2012 SKODA SUPERB tow

Rear towing eye
Fig. 182
Rear bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 204.
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Press onto the bottom part of the cap in the rear bumper
» Fig. 182 -  and re-
move it.
› Screw in the towing eye by turning to the left up to the stop
» Fig. 182 -  and
tighten as much as possible. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for exam-
ple, using the wheel wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object
that can be pushed through the eye.
› After unscrewing the towing eye, put the cap on and press into place. The cap
must engage firmly.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap » page 206, Vehicles a towing device .CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting. ÐVehicles a towing device
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 204.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap.
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ä Use the detachable ball rod for towing. For installing the detachable ball rod, see
the instructions manual for the towing device.
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the standard
reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal pro-
visions. CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable tow bar
is used. Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary. Ð206
Do-it-yourself

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Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot. WARNING
■ Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 176, Engine compartment .
■ Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb. ■ Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required - danger to life! CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, nap-
kin, or similar. ■ When removing and installing the tail light make sure that the paintwork of the
vehicle and the tail light are not damaged. Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs be always carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■ We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a ŠKODA specialist
garage after replacing a bulb in the main or low beam.
■ Gas discharge bulbs and LED diodes are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Headlights
Fig. 186
Headlights: Location of the bulbs/Removing bulbs for the parking
light and main beam Fig. 187
Removing the bulb for the low
beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 210.
Overview of the location of the bulbs
» Fig. 186. 1
- parking light and main beam
2
- low beam light
3
- front turn signal light
Change the light bulb for the parking light
› Open the bonnet.
› Remove the rubber cover 1
» Fig. 186
.
› Remove the holder A
»
Fig. 186
.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
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Fuses and light bulbs

Licence plate light (Combi)
Fig. 193
Boot lid: Licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 210.
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Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow
» Fig. 193 and
carefully press towards the centre of the lamp, by doing so the lamp jumps out
slightly.
› Remove the lamp.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
› Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop. Make sure that you install
the glass cover in the correct position. Ð
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Fuses and light bulbs

Technical data
Technical data
Introductory information
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult a
ŠKODA Service Partner to determine which
engine your vehicle is equipped with.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-
so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ÐData on the vehicle data sticker and the type plate
Fig. 194
Vehicle data sticker/type plate Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker
» Fig. 194 is located on the floor of the boot and is also
stated in the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100

km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 194 is located on the lower part of the column between the
front and rear doors on the driver's side.
The type plate lists the following weights:
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre-
sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight » .
The payload consists of the following components:
› Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 80 kg).
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Technical data

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
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The first 1 500 km 158
Tyres 158
S
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
T
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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