warning SKODA SUPERB 2003 1.G / (B5/3U) Workshop Manual

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Note
•You have to adjust the inflation pressure of the tyres to the load of the
car - refer to tyre inflation pressure sticker on the inside of the fuel filler
flap.
•The backrest of the rear seats is a fixed element and can therefore not
be folded forward to increase the size of the luggage compartment!
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded ⇒fig. 62 .
You can also attach a securing net* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The securing net* and the fixing instruction is located in the well under the
floor covering of the lugagge compartment behind the spare wheel.
WARNING
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be
affected when transporting heavy objects as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The speed and style of
driving must be adjusted accordingly.
•The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored
in such a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are
any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of
injury!
•Never drive with the boot lid slightly ajar or even fully opened
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle -
risk of poisoning!
•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the
permissible gross weight of th e vehicle - risk of accident!
WARNING
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that
it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
Fig. 62 Position of
lashing eyes in luggage
compartment

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Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Through-loading bag*
The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently
transport long objects (such as skis) without damaging the
interior of the car.
Loading
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seats to the front.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading
bag in the interior of the car and swivel it down.
– Pull the bag out and unfold it.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag ⇒fig. 65 and swivel it down.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒ .
Securing
– Insert the belt ⇒fig. 66 into the middle seat belt buckle .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover,
the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden
braking or the vehicle collides with something.
Fig. 65 Luggage
compartment: cover for
through-loading bag
Fig. 66 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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– Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow ⇒page 81,
fig. 66 .
Stowing
– Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot.
– Carefully fold the through-loading bag together (approx. 11 cm packet).
– Close the cover in the interior of the car.
– Move the armrest back into its original position.
Note
Never fold the though-loading bag together if it is moist.
The cool box in the armrest of rear seats*
Using the system
The contents of the cool box is cooled to a temperature of about
20 °C below the ambient temperature, but to a maximum of
approx.+ 5 °C.
Opening and Closing
– Pull the handle ⇒fig. 67 and pull the lid downwards.
– Open up the lid of the cool box upwards until it is heard to lock.
Switching on and off
– The cooling action of the cool box is switched on and off using switch ⇒fig. 67 . It is signalised by the lighting up of the
indicator light on the switch.
WARNING
After placing items into the through-loading bag, you must secure
the bag with the belt .
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Attachment points
Installing
When fitting on the feet of the roof bars, ensure that they are positioned
exactly between the arrow markings in the sealing strip on the roof
⇒fig. 77 . The markings are visible only when the doors are open.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum
permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the
maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof
luggage rack system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load trans-
ported on the roof luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit
which is stated in the fitting instructions.
Fig. 77 Attachment
points for roof bars
WARNING
•The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be
reliably attached - risk of accident!
•You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the
permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your
vehicle - risk of accident!
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change
when you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as
a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity and the
increased wind attack area - risk of accident! You must absolutely
adapt your style of driving and the speed of the vehicle to the
specific circumstances.

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Drinks can holder
Drinks can holder in front compartment
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 78 .
Drinks can holder in armrest of the rear seats*
The drinks can holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Access to drinks can holder
– Raise the cover of the armrest.
– You can take off the drinks can holder. Unlock it ⇒fig. 79 and
attach it to the cover of the armrest.
Only place cans into the drinks can holder which are held tight in the
holder.
It is possible to place up to two beverage cans in the drinks can holder of
the armrest.
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car
is moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of hard or
brittle material (e.g. glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 78 Centre
console: Drinks can
holder
Fig. 79 Drinks can
holder in rear armrest

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Ashtray
Ashtray at the front
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒ fig. 80. Removing the ashtray insert
– Grasp the ashtray insert
⇒fig. 80 at the side recesses and
pull it out.
Replacing the ashtray insert
– Press the ashtray insert into the mount.
Ashtray at the rear*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray.
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the can holder while the car
is moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of hard or
brittle material (e.g. glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 80 Centre
console: opened
ashtray
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WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
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Fig. 81 Ashtray at the
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Removing the ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about 45°.
Replacing the ashtray insert
– Position the ashtray insert at an angle of about 45° and press it into the mount as far the stop.
Ashtray in the armrest*
Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door
Opening ashtray
– Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing the ashtray insert
– Press on the top part of the opened ashtray in position , the ashtray insert is raised ⇒fig. 82 .
Replacing the ashtray insert
– Press the ashtray insert into the armrest.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 82 Ashtray in the
armrest of the rear right
door
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
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Cigarette lighters and power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for
other electrical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒ fig. 83.
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter (see arrow).
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket. Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the
cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket or the lighter holder can also be used for further
electrical appliance with a power uptake of up to 100 watts.
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to
avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running
will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Fig. 83 Centre
console: Cigarette
lighter
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WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper
attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled
manner may result in burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when
the ignition is switched off or th e ignition key withdrawn. This is
why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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Storage facilities
An overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
The storage compartment on the front passenger side is
lockable* and illuminated.
Opening the storage compartment
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 86 and pull
the lid down.
Closing the stor age compartment
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Locking the storage compartment*
– Turn the master key or emergency key in the lock to the right.
Unlocking the stor age compartment*
– Turn the master key or emergency key in the lock to the left.
First-aid box⇒ page 227
Stowage compartment for warning triangle⇒page 227
Storage compartment on the front passenger
side⇒page 95
Storage drawer*⇒page 96
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 97
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 97
Stowage compartment below steering wheel⇒page 98
Stowage compartment in door panel⇒page 98
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*⇒page 99
Armrest with stowage compartment⇒page 100
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 101
Clothes hooks⇒page 101
WARNING
Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such
objects might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or
cornering) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic
situation - risk of accident!
Fig. 86 Dash panel:
Storage compartment

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Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.
Cooling of storage compar tment on front passenger
side
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control
dial ⇒fig. 87 .
The cooling of the storage compartment operates only if the air condi-
tioning system is switched on. We recommend that you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode or if you
are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment
⇒fig. 88 and
the storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
•The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.
Fig. 87 Storage
compartment: Control
dial for the cooling
system
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes. Risk of fire!
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
Fig. 88 Dash panel:
Storage drawer