SKODA SUPERB 2006 1.G / (B5/3U) Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: SKODA, Model Year: 2006, Model line: SUPERB, Model: SKODA SUPERB 2006 1.G / (B5/3U)Pages: 281, PDF Size: 12.67 MB
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 Cigarette lighter in rear compartment*
Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter 
⇒ page 99.
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket  ⇒fig. 93 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and 
must only be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a 
power uptake of up to 100 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in 
the process if the engine is stationary.
Further information concerning use of the power socket  ⇒page 242, 
“Accessories and replacement parts”.
Fig. 92  Centre 
console: Cigarette 
lighterFig. 93  Luggage 
compartment: Power 
socket
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Storage facilities
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 storage 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 101
Storage drawer*⇒page 102
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 103
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 103
Stowage compartment below steering wheel⇒page 104
Stowage compartment in door panel⇒page 104
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*⇒page 105
Armrest with stowage compartment⇒page 106
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 107
Clothes hooks⇒page 107
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 compartment on front passenger 
side
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control 
dial  ⇒fig. 95.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recom-
mend 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!
Storage compartment in the 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 inner part of the compartment (compartment 
insert) at the sides and pull it up and out. Inserting compartment
– Insert the inner part into the compartment 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!
Storage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the  direction of the arrow  ⇒fig. 98 .
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 97  Centre 
console: Storage 
compartment
Fig. 98  Stowage 
compartment for spec-
tacles
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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 compartment 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 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
A1
A2
AA
AB
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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. 103.
Closing stowag e compartment
– First of all fold the cover of the armrest in the direction of arrow  fully to the top ⇒ fig. 103 and then to the bottom.
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
A1
A2
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Rear seat armrest with storage 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 96 and the operation control for the 
electrical passenger seat*  ⇒page 78 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 light 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 seats:Fig. 106  Area above 
rear doors: Clothes 
hooks
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Heating and air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and 
heating system. It makes it possible to optimally control 
the air temperature at any season of the year.
Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air condi-
tioning system is operating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch    ⇒page 109, 
fig. 107    is pressed and the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +5 °C,
•blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity 
drops in the vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced 
as a result of this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air 
humidity. The system prevents the windows misting up during the cold 
season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full 
heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating 
temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance 
the cooling effect  ⇒. Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain 
circumstances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven 
distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and 
large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the 
vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves 
in order to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate prop-
erly.
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 quite normal and not an indication of a leak!
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh 
air blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's 
are sufficient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the 
sliding/tilting roof deliver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the 
interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents  3 and  4 must be opened 
⇒ page 112.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all 
the windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize 
yourself about how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation 
systems, how to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with 
the cooling mode.
ACAE
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•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer 
period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and 
occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to 
mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recircu-
lated air mode off as soon as  the windows begin misting up.
Note
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recircu-
lating air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evap-
orator from the interior of the  vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of 
the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the 
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through 
considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial   ⇒fig. 107  to the right in order to 
increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial   to the left in order to increase the  temperature.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch   into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in  order to switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch   into position 0 in order to switch the  blower off.
– Pressing switch     causes the recirculating air system  ⇒page 111 to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow  ⇒page 112 
using air distribution regulator  .
Switching cooling on and off
– Press the switch    . The symbol 
 in the switch comes 
on.
– When you again press the switch  , the cooling system is  switched off. The symbol 
 in the button is no longer illumi-
nated.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 107  The air condi-
tioning system: Control 
elements
AA
AA
AB
AB
AD
AC
ACAE
AC
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