technical data SKODA SUPERB 2006 1.G / (B5/3U) Service Manual

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Folding down the backrest of the rear seats*
The luggage compartment can be enlarged if necessary by
folding one or both seat backrests forward. Folding the seat backrest forwards
– Before folding the seat backrest forwards, the front seats must
be adjusted so that the front seats are not damaged when
folding the seat backrest forwards.
– Pull the unlocking knob ⇒fig. 71 and fold the rear seat
backrest forwards completely.
Fold the seat backrest back into position
– Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on
the rear seat backrest.
– Ensure that the red surface on the front side of the knob is not visible.
Blocking the unlock knobs
– Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly interlocked.
– The unlock knobs are blocked by turning the slit in the lock to the right ⇒fig. 72 with the master key.
Unblock the unlock knobs
– The unlock knobs are unblocked by turning the slit in the lock to the left with the master key.The rear seat is equipped with an audible signaling of the rear seat back-
rest securing system. When the seat backrest is unlocked, the red surface
Fig. 71 Unlock the seat
backrest
Fig. 72 Blocking the
unlock knob
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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. 73 and swivel it down.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒ .
Securing
– Insert the belt ⇒fig. 74 into the middle seat belt buckle .
– Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 74.
Stowing
– Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot.
– Carefully fold the through-loading bag together in segments of approx 11 cm in length.
– Close the cover in the interior of the car.
– Move the armrest back into its original position.
Fig. 73 Luggage
compartment: cover for
through-loading bag
Fig. 74 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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Switching on and off
– The cooling action of the cool box is switched on and off using
switch ⇒page 88, fig. 75 . It is signalised by the lighting up
of the indicator light on the switch.
You can remove the cool box if necessary ⇒page 90. You can replace the
cool box with a storage net ⇒fig. 76 .
Caution
Never cover the ventilator on the cool box otherwise it will overheat and
could be damaged.
Note
The cool box also operates if the ignition is switched off. The battery will
not run down fully, however, since the system is fitted with a device which
monitors the battery charge level. The cool box will be automatically
switched off when it is threatening to empty the battery.
Partition with storage net
If the cool box is removed, install the partition with the storage net
⇒fig. 76 which is fixed with a velcro fastener to the side wall of
the cool box.
– The partition is installed and removed in a similar way to the cool box ⇒ page 90.
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Fig. 76 Partition with
storage net
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CargoFlex folding box*
Lowering and securing folding box
You can transport the folding box in two different positions - in the
transport position against the partition ⇒fig. 79 of the luggage
compartment, or in the ready position lowered onto the floor of
the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 80.
Lowering folding box in to the ready position
– Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 79 . The
folding box is lowered to just above the floor of the luggage
compartment.
– Press the folding box at the arrow positions 2 ⇒ fig. 80 onto
the floor of the luggage compartment until it locks in place. If
correctly locked, the snap handle moves back into its initial
position (the top red surface of the handle is not visible).
Securing folding box in the transport position against
partition of luggage compartment
– Lower the folding box into the ready position ⇒page 93.
– Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 79 . The
folding box is raised up from the luggage compartment floor.
– Raise and press the folding box against the partition of the luggage compartment, it is secured audibly in this way in the
transport position. If correctly locked, the snap handle moves
back into its initial position (the top red surface of the handle
is not visible).
Opening folding box ⇒page 92.
Fig. 79 Folding box:
Transport position
Fig. 80 Folding box:
ready position
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– Press on the bottom part of the handle and open the
compartments in the direction of arrow 3. The compartment
wall must be heard to engage in the slot in the bottom part of
the box.
Moving folding box into secured middle position
– Press on the button marked “PUSH” ⇒ page 92, fig. 82
and carefully push the folding box into the secured middle
position. If correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH” is
moved back into its initial position. You can now use the space
which has become available for stowing further items of
luggage.
Caution
•The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in
an unprofessional way.
•The maximum weight of goods to be loaded should not exceed 25
kg.
Lowering folding box
– Press the bottom part of the handle ⇒fig. 83 and fold the
compartments in direction of arrow 1. The compartments must
be heard to engage in the lid.
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Fig. 83 Lowering
folding box
Fig. 84 Securing
folding box
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Attachment points
Fitting
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. 85 . 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.
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.
Fig. 85 Attachment
points for roof bars
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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 brittle mate-
rial (e.g. glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the
event of an accident!
Ashtrays
Front ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to ⇒ fig. 88. Removing ashtray insert
– Grasp the ashtray insert
⇒fig. 88 at the side recesses and
pull it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray.
Fig. 88 Centre
console: opened
ashtray
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Fig. 89 Rear ashtray
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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. 91.
– 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 can also be used to supply power to electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 100 watts.
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 the ignition key withdrawn. This is
why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
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. 91 Centre
console: Cigarette
lighter
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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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•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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