tow SKODA SUPERB 2005 1.G / (B5/3U) Service Manual

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Storage facilities
An overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
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!
•Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of
from other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes,
operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
The storage compartment on the front passenger side is
lockable* and illuminated.
Opening the stor
age compartment
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 94 and pull
the lid down.
Closing the stor age compartment
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
First-aid box⇒ page 245
Stowage compartment for warning triangle⇒page 245
Storage compartment on the front passenger
side⇒page 102
Storage drawer*⇒page 103
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 104
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 104
Stowage compartment below steering wheel⇒page 105
Stowage compartment in door panel⇒page 105
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*⇒page 106
Armrest with stowage compartment⇒page 107
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 108
Clothes hooks⇒page 108
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 94 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
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Locking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the right.
Unlocking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the left.
Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
•The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.
Cooling of storage compar tment on front passenger
side
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control
dial ⇒fig. 95.
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. 96 and
the storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Fig. 95 Storage
compartment: Control
dial for the cooling
system
Fig. 96 Dash panel:
Storage drawer
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•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons!
Stowage compartment in centre console
Opening
– Press on the top part of the cover in direction of arrow. The drawer will come out.
Pulling out compartment
– Press the compartment in the opening direction as far as the stop. Grasp the compartment at the sides and pull it up and
out. Inserting compartment
– Insert the compartment back into its mount and close the
cover.
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!
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 97 Centre
console: Storage
compartment
Fig. 98 Stowage
compartment for spec-
tacles
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– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the
direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 98.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons!
Stowage compartment below steering wheel
You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car
documentation.
Stowage compartmen t in door panel
WARNING
Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small
items which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid
any interference with the proper operation of the side airbags.
Fig. 99 Dash panel:
Stowage compart-
ments below steering
wheel
Fig. 100 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
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Stowage compartment for an umbrella*
The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment
in the rear left door ⇒fig. 101 . Opening umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow
⇒fig. 102 .
Closing umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow . The umbrella first of all closes partially in direction of arrow .
– Press the umbrella together in direction of arrow in order to fold it closed completely.
There is a water drain facility in the stowage compartment for a wet
umbrella.
The stowage compartment can also be used for stowing small objects.
The compartment features a foldable partition. When the umbrella is
removed the rear part of the compartment closes - thus no object can fall
inside the door. The partition is automatically folded back in position when
the umbrella is again placed in the compartment.
Fig. 101 Left rear door:
Storage compartment
Fig. 102 Opening and
closing umbrella
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Armrest with stowage compartment
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest.
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.Opening stowage compartment
– Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒fig. 103.
Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position ⇒fig. 104.
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. 103 Armrest
between driver and
front passenger seat
Fig. 104 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
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Rear armrest with stowage compartment
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.
The armrest includes a stowage compartment. You open the compartment
by pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the
cover. A drinks can holder* ⇒page 97 and the operation control for the
electrical passenger seat* ⇒page 79 are located in the armrest.
Clothes hooks
You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair
your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only li ght items of clothing and
ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets.
•Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing
otherwise this will interfere with the protection offered by the head
airbag*.
Fig. 105 Armrest of
rear seatsFig. 106 Area above
rear doors: Clothes
hooks
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Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and
side windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to
restriction of the heating comfort.
•If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch
the air conditioning system on at least once a month for approximately 5
minutes at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season of the
year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short
time.
•Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒ page 112.
Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒page 110, fig. 107 to the right up to the stop,*
•Blower switch in position 4,*
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,*
•Close the air outlet vents 3,*
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒ page 113, fig. 108 and point towards the
side window.
Keeping windscreen and side windows demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the
windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
•Blower switch in position 2,*
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and ,*
•Close the air outlet vents 3,*
•Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window,*
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button .
Warming up the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn control dial to the right up to the stop,*
•Blower switch in position 3 or 4,*
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,*
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ,*
•We recommend pressing button air recirculation mode. The
windows can steam up in this position however.
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer
misted up and the desired temperature has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output,*
•Blower switch in position 1 or 2,*
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,*
•Close the air outlet vents 3,*
•Open the air outlet vents 4,*
•Set the air distribution regulator between positions  and , if the
windscreen gets misted up again, as required.
Cooling down the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
•close all windows and the sliding/tilting roof,*
•Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop,*
•Blower switch in position 4,*
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ,*
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Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel positionYou can set the height and the forward/back position of the
steering wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 72.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 113 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.
WARNING
•You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving!
•The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the
steering wheel ⇒fig. 114 . Not maintaining this minimum distance
will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect
you - hazard!
•For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to
avoid the steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when
driving - risk of accident!
•If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you
will reduce the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event
of an accident. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the
chest.
•When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on
the outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold
Fig. 113 Lever below
steering column
Fig. 114 Safe distance
to steering wheel
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WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
(ignition switched on) without the en gine 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 equi pment (e.g. power windows) - risk
of injury!
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.
•The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine
which means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
•Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be
damage to the starter. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time
after starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the
hydraulic valve clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not
an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid
⇒
page 255.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The
tow-starting distance must not be more than 50 metres ⇒page 257.
WARNING
•Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The
exhaust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and
colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon
monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
•Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Caution
•The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), if the
engine is not running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching
off the engine, the starter or the engine can be damaged.
•Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as
long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature
- risk of damaging the engine!
•Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter
should not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
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