2011 SKODA SUPERB airbag off

›Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.›Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the
nets » page 99 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
Boot light for Superb Combi vehicles » page 103.WARNING■
Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – there is
a risk of death.
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of
accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of in-
jury!
WARNING (Continued)■ When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats » page 11.■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
■ It is important to ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heat-
er, the threads of the integrated antenna in the rear window as well as the
threads of the integrated antenna (Superb Combi) in the rear side windows,
are not damaged by abrasive items.■
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 198.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 98 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during mod-
ifications or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.
98Operation

Display warning light B » Fig. 128MeaningLights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however
the switching on or off signal was not
received.
Replace the battery » page 216.
CAUTION
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore
be protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight.Communication and multimedia
General information
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
121
Universal telephone preinstallation (hands-free)
122
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
122
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
123
Phone Phonebook
124
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems
with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission
power of up to 10 watts.
Please ask at a specialist workshop about installing and operating mobile
phones and two-way radio systems that have a transmission power of more
than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the
functionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
This could be for the following reasons.
› no external aerial.
› external aerial incorrectly installed.
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
WARNING■
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle with-
out an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incor-
rectly, this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the
vehicle.■
Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed
on airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags. 
121Communication and multimedia

any other agreements. You should keep the confirmed warranty certificate and
the receipt for these accessories for this period, so that the commencement of
the warranty term may be verified.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care
products as well as those parts which are subject to natural wear and tear,
such as tyres, batteries, bulbs and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered by the ŠKODA
Partners in all countries where ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has a sales and service net- work. This will usually be in the form of a printed catalogue of Original ŠKODA
Accessories, in the form of separate printed brochures or in the form of offers
for ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA Partner's website.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 173 first.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, then the following instruc-
tions must be adhered to.
› For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
› This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in
combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
› We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA service partner for any repairs to
or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNING■ If work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead
to operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on the
functioning of the braking system – there is a risk of an accident!
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 173 first.
The system components of the airbag system can be situated in the front
bumper, doors, front seats, roof lining or body.
WARNINGAny work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!
■
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed
from old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then
not be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tyre combinations, can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork. 
175Car care

WARNINGThe airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage
can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work
on the front doors and door panels must be carried out by a specialist ga-
rage. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
resulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
Washing vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
176
Automatic car wash systems
177
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
177
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
How often the vehicle should be washed depends on factors such as:
› Frequency of use.
› Parking situation (garage, under trees etc.).
› Season.
› Weather conditions.
› Environmental influences.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust,
tar, soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to
the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect
can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, ac-
centuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.WARNING■ When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking
system can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!■
Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush .
Work from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
Only use a car shampoo for stubborn dirt.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
CAUTION
■ When washing the car by hand, protect your hands and arms from sharp-
edged metal parts (e.g. when cleaning the underfloor, the inside of the wheel
housings or the wheel trims, etc.) - There is a risk of cuts!■
Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.
176General Maintenance

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
153
Unleaded petrol153
ABS Operation
155
Warning light38
Accessories173
Adaptive headlights (AHL)70
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
119
Head restraints83
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors80
Interior mirror79
Manual air conditioning114
Seats81, 82
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9, 81
Adjustment Range of light
68
Aerial177
See windows179
AHL70
Warning light38
Airbag16
Deactivating21
Deactivating the front passenger airbag21
Deployment16
Front airbag17
Head airbag20
Indicator light40
Knee airbag18
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 175
Side airbag
19
Airbag system16
Air conditioning system110
Air outlets110
Climatronic115
Manual air conditioning system112
Air outlets110
Air recirculation Climatronic
117
Alarm Switching off
55
Triggering55
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
56
Trailer172
Anti-theft wheel bolts208
Antilock brake system (ABS)155
Armrest Front
87
rear96
Rear87
Ashtray91
ASR Operation
155
warning light37
Assist systems154
ABS38, 155
ASR37, 155
Cruise Control System161
DSR155
EDL155
ESC37, 154
HBA155
HHC156
Park assist157
Parking aid156
START STOP162
Audio see radio / navigation system
4
Auto Check Control33
Automatic driving lamp control70
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking217
Starting off and driving147
Tiptronic146
Using the selector lever145
Automatic gearbox modes145
Automatic load deactivation197
Automatic retractable cargo cover (Superb Combi))
101
Automatic transmission145
Kickdown147
Malfunction148
Selector lever lock146
AUX Installation in the storage compartment
92
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
118
Adjust119
Radio remote control120
Switching on/off119
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
152
Avoiding damage to your vehicle152
B
Ball head Check fitting
168
Fitting168
Ready position167
Removing169
Battery In the remote control key
215
Replace the remote control of the auxiliary heater (parking heater)
216
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bonnet Closing
187
Opening187
Warning light36
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Convenience operationsliding / tilting roof65
sliding / tilting roof (Superb Estate)67
Convenience turn signal70
Coolant191
Checking192
Messages36
Replenishing192
Temperature gauge31
Warning light36
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
71
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats11
Counter for distance driven32
Cruise control system Activating/deactivating
161
Changing the stored speed162
Storing and maintaining speed162
Switching off temporarily162
Warning light41
Cruise Control System161
Cup holders90
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
69
Daylight running lights69
De-icing the windscreen and rear window75
Deactivating an airbag21
Decorative films179
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
58
Diesel refer to Fuel
185
diesel - particulate filter39
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
185
Diesel particulate filter warning light
39
Digital Clock Time
32
Dipstick190
Display31
Compass points48
Coolant temperature31
Fuel supply32
Gear changes43
Service intervals48
Display a low temperature43
Display of the second speed33
Distance driven32
Door Child safety lock
55
Closing52
Emergency locking217
Emergency locking the driver's door216
Opening52
Warning light for open door36
Door open Warning light
36
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)155
Driving Abroad
153
Driving through water on streets152
Emissions229
Fuel consumption229
Driving economically Economical gear changing
149
Driving through water152
DSR155
DVD-preinstallation136
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driv- ing
149
Economical driving Ballast
151
Driving at full throttle150
Idling150
Looking ahead149
Regular maintenance151
Saving energy151
Short distances150
Tyre pressure150
EDL Operation
155
Electrical power windows63
Button in the driver's door61, 62
Button in the rear doors63
Operational faults64
Electric boot lid Force limit
59
Manual operation59
Electric luggage compartment lid Acoustic signals
61
Adjusting the top lid position61
Deleting the top lid position61
Malfunctions61
Operating59
Electric sliding/tilting roof64
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)155
Electronic immobilizer139
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)154
Emergency Activation of the sliding/tilting roof
218
Changing a wheel205
Hazard warning light system72
jump-starting211
Jump-starting211
Locking the door without a locking cylinder217
Locking the driver's door216
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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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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