2016 SKODA SUPERB heated seats

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
1412Table of Contents

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

Heated steering wheel, along with the driver's seat heating›To activate / deactivate the heated steering wheel with the driver's seat
heating, press the button 
on the Climatronic, then tap on the function
surface 
→
Link seats and steering wheel heating
in the Infotainment screen.
›
To switch on / off the heated steering wheel, press the button for the driver
seat heating.
Setting the heat output of the steering wheel heater
›
Press the button 
on the Climatronic, then tap the function surface 
→
intensity
on the Infotainment screen.
›
Select one of the three heating levels (this remains stored even after switch-
ing off the engine).
The selected heat output of the heated steering wheel is shown on the Info- tainment screen
B
» Fig. 84 ,
Note
■
The heated steering wheel only works when the engine is running.■If the on-board voltage decreases, the heated steering wheel switches off
automatically.Practical features
Interior equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking ticket holder
88
Storage compartment on the driver's side
88
stowage compartments in the doors
88
Storage compartment in the front centre console
89
Phonebox
89
USB and AUX inputs
90
Cup holders
90
Waste container
91
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
91
Glasses compartment
92
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
92
Storage compartment under the front passenger seat
93
Storage compartments for umbrella
93
Clothes hook
93
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
94
Storage pockets at the inner sides of the front seats
94
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
94
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
94
Long cargo channel
95
Removable through-loading bag
95WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident! 
87Practical features

■Door lock cylinder
■ Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!■
Wheels
■ Heavy contamination of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels -
this can result in vibrations and, under some circumstances, can cause pre-
mature wear of the steering wheel.
Remove ice and snow from the windows
Fig. 313
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 260 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap and slide the scraper in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 313 .
CAUTION
■
Move the scraper in one direction only, otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the glass surface.■
Do not remove snow / ice on the surface that is soiled (e.g. pea gravel, sand,
road salt) - there is a risk of damaging the surface.
■
Remove snow / ice carefully, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the labels
that have been fitted by the factory.
Caring for the interior
Read and observe
and on page 260 first.
Vehicle compo- nentFacts of thematterRemedy
Natural leather /
Faux leather /
Alcantara ®
/
Material
Dust, surface
contaminationVacuum cleanerStubborn stainsSpecially prepared detergentCare (natural
leather)Treat the leather periodically with a
suitable leather protector and use a
care cream with light blocker and im-
pregnation after each cleaning.Care (Alcan-
tara ®
/ fabric)Remove stubborn hairs using a “clean-
ing glove”
Remove pills from materials with a
brushPlastic partsSoilingWater, slightly damp cloth or sponge, or
cleaning agent provided for this pur-
poseWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry using
the intended clothCovers of electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingSpecially provided cleaning agentSeat belts » Soilingsoft cloth and mild soap solution a)a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
WARNING■
Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Natural leather /Faux leather / Alcantara ®
/ material
■ In lengthy periods in bright sunlight, it might be sensible to cover these
materials in order to avoid bleaching. ■ Fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish etc.) should be removed as
soon as possible. 263Care and maintenance

■Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and
that no water gets into the seams.
■ Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface
of the panelling.
■ Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar agents
on Alcantara ®
seat upholstery.
■ Some clothing fabrics (e.g. dark denim) do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness - this may leave evident marks on upholstery. This is not a defect in the
fabric.
■ Sharp objects on garments (e.g. zips, rivets, sharp- edged belts) can dam-
age the upholstery fabrics in the vehicle. Such damage cannot be subse-
quently recognised as a justified complaint.■
Plastic parts ■ Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dashboard – there is a risk of
damage to the dashboard.
■
Windows
■ Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk
of damage.
■
Covers of electrically heated seats
■ Do not clean with water or other liquids - there is a risk of damage to the
heating system.
■ Do not dry by switching on the heating.
■
Seat belts
■ Allow to dry before rolling up the seat belts.
Note
During vehicle use, the leather and Alcantara ®
parts may show minor changes
(e.g. folds, discolouration).Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
 Introduction
Fig. 314
Stickers with prescribed fuel
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol and diesel refuelling
265
Unleaded petrol
265
Diesel fuel
266
The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the
inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 314.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres, including a reserve of approx.
6 litres .
WARNINGFuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!
CAUTION
■
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of
fuel can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and
the exhaust system.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage.
■
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with
its intended weather conditions, please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will tell
you whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is offered in the accompa-
nying country or whether it is permissible to operate the vehicle with another
fuel.
264General Maintenance

Brake fluidFig. 323
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
Check brake fluid level - The brake fluid level must lie between the markings
“MIN” and “MAX” » Fig. 323.
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
WARNING■ The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when
working in the engine compartment » page 268.■
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN” » Fig. 323mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system. 
Stop driving - There is a risk of an accident! Seek help from a
specialist garage.
Note
■ The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.■A low brake fluid level which is too low is indicated by the warning light
 being shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corre-
sponding message » page 35. We therefore recommend that you check the
coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.Vehicle battery
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
274
Charging
275
Disconnect/reconnect and change
275
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehicle battery
The on-board power supply tries as follows to avoid draining the vehicle bat-
tery when it is heavily loaded.
▶ By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶ By limiting the power of certain consumers.
▶ By turning off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
SymbolMeaningAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGBattery acid is highly corrosive - risk of injury, irritation or poisoning! Corro-
sive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory tract and the
eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery. 
273Inspecting and replenishing

Fig. 360
Fuse for multi-function unit (taxi): RHD
Read and observe
and on page 295 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles4Heated steering wheel5Databus6Automatic gearbox7Air conditioning, heating, receiver for the remote control for the
auxiliary heating, heated rear window, heated windscreen, clock8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic connector, parking brake, light-
ing of the instrument cluster, sensor for the alarm system9USB socket10Infotainment screen, TV tuner, ExBoxM2 (applies to South Korea)11Left side belt tensioner12Infotainment13Shock absorber setting14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Phonebox17Instrument cluster, emergency call18Reversing camera19KESSYNo.Consumer20SCR21All-wheel drive, air compressor (Green Line)22Towing hitch23Light - right24Panoramic tilting / sliding sunroof25Central locking - driver's door and rear left door, exterior mirror driv-
er's side - heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Trailer device - electrical outlet29Operating lever underneath the steering wheel3012-volt socket in luggage compartment31Light - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights34TCS, ESC, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, air conditioning, reversing
light switch, mirror with automatic blackout, START-STOP, heated
rear seats, parking brake, light switch35AFS headlights, diagnostic connector, camera, radar, voltage stabil-
izer for taxi vehicles36Headlight right37Headlight left38Trailer device - electrical outlet39Central locking - front passenger door and right rear door, front
passenger side mirrors - heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror
surface4012-volt power outlet41Right side belt tensioner42Boot lid, headlight washers, windscreen washer system43Xenon headlights, ambient lighting44Trailer device - electrical outlet45Electrically adjustable seats46230-Volt power socket 297Fuses and light bulbs