2016 SKODA SUPERB ventilation

Table of Contents
Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for
new cars5
Printed Owner's Manual
7
Online Owner's Manual
8
Notes
9
Structure of the Owner´s Manual and further
information
10
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
12
General information
12
Correct and safe seated position
12
Seat belts
15
Using seat belts
15
Belt retractors and belt tensioners, reversible
seat belts
17
Airbag system
18
Description of the airbag system
18
Airbag deactivation
21
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening systems
26
Using the system
Cockpit
31
Overview
30
Instruments and warning lights
32
Instrument cluster
32
Warning lights
33Information system43Driver information system43
Operation of the information system
45
Driving data (Multifunction display)
46
MAXI DOT display
48
Service interval display
49
Personalisation
49
SmartGate
51
Unlocking and opening
53
Unlocking and locking
53
Anti-theft alarm system
58
Manually operated tailgate
59
Electric boot lid
59
Window operation
62
Panoramic tilting / sliding sunroof
64
Lights and visibility
66
Light
66
Headlight Assist (Light Assist / Dynamic Light
Assist)
71
Interior lighting
72
Visibility
74
Windscreen wipers and washers
76
Rear view mirror
77
Seats and head restraints
80
Front seats
80
Rear seats
83
Headrests
84
Seat heating and ventilation
85
Heated steering wheel
86
Practical features
87
Interior equipment
87
Electrical sockets
96
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
98
Tablet holder
99Transport of cargo101Luggage compartment101
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
109
Net partition
111
Transportation on the roof rack
112
Heating and ventilation
113
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
113
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
118
Infotainment
Introductory information
121
Important information
121
Infotainment overview
122
Infotainment operation
125
Infotainment operation
125
Voice control
128
Software Infotainment update
131
Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen,
Bolero
131
Infotainment system settings
131
Menu Settings Radio
134
Media menu settings
135
Image menu settings
135
Video DVD menu settings
135
TV tuner menu settings
135
Telephone menu settings
136
SmartLink menu settings
137
Navigation menu settings
137
Infotainment settings - Swing
139
Infotainment system settings
139
Radio menu settings
140
Media menu settings
141
Telephone menu settings
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The ambient lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment menu 
→  →Ambient lighting
.
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: Description of function surfaces
» Fig. 58
Enable / disable the background lighting
Activating of the brightness setting for all areas at the same time
Activating of the brightness setting for the dashboard area
Activating the brightness controls for the door area
Activating of the brightness setting for the footwell area only in white
Choice of colour options / brightness adjustment
Function surfaces for selecting lighting colour / brightness adjustment
To display B
.
C
.
D
and
E
tap on the function surface .
Note
The adjustment of the ambient lighting is stored (depending on the Infotain-
ment type) in the active user account personalisation » page 49.
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
74
Sun visors
75
Sunshade
75
Sunshade in the rear doors
75WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visors, which could limit the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or should the ve-
hicle collide.ABCDEFGWindscreen and rear window heaterFig. 59
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 59
Switch on/off the rear window heating
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heating is switched on, a light illuminates inside or below the but-
ton.
The heating automatically switches off after ten minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 273 , Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehi-
cle battery .■
If the lighting inside or below the button flashes, the heater will not work be-
cause of the low charge of the battery.
■
If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield
heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated / deactiva-
ted on the Climatronic control panel menu 

→ 
.
74Using the system

Seat heating and ventilation
Introduction
Fig. 80
Button arrangement: Heated front seats (and ventilation) / heat-
ed rear seats
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front and rear seats with seat heating
85
Front seats with heating and ventilation
86
Depending on the equipment, the front seats can be heated or heated and
ventilated. The outer rear seats can only be heated.
Buttons for the seat heating and ventilation » Fig. 80
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Seat heating and ventilation left
Seat heating and ventilation right
The seat heating / ventilation only works when the engine is running. When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating / ventilation is also switch-ed off. if the engine is started again within 10 minutes, then the driver's seat
heating / ventilation is switched on again automatically according to the set-
ting before switching off the ignition.
WARNINGIf you have a limited pain and / or temperature sensitivity, e.g. due to medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recom-
mend that you do not use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long dis-
tances, 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 heat seats that do not contain occupants.
■
Do not heat seats in which objects are secured or resting (e.g. children´s
seat, a bag etc.).
■
Do not heat seats on which additional slipcovers or protective covers are fit-
ted.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating and ventilation switches
off automatically » page 273, Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge pro-
tection of the vehicle battery .
Front and rear seats with seat heating
Fig. 81
Seat heating switched on at max. heat: front seats / rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
›
To turn on the heating with maximum heat » Fig. 81, press the key 
or 
button. 
85Seats and head restraints

