2012 SKODA SUPERB boot

Electric boot lid
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary information 38
Description of the operation 39
Audible signals 39
Adjusting the top position of the lid 40
Operational problems 40
Ð Preliminary information
Fig. 21
Operation of the lid Fig. 22
Operation of the lid: Button on the centre console/designation of
the areas First read and observe the introductory information given on page
38. If the electrical opening of the lid was triggered using the button on the remote
control key or the button on the centre console, an intermittent audible signal
sounds while the lid is moving.
The electric boot lid is fitted with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when
closing, it stops and an audible signal sounds. If you rapidly enter the vehicle dur-
ing the opening or closing process of the boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and
as a result the movement of the lid can be interrupted. The force limiter is activa-
ted.
Manually opening and closing the boot lid is only possible in exceptional cases,
and must be completed slowly and without sudden movements as close to the
centre of the lid as possible. Handling the sides of the lid can damage the electric
lid.
CAUTION
■ In a critical situation, the movement of the lid can be stopped by applying an
abrupt and quick force against the lid.
■ Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the opening
or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the roof lug-
gage rack or on the trailer, etc.) - risk of causing damage to the lid!
■ Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened boot lid (e.g.
distance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) - risk of causing damage to the lid. ■ Do not try to manually close the lid during the electric closing process. Damage
can occur to the system of the electric boot lid.
■ If the lid is closed manually, it must be ensured that when moving the lid into
the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge of the lid above the ŠKODA logo. Note
■ In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. The lid must be protected to ensure
its electrical functionality. ■ If necessary, we recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner. Ð
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38 Using the system

Description of the operation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 38.When operating the lid, the system distinguishes 3 areas » Fig. 22 on page 38
where the function of the individual operating elements changes. The end posi-
tions of the lid - fully closed in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
Explanation of symbols
 Feasible action
 Non-feasible action
 Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement Operation of the boot lid using the remote control key and the button on the
centre console
Action Closed
lid Area
Open
lid 1 2 3
Opening

Stop 
Closing When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the boot lid does not function
using the remote control key.
If the vehicle was locked from the outside, the operation of the boot lid does not
function using the button on the centre console » Fig. 22 on page 38.
If a trailer is coupled to the vehicle, the operation of the boot lid does not func-
tion using the remote control key or the button on the centre console.
Operation of the boot lid using the handle A
Action
Closed
lid Area
Open
lid 1 2 3
Opening
 
Stop 
Closing  The operation of the boot lid, using the handle A
is only possible when the vehi-
cle is unlocked » Fig. 21 on page 38.
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Operation of the boot lid using the inner button B
Action
Closed
lid Area
Open
lid 1 2 3
Opening
 
Stop 
Closing   Operating the boot lid with the inner button B
is only possible when the boot lid
is opened » Fig. 21 on page 38. Ð Audible signals
First read and observe the introductory information given on page
38. Audible signals are active during the electrical operation of the lid. They serve as
a safety function and provide information about the success of a performed ac-
tion.
Signals Status
Interrupted tone Open (using the button on the remote control key or the button on the centre console » Fig. 22 on page 38)
1 continuous tone Force limiter
3 rising tones Confirmation of the storage of the lid position
3 identical tones fault Note
The expansion of the area 3
» Fig. 22 on page 38 changes proportionally, de-
pending on the setting of the top position of the lid »

page 40. When adjusting
the top position of the lid in the area 2
, the area 3
is not active, the expansion
of the area 2
changes proportionally to the set top position of the lid.
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Unlocking and locking

Adjusting the top position of the lid
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 38.If the space for opening the lid is restricted (e.g. height of garage) or for more
convenient operation (e.g. according to a person's height), it is possible to adjust
the top position of the boot lid.
Adjusting
› Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
› Press the inner button B
» Fig. 21 on page 38 and press and hold it for approx.
3 seconds. Storing the position in the memory of the control unit is confirmed
with an audible signal.
Deleting the adjusted position
› Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
› Press and hold the inner button B
» Fig. 21 on page 38 for approx. 3

seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted from
the memory of the control unit, while the basic position of the top lid position is
again set. Note
■ The lid always opens at the height which was last stored in the memory of the
control unit. ■ The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually. ÐOperational problems
First read and observe the introductory information given on page
38.If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the boot lid is open, it is
necessary to activate the electric boot lid system. Activation refers to the initiali-
sation of the control unit by manually closing the lid. Thus, the end position of the
lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Possible malfunctions of the electric boot lid:
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ä Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tion Possible solutions
The lid cannot be lifted out of
the lock. Emergency unlocking of the lid
» page 37
The lid does not react to an
opening signal Remove the possible obstacle (e.g. snow), open
the lid again » page 39

Press the handle on the lower edge of the boot
lid and pull the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top po-
sition Manually close the lid (slowly and without sud-
den movements) Ð
Electric power windows
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Window open/close 41
Window in the front passenger door and the rear doors open/close 42
Force limiter of the power windows 42
Window convenience operation 42
Operational faults 43
WARNING
■ If the vehicle is locked from the outside, do not leave anybody in the vehicle
as it is not possible to open the windows from the inside in the event of an
emergency.
■ The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 42. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully! Otherwise
these can cause severe crushing injuries!
■ It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton) S
» Fig. 23
on page 41 when children
are being transported on the rear seats. £
40 Using the system

If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as li-
cence plate light light up at the same time.
If the automatic driving lamp control is switched on, the light is regulated with
the light sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set
value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side
lights as well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity
increases again, the lights switch off automatically.
Rain lights
If the windscreen wiper is switched on in rain sensor mode for longer than 10
sec-
onds or in permanent wipe mode (position 2 or 3) » page 60, Activating the
windscreen wipers and washers for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and
low beam are switched on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen
wipe is in operation rain sensor for more than around 4 minutes or is not switch-
ed on in the operation permanent wipe. Note
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that its functionality is not
impaired or disabled. ÐParking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Parking light

