2011 SKODA SUPERB low beam

Only the rear fog light on the trailer illuminates if the vehicle has a factory fit-
ted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 on page 70 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function is switched on (the driver's door is opened / the car is un-
locked with the remote control).
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is evaluated by sensor mounted in the holder of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Activate/deactivate the function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 47 .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul travel.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 53
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 53 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash. 
72Operation

Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 77 first.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen (setting
5
» Fig. 63 on
page 78 ), when the low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 179, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – there
is risk of damage.
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
79
Exterior mirrors
80WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, condensation or
other objects.■
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
WARNINGThe mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory
system. Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not
possible, at least open the window.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for several minutes plenty of water. Then con-
sult a doctor immediately.
Interior mirror
Fig. 64
Interior mirror: manual dimming / auto-dimming / light sensor
Read and observe
on page 79 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 64
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror dimming
Mirror with automatic dimming » Fig. 64
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated
Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimming
Light sensor
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
Mirror with automatic dimming
If the automatic dimming is enabled, the mirror dims automatically depending
on the light falling on the sensors. 
12ABCD79Lights and visibility

›No asbestos.
› Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture › Solvent-free cavity protection.
› Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
› The use of solvent-free adhesives.
› No CFCs used in the production process.
› Without use of mercury.
› Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODAvehi-
cles can be recycled by up to 95 % and can always 1)
be returned free of charge.
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a
confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information
152
Driving through water on streets
152General information
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and ex-
haust, particularly in the following situations.
› When driving on poorly maintained roads and paths.
› When driving over kerbs.
› When driving on steep ramps, etc.
Particular attention is required for vehicles with sport suspension and when
the vehicle is fully laden.
Driving through water on streets
Fig. 145
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
›
Determine the depth of the water before driving through it.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam » Fig. 145.
›
Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can
cause water to penetrate into the engine's air intake system or other parts of
the vehicle.
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off. 
1)
Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
152Driving

WARNING■Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can impair the braking power and
extend the braking distance – risk of accident!■
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking immediately after water crossings.
■
After driving through bodies of water, the brakes must be cleaned and
dried as soon as possible by intermittent braking. Only apply the brakes for
the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the traffic conditions
permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
CAUTION
■ Should water penetrate into the intake system of the engine, there is a
threat of serious damage being incurred by the engine parts!■
When driving through water, some vehicle parts such as chassis, electrics or
transmissions can be severely damaged.
■
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
sible water level for your vehicle.
■
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water, making it difficult or
impossible to drive through water.
■
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. A vehicle
coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
Note
After driving through water, we recommend having the vehicle checked by a
specialist garage.
Driving abroad
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
153
Headlights
153
In certain countries, it may be possible that the ŠKODA Partner network is limi-
ted or has not been established. This is the reason why procuring certain spare
parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may only be able
to make limited repairs.
Unleaded petrol
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded
petrol » page 184 , Unleaded petrol . Information regarding the locations of fill-
ing stations that offer unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the auto-
mobile associations.
Headlights
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side
of the road on which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the
road than in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle on-
coming drivers. In order to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a
specialist garage.
Headlights with Xenon lights can be adjusted in the menu of the MAXI DOT
display » page 71 .
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.153Starting off and Driving

