2012 SKODA SUPERB ESP

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the border of the danger area
starts (continuous tone) 5
cm further away from the vehicle. The length of the ve-
hicle can be increased with an installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated
when towing a trailer.
Activating/deactivating the rear parking aid
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief audible signal.
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
Activating/deactivating the front and rear parking aid
The parking aid is activated when the ignition is turned on and reverse gear is en-
gaged and or by pressing the button  » Fig. 120 - the symbol
 lights up in the
button. This is confirmed by a brief audible signal.
The parking aid is deactivated by pressing the button  or at a speed of more
than 10 km/h (the symbol  in the button is no longer illuminated). WARNING
■ The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and
it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the vehicle
or carrying out similar manoeuvres. Pay particular attention to small children
and animals as they are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
■ Before reversing or parking, check that there is no small obstacle, such as a
rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front of or behind the vehicle. Such ob-
stacles may not be recognised by the parking aid sensors.
■ Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of cloth-
ing cannot reflect the signals from the parking aid. Thus, these objects or peo-
ple who wear such clothing are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the parking aid.
Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may not be recognised. Note
■ If a warning signal sounds for about 3
seconds after activating the system and
there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is
confirmed additionally when the symbol  flashes in the button  . Have the
fault rectified by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ The sensors must be kept clean (free of ice, etc.) to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
■ If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is
in the position P, the warning signal is interrupted (the vehicle cannot move). Ð Park assist
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Park assist display on the information display 114
Parking with the help of the park assist system and completing the parking
procedure 115
Messages in the information display 116
The parking aid is part of the park assist system, therefore the information and
safety guidelines » page 112, Parking aid must be read and observed.
The park assist system helps you to park in a suitable parallel parking space be-
tween two vehicles or behind a vehicle.
After switching on the ignition and when driving at a speed of up to 30

km/h, the
park assist system automatically searches for suitable parking spaces on the driv-
er's and passenger's side of the vehicle.
During the parking procedure the park assist only takes over the steering move-
ments, the pedals continue to be operated by the driver.
If the park assist system is switched on, a yellow indicator light illuminates up in
the button » Fig. 121 on page 114.
The function of the system is based on:
› the measurement and evaluation of the size of parking spaces when driving,
› the determination of the correct position of the vehicle for parking,
› the calculation of the line on which the vehicle drives backwards into the park-
ing space,
› the automatic turning of the front wheels when parking.
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Starting-off and Driving

WARNING
■ The park assist does not take away the responsibility from the driver when
parking.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the park assist sys-
tem and parking aid. Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may
not be recognised. CAUTION
■ If other vehicles are parked behind or on the kerb, the park assist guides your
vehicle beyond the kerb or onto it. Ensure that the wheels or the wheel rims of
your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.
■ Under certain circumstances, surfaces or structures of certain objects, such as
wire mesh fences, powder snow etc., cannot be recognised by the system.
■ The evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure depends on the
circumference of the wheels. The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fit-
ted with the wheel size approved by the manufacturer. If wheels other than
those approved by the manufacturer are mounted, the resulting position of the
vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be avoided by readjusting
the system at a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Under certain circumstances, the sys-
tem may not function correctly, for example, if the vehicle is fitted with snow
chains or a temporary spare wheel. Note
■ The traction control system (TCS) must always be switched on when parking.
■ Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to ve-
hicles with a factory-fitted towing device). This is why it is not possible to reverse
into a parking space with the help of the park assist system when towing a trailer.
■ If the sensors find a suitable parking space, they store its parameters until an-
other suitable parking space has been found or until a distance of 10
m had been
driven after finding the parking space. This is why it is possible to switch on the
park assist after driving past the parking space and the information on whether
this parking space is suitable for parking appears in the information display. Ð Park assist display on the information display
Fig. 121
Switch on display of the park assist in the information display/infor-
mation display: Finding a suitable parking space
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 113.
Switching on
›
Press the button
» Fig. 121.
› Drive past the parking space at up to maximum 30 km/h and a distance of
0.5
– 1.5 m » Fig. 121.
The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is automatically indica-
ted on the information display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the
road. In the information display the search area for the parking space is indicated
on the driver's side.
If the button is pressed at a speed greater than 30 km/h and less than 50 km/h,
the message indicating that the speed for detecting the space has been excee-
ded will be shown on the display of the instrument cluster. If the speed drops be-
low 30 km/h, the condition of the park assist system is automatically displayed in
the display of the instrument cluster. When exceeding a speed of 50 km/h, it is
necessary to activate the display again by pressing the button » Fig. 121.Ð
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114 Using the system

