2012 SKODA SUPERB window

Changing the brake fluid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the
environment. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in
the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling point of the brake
fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
› VW 50114;
› FMVSS 116 DOT4. WARNING
Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of the
formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs the
braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle. CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle. ÐWindscreen washer system
Fig. 161
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.ä
ä
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the wind-
screen or rear window and for the headlight cleaning system. The windscreen
washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The capacity of the reservoir is about 3 litres or about 5.5
litres on vehicles that
have a headlight cleaning system.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights.
We therefore recommend using clean water with a screen cleaner (including anti-
freeze in the winter) that is able to remove stubborn dirt.
Antifreeze should always be added to the cleaning water in the winter even if the
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no screen
cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must
not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration is sufficient
only to -5 °C. CAUTION
■ Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
the windscreen washer fluid.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid. Note
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when replen-
ishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be contamina-
ted, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction. Ð Vehicle battery
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Battery cover 184
Checking the battery electrolyte level 185
Operation in winter 185
£
182 General Maintenance

“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is
dangerous and requires a special charger
and specialist knowledge. We therefore recommend having the quick charging of
vehicle batteries undertaken by a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging. CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth » page 204, Jump-starting in vehicles with the

START-STOP
system . ÐDisconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions
are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
Operation Operating measure
Electrical power window (operational faults) » page 43
Panoramic sliding roof (operational faults) » page 46
Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber » User manual of the radio
or »
user manual of the navigation
system
Setting the clock » page 11
Data in the multifunction display are deleted. » page 12Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner to ensure
the full functionality of all electrical systems. ÐReplacing the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.ä
ä When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. Suitable types of vehicle batteries can
be purchased from a

ŠKODA Service Partner.
We recommend that the battery is replaced by a ŠKODA Service Partner, where
the new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations. Ð Automatic load deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
An intelligent vehicle power management system automatically takes various
measures at high loads on the vehicle battery to prevent discharging of the bat-
tery: This manifests itself by the following:
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large consumers of power, e.g. seat heaters, rear window
heaters, voltage supply to the 12V power socket, have their power limited or in
case of emergency shut off completely. Note
Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the vehicle
battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on a long time
with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned on during lon-
ger parking. Driving comfort is not put at risk by any shutting off of consumers.
Often the driver is not aware of it having taken place. Ð ä
186 General Maintenance

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 183
Fuse box cover/Schematic diagram of the fuse box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 207.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
›
Remove the cover for the fuse box using a screwdriver
» Fig. 183.
› Replace the cover once the fuse has been changed.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump relay, fuel pump
control unit
2 Control unit for ABS, ESC, switch for the tyre control display, brake
sensor
3 Switch and airbag control unit
4 WIV, tail lights, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone preinstal-
lation
5 Control unit for headlight beam adjustment and headlight swivel, con-
trol unit for parking aid, control unit for park assist
6 Instrument cluster, control unit for electromechanical power steering,
Haldex, selector lever lock, power supply for data bus, AG
7 Valve heating, air mass meter
8 Control unit for trailer detection 9 Relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation
10 Adaptive left main headlight ä
No. Power consumer
11 Adaptive right main headlight
12 Not assigned
13 Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock
14 Central locking system and bonnet lid 15 Central control unit - interior lights
16 The air conditioning system 17 Not assigned
18 Phone 19 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever
20 KESSY 21 KESSY ELV
22 Air blower for Climatronic
23 Front power window, central locking of the front doors
24 Selector lever lock, AG 25 Rear window heater, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation
26 Power socket in the boot 27 Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection valves
28 Electric boot lid 29 AG, Haldex
30 Ventilated front seats 31 DVD pre-installation
32 Front power window, central locking system of the rear doors
33 Electric sliding/tilting roof
34 Alarm, spare horn 35 front and rear lighter
36 Headlight cleaning system 37 Heated front seats
38 Heated rear seats 39 Rear window wiper
40 Fan air-conditioning system, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation 41 Not assigned
42 Light switch £208
Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS Function 111
Warning light 23
Accessories 194
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR) 110
Adjusting Exterior mirror 64
Adjusting seats 141
Adjustment Seat 67
Aerial 168
see Radio reception 170
Airbag 148
Deployment 148
Front airbag 149
Head airbag 152
Knee airbag 150
Side airbag 151
Airbag system 148
Air conditioning system 93
Air outlet vents 94
Climatronic 97
Manual air conditioning system 94
Alarm 33
Anti-theft alarm system 33
Antilock brake system 111
Armrest Front 88
rear 72, 88
Ashtray 83
Assist systems ABS 23, 111
Cruise control systems (CCS) 116
EDL 111
ESC 22, 110Park assist 113
Parking aid 112
START/STOP 118
TCS 23, 111
Auto Check Control 18
Automatic driving lamp control 49
Automatic gearbox 121
Dynamic shift programme 124
Emergency programme 125
Information for driving 121
Kickdown 124
Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel 123
Parking 122
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 125
Selector lever lock 124
Selector lever positions 122
Starting off 122
Stopping 122
Tiptronic 123
Automatic load deactivation 186
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) 100
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 162
B
Before setting off 140
Belt tensioners 147
Bonnet Closing 177
Opening 177
Warning light 21
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 73
Cover 75
Emergency unlocking 37
Emergency unlocking Combi 37
Extendable variable loading floor 77
Fastening elements 74
Fixing nets 74Fixing of the floor covering 75
foldable boot cover (Combi) 76
Folding hooks 74
Light 56
Removable lamp (Combi) 57
see Boot lid 36
Unlocking of the boot lid Combi 37
Variable loading floor 76
Boot lid 36
Automatic locking 37
Combi 37
Twindoor 36
Warning light 21
Brake assist 110
Brake booster 109
Brake fluid Checking 181
Brake pads Indicator light 25
Brakes Brake assist systems 108
Handbrake 109
Indicator light 20
Running in 158
Braking Brake fluid 181
Breakdown kit 200
Bulbs Replacing 210
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows 40
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 196
Carrier 81
Catalytic converter 158
CD changer 138
Central locking button 30
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Index

