2011 SKODA SUPERB service

Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
If the warning light 
illuminates , rust has accumulated in the filter.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out.
4th or 5th is selected (automatic transmission: position S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1,800 - 2,500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light 
goes out .
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light does 
not go out and
the warning light  begins to
flash.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Diesel particulate filter: Owner's manual!
The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After switching the
ignition off and on again the warning light,  also
illuminates .
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.■
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of
the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
Note
■ We recommend avoiding regularly driving short distances to assist the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the filter.■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates , if the fuel level is less than approx. 10.5 litres.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Please refuel. Range: ... km
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
The text in the display goes out only after refuelling and driving a short dis-
tance.39Instruments and Indicator Lights

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
42
Display a low temperature
43
Gear recommendation
43
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
44
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems.
This information and advice is shown in the instrument cluster display or indi-
cated by the illumination of the corresponding warning light in the instrument
cluster.
The information system provides the following information and instructions
(depending on vehicle equipment).
› Data relating to the multi function display (MFD)
» page 44.
› Data relating to the MAXI DOT display
» page 46.
› Service interval display
» page 48.
› Auto Check Control
» page 33.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic transmission
» page 145.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.Using the information systemFig. 27
Buttons / wheel: on the operating lever / on the multifunction
steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 27.
Description of the operation
Button/ wheelActionFunctionABriefly push up or downSelect data / set data valuesPress and hold buttonDisplay main menu of the
MAXI DOT display » page 46BPress brieflyView information / confirm specificationC
Press brieflyTo return up one level in the menu of
the
MAXI DOT display » page 46Press button for a long
period of timeDisplay main menu of the
MAXI DOT display » page 46DTurn upwards or down-
wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specification42Operation

Lights and visibility
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here.
Coming HomeActivate/deactivate and adjust the light duration of
the COMING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 72 .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 72 .Footwell lightActivate/deactivate and adjust the footwell light in-
tensity.Dayl. dri. lightActivate/deactivate “DAY LIGHT” function. Further in-
formation » page 69, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperActivate/deactivate the function of the automatic
rear window wiping. Further information » page 78,
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi) .Lane ch. flashActivate/deactivate the lane ch. flash function. Fur-
ther information » page 70.Travel modeActivate/deactivate the travel mode feature. Further
information » page 71, Tourist lights (Travel mode) .Factory settingRestore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between
summer/winter times can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when ex-
ceeding this speed can be adjusted. This function is, for example, used for win-
ter tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle » page 197.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the information display.
Winter tyres max. speed ... km/h.
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set
here.
Assist systems
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here.
Alt. speed dis.
Display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated here.
Further information » page 33, Display of the second speed .
Service
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed
here.
Further information » page 48, Service interval display .
Factory setting
The display functions can be restored to their factory settings here.
Compass point display
Read and observe
on page 47 first.
For vehicles with a factory fitted navigation system, an abbreviation for each
point of the compass (depending on the current direction of travel) is shown
on the top left-hand corner of the display.
The compass point display only operates when the ignition is switched on.
Service interval display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the MAXI DOT display
49
Prompt in the segment display
49
Resetting the service interval display
50
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event. 
1)
On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
48Operation

The service due date is automatically displayed on the display and this infor-
mation can be displayed manually if necessary.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or
days until the service due date is reached.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Note
Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle
battery is disconnected.
Display in the MAXI DOT display
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the following message appears: Oil change in ...
km or ... days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Oil
change now! appears once the ignition has been switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the following message appears: Inspection in ... km
or ... days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Inspec-
tion now! appears once the ignition has been switched on.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
You can view the remaining distance and days until the next service appoint- ment at any time when the ignition is switched on by going to the Service
menu item » page 47, Settings or from the Vehicle status in the main menu of
the MAXI DOTdisplay. » page 47, Main menu .
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days
Prompt in the segment displayFig. 30
Segment display: Example of a
message
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 30
Service due
Differentiating between types of service
Days remaining until the next service interval
Kilometres remaining until the next service interval 1)
Differentiating between types of service
The service type is determined by the number in position
A
» Fig. 30 .
Oil change service
Inspection
Service due
If a service becomes due, then the following information is displayed for about
10 seconds » Fig. 30.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol
 and the number of days remaining until the next service inter-
val are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol
 and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service
interval are displayed in position
C
.
As soon as the due date for the service has been reached, the flashing icon

and the message OIL CHNG or INSPEC_ appear in the display for about 20 sec-
onds after the ignition has been switched on.
Display the days and distance until the next service
You can press button
3
» Fig. 21 on page 30 repeatedly to display the remain-
ing distance and time to until the next service whenever the ignition is switch-
ed on. 
ABC1)
The kilometres remaining until the next service are displayed instead of the odometer.
49Information system

Information on the oil change service is displayed at first, followed by informa-
tion on the inspection when button 3 is pressed again.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position A
.
› The symbol

and the number of days remaining until the next service inter-
val are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol

and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service
interval are displayed in position
C
.
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display, the values of a new service interval are displayed, which are based
on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
51
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
52
Opening/closing a door
52
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
53
Information messages KESSY
53
Safe securing
54
Individual settings
54
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
55
Child safety lock
55
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and luggage compartment lid at the same time based on the current
setting 1)
.
The safe securing system » page 54 is integrated in the central locking sys-
tem. Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 2)
are automatically
blocked by the safe securing system »
.
The following is true after unlocking 1)
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, illuminates.
› The safe securing system is switched off 2)
.
› The warning icon in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
The following is true after locking 1)
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The interior light switched by the door contact goes off.
› The safe securing system is switched on 2)
. 
1)
Depending on the individual setting
» page 54.
2)
This function applies only to vehicles with specific equipment or for some countries.
50Operation

