2014 SKODA SUPERB warning

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. 
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Rear cup holder›Press on the front end of the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 83 -
 , the cup holder comes out.›
To slide the cup holder in again, press the middle part of the cup hold-
er » Fig. 83 - 
and slide it into the armrest in the direction of the arrow.
WARNING■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.■
Slide in the cup holder before raising the rear armrest.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 84
Centre console: Cigarette lighter, front/rear
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
Operation
›
Press the button of the cigarette lighter
A
or
B
» Fig. 84 .
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
WARNING■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can case
burns.■
The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or
the ignition key withdrawn. Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never
leave people who are not completely independent, such as children, unat-
tended in the vehicle. They could operate the igniter and burn themselves.
Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 90, 12-Volt power outlet .■
Further information » page 169, Services, modifications, and technical alter-
ations .
Ashtray
Fig. 85
Centre console: Ashtray at the front/rear
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
Open the ashtray » Fig. 81 on page 88 .
›
Grasp the ashtray insert in the area
A
» Fig. 85 and remove it in the direc-
tion of the arrow
1
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Removing/inserting the rear ashtray insert
›
Open the ashtray » Fig. 94 on page 93 . 
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›Grasp the ashtray insert B
» Fig. 85 in the area marked with the arrows and
remove it in the direction of the arrow 2.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
Note
The ashtrays are fitted with an interior light which lights up when the parking
light is on.
12-Volt power outlet
Fig. 86
Boot: Superb / Superb Combi socket
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
The 12-volt power socket (hereinafter referred to only as a socket) is located in
the front center console
A
» Fig. 84 on page 89 in the rear center console
B
» Fig. 84 on page 89 and in the luggage compartment » Fig. 86.
Use
›
Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter » Fig. 84 on
page 89 or open the cover for the power socket » Fig. 86.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket and any connected appliances can also be operated when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility
in accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Storage compartment under the armrest, front
Fig. 87
Armrest: Stowage compartment
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Opening
›
Pull and open the cover of the armrest using the handle
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 87. 
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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
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Storage compartment on the passenger sideFig. 90
Tray open / operating air supply
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
A pen holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 90 -
 .
The flap folds down.
Closing
›
Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
Air supply
›
Open the air supply by pulling the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 90
-  .
›
The air supply is closed by pressing the lever in the opposite direction to that
of the arrow.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the
cooling system for the storage compartment is not being used.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.NoteWhen the stowage compartment is opened, a light lights up.
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
Fig. 91
Front passenger seat: Opening
the storage compartment
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 91 in the direction of the arrow.
The compartment opens in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grip the compartment by the handle and close in the opposite direction to
that of the arrow
2
» Fig. 91 .
›
Hold onto the handle until the door is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg.
in weight.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar of the vehicle and on the
handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors. 
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WARNING■Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 92
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 87 first.
Pockets for storing maps, magazines etc. are provided on the back of the front
seat backrests » Fig. 92.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.Storage compartment for umbrellaFig. 93
Left rear door: Stowage compart-
ment for an umbrella
Read and observe on page 87 first.
The storage compartment for an umbrella is located in the rear left
door » Fig. 93 .
Note
An umbrella can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Storage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 94
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 87 first.
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert.
Open/close
›
Pull the handle
A
» Fig. 94 on the upper section of the recess and open out
the compartment in the direction of the arrow.
Closing takes place in reverse order. 
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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:
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Distribute loads as evenly as possible. 
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