Central locking system 28
Changes 194
Changing Engine oil 179
Wheel 196
Charging a vehicle battery 185
Checking Battery electrolyte level 185
Brake fluid 181
Coolant level 180
Engine oil 178
Oil level 178
Windscreen washer fluid 182
Children and safety 154
Child safety Side airbag 155
Child safety lock 28
Child seat Classification 155
ISOFIX 156
on the front passenger seat 154
Suitability 156
TOP TETHER 156
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 169
Cigarette lighter 84
Cleaning 167
Artificial leather 172
Headlight lenses 170
Material coverings 172
Materials 172
Natural leather 172
Plastic parts 169
Wheels 171
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 91
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 84
Ashtray 83
Cigarette lighter 84
General view 7Light 54
Storage compartments 85
Compartments 85
Computer see Multifunction display 12
Coolant Checking 180
Replenishing 180
Temperature gauge 9
Correct seated position 141
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 116
Cup holder front 82
rear 83
D
Daylight driving light 49
De-icing the windscreen and rear window 58
Deactivating an airbag 152
Deactivating an airbag 152
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 37
Diesel refer to Fuel 176
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 176
Diesel particulate filter 24
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 178
Display Coolant temperature 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 28
Indicator light for an open door 20Door locking
Emergency locking 35
Doors Emergency locking 35
Driving Abroad 162
Driving through water on the street 163
Emissions 216
Fuel consumption 216
DVD-preinstallation 139
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 159
EDL 111
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 40
Electric boot lid Adjusting the lid top position 38
Malfunctions 38
Operation 38
Electric power windows Central locking system 42
Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 111
Electronic immobiliser 104
Emergency Automatic gearbox 125
Changing a wheel 196
Door locking 35
Hazard warning light system 53
Jump-starting 202
Locking the driver's door 35
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) 46
Selector lever-unlocking 125
Sliding roof 44
Towing the vehicle 204
Tyre repair 200
Unlocking of the boot lid 37
Unlocking the driver's door 35
Emissions 216
226 Index

