rear seat fold SKODA SUPERB 2016 3.G / (B8/3V) Owner's Manual

Airbag deploymentFig. 8
Inflated airbags
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
When triggered, the airbag is filled with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the
airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
Upon inflation of the airbag, smoke is released. This is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. Important here is the hardness of the ob-
ject on which the vehicle impacts, the impact angle, the vehicle speed, etc.
The deceleration plays an important role in the deployment of the airbags. If
the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision re-
mains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit, the
airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage
to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
▶ Driver’s front airbag.
▶ Front passenger airbag.
▶ Driver’s knee airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag.
▶ Rear side airbag.
▶ Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur. ▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - switch 
).
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Safety instructions
Fig. 9
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and the dashboard
WARNINGGeneral information■The best possible protective effect of the seat belts and the airbag sys-
tem can only be achieved in the correct seated position » page 12 .■
The airbag develops considerable forces when triggered, which can lead
to serious injuries or even death if the correct seating position or seated
position is not observed. This applies in particular to children who are
transported without using a suitable child safety seat » page 24.
■
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. 
19Airbag system

Airbag deactivation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
21
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
21
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » Fig. 10 on page 21 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other airbags.
The airbag deactivation is displayed by the warning light 
» page 37 .
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 22.
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated upon the sale of the vehicle, the buyer must be
informed of this!Deactivating the front passenger airbagFig. 10
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Switch positions » Fig. 10 -

The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the indicator light » Fig. 10
illuminates -

The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 

Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold out the key bit completely» . With a KESSY key, remove the emergen-
cy key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light

 illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Fold out the key bit completely» . With a KESSY key, remove the emergen-
cy key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side. 
21Airbag system

›Check that the warning light
  illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.WARNING■ The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!■
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.
■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning lights 



flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, children must be trans- ported in child seats!
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1)
23
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)
24
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 3)
24
Child safety and the side airbag
24
Classification of child seats
25
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
25
The information in this Owner´s Manual as well as the instructions of the child
seat manufacturer must be observed when installing and using the child seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on
the rear seats. Children should be transported on the front passenger seat on-
ly in exceptional circumstances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: Large E in a circle, approval number underneath.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
They might not be capable of leaving the vehicle or helping themselves in-
dependently in the event of an emergency. Very high or low temperatures
can be fatal!■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants. 
22Safety

If the mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted manually by
pressing on the edge of the mirror area.
Setting the mirror surfaces synchronously
This function allows the simultaneous adjustment of the two mirror areas. The
function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→ 
→
Mirrors and wipers
.
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror areas to the desired position.
Manual folding mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. To put it back to
its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it au-
dibly clicks into place.
Automatic folding in/back of both mirrors
The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the park position. After unlocking the vehicle, the mirrors are folded back to the
driving position »
.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
Mirrors and wipers
.
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror dimming is controlled together with the automatic rear-
view mirror dimming » page 78.
Memory function for mirror (vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's
seat)
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position with » page 81, Memory Function of the electrically ad-
justable seat or » page 81 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Tilting the mirror area of the front passenger mirror (vehicles with
electrically adjustable driver's seat)
The front passenger mirror area can be tilted to the stored position to improve the view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions.
The function is activated in the Infotainment menu 

→ 
→
Mirrors andwipers
.
The setting of the mirror area has been previously stored » page 81,
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat or. » page 81 , Memo-
ry function of the remote control key .
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The mirror area returns to its initial position after the rotary knob is set to an-
other position or if the speed is greater than 15 km/h.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.
CAUTION
■ Never manually fold in/out the electrically folding exterior mirrors - there is a
risk of damage to the mirror!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Note
The setting of the mirror functions is stored in Infotainment (depending on the
Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation » page 49.79Lights and visibility

Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat backrests
83
Fold down armrest
83
Seat backrests
Fig. 74
Folding down the seat backrests from the forward from the pas-
senger compartment
Fig. 75
Fold the backrest forward from
the luggage compartment
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests. If
necessary, remove the rear headrests » page 84,
Folding forwards from the passenger compartment
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 74 .
›
Push the release lever
B
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down the seat
backrest in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fold forward from the luggage compartment
On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the
housing.›
Pull the corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 75. The re-
spective seat backrest is unlocked or folded forward.
Folding backwards
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 74 .
›
Lift the seat backrest against the direction of arrow
2
until the release lever
B
audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■
The seat backrests in the occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
When operating the seat backrests, the seat belts must not be pinched - there
is a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Fold down armrest
Fig. 76
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 76.
83Seats and head restraints

