If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
standard reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal
provisions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Radio remote control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
215
Synchronising the remote control
215
Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary heater (parking
heater)
216
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty batteries replaced by a ŠKODA service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 190
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 215 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 190 with your thumb or by using a
screwdriver release in the region of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down in
the region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 215.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 215 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key maynot be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
215Emergency equipment and self-help
Selector lever-unlocking217
Sliding/tilting roof218
Start engine - KESSY142
Switching off the ignition –KESSY143
Towing the vehicle213
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch214
tyre repair209
Unlocking the boot lid217
Unlocking the driver's door216
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
204
First-aid kit 204
Jack205
Vehicle tool kit205
Warning triangle204
Emissions229
Engine Running in
148
Engine compartment186
Brake fluid193
Coolant191
Overview188
Vehicle battery193
Engine number228
Engine oil189
Capacity189
Checking190
Note messages36
Replenishing191
Specifications189
Engine oil level Warning light
37
Engine oil pressure Warning light
36
Entry lighting75
Environment149
Environmental compatibility151
Environmentally friendly driving149
EPC Warning light
39
ESCFunction154
Warning light37
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
38
Extendable variable loading floor Fixing set
106
Extending variable loading floor105
Divide boot105
Movable lashing eyes107
Partial extension105
F
Fastening elements
99
Fatigue detection165
Function165
Information messages165
Films179
Fire extinguisher204
First-aid kit 204
Floor covering Fixing
100
Fog lights71
Warning light41
Fog lights with CORNER function71
Folding hook99
Fold in passenger's mirror80
Footmats145
see Footmats145
Force limit Electric boot lid (Superb Combi)
59
Power windows63
Sliding/tilting roof64
Sliding/tilting roof (Superb Combi)66
Front airbag17
Front door warning light74
Front interior light73
Fuel183
Diesel185
Fuel gauge32
refer to Fuel183
Refuelling184
Unleaded petrol184
Fuel consumption149, 229
Fuel reserve Warning light
39
Fuses Assignment
220
Colour coding220
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment222
Replacing220
G
Gearbox Warning messages
33
Gear change Gear recommendation
43
Information on the selected gear43
Gear changing Gear stick
144
General view Cockpit
29
Generator Indicator light
35
Genuine parts174
Glasses storage box93
Glow plug system Warning light
38
GSM124, 126
H
Handbrake
144
Warning light35
Hands-free system Voice control
131
Hazard warning light system72
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