Engine
Running in 158
Starting and stopping the engine 103
Engine compartment Brake fluid 181
Coolant 179
Overview 178
Vehicle battery 182
Engine oil Changing 179
Checking 178
Replenishing 179
Engine Oil Specification 219
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 159
Environmental compatibility 161
Environmentally friendly driving 159
ESC Function 110
Indicator light 22
F
Fire extinguisher 195
First-aid-box 195
Footmats 112
Front airbag 149
Front seats 66
Fuel 174
Diesel 176
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 174
Refuelling 174
Unleaded petrol 175
Fuel consumption 159
Fuses Assignment 207
Replacing 207 G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system Warning light 24
GSM 128, 131
H
Handbrake 109
Head airbag 152
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 62
Headlights Driving abroad 162
Headlight cleaning system 62
Head restraint 70
Heating Exterior mirror 64
Seats 69
Windscreen and rear window 58
Horn 7
I
Ignition 105
Ignition lock 105
Immobiliser 104
Indicator lights 18
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument Cluster 8
See Instrument Cluster 8
Instrument lighting 53
Interior monitor 34
Internet connection 134
ISOFIX 156 J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 199
Jump-starting 202
K
KESSY see Kessy system 32
Starting 105
KESSY system Starting 105
Unlocking the vehicle 32
Knee airbag 150
L
Lever Main beam 54
Turn signal 54
Windscreen wipers 60
Light Adaptive headlights (AHL) 51
Automatic driving lamp control 49
Cockpit 54
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 50
Daylight driving light 49
Fog lights 52
Fog lights with the function CORNER 52
Hazard warning light system 53
Headlight beam adjustment 53
Headlight flasher 54
Low beam 49
Main beam 54
Parking light 49, 50
Rear fog lights 52
Replacing bulbs 210
Tourist light 51
Turn signal 54
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Index

Lights
Indicator lights 18
switching on and off 49
Loads 216
Locking Remote control 31
Locking and unlocking from the inside 30
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 16
Settings 16
Mirror Additional interior mirror 63
Automatic dimming interior mirror 63
Exterior mirror 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 63
Vanity 58
Mobile phone 126, 128, 131
Connecting to the hands-free system 129, 132
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 137
AUX-IN 138
MDI 138
N
Net partition 79
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 178
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12Operation in winter
De-icing windows 170
Diesel fuel 176
Vehicle battery 185
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 178
Indicator lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 169
Paint damage 169
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) Closing 45
Opening 45
Sun screen 45
Parking Park assist 113
Parking aid 112
Parking ticket holder 91
Passive Safety 140
Pedals 112
Periodic wiping 60
Petrol refer to Fuel 175
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 169
Power steering 104
Power windows Button in the front passenger door 42
Button in the rear doors 42
Operational faults 43
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 169
R
Radiator fan 181Radio reception
Aerial 170
Functional fault 170
Raise vehicle 199
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 63
Exterior mirror 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 63
Rear window - heating 58
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 98
Manual air conditioning system 96
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 174
Fuel 174
Regulation Headlight beam 53
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 32
Remote control key Replacing the battery 27
Removable lamp (Combi) 57
Replacement of parts 194
Replacing Bulbs 210
Fuses 207
Vehicle battery 186
Windscreen wiper blade 62
Replenishing Coolant 180
Engine oil 179
Windscreen washer fluid 182
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 82
Roof rack system Roof load 82
Running in Brake pads 158
Engine 158
228 Index

U
Underbody protection 171
Unlocking Remote control 31
Uphill start assist 110
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 186
Charging 185
Checking the electrolyte level 185
Operation in winter 185
Replacing 186
Safety instructions 182
Vehicle condition see Auto Check Control 18
Vehicle data sticker 216
Vehicle dimensions 218
Vehicle key 27
Vehicle tool kit 196
Visors 58
W
Warning symbols see Indicator lights 18
Warning triangle 195
Washing 167
Automatic car wash system 168
by hand 168
Chrome parts 169
High-pressure cleaner 168
Weights 216
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 199
Caps 191
Loosening and tightening 198
Wheels 187Wheels and tyres
Changing a wheel 196
Full wheel trim 191
General information 187
Handling wheels and tyres 189
new tyres 189
Service life of tyres 188
Snow chains 193
Spare wheel 190
Wheel bolts 193
Winter tyres 193
Window convenience operation 42
Windows De-icing 170
See electric power windows 40
Windscreen heating 58
see Radio reception 170
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 182
Indicator light 25
Replenishing 182
Winter 182
Windscreen washer system 182
Windscreen wipers 60
Windscreen wiper Automatic rear window wiper (Combi) 61
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 62
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 62
Windscreen wipers Activating 60
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 62
Windscreen washer fluid 182
Winter operation Snow chains 193
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 193
230 Index