With repeated pressing of the button, the level is down-regulated until it
switches off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illu-
minated warning lights underneath / in the button.
Increasing in heating power of the rear seats can be locked / unlocked , to do
this, press button 
on the Climatronic → Tap the function surfaces 
/
on
the Infotainment screen. In the locked heating power increase, the heating
power can only be adjusted down to turn off.
Front seats with heating and ventilation
Fig. 82
Heating switched on / cooling switched on / heating and cooling
are switched on simultaneously
Fig. 83
Infotainment screen: Front seat heating and ventilation with
maximum heating / ventilation level switched on
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
›
Press the button 
or 
on the control panel of the air conditioner, a menu
for operating the front seat heating and ventilation is displayed on the Info-
tainment screen » Fig. 83,
Function surfaces for setting the ventilation level
Function surfaces for setting the heating power
Functional surfaces for switching off the ventilation (in addition to the
function surfaces A
) or for switching off the heating (in addition to the
function surfaces
B
)
If the seat heating was switched on before the ignition was switched off, then,
by pressing the buttons 
and 
, the seat heating will » Fig. 82 - switch on
with maximum output 
.
If the seat cooling was switched on before the ignition was switched off, then,
by pressing the buttons 
and 
, the seat cooling will » Fig. 82 - switch on with
maximum output .
By repeatedly pressing the button  or.
, the heating or cooling output is con-
trolled down to off. The power of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights underneath the switch.
Only the heating or ventilation can be operated using the buttons  or.
.
If ventilation and heating are switched on simultaneously on the infotainment
screen, under each button  or.
 the blue and red light warning illuminates
» Fig. 82 -
 , the button
 or.
 is not functioning (as long as the ventilation
and the heating is switched on simultaneously).
Heated steering wheel
Fig. 84
Button for steering wheel heat-
ing
Switching steering wheel heating on/off using Infotainment
›
To switch on / off press the button
 on the Climatronic
→ Tap on the
function area  on the Infotainment screen. When the heating is switched
on, the symbol in the function surface
A
is green » Fig. 84 . 
AB86Using the system

NoteWe recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
114
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
114
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
116
Climatronic - automatic operation
116
Air distribution control
117
Air outlet vents
117
The heating heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is below 2 ° C.
The blower is switched on.
Fogging is prevented when the cooling system is switched on.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 117.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air temper-
ature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, the air conditioning should be disinfected by a specialist garage. 
113Heating and ventilation

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there could be an accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 147
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 114 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 147.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, level 6: highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 117
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 119
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 74
ABCDSwitch the cooling system on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 74
Switch recirculation on/off » page 117
When the function is switched on, the indicator lamp below the button lights up.
Information on the cooling system
After pressing the button 
, the warning light underneath the button illumi-
nates even if not all conditions are met for the cooling system. The cooling
system operates only if the following conditions are met » page 113.
When the air distribution control is turned to position 
the cooling system is
activated.
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 148
Front operating elements 

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Fig. 149
Rear operating elements
Read and observe on page 114 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressingthe corresponding button » Fig. 148.
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 117
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob)
▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 119
▶  Residual heat function on / off
» page 115
Interior temperature sensor
Display of the temperature set in the rear » Fig. 149
Set the rear temperature- deactivation / activation of the keys can be car-
ried out by pressing the button  on the Climatronic
→ by tapping on
the function surfaces  on the Infotainment screen.
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Switch recirculation on/off » page 117
ABCDEFGHIJIntense air flow to the windscreen on / off (when switching on, the air
flow to the windows  and  is also switched on)
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 74
Switching on/off the windscreen heater » page 74
Setting Climatronic in Infotainment ( can also be operated with some
functions)
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 116
Switch the cooling system on/off
When the function is switched on, an indicator lamp lights up inside or below
the button.
Setting temperature
The temperature can be set on the Climatronic control unit or in Infotain-
ment » page 116 . In the range between 16 ° C to 29.5 ° C, an automatic temper-
ature control takes place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting over 29.5 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
Residual heat function 
After switching off the ignition, the engine residual heat is used for heat re-
tention in the vehicle interior. The function can only be switched on with the
ignition off within 30 minutes after stopping the engine. The residual heat
function turns off after about 30 minutes, or when the battery has a low
charge state.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor H » Fig. 148 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected. 1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
115Heating and ventilation

Note■In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.■
The setting of the Climatronic is stored in the active user account personali-
sation » page 49 .
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
Fig. 150
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Climatronic main
menu
Fig. 151
Infotainment Swing: Climatronic
main menu
Read and observe on page 114 first.
›
To display the main menu press the button 
on the Climatronic control
unit.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 150 and. » Fig. 151ADisplays the current operation mode (or set the operation mode) of
the ClimatronicBSet the desired temperature (front - left side)CSet the desired temperature (front - right side)DSetting the power in  operationESwitching on/off and adjusting the fan speed, cooling system, air dis-
tribution and the air recirculation a)FSet the desired temperature (rear)
Colour representation of the air flow from the air vents at the front
(Blue colour - temperature reduction / red colour - temperature in-
crease)Switching on/off the ClimatronicSwitch on / off the temperature synchronisation throughout the inte-
rior of the vehicle according to the temperature setting on the driv-
er's side a)
Locking / unlocking of the temperature setting and heating of the
rear seats using the rear buttons a)Set the auxiliary heater and ventilationSwitch on/off the windscreen heating
a)Other Climatronic settingsa)
When switched on, the symbol in the function surface is green.
Other Climatronic settings
Press the  button on the Climatronic control panel
→ Tap the function sur-
face  In the Infotainment screen.
■
Air con. profile
- Setting the operating performance  during operation (ap-
plies to Infotainment Swing)
■
Automatic air recirculation
- Automatic re-circulated air mode on/off
■
Automatic auxiliary heater
- Quick interior heating on/off
■
Automatic windscreen heating
- Activates/deactivates the automatic windscreen
heating
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 114 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To turn on , press

» Fig. 148 on page 114 the function surface.
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Holding the button  will turn on
 automatically. 
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