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
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
Where possible, replace tyres by axle. Always fit the tyres with the deeper
tread depth to the front wheels.
Explanation of tyre markings
205/55 R 16 94 V
What this means is:205Tyre width in mm » Fig. 168 on page 194 - 55Height/width ratio in % » Fig. 168 on page 194 - RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial » Fig. 168 on page 194 -
16Diameter of wheel in inches » Fig. 168 on page 194 - 94Load index » VSpeed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside). e.g.
DOT ... 11 14...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 11th week of 2014.
Load index
This indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre.
615 kg
630 kg
650 kg
670 kg
690 kg
730 kg
775 kg
Speed symbol
This indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed with fitted tyres in each
category.
130 km/h
160 km/h
170 km/h
180 km/h
190 km/h
200 km/h
210 km/h
91929394959799MQRSTUH240 km/h
270 km/h
300 km/h
CAUTION
The information about the load index and the speed symbol is listed in your
vehicle documents.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
and on page 193 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following: › Increased driving stability.
› Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
› Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Tyre pressure monitor
Fig. 170
Button for setting the tyre infla-
tion pressure control value
Read and observe and on page 193 first.
System settings
After changing the tyre inflation pressure, after changing one or several
wheels, the position of a wheel on the vehicle (e.g. exchanging the wheels be-
tween the axles) or when the warning light lights up while driving, a system
configuration must be carried out as follows.
›
Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure » page 195.
V
WY196General Maintenance
Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions (mm) SuperbSuperb GreenLineSuperb CombiSuperb Combi GreenLineLength4833483348334833Width1817181718171817Width including exterior mirror2009200920092009Height1462/1482 a)
/ 1447 b)1464/1449 b)1511/1529 a)
/ 1497 b)1511/1496 b)Clearance139/159 a)
/ 124 b)
/ 141 c)140/125 b)141/159 a)
/ 127 b)
/ 140 c)141/126 b)Wheel base2761276127612761Track gauge front/rear1545/1518
(1537/1510) c)1545/15181545/1517
(1537/1510) c)1545/1517a)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a sport chassis.
c)
Applies to vehicles with a 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
226Technical data
Vehicle data sticker224
Vehicle dimensions226
Vehicle height226
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)224
Vehicle key lock
49
unlock49
Vehicle length226
Vehicle tool kit201
Vehicle width226
Visibility73
Visors see Sun screen
74
see Sun visors74
W
Warning at excessive speeds
43
Warning lights32
warning messages Diesel particulate filter
37
Warning symbols see Warning lights
32
Warning triangle200
Washing169
Automatic car wash system173
by hand172
Chrome parts174
High-pressure cleaner173
Water Driving through
149
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
174
Weights Maximum permissible weights
224
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
204
Caps198
Loosening and tightening203
Wheel rims193
Wheels Bolts198
Changing201
Full trim198
General information193
Load index196
Replacing wheels194
Service life of tyres194
Snow chains199
Spare wheel197
Speed symbol196
Storing wheels194
Temporary spare wheel197
Tyre pressure194
Tyre sizes194
Tyre wear indicator194
Unidirectional tyres196
Winter tyres199
Wi-Fi127
Windows175
Deicing175
See electric power windows59
Windscreen Deicing
175
Heater73
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
184
Replenishing184
Warning light38
Winter184
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
76
Windscreen washer system184
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
215
Windscreen wipers Operating
76
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades214
Windscreen washer fluid184
Windscreen wipers and washers75
Winter Deicing windows175
Winter operation198
Snow chains199
Winter tyres199
Winter tyres See Wheels
199
WLAN127
MAXI DOT128
Network connection128
Switching off128
Switching on128
241Index