Windscreen wipers and washersFig. 63
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
Read and observe and on page 77 first.
Lever positions
0Wipers off1Periodic windscreen wiping / automatic wiping in rain2Slow windscreen wiping3Rapid windscreen wiping4 Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper
arms » page 219 , (spring-loaded position)5Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-loaded position)6Wiping the rear window (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular in-
tervals after a few seconds)7Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-loaded position)ASwitches for setting: the desired pause between the individual wip-
er strokes / the speed of the wiping in rain (operating lever in the
position 1
)
Interval windscreen wiping 
The wiping intervals are also speed-dependent regulated.
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain 
The wiping intervals are controlled depending on the rain intensity.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen 
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some-
what later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneous-
ly at a speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wipers to continue for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window 
(Superb Combi)
The wash system operates immediately, the wiper wipes somewhat later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wiper to continue for another 2 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration). The operating lever remains in position » Fig. 63 6
.
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi)
If the lever is in position
2
» Fig. 63 or
3
the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in
continuous mode (no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT
display in the menu item Rear wiper » page 47 .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 219.
Note
■
If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km/h, the wiping speed is switched to a lower wiping level. The
original setting is restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds
8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
78Operation

›Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
■
The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as
the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are
used, the power output can be reduced or it can lead to a malfunction of the
lamp.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of used rechargeable batteries in accordance with national legal provi- sions.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Dividing the luggage compartment
104
Remove variable loading floor
104
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Note
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects.Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 111
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
Read and observe on page 104 first.
›
Lift up the part with the mounting and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
marked with the arrows » Fig. 111.
Remove variable loading floor
Fig. 112
Boot: Remove variable loading floor/remove carrier rails
Read and observe
on page 104 first.
›
Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the safety eyes
A
» Fig. 112 to
the left by around 90°.
›
Fold up and remove the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the ar-
row.
›
Unlock the carrier rails
B
by turning the arbour-mounted fixing eyes
C
to
the right by approx. 90°. 
104Operation

›Switch on the visibility of the hands-free system for other devices in the
Phone - Bluetooth - Visibility menu.›
Use the device that is to be connected to search for available Bluetooth ®
de-
vices.
›
Select the hands-free system (as standard “SKODA_BT”) from the list of found devices.
›
Enter the password on the device being connected and follow any instruc-
tions given on this device or in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
›
Enter the desired Internet address in the Internet browser. The operating system requests the entry of the telephone number for the internet access
(depending on the operator, usually “*99#”).
Wi-Fi
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching Wi-Fi network on/off
130
Connecting an external device to the WLAN network
130
Use WLAN network in MAXI DOT display
131
WLAN (also Wi-Fi) is a wireless network for connecting to the Internet.
Using a mobile phone connected with the universal telephone preparation
GSM III via the rSAP profile, it is possible to establish a Wi-Fi network in the ve-
hicle and to enable passengers with compatible devices to connect to this net-
work.
Switching Wi-Fi network on/off
Switching on
›
Connect the mobile phone with the universal telephone preparation GSM III
via the rSAP profile » page 127.
›
Select the Wi-Fi menu item in the Phone menu.
The display shows the message Switch on Wi-Fi??
›
Select the Yes menu item.
If no access point 1)
is assigned automatically, then this must be entered man-
ually as per the instructions from the mobile network operator, e.g. “Internet”.
If the Wi-Fi network is switched on, the display will show the following mes-
sage, for example: WLAN SK_WLAN 1234 switched on.
The display then shows a password for the Wi-Fi network connection. The
password can subsequently be found in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Password - Show
menu.
If no data connection via WLAN is available, the display will show the message
Data connection not available. . This can be caused by a weak GSM signal, for
example. Try to establish the connection again at a location with stronger sig-
nal reception.
Switching off›
Select the Wi-Fi - Off menu item in the Phone menu.
The display shows the message Switch off Wi-Fi?
›
Select the OK menu item.
The display shows the message Wi-Fi switch off.
Connecting an external device to the WLAN network
Connecting using the Wi-Fi network search
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi network » page 130, Switching Wi-Fi network on/off .
›
On the device to be connected, search for available WLAN networks (Wi-Fi) -
see operating instructions for the device to be connected.
›
Select the appropriate Wi-Fi network connection in the menu of the net-
works found (e.g. Wi-Fi SK_WLAN 1234 ).
If menu item WPA2 is set in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption menu,
then the password displayed when the Wi-Fi is switched on must be entered
in the device to be connected. The password can be found in the Phone - Wi-Fi
- Password - Show menu.
If menu item Open is set in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption menu,
the connection is made automatically.
Connecting using WPS (service for easy connection)
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi network » page 130, Switching Wi-Fi network on/off .
›
Open the Phone - Wi-Fi - WPS config. menu in the instrument cluster.
›
In the device to be connected, select the connection using WPS function -
see operating instructions for the device to be connected. 
1)
The name of the access point is defined by the mobile operator.
130Operation