2011 SKODA SUPERB headlight bulb

WARNING (Continued)■The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions. The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under
these conditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, al-
though the headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operating the lights and the instrument illumination
Fig. 49
Light switches, knobs for head-
light beam adjustment and
brightness of instrument illumi-
nation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 49 can be
moved to the following positions.
Turn switch Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Automatic switching lights on and off » page 70
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 73
Switch on low beam
Pull switch
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 71
Switching on the rear fog light » page 71
 Headlight range control
Turning the dial B
» Fig. 49 from the position
 to

gradually adjusts the
headlight range control and thereby shortens the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
 Instrument lighting
Turning the rotary switch
C
» Fig. 49 when the lights are switched on adjusts
the brightness of the instrument lighting » Fig. 49.
The instruments are also illuminated when the parking light, low or high beam light is switched on.
Bi-Xenon headlights
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The parking light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam illuminates automatically.
68Operation

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

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

No.Consumer29Main relay30Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit31Windscreen wipers32 - 37Not assigned38Radiator fan, valves39Clutch/brake pad sensor40Lambda probe41AKF valve42Lambda probe43Ignition44 - 46Not assigned47Front left main headlight, left tail light48Pump for ABS49Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)50 - 51Not assigned52Power supply relay - terminal Xa)53Power to the internal fuse carrier54Not assigneda)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment - version B
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG3Measuring circuit4Valves for ABS5Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG6Not assigned7Power supply relay - terminal X a)8Radio9Not assigned10Engine control unit, Main relayNo.Consumer11Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit12Data bus control unit13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe (petrol engine), glow plug system relay and fuel
pump (diesel engine)16Front right main headlight, right tail light17Horn18Audio amplifier (sound system)19Windscreen wipers20Valve for metering fuel, coolant pump, high-pressure pump21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch23Coil of the coolant pump relay valves, high-pressure pump24Radiator fan25Pump for ABS26Front left main headlight, left tail light27Control unit for glow plug system28Windscreen heater29Power to the internal fuse carrier30Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Replacing bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
224
Replacing the low beam bulb
224
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
225
Replacing bulb for main beam
225
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
225

223Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light226Rear light (Superb Combi)226
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
227
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 186.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
HeadlightsFig. 202
Bulb arrangement: Headlight with halogen bulb/with Xenon
bulb
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
Headlight with halogen bulb Low beam
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Headlights with Xenon light Xenon gas discharge bulbs
Main beam
Replacing the low beam bulb
Fig. 203
Halogen headlight: Changing the
bulb for the low beam
Read and observe and on page 224 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
1
» Fig. 202 on page 224 . 
1234224Do-it-yourself

›Turn the plug with the bulb A
» Fig. 203 as far as the stop in the direction of
the arrow.›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direc-
tion as far as the stop.
›
Fit the protective cover
1
.
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
Fig. 204
Halogen headlight: Replacing
the bulb for main beam and sep-
arate daytime running lights
Read and observe and on page 224 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
2
» Fig. 202 on page 224 .
›
Turn the bulb holder
A
» Fig. 204 in the direction of the arrow as far as the
stop.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the
opposite direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Fit the protective cover
2
.
Replacing bulb for main beamFig. 205
Headlights with Xenon light: Changing the bulb for the main
beam
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
›
Unlock the protective cap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 205 and remove.
›
Turn the plug with bulb
C
anti-clockwise to the stop and remove it.
›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direc-
tion as far as the stop.
›
Insert the protective cap in holder
2
and carefully push in.
The protective cover must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
Fig. 206
Front bumper: Remove the protective grille/fog light 
225Fuses and light bulbs

Fig. 207
Replacing the light bulb
Read and observe and on page 224 first.
Removing the protective grille
›
Undo the protective grille in the area of the arrow » Fig. 206 -
 using the
clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 205, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
1
.
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the fog lamp » Fig. 206 -
 .
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Turn bulb holder
A

» Fig. 207 in an anti-clockwise direction up to the stop
and remove.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn in a
clockwise direction as far as the stop.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Replace the fog lamp by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 206 -
 and screw tight.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate lightFig. 208
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 224 first.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 208 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
Rear light (Superb Combi)
Fig. 209
Removing: Cover/light 
226Do-it-yourself

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