2011 SKODA SUPERB tow

›Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 56.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 56.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 170, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 56 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
Note■ If the car is unlocked with the key in the driver door, insert the key into the
ignition and switch the ignition to deactivate the alarm system.■
You can switch the audible signalling of the activation of the warning system
on and off in the MAXI DOT display in the menu item ATA confirm » page 47 .
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 37
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 56 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the alarm.
The tow-away protection triggers the alarm if a vehicle is registered as being
on an inclination.
Activating
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically af-
ter the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 37 on the B-column on the driver's side.
The symbol lighting in the button changes 
from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed. 
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downwards and hold forwards firmly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes
again after around 10 seconds. Do not release the control dial until it has done
so.■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is pos-
sible that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to
position
A
» Fig. 47 on page 66 and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 48 on
page 66 . The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do
not release the control dial until it has done so.
Operation
Fig. 47
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 47 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch in the region
E
towards the roof.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch on the recess
E
down and pull forwards.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess E
down
and then pushing it forward until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed » .
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Opening/closing the sun screen
Fig. 48
Buttons for sun screen
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The sun screen can be closed or opened using the buttons » Fig. 48.
Opening
›
Briefly press the button
F
» Fig. 48 to open fully.
›
Press and hold the button
F
to open to the desired position.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
›
Briefly press the button
G
» Fig. 48 to close fully.
›
Press and hold the button
G
to close in the desired position.
The closing process stops when one releases the button. 
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Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running lights (hereafter only function) provide lighting for the
front of the vehicle.
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 49 on page 68 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal- and main beam lever ( » Fig. 50 on page 69 ) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in
the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 47 .
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the parking lights (neither
at the front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore
always switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 50
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 50
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position)
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the high beam
is switched on.
Flasher
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the headlight
flasher is switched on.
Flashing
When the left turn signal switch is switched on, the indicator light  flashes in
the instrument cluster.
When the right turn signal switch is switched on, the indicator light  flashes
in the instrument cluster.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails. 
ABCD69Lights and visibility

“Convenience turn signal”
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
The “Lane ch. flash” can be activated or deactivated via the MAXI DOT display
in the Lane ch. flash » page 47 menu item.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 51
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 67 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light on/off switching is controlled by a sensor mounted under the wind- screen in the holder of the inside mirror.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also illuminates.
Automatic driving-light control during rain
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 78, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTIONDo not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The AHL system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic
and weather situation.
The AHL system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle
to the driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AHL system works as long as the light switch is in position  .
» page 70
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that this and the adjacent
pavements, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. are illuminated. The mode
is active at speeds of 15 - 50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode activates
progressively from a speed of 90 km / h onward. It is most efficient at a speeds
above 120 km / h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AHL modes. 
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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. 
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Sun visorsFig. 59
Sun visor: fold down / pivot to door
Fig. 60
Sun visor: Auxiliary panel fold down / makeup mirror
Sun visors » Fig. 59 , » Fig. 60
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Fold down the auxiliary cover
Make up mirror, the cover can be pushed in the direction of the arrow
Light - turns on automatically when the cover slides open
While sliding the cover
A
or when lifting the cover, the light turns off
B.WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.123ABSun screenFig. 61
Unroll the sun screen
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Extending
›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
A
» Fig. 61 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets
B
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets
B
and hold it on the
handle
A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover
without being damaged.
Note
Do not place any objects that react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics, etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the magnetic brackets.
They can be damaged by the magnetic field.
Sun screen in the rear doors
Fig. 62
Rear door: Sun screen
Extending
›
Pull out the sun screen with the handle
A
» Fig. 62 and hang it in the brack-
et on the top edge of the door. 
76Operation

WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
Note
The ashtrays are fitted with an interior light which illuminates when the park-
ing light is on.
12 Volt power outlet
Fig. 87
Boot: Superb / Superb Combi socket
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The 12-volt power socket (hereinafter referred to only as a socket) is located in the front center console
A
» Fig. 85 on page 91 in the rear center console
B
» Fig. 85 on page 91 and in the luggage compartment » Fig. 87.
Use
›
Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter » Fig. 85 on
page 91 or open the cover for the power socket » Fig. 87.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket and any connected appliances can also be operated when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility
in accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Storage compartment under the front armrest
Fig. 88
Armrest: Stowage compartment
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Pull and open the cover of the armrest using the handle
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 88. 
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Storage compartment on passenger sideFig. 91
Open tray / control air supply
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
A pen holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 91 -
 .
The flap folds down.
Closing
›
Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
Air supply
›
Open the air supply by pulling the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 91
-  .
›
The air supply is closed by pressing the lever in the opposite direction to that
of the arrow.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the
cooling system for the storage compartment is not being used.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.NoteWhen the storage compartment is opened, a light illuminates.
Storage compartment under passenger seat
Fig. 92
Front passenger seat: Opening
the storage compartment
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 92 in the direction of the arrow.
The compartment opens out in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grip the compartment by the handle and close in the opposite direction to
that of the arrow
2
» Fig. 92 .
›
Keep hold of the handle until the compartment is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg.
in weight.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and onthe handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors. 
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