Storage pockets on the backs of the front seatsFig. 102
Map pockets
Read and observe and on page 87 first.
The Storage pockets » Fig. 102 are intended for the Storage e.g. of maps, mag-
azines, etc.
Storage pockets at the inner sides of the front seats
Fig. 103
Storage pocket
Read and observe and on page 87 first.
The storage pockets are located on the inside of the driver, if necessary, also
the front passenger seat » Fig. 103 and are used to store small and light ob-
jects (e.g. mobile telephones).
The maximum permissible load of each of the pockets is 200 g.
Storage compartment in the rear centre consoleFig. 104
Open storage compartment,
open lockable storage compart-
ments
Read and observe and on page 87 first.
In the rear centre console there is an equipment-dependent open storage
compartment
A
and a lockable storage compartment
B
» Fig. 104 .
›
To open , pull the storage compartment
B
on the upper part of the recess
and fold down the compartment in the direction of arrow » Fig. 104.
›
To close , swivel the compartment against the direction of the arrow.
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
Fig. 105
Open storage compartment / interior of the compartment
Read and observe
and on page 87 first.
The storage compartment provides a cup holder
B
, a stowage compartment
for attaching the multimedia holder
C
as well as a pen holder
D
» Fig. 105 .
›
To open , hold the lid on the recess
A
and fold in the direction of arrow until
the stop.
›
To close , push the cover against the direction of the arrow.
94Using the system

Long cargo channelFig. 106
Open the cover: from the passenger compartment / from the
luggage compartment
Read and observe
and on page 87 first.
After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the through-loading bag with skis can be push-
ed.
›
To open from the passenger compartment , fold down the rear armrest
slightly » page 83 .
›
Pull handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down the cover in the
direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 106 .
›
To open from the luggage compartment , push the securing tab
B
in the di-
rection of the arrow and fold the cover with the armrest forwards.
›
To close , fold the cover and the rear armrest upwards until the stop. This
should audibly click into place.
The cover must be secured after the closing process. Ensure that the red field
above the securing tab
B
is not visible.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, through-loading bag.Removable through-loading bagFig. 107
Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag
Read and observe
and on page 87 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as through-load-
ing bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis and poles (max. 4 pairs).
Stowing through-loading bag and skis
›
Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest down-
wards » Fig. 106 on page 95 .
›
Place the empty through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the bag
with the zip is in the boot.
›
Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips
facing to the rear. into the through-loading bag and close the bag.
Securing through-loading bag and skis
›
Tighten the strap
A
around the skis in front of the bindings » Fig. 107. The
strap must hold the skis tight.
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward » page 83.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then, fold the seat backrests back until the locking button clicks into place.
Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
WARNING■ The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 24
kg.■
Always stow and secure the skis and the bag securely - otherwise there is
a risk of injury or accident! 
95Practical features

Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
101
Fixing nets
102
Foldable hook
103
Fasten the flooring
103
Floor covering on both sides
103
Net on the luggage compartment cover
103
Luggage compartment cover
104
Roll-up cover
105
Roll-up cover - automatic rolling-up
105
Side storage compartment and trays
106
Cargo element
106
Storage compartments under the floor covering
107
Multi-function pocket
108
Removable light
109
Class N1 vehicles
109
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to the
shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted ac-
cordingly.
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or securing nets so that they can-
not slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the boot lid is opened or closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
An unfixed or improperly fixed load can slip during a sudden manoeuvre
or an accident - danger of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele-
ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows
are not damaged by abrasive items.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elements
Fig. 120
Fasteners: Variant 1 / Variant 2 
101Transport of cargo

Luggage compartment coverFig. 126
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 127
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 101 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 126 are attached to the boot lid, then opening
the lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter only referred to as "cover").
The cover can be removed from the vehicle and stowed behind the rear seat
backrests if required » Fig. 127. Before removing the cover, the sunshade at the
back must be rolled up » page 75.
Removing
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 126 .
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting›First, insert the front mounting B and then the rear mounting C in the re-
cess D
» Fig. 126 .
›
Press on the two sides on the upper side of the cover in the area of the re-
cess
D
. The mountings
B
and
C
must engage with the recess
D
on both
sides of the luggage compartment.
›
On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps
A
.
WARNINGDuring the trip there must be no objects on the cover - risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision!
CAUTION
■ Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the
height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.■
Never fold the raised cover forwards to the rear seats - there is a risk of dam-
aging the cover and the boot lid.
104Using the system

Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 142
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
›
To divide , lift the variable loading floor by the handle
A
and push in the rear
edge of the variable loading floor in the grooves
B
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 142 .
The variable loading floor is secured against movements in the grooves
B
.
Folding out takes place in reverse order.
The variable loading floor is divided in the same way in the upper and lower
position.
Net partition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition
111
Removing and installing the net partition housing
112Using the net partitionFig. 143
Open part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover / release
lever
Fig. 144
Correctly secure net partition behind the front seats in the
pulled-out state
The net partition can either be pulled out and secured from behind the rear
seats or behind the front seats.
Pull out and secure the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 143 .
›
Pull out the net partition at the crossbar
C
, insert in one of the mountings
D
and push forwards » Fig. 144.
›
Insert the crossbar on the other side of the vehicle in the mounting
D
in the
same way. 
111Transport of cargo