2012 SKODA SUPERB ECU

Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself
First-aid box
Fig. 170
Compartment for stowing first-aid box/compartment for stowing
first-aid box (Combi)
The compartment for stowing the first-aid box is located in the right of the
boot »
Fig. 170. WARNING
The first-aid box must always be secured safely so that it does not come loose
in the event of emergency braking or a vehicle collision and cause injuries to
occupants. Note
■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.
■ We recommend using a first-aid box from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a
ŠKODA Service Partner. Ð Warning triangle
Fig. 171
Placing of the warning triangle
The warning triangle can be attached to the rear wall trim panel with rubber
straps » Fig. 171. WARNING
The warning triangle must always be secured safely so that it does not come
loose in the event of emergency braking or a vehicle collision and cause inju-
ries to occupants. Note
We recommend using a warning triangle from ŠKODA Original Accessories availa-
ble from a ŠKODA Service Partner. Ð Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat.
Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguish-
er.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person on an annual ba-
sis (the national legal provisions must be observed). £
195
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WARNING
The fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not come
loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision which could
cause injuries to occupants. Note
■ The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant applicable national legal re-
quirements. ■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-
guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.
■ The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only. ÐVehicle tool kit
Fig. 172
Boot: Storage compartment for
vehicle too kit
The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack with sticker are housed in a plastic box in
the spare wheel » Fig. 172 or in the storage space for the spare wheel. There is
also space here for the removable ball rod for the trailer towing device. The box is
attached with a strap on the spare wheel.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):
› wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims;
› wheel wrench;
› towing eye;
› Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts;
› Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps;
› Replacement bulb set;
› Torx wrench. Before placing the lifting jack back into its storage area, screw in the arm of the
lifting jack fully. WARNING
■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads - risk of
injury! ■ Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot. Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap. Ð Changing a wheel
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work 197
Changing a wheel 197
Subsequent steps 198
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts 198
Raising the vehicle 199
Securing wheels against theft 199
WARNING
■ If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal re-
quirements must be observed. In this way you are not only protecting yourself
but other road users as well.
■ If the wheel is damaged or in the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far
away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat and firm a surface as
possible. £
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WARNING (Continued)
■ If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpectedly
rolling away.
■ If the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it
was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines »
page 189, New wheels
and tyres.
■ Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■ Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack. ■ Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
sible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move the
lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always necessary to
place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a
non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled
stones, tiled floor, etc.
■ Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger of
suffering injury.
■ Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose. CAUTION
■ The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
■ If the anti-theft wheel bolt is fastened too tightly, it can cause damage to the
anti-theft wheel bolt and adapter. Note
■ The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a
ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner. ■ The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel. ÐPreliminary work
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the
flow of traffic. The place you choose should be level.
› Let all of the occupants get out.
While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
› Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into
Neutral or move the
selector lever
for the automatic gearbox into position P .
› Firmly apply the
handbrake.
› If a trailer is connected, remove it.
› Remove the vehicle tool kit
» page 196 and the spare wheel »
page 190 from
the boot. Ð Changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
›
Remove the full wheel trim
» page 191 or caps » page 191.
› In the case of light alloy wheel rims remove the wheel trim cap
» page 191.
› First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 198.
› Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 199.
› Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
› Remove the wheel.
› Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
› Lower the vehicle.
› Alternately tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel
wrench (crosswise) and then tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt » page 198.
› Replace the wheel trim or the caps. Note
■ All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
■ Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
■ When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect »
page 190 . Ð
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Raising the vehicle
Fig. 174
Changing a wheel: Jacking points
for positioning lifting jack Fig. 175
Attach lifting jack
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel
» Fig. 174. The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
› Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
› Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web
» Fig. 175 -
 below the
embossing in the side surface of the lower sill.
› Ensure that the entire surface of the lifting jack base plate rests on level
ground and is located in a vertical position to the area » Fig. 175 where the claw
grasps the web.
› Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground. Ð
ä Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 176
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
The anti-theft wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one anti-theft wheel bolt
per wheel) can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided.
›
Pull off the full wheel trim from the wheel rim or the cap from the anti-theft
wheel bolt.
› Insert the adapter B
» Fig. 176 with its toothed side fully into the inner tooth-
ing of the safety wheel bolt A
until the stop so that only the outer hexagon is
jutting out.
› Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter B
up to the stop.
› Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt
» page 198.
› After removing the adapter, reinstall the full wheel trim or place the cap onto
the anti-theft wheel bolt.
› Have the
tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
It is advisable to make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of
the adapter or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used
to purchase a replacement adapter from a
ŠKODA Service Partner, if necessary.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you in
the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit. Ð
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The first 1 500 km 158
Tyres 158
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Safe securing system 29
Safety 140
Child safety 154
Child safety seats 154
Head restraints 70
ISOFIX 156
TOP TETHER 156
Save electrical energy 159
Seat Adjusting 67
Seat belt Indicator light 20
Seat belt height adjuster 147
Seat belts Belt tensioners 147
Cleaning 173
fastening and unfastening 146
Height adjustment 147
Seats folding forward 71
Head restraints 70
Heating 69
Ventilated front seats 69
Selector lever see selector lever positions 122
Selector lever positions 122
Service display 10
Setting Automatic dimming interior mirror 63
Manual air conditioning system 96
Manual dimming interior mirror 63
Steering wheel 104
Setting the clock Clock 11Shifting
Diving economically 159
Gearshift lever 112
Side airbag 151
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Snow chains 193
Spare wheel 190
Speedometer 9
Stabilisation Control (ESC) 110
START/STOP Function 118
Starting engine Jump-starting 202
Starting the engine 103
START STOP Jump-starting 204
Steering force assistance 104
Steering wheel 104
Stopping off the engine 103
Storage 85
Storage compartments 85
Sun visors 58
Switching lights on and off 49
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Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 172
Material coverings 172
Materials 172
Natural leather 172
Seat belts 173
Taking care of your vehicle 167
Automatic car wash system 168
Chrome parts 169
Cleaning the wheels 171
Door lock cylinders 170
Headlight lenses 170High-pressure cleaner 168
Plastic parts 169
Polishing the paintwork 169
Preservation 169
Rubber seals 170
Washing 168
Washing by hand 168
Wash system 168
TCS Function 111
Warning light 23
Technical data 216
Telephone 128, 131
Through-loading bag 90
Through-loading channel 89
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Tiptronic 121
see automatic gearbox 123
Tool 196
TOP TETHER 156
Towing 204
Towing a trailer 164
Towing eye 205
Towing protection monitoring 34
Traction control system (TCS) 111
Trailer 164
Towing a trailer 164
Transport Boot 72
Roof rack system 81
Transporting children safely 154
Twindoor see Boot lid 36
Two-way radio systems 126
Type plate 216
Tyre repair 200
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 189
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