WARNING
■ For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if you
feel tired.
■ The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■ Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■ There will be no warning during the so-called micro-sleep. Note
■ In some situations (e.g. sporty driving, in adverse weather conditions, or in bad
road conditions), the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus mis-
takenly recommend a break. ■ The fatigue detection system is designed primarily for motorway driving. Ð120
Using the system

Selector lever lock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
Automatic selector lever lock

With the ignition on, the selector lever is locked when it is in the positions P and
N. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever out of this posi-
tion. The indicator light  » page 26, Selector lever lock/starting (KESSY system)
 illuminates in the instrument cluster as a reminder for the driver when the se-
lector lever is in the positions P and N.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position
N (e.g.
from R to D). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck. The selec-
tor lever lock will click into place if the lever is in the N position for more than 2
seconds without the brake pedal being pressed.
The selector lever lock is only active if the vehicle is stationary or moving at speed
of less than 5 km/hour. The lock is switched off automatically into position N
when the car is travelling at a higher speed.
Shiftlock button
The Shiftlock button in the handle of selector lever prevents certain selector lever
positions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when
the Shiftlock button is pressed.
Ignition key withdrawal lock
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the se-
lector lever is in the position P. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the selector lever
is blocked in position P . ÐKickdown function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration power.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kickdown function is activated
in the desired driving program. This function has precedence over the driving pro-
gramme and serves for maximum acceleration of the vehicle when exploiting the
maximum power potential of the engine without taking into account the current
selector lever position ( D, S or Tiptronic ). The gearbox shifts down to one or sev-
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eral gears in line with the driving state and the vehicle accelerates. The gearbox
does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has reached its maximum
revolutions for this gear range. Ð Dynamic shift programme
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting up and
down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of pre-defined
driving programmes.
Adopting a moderate style of driving
will cause the gearbox to select the most
economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as soon as possible
and shifting down as late as possible will have a favourable effect on your fuel
consumption.
When adopting a sporty style of driving with rapid movements of the accelerator
pedal combined with sharp acceleration, frequent changes in speed and exploit-
ing the top speed of the car, the gearbox will adjust to this style of driving once
the accelerator pedal (kickdown function) is depressed and will shift down earlier,
frequently by several gears in comparison to a moderate style of driving.
Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style of driv-
ing is a continuous process. Irrespective of this it is, however, possible to switch
or shift down into a dynamic shift programme by depressing the accelerator rap-
idly. The gearbox shifts down into a lower gear in accordance with the speed,
therefore enabling rapid acceleration (e.g. when overtaking) without the accelera-
tor pedal having to be depressed into the kickdown range. The original pro-
gramme will be reactivated to match your particular style of driving once the
gearbox has shifted up again.
When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and downhill
sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down when negoti-
ating an uphill stretch. When driving downhill, it is possible to shift down into the
Tiptronic position, in order to exploit the engine brake torque. Ð
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124 Using the system

Emergency programme
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system.
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are
functional faults in the gearbox electronics. All of the display elements illuminate
or go out.
A functional fault can have the following effect:
› The gearbox only shifts into certain gears;
› The reverse gear
R cannot be used,
› The manual shift programme is switched off in emergency mode. Note
If the gearbox has switched to emergency mode, drive to a ŠKODA specialist ga-
rage to have the fault rectified. ÐSelector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 128
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
In case of interruption of the power supply (e.g. flat vehicle battery, defective
fuse) or defect of the selector lever lock, the selector lever can no longer be shif-
ted from the position
P in the normal way and the vehicle can no longer be
moved. The selector lever must be unlocked in case of emergency.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
› Grasp the selector lever cover in the area of arrow 1
» Fig. 128 and carefully
pull upwards.
› Also unlock the cover on the other side.
› Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow 2
.
› Simultaneously press the Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever
and shift the lever into the position N (if the selector lever is shifted back into
the position P , it is blocked again). Ð 125
Automatic gearbox

Multimedia
Music playback via Bluetooth
®
The universal telephone preinstallation makes it possible to play back music via
Bluetooth ®
from devices such as MP3 players, mobile phones or notebooks.
To ensure the music can be played back via Bluetooth ®
, it is necessary to connect
the terminal device with the hands-free system in the menu Phone - Bluetooth -
Media player. The music playback process is performed on the connected device.
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II ensures that the music played back
via the hands-free system can be controlled with the remote control » page 136,
Voice commands - GSM II . Note
The device being connected must support the Bluetooth ®
A2DP profile; refer to
the operating instructions for the relevant device being connected. ÐOperating the radio and navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 132
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons The multifunction steering wheel comprises buttons for setting the basic func-
tions for the factory-fitted radio and navigation system » Fig. 132.
The radio and navigation system can of course still be operated on the devices. A
description is included in the relevant operating instructions.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel are illuminated.
The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio or navi-
gation system.
The following functions can be completed by pressing or turning the buttons.
Button Action Radio, traffic information CD/CD changer/MP3 Navigation1
Press briefly
Switch off/on tone or voice controla)1 Press button for a
long period of time switch off/on1
Turn upwards
Increase volume1
Turn downwards
Decrease volume2
Press briefly
Changing to the next stored radio station
Changing to the next stored traffic information Interrupting the traffic report Changing to the next title2 Press button for a
long period of time Interruption of the traffic report
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Communication

