of the armrest and lift the storage compartment
cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 95.
Closing
›
Fold back the storage compartment lid in the opposite direction to that of
the arrow » Fig. 95 until it clicks.
Rear seat backrest with long-cargo channel
Fig. 96
Rear seats: Cover handle/boot: Unlock button
Read and observe on page 87 first.
After folding the rear armrest and cover up, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the removable through-loading bag with skis
can be pushed. The armrest and cover can be folded forward from the passen-
ger compartment or the boot.
Opening from the passenger compartment
›
Fold down the rear armrest » Fig. 75 on page 85 .
›
Pull the handle
A
pull up to the stop in the direction of the arrow and fold
the cover down » Fig. 96 .
Opening from the boot
›
Push the unlock button
B
» Fig. 96 in the direction of the arrow and fold the
cover including the armrest forwards.
Closing
›
Fold the cover and rear armrest upwards to the stop - the cover must click
into place.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. This is appa- rent as the red field above the unlocking button
B
» Fig. 96 is not visible from
the boot.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, removable through-loading bag » page 95.94Operation
Removable ski bagFig. 97
Securing the through-loading
bag
Read and observe on page 87 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to only as a through-
loading bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis.
Loading
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest down-
wards » page 94 , Rear seat backrest with long-cargo channel .
›
Place the empty, through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the bag
with the zip is in the boot.
›
Push the skis into the through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the through-loading bag.
Securing
›
Tighten the strap
A
on the free end around the skis in front of the bind-
ings » Fig. 97 .
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlock-
ing button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
On vehicles fitted with a luggage net partition, guide the securing strap
B
around the housing when the net partition is rolled up. After fixing the
through-loading bag in place, it is not longer possible to unroll the net parti-
tion.
WARNING■ After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap B » Fig. 97 .■
The strap
A
must hold the skis tight.
■
Make sure that the strap
A
holds the skis in front of the binding (also re-
fer to imprint on the through-loading bag).
■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 24
kg.
Note
■ The through-loading bag is foreseen for four pairs of skis.■Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips
facing to the rear. into the through-loading bag.■
If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that the
bindings are positioned at the same height.
■
The through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed when
moist.
Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
96
Fastening elements
97
Fixing nets
97
Folding hook
97
Floor covering
98
Luggage net
98
Luggage compartment cover
98
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)
99
Automatic Retractable cargo cover (Superb Combi)
99
Side pockets in luggage compartment
99
Side compartment in boot with battery
100
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)
100
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
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