WARNING (Continued)■You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.■
Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
vehicle movement – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
WARNING■ Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
bility.■
Too low or too high inflation pressure impairs handling.
■
If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre will have to overcome a higher
rolling resistance. This will cause a significant increase in the temperature
of the tyre, especially at higher speeds. This can result in tread separation
and a tyre blowout.
■
In the event of very fast tyre inflation pressure loss, such as a sudden tyre
failure, an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop
without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking.
CAUTION
■ If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 200, Spare and temporary spare wheel .■
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil,
grease and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with
these substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a special-
ist workshop.
■
If, in the case of puncture occurring, the spare tyre with a non-bound direc-
tion or an opposite direction of rotation must be mounted, then drive carefully.
The best properties of the tyre are no longer present in this situation.
For the sake of the environment
■ Old and unserviceable tyres are classified in a special environmentally haz-
ardous category. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legis-
lation.■
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Service life of tyresFig. 171
Principle sketch: Tyre tread with wear indicators/open fuel filler
flap with a table detailing the tyre sizes and tyre inflation pressures
Fig. 172
Replacing wheels
Read and observe and on page 197 first.
The service life of tyres depends on the inflation pressure, driving style and
other circumstances.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a
month and also before setting off on a long journey.
The tyre pressures for tyres are shown on the inside of the fuel filler
flap » Fig. 171 –
.
The tyre pressure for the spare wheel should correspond to the highest pres-
sure specified for your vehicle.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
198General Maintenance
BootAutomatic retraction (Superb Combi)101
Extending variable loading floor105
Folding hook99
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)102
Removable Light (Superb Combi)103
Roll up boot cover (Superb Combi)101
Side compartment with battery102
Boot cover (Superb Combi)101
Boot lid57
automatic locking58
Warning light36
(Superb Combi)58
Brake booster144
Brake fluid192
Checking193
Information messages35
specification193
Brake linings warning light
41
Brakes Brake assist systems
154
Brake booster144
Brake fluid193
Handbrake144
Information messages35
Running in149
Warning light35
Braking Information on braking
143
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
165
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
61
C
Car care
173
Jack180
Car computer See multifunction display
44
Car park ticket holder89
Carrier Roof rack
108
Cavity protection180
CD changer136
Central locking50
Central locking button55
Changing brake fluid
193
bulbs223
Wheels205
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
206
Preliminary work206
Remove and attaching a wheel206
Changing brake fluid
193
Charging a vehicle battery196
Check Fit ball head properly
168
Checking Battery electrolyte level
195
Brake fluid193
Coolant192
Engine oil190
Oil level190
Windscreen washer fluid188
Checks Statutory checks
173
Children and safety22
Child safety Side airbag
24
Child safety lock55
Child seat Classification
25
ISOFIX25
on the front passenger seat23
TOP TETHER27
Use of child seats25
Use of ISOFIX child seats26
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle178
Cigarette lighter91
Cleaning Alcantara
182
Covers of electrically heated seats182
Fabrics182
Headlight lenses179
Natural leather181
Plastic parts178
Synthetic leather182
Wheels180
Cleaning the vehicle Towing device
180
Cleaning vehicle176
Climatronic115
Air recirculation117
automatic mode116
Control elements115
Controlling blower118
Cooling system116
Defrosting windscreen118
Setting the temperature116
Clothes hook94
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
92
Ashtray91
Cigarette lighter91
General view29
Lighting73
Practical features88
Storage compartments88
Comfort control window
63
COMING HOME72
Compartments88
Components of the puncture repair kits209
Computer See multifunction display
44
237Index
LockingIndividual settings54
KESSY53
Remote control52
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
55
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
217
Long cargo channel96
Low beam68
Warning light41
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
165
Luggage compartment97
Class N1 vehicles98
Cover100
Emergency unlocking217
Fastening elements99
Fix floor covering100
Fixing nets99
Lighting97
Luggage net100
see boot lid57
Side pockets101
Unlocking the boot lid217
Variable loading floor104
Luggage compartment cover100
Luggage compartment lid57
Luggage net100
M
Main beam
69
Warning light41
Maintenance151
Decorative films179
Manual air conditioning adjusting
114
Recirculated air mode114
Manual gear changing see gear changing
144
Manually setting air conditioningControl elements112
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
46
MAXI DOT display46
Main menu47
Operation42
Settings47
maximum allowable weights
228
MDI Installation in the storage compartment
92
Media see radio / navigation system
4
MFD See multifunction display
44
Mirror Exterior mirrors
80
Mirrors Interior mirror
79
Vanity76
Mobile phone121, 124, 126
Connecting to the hands-free system124, 127
Modifications173
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
175
Service174
Spoiler175
Multifunction display Functions
44
Information45
Memory44
Operation42
Multimedia134
AUX135
MDI135
N
N1
98
nameplate228
Navigation system4
Net partition107
Behind the front seats108
Behind the rear seats107
Removing and refitting the housing108
Nets99
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)102
Notes for driving with tyre repaired211
O
Oil Note messages
36
See Engine oil190
Oil pressure Note messages
36
On-board computer See multifunction display
44
Operating the sun screen
66
Operating weight229
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
185
Vehicle battery195
Original accessories174
Outside temperature45
Overview Engine compartment
188
Warning lights34
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
178
Paintwork care178
Park assist157
Departing from a parallel parking space160
Finding a parking space158
Information messages160
Parking159
241Index
