SKODA SUPERB 2007 1.G / (B5/3U) Owners Manual

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Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 106 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera- ture.
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 91
to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 92 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 illuminated.
Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the foot well. 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 91.
Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒fig. 106 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 92, fig. 107 and point towards the side window.
Keeping winscreen 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 ,
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tioning system: Control
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•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 that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the
pushbutton . 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 wind-
screen 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,
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the
pushbutton . Optimum cooling
•Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop and the temperature can then
be increased by turning the regulator to th e right according to the prevailing condi-
tions,
•Blower switch in position 1, 2 , or 3;
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
•We recommend setting the air outlet vents 3 and 4 in such a way that the air
flows to the rear over the heads of the occupants. Do not press button - recir-
culated air mode.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 90, fig. 106 to the left up to the stop,
•Blower switch in the desired position,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 92, fig. 107 ,
•Switch off the cooling by pressing button ,
•Switch off the recirculated ai r mode by pressing button .
Fresh air is also supplied to the rear footwell if you select air outlet vents 5 with the
aid of the air dist ribution control .
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press switch ⇒page 90, fig. 106 the switch symbol
 lights up.
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Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
 goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automa tically or cannot be switched on, if the
air distributi on control ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 is in position .
WARNING
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 acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 107 Air vents at the front Fig. 108 Air vents at the rear
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
⇒ page 90, fig. 106. You can also set the vents 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 107 and 6 ⇒ fig. 108
individually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of th e air outlet vents according to the setting
of control dial ⇒page 90, fig. 106 and the atmospheric conditions.
The rear footwell vents 7 are controlled together with the vents 5. Turn the air distri-
bution control ⇒page 90, fig. 106 into the position
.
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Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or th e doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the ef fect of direct sunlight in order to allow
the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
•The fuse of the air conditioning system is defective ⇒page 220. Check the fuse,
replace it if necessary.
•The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot.
If you are not able to rectify the operat ional problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling sy stem off. Contact a specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air and
cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temper ature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automa tically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. It is not necessary to
manually alter the settings. The automatic mode ⇒ page 95 ensures maximum
wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The Climatronic can only operate if the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +5 °C,
•the button is not pressed.
If the Climatronic 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 temperatur es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Puddle of water below car
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
First of all press and hold the button ⇒page 94, fig. 109 and then press the
button . The temperature measur ing unit appears in the display.ECON
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An acoustic signal for depressed buttons
Simultaneous pressing of buttons and can be used to de-activate or
activate this function.
A higher tone is heard when switching on this function, when increasing the blower
speed or when increasing the temperature.
A lower tone is heard when switching off this function, when decreasing the blower
speed or when decreasing the temperature.
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 97.
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 mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•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 recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
•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 appr oximately 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.
•We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte-
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when th e air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through co nsiderable effort and expense (replace-
ment of compressor).
•Using the air conditio ning economically ⇒page 93.
•Operational faults ⇒page 93.
Overview of the control elements
Fig. 109 Climatronic: Control elements
The buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
The displays Display of blower stages
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Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C
Defrosting the windscreen
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Recirculated air mode
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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 decreasi ng temperature
Button for increasing temperature
Button for switching off cooling system
The sensor Interior temperature sensor
Buttons , and can also be pressed in combination.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in orde r to maintain a constant temper-
ature 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 97, fig. 110 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 (64°F) up to
29°C (86°F). If you select the temperature below +18°C (64°F), LO appears in the
display. If you select a temperature higher than + 29°C (86°F), HI appears in the
display. In both limit positions the Clim atronic operates at maximum cooling or
heating capacity, respectively. The temper ature is not controlled in this case.
If you press when the automatic mode is operating a desi red button (except
buttons 15 and 16), the automatic mode is switched off.
ECON mode
The cooling system is switched o ff in the ECON mode - heating and
ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on
–Press the button .
– Set a temperature between +18° C (64°F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode
–Press the button .
– After this, press the button .
When the ECON mode is operating, ECON appears in the display. ECON mode
operates only within the control temperature range from +18 °C (64 °F) up to +29
°C (86 °F).
Once a temperature has been set, it is main tained constant fully automatically. This
is achieved by auto matically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the
blower stages and the air distribution. Th e system also takes into account bright
sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually.
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button , or .
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Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be lower than
the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified.
If you select the temperature below +18 °C (64 °F), LO appears in the display. If you
select a temperature higher than + 29 °C (86 °F), HI appears in the display. In the
position LO the recirculated air is not warmed up. In the HI position, the system
operates continuously with maximum heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒page 96.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the symbol
 lights up on the display.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Once again press the button or the button , the symbol

goes out on the display.
WARNING
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 acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen is misted up, first of all press the button and then the
button . After the windscreen has been demisted, once again press the button
.
Setting temperature
– Press the button or ⇒page 94, fig. 109 and continue pressing
until the desired temperature is set.
You can set the interior temperature betw een +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F). The
interior temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you select the
temperature below 18°C (64°F), “LO” appear s in the display. If you select the
temperature higher than 29 °C (86 °F), “HI” appears in the display. In both limit posi-
tions the Climatronic operates at maximu m cooling or heating capacity, respec-
tively. The temperature is no t controlled in this case.
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.
Controlling blower
There are a total of seven blower stages available.
The Climatronic system controls the bl ower stages automatically in line
with the interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower
stages manually to suit your particular needs.
Setting blower stages
– Press the button or the button to set the blower stage.
The number of dashes in the display ⇒page 94, fig. 109 indicates the blower
stage.
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If
OFF is shown in the display, this indicates that the Climatronic system is switched
off ⇒page 98.
WARNING
•“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce
attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an
accident increases.
•Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
•Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 110 Air vents at the front Fig. 111 Air vents at the rear
You can also set the vents
3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 110 and 6 ⇒ fig. 111 individually.
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwh eel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
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Switching Climatronic system off
If the symbols in the display flash for about 15 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched on, switch the Clim atronic system off as this indicates
an operational fault.
– Continue pressing the button until OFF is shown in the display
⇒ .
– Drive to the nearest Škoda Service Partner and have the Climatronic system checked.
WARNING
•If the Climatronic system is switched off (OFF), there is no supply of fresh
air from the outside. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occu-
pants, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The
risk of having an accident increases.
•Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
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Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position
You can set the height and the forw ard/back position of the steering
wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 59.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 112 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 wh eel when the vehicle is moving!
•The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering
wheel ⇒fig. 113 . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
•For s a fe t y re a s ons the le v e r m ust a lwa y s b e fi rm l y pus he d up t o a vo id the
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
•If you adjust the steering wheel furthe r towards the head, you will reduce
the protection offered by the driver airb ag 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 the steering
wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle
of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases,
injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver
airbag is deployed.
Fig. 112 Lever below
steering column
Fig. 113 Safe distance to
steering wheel
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