2012 SKODA SUPERB fuel type

Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 158
The first 1 500 km 158
Catalytic converter 158
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 159
Environmental compatibility 161
Driving abroad 162
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 162
Driving through water on the street 163
Towing a trailer 164
Towing a trailer 164
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 167
Taking care of your vehicle 167
Inspecting and replenishing 174
Fuel 174
Engine compartment 176
Vehicle battery 182
Wheels and Tyres 187
Tyres 187
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 194
Introductory information 194
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 194
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 195
First-aid box 195
Warning triangle 195
Fire extinguisher 195
Vehicle tool kit 196Changing a wheel 196
Breakdown kit 200
Jump-starting 202
Towing the vehicle 204
Fuses and light bulbs 207
Fuses 207
Bulbs 210
Technical data
Technical data 216
Introductory information 216
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 216
Dimensions 218
Specification and engine oil capacity 219
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type 220
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 224
Index
4 Table of Contents

For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental
regulations. Note
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batteries.
■ The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as
the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are
used, the power output can be reduced or it can lead to a malfunction of the
lamp. ÐVisibility
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 43
Switch for windscreen heater/switch for rear window heater
Windscreen heater › The windscreen heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
 » Fig. 43
-  - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
Rear window heater
› The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
 » Fig. 43 -
 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run-
ning. The windscreen and rear window heater automatically
switches off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes. For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy »

page 161 , Saving electricity . Note
■ If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 186, Automatic load deactivation .
■ The position and shape of the switch for the rear window heater can vary de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle. Ð Sun visors
Fig. 44
Sun visor/double sun visor
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 44.
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover open
in the direction of the arrow 2
. When you slide open the cover, the vanity mirror
lighting in the headliner switches on automatically. It switches off again when
you slide the cover closed or when you raise the sun visor.
On vehicles that are equipped with a double sun visor, the auxiliary visor can be
unfolded in the direction of the arrow 3
after swivelling the sun visor towards
the door. £
58 Using the system

Deployment factors
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors such
as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard, soft), the impact angle, vehicle
speed, etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which oc-
curs. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the rele-
vant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured
during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in
the control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suf-
fer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal collision:
› driver’s front airbag;
› passenger’s front airbag;
› driver’s knee airbag.
The following will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision: › front side airbag on the side of the accident;
› rear side airbag on the side of the accident;
› head airbags on the side of the accident.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:
› the interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door
contact position),
› the hazard warning light is switched on;
› all the doors are unlocked;
› the battery in the boot is disconnected,
› the fuel supply to the engine is interrupted. Note
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated. This
is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle. Ð Front airbags
Fig. 141
Driver airbag in the steering wheel/front passenger airbag in the
dashboard Fig. 142
Safe distance to steering wheel/inflated airbags.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel » Fig. 141 - .
The front airbag for the front seat passenger is located in the dash panel above
the stowage compartment 
- » Fig. 141.
If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and infla-
ted in front of the driver and front passenger » Fig. 142 - . The forward move-
ment of the driver and of the front passenger is cushioned when they make con-
tact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus
reduced. £
149
Airbag system

Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Refuelling 174
Unleaded petrol 175
Diesel fuel 176
The correct type of fuel for your vehicle and the tyre size and inflation pressure
are specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 155 on page 174 - . WARNING
The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare canister
in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehi-
cle for safety reasons. In the event of an accident, the canister might be dam-
aged and fuel may leak out - risk of fire! CAUTION
■ Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and exhaust system. ■ Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork - risk
of paint damage! Ð Refuelling
Fig. 155
Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap
with cap unscrewed
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 174.
The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked with the central locking.
Open fuel filler flap
›
Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap
» Fig. 155 -  .
› Unscrew the filler cap by turning it to the left and place the cap onto the top of
the fuel filler flap » Fig. 155 - .
Closing the filler cap
› Turn the filler cap to the right until it clicks into place.
› Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Check that the fuel filler flap is closed properly. CAUTION
■ Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (aux-
iliary heating and ventilation).
■ The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue filling the
fuel tank otherwise the expansion volume is filled up. Note
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres, containing a reserve of approx.
10.5 litres . Ð
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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