2012 SKODA SUPERB ignition

Note
■ If the battery in the remote control key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may
not be unlocked or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency
unlocking or emergency locking of the driver's door » page 35.
■ The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front area of
the vehicle's roof for example. Make sure you know where the valid remote con-
trol key is at all times. ■ When locking/unlocking the vehicle using the sensors 1
» Fig. 13 or 2
do not
use gloves or other objects that might prevent the hand from coming into direct
contact with the sensor.
■ If you unlock the vehicle by means of the sensor in the handle and do not open
a door or the boot lid within the next 30
seconds, the vehicle will lock again auto-
matically and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system will be reactiva-
ted. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally. ÐProtection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key, which was used to lock the vehicle, remains in the vehicle in the area D
» Fig. 13 on page 32

after locking and closing all of the doors including the boot
lid, the protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle is activated
and the vehicle unlocks itself again.
The following message is displayed in the information display or display of the in-
strument cluster: Key in vehicle. or KEY IN VEHICLE.
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an au-
dible signal sounds. ÐMessages in the instrument cluster display
■ Key not found. or No Key
This message is displayed when you wish to start the engine and the system can-
not detect a valid key in the vehicle. This can occur if the key is outside the vehi-
cle, the battery in the key is discharged, the key is defective or the electromag-
netic field is strongly disturbed. This message is also displayed when the ignition
is switched on or the engine is running and the system cannot detect a valid key
in the vehicle.
■ Keyless faulty. or CHECK KEYLESS.
Error in the KESSY system; seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. ■
Renew key battery! or KEY BATTERY
Low voltage of the remote control key battery, change the battery. Ð Parking the vehicle
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 or 90 hours, the sensors 1
» Fig. 13
on
page 32 and 2
in the handle of the front passenger's door are automatically de-
activated.
Activation after 60 hours
› Unlock the driver's door using the sensor 2
» Fig. 13 on page 32

.
› Press the handle of the boot lid.
› Unlock the vehicle using the button on the remote control key,
› Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 35.
Activation after 90 hours
› Unlock the vehicle using the button on the remote control key,
› Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 35.Ð Anti-theft alarm system
Introductory information
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the radio
remote control or the key in the driver's door . The door contact monitoring is ac-
tivated approx. 15 seconds after the locking. The interior and the towing protec-
tion monitoring are activated approx. 30 seconds after the locking. If a door is
opened during activation, the monitoring is only activated 5 seconds after closing.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio re-
mote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the key
within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle. £
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If the vehicle is unlocked within 45 seconds by inserting the key into the driver
door, the key must be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on
within 15 seconds of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system. The
alarm is triggered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
› bonnet;
› boot lid;
› doors;
› ignition lock;
› Vehicle inclination
» page 34;
› Interior of the vehicle
» page 34;
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control
or switching on the ignition. Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
■ Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors, and
the electric sliding/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding roof are properly closed to
ensure the full functionality of the anti-theft alarm system. ■ Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles. Ð Interior monitor and towing protection monitoring
Fig. 14
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
Switching off
› Switch off the ignition.
› Open the driver door.
› Press the button
 » Fig. 14 on the centre column on the driver side, the sym-
bol  that lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
› Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next time the car is locked. Note
■ Switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring if there is
a possibility of the alarm being triggered by movements from (e.g. children or ani-
mals) within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by
train or ship) or towed. ■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses
storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle. Ð
34 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.
Ð
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CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows. ■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 170 , De-icing windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the
power windows otherwise the power window mechanism could be damaged. ■ When leaving the locked vehicle make sure that the windows are closed at all
times. Note
■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for approx. 10
minutes. The power windows are only switched off completely
once the driver or front passenger door are opened. ■ When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
■ At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
■ The convenience opening of the windows by means of the key in the driver's
lock is only possible within 45
seconds of deactivating or activating the alarm sys-
tem. ÐWindow open/close
Fig. 23
Buttons on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 40.
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
ä Opening
› A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
› Additionally, the window can be opened automatically (fully open) by pressing
the button to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
Closing
› A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.
› Additionally, the window can be closed automatically (fully closed) by pulling
the button to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
The buttons for the individual windows are located in the armrest of the driver's
door » Fig. 23, front passenger seat and in the rear doors »

