2015 SKODA SUPERB warning

CAUTION■Never adjust retractable exterior mirrors  by hand - risk of damaging the
electric mirror actuator!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Seats and head restraints
Front seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting seats
82
Electrical adjustment
82
Convenience features of passenger seat
82
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
83
Memory function of the remote control key
83
Folding front passenger seat
84
Armrest setting
85WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
The electric front seat adjustment is functional even with the ignition off.
Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not com-
pletely independent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a
danger of injury!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
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.
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When the vehicle is next unlocked using the same key, the driver's seat and
the external mirrors assume the positions stored in the memory of this key.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
The function of lowering the passenger mirror surface when reversing must be
enabled in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehi-
cle Settings .›
Unlock the vehicle with the relevant 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 80.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Disable function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press the  button (Position
A

» Fig. 75 on page 83 ) and hold.
›
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 current adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 76
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 76 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 76 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 19.■
Adjust the seat backrest only when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
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There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking
the right and the middle rear seat backrests.
Before folding the seat backrest forward, check that there are no objects on
the rear seat.
On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the
housing.›
Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 79.
The respective seat rest is unlocked and folded forward if applicable.
Folding backwards
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 78 .
›
Subsequently, fold back the backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
until the release handle
B
clicks into place - by pulling on the seat back-
rest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■ In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat back, the seat belts must be ready for use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
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.■
Before folding the seat back forward, check there are no objects on the rear
seat - there is a danger of damage to/from these items or to/from the seat
back and the seat.
Armrest adjustmentFig. 80
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort.
Lowering / raising
›
Fold down the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 80.
Raising takes place in reverse order.
Long cargo channel in the backrest
Fig. 81
Opening the cover: from inside the vehicle / from the luggage
compartment
After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the through-loading bag with skis can be push-
ed.
Opening from the interior
›
Fold the rear armrest down (not as far as the stop) » Fig. 80 on page 86 .
›
Pull the handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 81 and fold the cover
forwards. 
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Opening from the boot›Push the unlock button B in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 81 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 the cover.
This is apparent as the red field above the unlocking button
B
» Fig. 81 is not
visible from the boot.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, through-loading bag.
Head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Height adjustment
87
removing and installing
87WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
Height adjustment
Fig. 82
Front head restraint: moving it
up and down
Fig. 83
Rear head restraint: moving it up / down
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
Adjust front support
›
Press and hold the safety button
A
» Fig. 82 .
›
Move the supports into the required position.
Adjust rear support
›
Grasp the restraint and move upwards in the direction of
1
» Fig. 83 .
›
In order to push the supports downward, press the safety button
B
in the
direction of arrow
2
and hold down.
›
Press in the support in the direction of arrow
3
.
removing and installing
Fig. 84
Rear head restraint: removing / fitting
Read and observe
on page 87 first.
Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed. 
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When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating and seat ventilation is also
switched off. If the engine is started again within 10 minutes, the driver's seat
heating and seat ventilation is automatically turned on again at the last set-
ting.WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. There may be difficult to heal burns. If
the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your
journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the relevant seat heating if the seats have objects attached
to or placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
When there are additional protective covers or protective covers mounted on
each of the seats, do not turn the seat heating on.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating and ventilation switches
off automatically » page 216, Automatic load deactivation .
Front seats with heating
Read and observe
and on page 89 first.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights below the switch.
Seat heating operation
›
Press button  or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
 .
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
Front seats with heating and ventilationFig. 87
Infotainment display: Front seat
heating and ventilation with
maximum heating / ventilation
level switched on
Read and observe and on page 89 first.
The heating / ventilation level is indicated by the number of illuminated func-
tion keys in Infotainment, if necessary, by the number of illuminated warning
lights below the button.
The heating / ventilation setting can also be adjusted in the Infotainment us-
ing function keys
A
and
B
» Fig. 87 and with the respective function key

turned off.
Seat heating operation only
›
Press button  or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
 .
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
The heat output can be set in the Infotainment.
Only use seat ventilation
›
Press button  or
.
›
Turn off the seat heating.
›
Set the ventilation level in the Infotainment with the function keys
A
» Fig. 87
.
Another setting of the ventilation level up to turn off can also take place by
pressing the buttons  and
 again.
Operating the seat heating and ventilation simultaneously
›
Press button  or
.
›
Adjust the heating / ventilation level in the Infotainment.
Below the button the control lamps » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
 illuminate. 
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The setting of the heating / ventilation level by pressing the keys  and is
not possible .
Rear seats with seat heating
Fig. 88
The seat heating is switched on
at maximum heat
Read and observe and on page 89 first.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
Seat heating operation
›
Press button  or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 88.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
The adjustment of the heating power can be locked and unlocked in the Info-
tainment with the function key 
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system . In the locked setting the
heating power can only be adjusted down to turn off.
Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
91
Storage compartment on the driver's side
91
stowage compartments in the doors
91
Storage compartment in the front centre console
92
Cup holders
92
Waste container
93
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
94
Glasses compartment
95
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
95
Storage compartment under passenger seat
96
Clothes hook
96
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
97
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
97
Storage compartments for umbrella
97
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
98
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
98
Removable through-loading bag
98
AUX and USB inputs
99WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating, cornering or with an incorrect driv-
ing action) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic – there is
the risk of an accident.■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
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Car park ticket holderFig. 89
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 90 first.
The parking ticket holder » Fig. 89 is designed e.g. for securing car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 90
Open storage compartment / holder for credit and other cards
Read and observe
on page 90 first.
Opening
›
Raise the handle A and open out the compartment in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 90 
.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid against the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
In the storage compartment there is a holder for credit and other cards » Fig. 90 -  .WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
stowage compartments in the doors
Fig. 91
Storage compartments: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 90 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 91
Storage compartment in the front door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 1.5 l in the front door
Storage compartment in the rear door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 1.5 l in the rear door
WARNINGThe storage compartment A» Fig. 91 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not project out because there is the danger of limiting the
operating range of the side airbags.ABCD91Transporting and practical equipment

Storage compartment in the front centre consoleFig. 92
Storage compartment: open/close
Fig. 93
Phone box
Read and observe on page 90 first.
The storage compartment contains an induction panel that is connected to theGSM antenna - the Phonebox » Fig. 93.
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which illuminates
when the parking or dipped head lights are on.
Opening
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 92 -
 .
Closing
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 92 -
 .
The lid closes automatically in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Phone box
When the telephone is inserted into the Phone box, the telephone signal in-
creases in strength by about 20%. This reduces the level of phone battery dis-
charge and the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle.›
Place the telephone in the storage compartment B with its back on the in-
duction panel » Fig. 93.
WARNING■
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must al-
so not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!■
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
CAUTION
■ The Phone box cannot be used as an alternative to connecting the tele-
phone with the Infotainment.■
Protective cases or cases around the telephone placed in the storage com-
partment may interfere with the telephone signal strength.
■
Metallic objects such as coins or keys under the telephone can affect the tel-
ephone signal strength.
Cup holders
Fig. 94
Front centre console: Open cup holder / cup holder 
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