› Switch off the ignition.
› Pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 36 on page 54 upwards or downwards -
the side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched.
Parking light on both sides
› Turn the light switch into the position
 and lock the vehicle. Note
■ The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
■ If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on. Ð
ä COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
When it is dark, this function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on the

COMING HOME function
› The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control
.
› Switch off the ignition.
› The light switches on after the driver's door is opened.
Switching on the
LEAVING HOME function
› After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving
lamp control .
› Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control and the light is switched on.
Depending on the equipment fitted the
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
switches on the following lights:
› Parking lights;
› Low beam;
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;
› Licence plate light.
The COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is controlled with the light sensor in
the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set
value of the light sensor, the light is not switched on after opening the driver's
door or unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
Switching off the COMING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after closing all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
Switching off the LEAVING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote
control, switching on the ignition or locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened, the vehicle is locked automatically after 30 seconds.£
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50 Using the system

Instrument lighting 
Fig. 33
Dash panel: Instrument lighting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
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Switch on the light.
› Turn the control dial
» Fig. 33 to the desired intensity of the instrument light-
ing.
The illumination intensity of the Information display »
page 15 is set automatical-
ly. It is only possible to adjust the instrument lighting with the control dial if the
light intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor. ÐHeadlight beam adjustment 
Fig. 34
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
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Switch on the light.
› Turn the control dial
» Fig. 34 to the desired width of illumination.
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ä Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded. CAUTION
Always adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:
■ it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;
■ and the range is sufficient for safe driving. Note
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle (e.g. speed, accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and when
driving. Vehicles that are equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a man-
ual headlight range adjustment control. Ð Switches for the hazard warning light system
Fig. 35
Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
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Press switch
 » Fig. 35 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off. £ -
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Lights and visibility

Reading lights
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Press switch
 » Fig. 39 to switch the reading lights on or off. ÐRear interior light (Combi)
Fig. 40
Interior lights at the rear
Applies to vehicles with a panoramic sliding roof.
Switching on
› Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
 » Fig. 40.
Switching off
› Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
O.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Place the cover glass in the middle position
. ÐFront door warning light
Fig. 41
Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 41.The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out
about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery
of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light. Ð Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.
The light goes out after switching on the ignition or within 30
seconds of closing
all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the
ignition is switched off. WARNING
If the entry light is on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns! Ð Boot light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10

minutes, the boot light switches off automatically. Ð
56 Using the system

Boot light (Combi)
Removable lamp
Fig. 42
Removeable lamp
A removable lamp is fitted on the left side of the boot. This lamp has two func-
tions:
› lighting the boot - it illuminates part B
» Fig. 42 (the lamp is in the holder),
› portable lamp - it illuminates part C
(the lamp has been removed from the
holder).
If the lamp is in the holder, it is automatically switched on when the boot lid is
opened. If the boot lid remains open for more than 10 minutes, the light switches
off automatically.
The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable type AAA batteries. The rechargeable
batteries are constantly charged when the engine is running. It takes approx. 3
hours to fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. Therefore it is possible to attach the lamp, for
example on the vehicle body, after removing it. ÐTaking out the lamp
Taking out the lamp › Grasp the lamp in the areas of the arrows D
» Fig. 42 on page 57
and swivel it
in the direction of the arrow E
. Reinserting the lamp the holder
›
First of all place the deactivated lamp in the holder on the side facing the boot
lid and then press on the lamp from the other side until it is clicks into place.
Operation of the lamp › If you press the button A
once, the lamp lights up with 100 % light intensity.
› If you press the button A
again, the lamp lights up with 50 % light intensity.
› If you press the button A
once again, the lamp goes out.
CAUTION
The removable lamp is not watertight and must therefore be protected against
moisture. Note
■ If the lamp is not correctly inserted into the holder, it does not light up when
the boot lid is opened and the rechargeable batteries are not charged. ■ If the lamp is not switched off and it is correctly inserted in the holder, the bulbs
in the front part C
» Fig. 42 on page 57 of the lamp are automatically switched
off.
■ The removed light can operate for a max. of 24 hours at an intensity of 100 %
and a max.of
48 hours at an intensity of 50 %. Ð Replacing the rechargeable batteries of the lamp
Proceed as follows if you wish to replace the faulty rechargeable batteries your-
self:
› Remove the lamp.
› Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed
object from the location of the lock-off clips F
» Fig. 42 on page 57

.
› Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
› Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
› Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it clicks
into place. CAUTION
We recommend having the faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged. £
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Lights and visibility

WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed. ÐSun screen
Fig. 45
Unroll the sun screen
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Pulling out › Pull the sun screen on the handle A
» Fig. 45 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets B
.
Folding
› Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets B
and hold it on the han-
dle 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. Ð Sun screen in the rear doors
Fig. 46
Rear door: Sun screen
Pulling out › Pull the sun screen on the handle A
» Fig. 46
and hang it in the bracket on the
top edge of the door.
Folding
› Remove the sun screen from the handle A
»
Fig. 46
and hold it in such a way
that it can roll up slowly without being damaged. Ð Windscreen wipers and washers
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers 60
Automatic rear window wiper (Combi) 61
Alternative park position of the rear window wiper (Combi) 61
Headlight cleaning system 62
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 62
Replacing the rear window wiper blade (Combi) 62
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed. £
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Lights and visibility