Fig. 24 on page 42.
Buttons of the power windows Button for power window of the driver's door
Button for power window of the front passenger door
Button for power window of the rear right door
Button for power window at the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing
the safety pushbutton S
» Fig. 23. The buttons for the power windows in rear
doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light  in the safe-
ty switch S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating. Re-
peated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to over-
heat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short
time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating
protection has cooled down. Ð A
B
C
D
S
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Operational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 40.
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window
was opened, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system
must be activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
› switch on the ignition;
› pull the top edge of the button to close the window;
› release the button;
› pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to
be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move
back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 42.ÐElectric sliding/tilting roof
Introductory information
Fig. 25
Control dial for the power slid-
ing/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial » Fig. 25 and only
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
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The sliding/tilting roof can still be opened, closed and tilted for approx. 10
mi-
nutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of the front doors
is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof. Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the slid-
ing/tilting roof does not close fully. This is why the rotary switch must be set to
the switch position A
» Fig. 25 and pressed forward for about 10

seconds.Ð Using the system
Comfort position
› Turn the switch to position C
» Fig. 25 on page 43.
Opening fully
› Turn the switch to position B
» Fig. 25 on page 43 and hold it in this position
(spring-tensioned position).
Tilting roof
› Turn the switch to position D
» Fig. 25 on page 43.
Closing
› Turn the switch to position A
» Fig. 25 on page 43.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/tilt-
ing roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by turning the switch
into position A
» Fig. 25 on page 43 at the front for as long as it takes for the
sliding/tilting roof to close completely » .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! £
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Panoramic sliding roof (Combi)
Introductory information
The panoramic sliding roof with sun screen can only be operated with the rotary
switch when the ignition is switched on » Fig. 27 on page
45. The control dial
has several positions.
The panoramic sliding roof or sun screen can still be opened, closed and tilted for
approx. 10 minutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of
the front doors is opened it is no longer possible to operate the panoramic sliding
roof and sun screen. Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the slid-
ing/tilting roof does not close fully. This is why the rotary switch must be set to
the switch position A
» Fig. 27
on page 45 and pressed forward for about
10 seconds. ÐUsing the system
Fig. 27
Control dial for the panoramic
sliding roof
Comfort position
› Turn the switch to position C
» Fig. 27.
Open partially
› Turn the switch to a position in area D
» Fig. 27
.
Open fully
› Turn the switch to position B
» Fig. 27 and hold it in this position (spring-ten-
sioned position). Tilting and closing
› To tilt, press the switch on the recess in the direction of the roof.
› To close, press the switch on the recess down and then push it forwards.
Closing
› Turn the switch to position A
» Fig. 27.
Force limiter
The panoramic sliding roof is fitted with a force limiter. The panoramic sliding roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The panoramic sliding roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess down and then
pushing it forward until the panoramic sliding roof is fully closed » .
WARNING
Close the panoramic sliding roof carefully - risk of injury! CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the panoramic sliding roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism. Note
When the panoramic sliding roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced. Ð Sunshade open/close
Fig. 28
Buttons for sun screen
The sun screen can be closed or opened separately using the buttons » Fig. 28.£
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Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 49
DAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light) 49
Automatic driving lamp control 49
Parking light 50
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 50
Adaptive headlights (AHL) 51
Fog lights 52
Fog lights with the function CORNER 52
Rear fog lights 52
Instrument lighting  53
Headlight beam adjustment  53
Switches for the hazard warning light system 53
Turn signal and main beam lever 54
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 30 on page
49. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position  or  . After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side lights also
go out after the ignition key is removed. WARNING
■ 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 other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
■ The automatic driving lamp control 
 only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor
cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we recom-
mend switching on the low beam or fog lights! CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð
48 Using the system

Switching lights on and off
Fig. 30
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 30 to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
› Turn the light switch to position
.
› Push the main beam lever slightly forward in the spring-tensioned position to
switch on the main beam » Fig. 36 on page 54.
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)
› Turn the light switch to position 0. ÐDAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on daylight driving lights
›
Turn the ignition on and turn the light switch to position 0 or
 .
Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it downwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
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ä Activating the function daylight driving lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it upwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
On vehicles with an information display, the daylight driving lights can also be ac-
tivated or deactivated via the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights, the
parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the
function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument
cluster is switched on as well. Ð Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 31
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 31 to position .
Switching off
› Turn the light switch to the position 0,
 or .
If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition
is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the
light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch. £
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Lights and visibility