Fuse assignment in the dash panelNo.Consumer1Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump relay, fuel pump
control unit2ABS control unit, ESC switch for tyre pressure warning, brake sen-
sor, for START STOP coil of the starter relay only3Switch and airbag control unit4WIV, tail lights, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone prein-
stallation5Control unit for headlight beam adjustment and headlight swivel,
control unit for parking aid, control unit for park assist6Instrument cluster, control unit for electromechanical power steer-
ing, selector lever lock, power supply for data bus7Heated opening of the crankcase ventilation, air flow meter8Control unit for trailer detection9Relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation10Adaptive left main headlight11Adaptive right main headlight12Not assigned13Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock14Central locking system and bonnet lid15Central control unit - interior lights16The air conditioning system17Not assigned18Telephone19Instrument cluster, operating lever under the steering wheel, relay
coil for heated windscreen20KESSY21KESSY ELV22Air blower for Climatronic23Front power window, central locking of the front doors24Selector lever lock25Rear window heater, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the bootNo.Consumer27Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection valves28Electric boot lid29Haldex30Climate controlled front seats31DVD preinstallation32Front power window, central locking system of the rear doors33Electric sliding/tilting roof34Alarm, spare horn35front and rear lighter36Headlight cleaning system37Heated front seats38Heated rear seats39Rear window wiper40Fan air conditioning system, relay for auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion41Not assigned42Light switch43Control unit for trailer detection44Control unit for trailer detection45Control unit for trailer detection46Switch for seat heating47Telephone preinstallation48Preparation for the aftermarket radio49Only for START STOP: Central control unit, DC-DC converter, the en-
gine control unit221Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer29Main relay30Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit31Windscreen wipers32 - 37Not assigned38Radiator fan, valves39Clutch/brake pad sensor40Lambda probe41AKF valve42Lambda probe43Ignition44 - 46Not assigned47Front left main headlight, left tail light48Pump for ABS49Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)50 - 51Not assigned52Power supply relay - terminal Xa)53Power to the internal fuse carrier54Not assigneda)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment - version B
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG3Measuring circuit4Valves for ABS5Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG6Not assigned7Power supply relay - terminal X a)8Radio9Not assigned10Engine control unit, Main relayNo.Consumer11Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit12Data bus control unit13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe (petrol engine), glow plug system relay and fuel
pump (diesel engine)16Front right main headlight, right tail light17Horn18Audio amplifier (sound system)19Windscreen wipers20Valve for metering fuel, coolant pump, high-pressure pump21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch23Coil of the coolant pump relay valves, high-pressure pump24Radiator fan25Pump for ABS26Front left main headlight, left tail light27Control unit for glow plug system28Windscreen heater29Power to the internal fuse carrier30Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Replacing bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
224
Replacing the low beam bulb
224
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
225
Replacing bulb for main beam
225
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
225

223Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light226Rear light (Superb Combi)226
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
227
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 186.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
HeadlightsFig. 202
Bulb arrangement: Headlight with halogen bulb/with Xenon
bulb
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
Headlight with halogen bulb Low beam
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Headlights with Xenon light Xenon gas discharge bulbs
Main beam
Replacing the low beam bulb
Fig. 203
Halogen headlight: Changing the
bulb for the low beam
Read and observe and on page 224 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
1
» Fig. 202 on page 224 . 
1234224Do-it-yourself

HBA155
Head airbag20
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
79
Headlights Driving abroad
153
Headlight cleaning system79
Replacing a bulb224
Head restraint83
Head restraints83
Heater Windscreen and rear window
75
Heating Exterior mirrors
80
Seats85
HHC156
Hill Hold Control (HHC)156
Hitch166
Accessories169
Drawback load166
Horn29
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)155
I
Ignition
139
Immobilizer139
Individual settings Locking
54
Unlocking54
Inertia reels15
Information messages see KESSY
53
Information system42
Compass point display48
Display a low temperature43
Door warning44
Gear recommendation43
MAXI DOT display46
Multifunction display44
Operation42
Service interval display48
instrument cluster Auto Check Control
33
Instrument cluster30
Counter for distance driven32
Display31
Display of the second speed33
Fuel gauge32
Overview30
Revolution counter31
see instrument cluster30
Speedometer31
Temperature gauge31
Warning lights34
Interior monitor56
Internet connection129
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
205
Maintenance180
Jacking points Raise vehicle
207
Jump-starting211
K
KESSY Information messages
53
Lock / unlock the steering141
Locking53
Starting the engine142
Switching off the engine142
Switch off ignition141
Switch on ignition141
Unlocking53
Key Starting the engine
139
Stopping the engine140
Knee airbag18
L
Lamp failure Warning light
38
Lamps Warning light
38
LEAVING HOME72
Lever Main beam
69
Turn signal69
Windscreen wipers78
Light Cockpit
73
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME72
Fog lights with CORNER function71
Headlight range control68
Instrument illumination68
Low beam68
Parking light68
switching on and off68
Travel mode71
Light bulbs Rear light (Superb Combi)
226
Lighting Luggage compartment
97
Lights67
Adaptive headlights (AFS)70
Automatic driving lamp control70
Daylight running69
Fog lights71
Hazard warning light system72
Headlight flasher69
Main beam69
Parking lights73
Rear fog light71
Replacing bulbs223
Tourist lights71
Turn signal69
Warning lights34
Lock Vehicle key
51
240Index