Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 197
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe on page 218 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Close the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it in position for
around 2 seconds » Fig. 63 on page 78 .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 197 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 63 on page 78 .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 198
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe on page 218 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 198 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
219Emergency equipment and self-help
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
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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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
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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
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Park Assistautomatic emergency braking160
Operation158
Parking Park assist
157
Parking aid156
Parking aid156
Function157
Parking light68
Part replacement173
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload229
Pedals145
Footmats145
Petrol refer to Fuel
184
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
178
Power outlet 12 V
92
Power Steering / steering lock (KESSY system) warning light
36
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
63
Practical features88
12 Volt power outlet92
Ashtray91
Car park ticket holder89
Cigarette lighter91
Clothes hook94
Cup holders90
Glasses storage box93
Removable ski bag97
Seat backrest with long cargo channel96
Storage compartment for umbrella95
Storage compartment in rear centre console95
Storage compartment in the front centre con- sole90
Storage compartment on passenger side94
Storage compartment on the driver's side89
Storage compartments in the doors90
Storage compartment under passenger seat94
Storage compartment under the front armrest 92
Storage net in front centre console
93
Storage pockets on the front seats95
Puncture set209
R
Radiator fan
188
Radio4
Radio reception See windows
179
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
120
Raise vehicle207
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
80
Fold in passenger mirror80
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
80
Rear fog light71
Warning light38
Rear interior light74
Rear mirror79
Interior mirror79
Rear seats Seat folded forward Combi
88
Rear window - heater75
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
114
Refuelling184
Fuel184
Remote control Locking
52
Replacing the battery215
Synchronisation process215
Unlocking52
Remote control key Replacing the battery
215
Removable lights (Superb Combi) Changing rechargeable light batteries
103
Removable Light (Superb Combi) Remove light
103
Removable ski bag97
Removable variable loading floor Fit and remove
106
Repairs and technical alterations173
Replacing Bulb for main beam
225
Bulb for main beam and daytime running lights 225
Bulb for the fog light
225
Bulb for the licence plate light226
Bulb in rear light (Superb Combi)227
Fuses220
Fuses in the dash panel220
Fuses in the engine compartment222
Low beam bulb224
Vehicle battery196
Wiper blades219
Replenishing Coolant
192
Engine oil191
Windscreen washer fluid188
Revolution counter31
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
109
Roof rack108
Roof rack system Roof load
109
Running in Brake pads
149
Engine148
The first 1,500 km148
Tyres149
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