Button Action
Radio, traffic information CD/CD changer/MP3 Navigation3
Press briefly
Changing to the previously stored radio station
Changing to the previously stored traffic information Interrupting the traffic report Changing to the previous title3 Press button for a
long period of time Interruption of the traffic report
Fast rewind4
Press briefly
changing the audio source5
Press briefly
Call up the main menu6
Press briefly
Interruption of the traffic report without function6
Turn upwards
Display of the stored/accessible stations
scroll upwards
Interruption of the traffic report Changing to the previous title
without
function 6
Turn downwards
Display of the stored/accessible stations
scroll downwards
Interruption of the traffic report Changing to the next titlea)
Only valid for the navigation system Columbus. Note
■ The loudspeakers in the vehicle are adjusted to the power output of the radio
and navigation system of 4x20°W. ■ The sound system equipment comprises loudspeakers that are adjusted to the
amplifier power output of 4x50°W + 6x25 W. ÐAUX-IN and MDI inputs
The AUX-IN input is located below the front armrest and is marked with .
The MDI input is located below the front armrest.
The AUX-IN and MDI inputs are used to connect external audio sources (e.g. iPod
or mp3 player) and to play back music from these devices via the factory-fitted ra-
dio or navigation system.
For a description of use, refer to the operating instructions for the relevant radio
or navigation system. Ð CD change
Fig. 133
The CD changer
The CD changer for the radio and navigation system is located in the left side
compartment of the boot.
Inserting the CD
› Touch the button C
» Fig. 133 and guide the CD (compact disc) into the CD-
case B
. The CD is automatically loaded onto the lowest free position in the CD
changer. The indicator light in the corresponding button D
stops flashing.
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138 Using the system

Filling the CD changer with CDs
›
Press and hold the button C
» Fig. 133
for longer than 2 seconds and guide the
CDs one after the other (maximum 6 CDs) into the CD case B
. The indicator
lights in the buttons D
stop flashing.
Inserting a CD at a specific position
› Press the button C
» Fig. 133
. The indicator lights in the buttons D
illuminate
the memory spaces that are already assigned and flash in the case of free mem-
ory spaces.
› Touch the desired button D
and guide the CD into the CD-case B
.
Ejecting a CD
› Press the button A
» Fig. 133
to eject a CD. For assigned memory spaces, the
indicator lights now illuminate in the buttons D
.
› Press the corresponding button D
. The CD is ejected.
Ejecting all CDs
› Press and hold the button A
» Fig. 133
for more than 2
seconds. All CDs in the
CD-changer are ejected consecutively. Note
■ Always guide the CD into the CD case B
» Fig. 133
with the printed side facing
upwards.
■ Never force the CD into the CD case as it is drawn in automatically.
■ After loading a CD into the CD changer, wait until the indicator light of the cor-
responding button D
is illuminated. Then the CD case B
is free to load the next
CD.
■ If a position is selected, on which a CD is already located, this CD is ejected. Re-
move the ejected CD and load the desired CD. Ð DVD-preinstallation
Fig. 134
Seat backrest - left front seat/right front seat
Description Openings for attachment of DVD player holder
Audio/video input
Connection input, DVD player
Only one DVD pre-installation is factory-installed in the seat backrest of the front
seat.
The DVD player holder and DVD player can be purchased from

ŠKODA original ac-
cessories. For a description of the use, refer to the operating instructions for
these devices and equipment. WARNING
■ If there are passengers on both of the rear seats, the DVD player holder
must not be used on its own (without the DVD player) - risk of injury!
■ The inclination of the holder can be adjusted to three preset positions. Be
careful not to injure fingers between the holder and the backrest when
changes to the position of the DVD player holder are made.
■ The DVD player holder must not be used when the rear seat backrest or the
rear seat is folded forward or has been removed completely. Note
Follow the instructions given in the operating instructions of the DVD player hold-
er/DVD player. Ð A
B
C
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