window SKODA SUPERB 2009 Owner´s Manual

›Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 56.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 56.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 170, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 56 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
Note■ If the car is unlocked with the key in the driver door, insert the key into the
ignition and switch the ignition to deactivate the alarm system.■
You can switch the audible signalling of the activation of the warning system
on and off in the MAXI DOT display in the menu item ATA confirm » page 47 .
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 37
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 56 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the alarm.
The tow-away protection triggers the alarm if a vehicle is registered as being
on an inclination.
Activating
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically af-
ter the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 37 on the B-column on the driver's side.
The symbol lighting in the button changes 
from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed. 
56Operation

CAUTION■The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.■
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked, even if
the SafeLock system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not acti-
vated.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Twindoor - open/close small boot lid
57
TwinDoor - open / close large boot
58
Open / close (Superb Combi)
58
Delayed locking of the boot lid
58WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the
lid was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, as otherwise
this could crack – there is a risk of injury.
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is immediately
locked automatically when closed » page 58.Note■
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.■
Repeated opening and closing of the boot lid can lead to a temporary failure
of the function due to the overheating protection of the motors of the Twin-
door system.
Twindoor - open/close small boot lid
Fig. 38
Handle of boot lid/opened small boot lid
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening
›
Press the button in the handle at the lower edge of the boot lid
1
» Fig. 38
and lift the boot lid.
Closing
›
Pull down and strike the lid with the handle
2
» Fig. 38 .
The small boot lid can also be opened by pressing the symbol  button on the
remote control key » page 52.
57Unlocking and opening

TwinDoor - open / close large bootFig. 39
Handle of boot lid / opened large boot lid
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening
›
Press the button in the handle at the lower edge of the boot lid
1
» Fig. 39 .
›
Wait until the brake light
2
in the rear window flashes twice and then lift
the lid.
Closing
›
Pull down and strike the lid with the handle
3
» Fig. 39 .
Open / close (Superb Combi)
Fig. 40
Boot lid handle/opening the boot lid
Fig. 41
Handle in the inner panelling of
the boot lid
Read and observe and on page 57 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening
›
Press the handle
A
» Fig. 40 and raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Closing
›
Pull the lid down with the handle
C
» Fig. 41 and close with a slight swing.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button  on the remote control
key, then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
After activation of delayed locking, the boot lid can be opened again after clos-
ing within a limited period.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
button 
on the remote control key.58Operation

Acoustic signalsRead and observe
and on page 59 first.
The acoustic signals serve as a safety function and provide information about
the success of a performed action.
SignalsMeaning
Interrupted tone
Open (using the button  on the remote control key
or the button C
» Fig. 43 on page 60 )

Automatic closing of the lid » page 59,
in section In-
troduction
1 continuous toneForce limiter3 rising tonesConfirmation of the storage of the lid position3 identical tonesfault
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
Adjusting
›
Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 42 on page 59 for longer than 3 seconds.
Storing the new position is confirmed with an audible signal.
Delete
›
Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 42 on page 59 for longer than 3 seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted
from the memory, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set.
The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is nec-
essary to activate the system of the electric boot lid.
Activation means closing the lid by hand. Thus, the end position of the lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out
of the lockEmergency unlocking of the lid » page 217The lid does not react to an
opening signalRemoving a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 59

Press handle A
and pull the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top
positionManual closing of the lid
Electrical power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
62
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
63
Force limit
63
Window convenience operation
63
Operational faults
64

61Unlocking and opening

WARNING■Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehi-
cle. In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from
the inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 63. If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of
injury.
■
Deactivating the electrically operated power windows in the rear doors is
recommended (safety push button)
S
when children are being transported
in the rear seats » Fig. 44 on page 62 .
CAUTION
■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 179 , Windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the elec-
trical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause
there to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop
and move back several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the win-
dow » page 63 .
■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.Note■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the win-
dows for approx. 10 minutes. After the driver's or front passenger's door has
been opened, the windows can only be operated by using button A
» Fig. 44
on page 62 .
■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the
wind noise is more at certain speeds.
■
The window lift system is equipped with protection against overheating. Re-
peated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to over-
heat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short
time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating
protection has cooled down.
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
Fig. 44
Buttons on the driver's door
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
Power window buttons » Fig. 44
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately. 
ABCDS62Operation

The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes
the window to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by press-
ing the safety switch
S
» Fig. 44 . The buttons for the electrical power win-
dows at the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety push button
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light  in the
safety switch
S
illuminates.
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Fig. 45
Button in the rear door
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes
the window to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter. It reduces
the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening or
closing all the windows at once.
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways. 
63Unlocking and opening

Opening›Press and hold the symbol button  on the remote control key.›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Press and hold the upper part of the central locking button in the driver's
door » page 55 .
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 44 on page 62 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Press and hold the lower part of the central locking button » page 55 in the
driver's door.
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 44 on page 62 in the closing position.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
B
» Fig. 34 on page 53 .
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the
menu item Window op. . » page 47 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock
is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
The automatic power windows do not work if the vehicle battery has been dis-
connected and connected again while a window was open. The system must
be activated.
Activation sequence:
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Drag and drop the button upwards again and hold for about 1 s.
Electric sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
64
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
65
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
65
The electric sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the out-
door temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. In this case, turn the rotary
switch to the switch position A
» Fig. 46 on page 64 and push forward for
about 10 seconds.
Operation
Fig. 46
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 46 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced. 
64Operation

NoteIf the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light extinguishes auto-
matically after around 20 minutes.
Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-
nates the entry area of the front door.
The light illuminates after the vehicle has been unlocked or on opening the
front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed
or if the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover – risk of burns!
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 1 minute.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
75
Sun visors
76
Sun screen
76
Sun screen in the rear doors
76Windscreen and rear window heaterFig. 58
Buttons for the rear and front window heating Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Buttons for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 58
Switching the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heater only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy » page 151, Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 197, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
75Lights and visibility

Sun visorsFig. 59
Sun visor: fold down / pivot to door
Fig. 60
Sun visor: Auxiliary panel fold down / makeup mirror
Sun visors » Fig. 59 , » Fig. 60
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Fold down the auxiliary cover
Make up mirror, the cover can be pushed in the direction of the arrow
Light - turns on automatically when the cover slides open
While sliding the cover
A
or when lifting the cover, the light turns off
B.WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.123ABSun screenFig. 61
Unroll the sun screen
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Extending
›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
A
» Fig. 61 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets
B
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets
B
and hold it on the
handle
A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover
without being damaged.
Note
Do not place any objects that react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics, etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the magnetic brackets.
They can be damaged by the magnetic field.
Sun screen in the rear doors
Fig. 62
Rear door: Sun screen
Extending
›
Pull out the sun screen with the handle
A
» Fig. 62 and hang it in the brack-
et on the top edge of the door. 
76Operation

Retracting›Remove the sun screen from the handle A » Fig. 62 and hold it in such a
way that it can roll up slowly without being damaged.
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
78
Headlight cleaning system
79
The wiper and washer system provide a good view through the windscreen or
rear window.
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 188.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 219.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Automatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is still responsi-
ble for setting the function of the windscreen wipers manually depending
on the visibility conditions.
CAUTION■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on,
the windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the igni-
tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-
tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned
back on again.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-
fore switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are fro-
zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-
er motor!
■
Carefully release frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the ob-
stacle, in order to avoid damage to the wiper. Remove the obstacle and switch
the wiper on again.
Note
■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rub-
bers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen
cleaner to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a
sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
■
Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax resi-
dues after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 177.
■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
77Lights and visibility