steering SKODA SUPERB 2003 1.G / (B5/3U) User Guide

Seats and Stowage
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Armrest with stow age compartment
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest.
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.Opening stowag e compartment
– Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒ fig. 95.
Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment*
– Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position ⇒fig. 96.
Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment*
– Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position .
The cooling air flows into the stowage compartment only when the air
conditioning is in the cooling mode. If the air conditioning is operating in
the heating mode or if you do not wish to use the cooling system of the
stowage compartment, you can close the cooling air inlet.
Note
If the armrest is pulled forward, ensure that it does not restrict you when
steering the car.
Fig. 95 Armrest
between driver and
front passenger seat
Fig. 96 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
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The buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
The displays Display of blower stages

Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C
Defrosting the windscreen

Display for recirculated air mode 
Direction of air flow 
Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C
Display for:
− Automatic mode ( AUTO) or
− Cooling system switched off ( ECON) or
− Climatronic switched off ( OFF)
The buttons Automatic mode
Recirculated air mode
Button for:
−Reducing blower speed or
− Switching off Climatronic ( OFF)
Increasing blower speed button or switching Climatronic on
Air flow button to chest (ventilation mode)
Air flow button to footwell at front and rear (heating mode)
Button for decreasing temperature
Button for increasing temperature
Button for switching off cooling system
The sensor Interior temperature sensor( on left-hand steering models, on
right-hand steering models)
Buttons , and can also be pressed in combination.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a
constant temperature and to demist the windows in the
interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 112, fig. 103
upwards
– Press the button .
When the automatic mode is operating, AUTO appears in the display.
Automatic mode operates only within the control temperature range from
+18 °C (17,78 °C) up to +29 °C (30,00 °F). If you select the temperature
below +18 °C (17,78 °F), LO appears in the display. If you select a temper-
ature higher than +29 °C (30,00 °F), HI appears in the display. In both limit
positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating
capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.
If you press when the automatic mode is operating a desired button
(except buttons 15 and 16), the automatic mode is switched off.
ECON mode
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode -
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on
– Press the button .
A1
A2
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A5
A6
A7
A8
A9AUTO
A10
A11

A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17ECON
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AUTO
ECON

Starting-off and Driving
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Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the
steering wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 69.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 105 down
⇒ .
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back position).
– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place.
Ignition lock
Petrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off
- ignition switched on
Fig. 105 Lever below
steering column
WARNING
•Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stationary.
•For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up
to avoid the steering wheel alte ring its position unintentionally
when driving - risk of accident!
Fig. 106 Ignition lock
positions
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- start engine
Diesel engines - fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine off
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
•You should not switch on any major electrical components during the
heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering
wheel until the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always
lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as
a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle ⇒.
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot,
or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the
steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low
beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power
consumption are briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into
position when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before
starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock
prevents the starter being engaged when the engine is running and thus
getting damaged. Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the
selector lever is in position
P.
Starting engine
General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition
key.
•Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the
position P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the hand-
brake firmly before starting the engine.
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WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
(ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it
could result in unexpected locking of the steering wheel - risk of
accident!
•Only remove the ignition key fr om the ignition lock when the
vehicle has come to a standstill (put on the handbrake or select the
selector lever position P). The steering lock might otherwise
engage unintentionally - risk of accident!
•Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. This is particularly important if chil-
dren are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the
engine or operate electrical equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk
of injury!
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Communicating and Navigating
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Communicating and Navigating
Multifunction steering wheel*
Introduction
The assignment of the pushbuttons in the steering wheel may differ
depending on the vehicle equipment.
The buttons , , and ⇒fig. 115 make it possible to operate the
main functions of the cruise control system, of the radio and mobile phone.
Refer to the more detailed information in the relevant operating instruc-
tions.
If you press the button (see arrow) when the headlights are switched on,
the steering wheel pushbuttons are then also illuminated.
Operating cruise control system
The cruise control system is operated with the buttons and , but on version which is also fitted with mobile phone only by
button ⇒fig. 115 .
Switching on and off
– The cruise control system is switched on by sliding the switch
⇒ page 121 into the ON position.
– The cruise control system is switched off by sliding the switch
fully to the right into the OFF position.
Storing a speed
– Switch the cruise control system on.
– After the car has reached the desired speed, briefly press the button ⇒fig. 115 in the position SET-. The car maintains
the stored speed without you having to depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Changing a stored speed
– You can reduce the stored speed by pressing the button
⇒ fig. 115 in the position SET- . If you press and hold the
button, the speed of the car is reduced continuously. Once the
car has reached the desired speed, release the button. The
set speed is then stored in the memory.
Fig. 115 Multifunction
steering wheel: control
buttons
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AA
AA
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– If you release the pushbutton when the vehicle is travelling at
a speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored and the
memory is erased. It is then necessary to again store the
speed with the pushbutton in the position SET after an
increase in speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.
– You can increase the stored speed by pressing the button in the position RES+. Pressing and holding down the slide
switch will cause the speed of the vehicle to be increased
continuously. Once the car has reached the desired speed,
release the button. The set speed is then stored in the
memory.
Switching cruise control system off temporarily
– On the version not fitted with a mobile phone, the cruise control system is switched off temporarily with the button
⇒page 130, fig. 115 in the position CANCEL, on the version
fitted with mobile phone, by pushing the switch into the
intermediate position ahead of the position OFF ⇒ page 122.
– You can resume the stored speed by pressing the button in the position RES+.
For further methods of temporarily switching off the cruise control system
⇒page 122.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒page 120.
Operating radio and CD player
The radio is operated with buttons and , but on the version
fitted with a mobile phone by buttons , and ⇒fig. 116 .
Radio
– You can set the radio, cassette player, CD player and radio data system louder or softer by pressing button (positions
VOL+ and VOL- ).
– You can search forward or back within the frequency search for different radio stations by pressing button (positions

