2012 SKODA SUPERB deactivate airbag

Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electric windows 40
Central locking system 30
Air outlet vents 94
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 54
› Speed regulating system 116
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 149
› with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 127, 137
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 59
Air outlet vents 94
Regulator for front left seat heating 69
Switch for hazard warning lights 53
Regulator for front right seat heating 69
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 85
Front passenger airbag 149
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 153
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 64
Light switch 49
Bonnet release lever 1771
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18 Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 53, 53
Storage compartment on the driver's side 86
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 104
Driver’s knee airbag 150
Ignition lock 105
TCS switch 111
Tyre pressure monitoring system 25
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 94
› Operating controls for Climatronic 97
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 112
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 121
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 153
Park Assist 113
Front and rear parking aid 112
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays 83
› Storage compartment 86
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 19
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Cockpit

Airbag system 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
› The indicator light
 lights up for around
4 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on and then flashes for around 12 seconds.
The following is displayed in the information display: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The indicator light
 comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
› The switched off airbags are indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light     (airbag switched
off) » page 153. WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. ÐTyre control display 
The indicator light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure
in one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres » page 188, Service
life of tyres .
If the indicator light 

lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 192, Tyre control display. Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the indicator light  illuminates after the
ignition is switched on. The indicator light must go out after driving a short dis-
tance. Ð Windscreen washer fluid level 
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the indicator light  comes on.
Top up with liquid » page 182, Windscreen washer system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! Ð Thickness of brake pads 
If the indicator light  is slit, the brake pads are worn.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Check brake pads!
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Turn signal system 

Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of
the turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard indicator light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information » page 54, Turn signal and main beam lever .Ð Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected » page 49.Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

are only unlocked after being unlocked again using the unlock button on the re-
mote control key
» Fig. 8 on page 27
or the central locking button » Fig. 11 on
page 30.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a
speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press-
ing the central locking button  » page 30.
The vehicle doors can also be unlocked and opened by pulling once on the door
opening lever. WARNING
Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for exam-
ple at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for res-
cuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life! Note
■ You can have the individual settings activated by a ŠKODA
Service Partner or
you can activate them yourself with the help of the information display » page 16,
Settings. ■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi-
cle. ■ Only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked using the key if the central
locking system fails » page 35. The other doors and the boot lid can be manually
locked or unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door »

page 35.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 37. ÐSafe securing system
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. The door
locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside. The indi-
cator light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins
to flash evenly at longer intervals. It is not possible to open the doors with the
door handle either from the inside or from the outside. This acts as an effective
deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle. The safe securing system can be deactivated within 2 seconds by double locking
the vehicle.
If the safe securing system is not in operation:
› the indicator light in the driver door flashes rapidly for about 2

seconds, goes
out and starts to flash at regular, longer intervals after about 30 seconds;
› is the filler flap locked.
The safe securing system is activated again the next time the vehicle is unlocked
and locked.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, the vehicle
can be opened from the inside by pulling the door opening lever. WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then no longer pos-
sible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors
make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency -
hazard! Note
■ The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa-
ted. ■ After locking the vehicle, you will be informed that the safe securing system is
activated by means of the message CHECK DEADLOCK on the instrument cluster
display. On vehicles that are equipped with an information display, the following
message will appear Check deadlock! Owner's manual! appears.Ð
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Unlocking and locking

Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 11
Central locking button
The doors and the boot lid can be unlocked/locked with the rocker switch on the
door opening lever of the driver or front passenger door » Fig. 11 even when the
ignition is not switched on.
The central locking button works only when the vehicle was not locked from the
outside and all doors are closed.
Locking
Press the symbol » Fig. 11 on the button. The symbol  in the button comes on.
Unlocking
Press the symbol » Fig. 11 on the button. The symbol  in the button is no longer
illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened by pulling once on the door
opening lever.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.
By pressing and holding down the symbol  or  on the rocker switch in the driv-
er's door, the windows can be conveniently closed or opened. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors
make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
If the safe securing system is activated » page 29, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate. Ð Remote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlock or open the boot lid,
› open and close the windows
»
page 42, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a ŠKODA Service Partner. Only then can the remote
control key be used again. Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter). £
30 Using the system