and
).
Cassette player
– You can run the tape forward or back by pressing the button (positions
 and ).
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which
exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed.
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A1
A2
AA
A1
Fig. 116 Multifunction
steering wheel: control
buttons
A3A4
A2A3A4
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CD-player
– You can select the titles forward or back by pressing the button (positions
 and ).
Radio data system (RDS)*
You can select the recorded radio traffic messages by moving forward or
back in stages by pressing the button (positions
 and ).
On the version fitted with mobile phone, you must press button in the
position MODE in order to switch over to the radio mode.
Operating mobile phone
– You can operate the mobile phone with buttons , and
⇒page 130, fig. 115 .
– You can switch over from the radio mode to the phone mode (or back again) by pressing the button in the position
MODE .
– You can accept or end a telephone call or select from the tele- phone book by briefly pressing the button in the position
.
– You can refuse a telephone call by pressing the button in the position
 for more than 2 seconds.
– You can make the volume of the telephone call louder or softer by pressing the button in the positions VOL+ and VOL- .
– You can scroll alphabetically upwa rd (A to Z) or downward (Z
to A) within the telephone memory by pressing the button
in the positions
 and . Note
The operation of the mobile phone fitted with multifunction steering wheel
is only possible on certain models of mobile phone. More detailed infor-
mation is available from your Škoda Dealer.
Mobile phone, two-wa
y radio system and
navigation system
Universal telephone connectio n at the front* (GSM II)
A telephone mount is factory-fitted. The mount is attached to the
centre console. Adapter (Cullmann) and mobile phone are not
factory-fitted by Škoda Auto.
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A2A3A4
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Fig. 117 Universal tele-
phone connection at
the front

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The physical principle of a frontal
collision
The physical principle of a frontal accident can be explained quite simply: As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-called kinetic energy (the energy of
motion) is produced both in terms of the car as well as in terms of the
occupants. The magnitude of this kinetic energy depends essentially on
the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the vehicle
and the occupants. The greater the speed and weight increase, the
greater the amount of energy which has to be absorbed in the event of an
accident.
The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor.
Doubling the speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour
increases the kinetic energy four times.
The common opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor
accident with your hands, is incorrect. Even in a collision at only a low
speed, the forces acting on the body are such that it is no longer possible
to support your body.
Even if you only drive at a speed within the range from 30 km/hour to 50
km/hour, the forces which are produced on your body in the event of an
accident can easily exceed 10,000 N (Newton). This equals a weight of
one tonne (1 000 kg).
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat
belt, are thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way parts of the inte-
rior of the car, such as steering wheel, dash panel, windscreen,
⇒fig. 121 .
The occupants of a vehicle who have not fastened their seat belts may
even be thrown out of the vehicle. This can result in fatal injuries.
It is also important that rear seat passengers fasten their seat belts as they
will otherwise be thrown through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner in
the event of an accident A rear seat passenger who has not fastened the
seat belt is a danger not only to himself but also for those seated at the
front ⇒fig. 122 .
Fig. 121 The driver is
thrown forward if not
wearing a belt
Fig. 122 The rear seat
occupant is thrown
forward if not wearing a
belt

Airbag system147
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Front airbags
Description of the front airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belt!
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel ⇒fig. 127 .
The front airbag for the front passenger is housed in the dash panel above
the storage compartment ⇒fig. 128 . The installation positions are each
marked with the “AIRBAG” logo.
The front airbag system, in combination with three-point safety belts,
offers additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and
front passenger in the event of a frontal collision of major severity ⇒
in “Important safety information regarding the front airbag system” on
page 148.
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but is part of the complete
passive vehicle safety concept. Please note that an airbag can only
offer you optimal protection in combination with a seat belt which is
fastened. .
Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts
is to also hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position
in the event of a frontal collision so as to enable the front airbags to offer
the maximum protection.
You should therefore always fasten ⇒page 138 the seat belts, not only
because this is required by law, but also for safety reasons and for your
own protection.
Note
The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has
been deployed.
Fig. 127 Driver airbag
in the steering wheel
Fig. 128 Front
passenger airbag in the
dash panel

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Function of the front airbags
Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully
inflated airbags.
The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and front
passenger airbag are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major
severity.
In certain accident situations both the front airbags as well as the head
and side airbags may be deployed together.
If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and
inflated in front of the driver and front passenger ⇒fig. 129 . The airbags
inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to be able to
offer that additional protection in the event of an accident. The forward
movement of the driver and of the front passenger is cushioned when they
make contact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to head and
chest is thus reduced.
The specially developed airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated
airbag in a controlled manner (depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order to cushion head and chest areas. The airbag then
deflates subsequently to such an extent, after an accident, to again
provide a clear view forward.
A fine dust is produced when airbag inflated. This is perfectly normal and
is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct
⇒ in
“Important safety information regarding the front airbag system”.
Important safety informati on regarding the front
airbag system
Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the
risk of injury!
Fig. 129 Inflated
airbags
Fig. 130 Safe distance
to steering wheel