All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and
the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-
ployed in the event of an accident.
Note
The hazard warning light system must be switched on if, for example:
■ you encounter a traffic congestion;
■ your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs. ÐTurn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 36
Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The parking light and headlight flasher are also operated with the turn signal and
main beam lever.
Right  and left  turn signal light
› Push the lever upwards A
» Fig. 36
or downwards B
.
› If you only wish to flash three times (the "convenience turn signal"), briefly
push the lever to the upper or lower pressure point and release again. This fea-
ture can be activated/deactivated via the information display » page 16.
› Turn signal for changing lanes - to only flash briefly, move the lever up or down
to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
› Switch on the low beam.
ä ›
Push the lever away from the steering wheel in the direction of arrow C
(spring-tensioned position).
› The main beam is switched off by pulling the lever towards the steering wheel
(spring-tensioned position) in the direction of arrow D
.
Headlight flasher 
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in the di-
rection of arrow D
- the main beam and indicator light
 in the instrument
cluster come on.
Parking light 
Description of the operation » page 50, Parking light CAUTION
Only use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be
dazzled. Note
■ The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The cor-
responding indicator light  or 

in the instrument cluster also flashes.
■ The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■ The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails. Ð Interior light
Interior lights at the front
Fig. 37
Interior lights at the front £
54 Using the system

Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 135
The correct distance of the driver from the steering wheel and dash
panel/The correct head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 141.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
› Position the steering wheel so that there is a gap of at least 25
cm between the
steering wheel and the chest A
» Fig. 135, and that the distance between the
legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag is at least 10
cm B
.
› Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
› Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head C
.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 144.
Manual driver seat adjustment » page 67, Manually adjusting the front seats .
Electrical driver seat adjustment » page 67. ÐCorrect seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 141.ä
ä For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
› Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head C
» Fig. 135 on page 142.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 144.
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated »

page 152,
Deactivating airbags .
Manual front passenger adjustment » page 67, Manually adjusting the front
seats .
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment » page 67, Adjusting front seats elec-
trically. Ð Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 141.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the head C
» Fig. 135 on page 142.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 144.
› Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle » page 154, Transporting children safely .Ð
ä
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Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introductory information
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The
airbag indicator light  comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is
switched on »
page 25.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed to offer additional
protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of: › an electronic control unit;
› Front airbags for the driver and front seat passenger
» page 149;
› a driver’s knee airbag » page 150;
› side airbags » page 151;
› head airbags » page 152;
› an airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster
» page 25;
› a key switch for the front seat passenger airbag
» page 153;
› an indicator light in the middle of the dash panel to indicate the front seat pas-
senger airbag is switched off » page 153.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
› the indicator light
 does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on;
› the indicator light
 does not go out 4 seconds after the ignition is switched
on;
› the indicator light
 goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched
on;
› the indicator light
 comes on or flashes when driving;
› the indicator light in the middle of the dash panel for the deactivated front seat
passenger airbag flashes. WARNING
■ The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of the
complete passive vehicle safety concept. Please note that an airbag can only
offer you optimal protection in combination with a seat belt which is fas-
tened.
■ To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect when
the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to match
the body size »
page 141, Correct seated position .
■ If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident. ■ If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. ■ No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering wheel)
must only be carried out by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
■ It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed. ■ The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
■ The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
■ If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included! ■ When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements. Ð When are the airbags deployed?
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultaneous-
ly.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear-
end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover. £
148 Safety

Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:
› The airbag indicator light  illuminates for around 4
seconds after the ignition
is switched on and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second
intervals.
The following applies if the airbag has been switched off using the key switch
in the storage compartment: › The airbag indicator light  comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on;
› Switched off airbags are indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the indica-
tor light  in the display     coming on » Fig. 146 on page 153. Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.
■ A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehicle
can/must be deactivated. ÐKey switch for the front seat passenger airbag
Fig. 146
Storage compartment: Switch for the front passenger airbag/indi-
cator light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Deactivating an airbag › Switch off the ignition.
› Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position 2
» Fig. 146 OFF.›
Check that the airbag indicator light
 in the display      in the
middle of the dash panel lights up 3
» Fig. 146
when the ignition is turned on.
Activating an airbag
› Switch off the ignition.
› Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position 1
» Fig. 146 ON
.
› Check that the airbag indicator light
 in the display 
    in the
middle of the dash panel does not light up 3
» Fig. 146 when the ignition is
turned on.
Indicator light in the display 
    (front passenger airbag switched
off)
If the front passenger airbag is switched off, the indicator light comes on for
about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault in the deactivated airbag » if the airbag indicator light
flashes. Immediately visit a ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.
■ Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag. ■ If the airbag indicator light  in the display 
    flashes, the
front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident! Have
the airbag system checked by a ŠKODA specialist garage immediately. Ð 153
Airbag system