2012 SKODA SUPERB gearbox

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed Sub-
ject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the informa-
tion you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as
“left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbols
 Denotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.
 Denotes the end of a section.
 Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.
 Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possi-
ble.
® Denotes a registered trademark.
Notes WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident. For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion. Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument Cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Indicator lights 18
Unlocking and locking 27
Vehicle key 27
Child safety lock 28
Central locking system 28
Remote control 30
KESSY system 32
Anti-theft alarm system 33
Emergency unlocking and locking 35
Boot lid 35
Electric boot lid 38
Electric power windows 40
Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) 45
Lights and visibility 48
Lights 48
Interior light 54
Boot light (Combi) 57
Visibility 58
Windscreen wipers and washers 59
Rear window 63Seats and Stowage 66
Front seats 66
Seat heaters 69
Ventilated front seats 69
Head restraints 70
Rear seats 71
Boot 72
Variable loading floor in the boot 76
Extendable variable loading floor with
integrated aluminium strips and fastening
elements (Combi) 77
Net partition (Combi) 79
Roof rack system 81
Cup holder 82
Ashtray 83
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 84
Storage compartments 85
Clothes hooks 91
Parking ticket holder 91
The air conditioning system 93
Air conditioning system 93
Air outlet vents 94
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 94
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 97
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 100
Starting-off and Driving 103
Starting and stopping the engine 103
KESSY system 105
Brakes and brake assist systems 108
Shifting (manual gearbox) 112
Pedals 112
Parking aid 112
Park assist 113
Cruise control system (CCS) 116START/STOP 118
Fatigue detection system (break
recommendation) 119
Automatic gearbox 121
Automatic gearbox 121
Communication 126
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 126
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 127
Symbols in the information display 128
Phone Phonebook 128
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 128
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 131
Voice control 135
Multimedia 137
Safety
Passive Safety 140
General information 140
Correct seated position 141
Seat belts 144
Seat belts 144
Airbag system 148
Description of the airbag system 148
Front airbags 149
Driver’s knee airbag 150
Side airbags 151
Head airbags 152
Deactivating airbags 152
Transporting children safely 154
Child seat 154
3
Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system AF Multi-purpose vehicles
AHL Adaptive headlights AG Automatic gearbox
TCS Traction control
CO 2 in g/km discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meter
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation EDL Electronic differential lock
EPC EPC fault light ESC Electronic Stability Control FSI Stratified petrol direct injection
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output MG Manual gearbox
MFD Multifunction display N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta- tion of goods
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection system
TDI PD Diesel engine with injection system and unit injector injection system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection Ð 5
Abbreviations

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
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
7
Cockpit

Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter 1
» Fig. 2 on page 8 indicates the range in which
the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 11. For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine. ÐFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 8.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries. ÐCoolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The coolant temperature gauge 4
» Fig. 2 on page 8 operates only when the ig-
nition is switched on. ä
ä
ä The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to
avoid any damage to the engine.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads »
page 21,
Coolant temperature/coolant level . Ð Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The fuel gauge 6
» Fig. 2 on page 8 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve mark-
ing » page 24. CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can
lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter. £
ä
9
Instruments and Indicator Lights

Warning against excessive speeds
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
With the button A
» Fig. 6
on page 13 on the windscreen wiper lever or the
adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel, select the menu item
Warning against excessive speeds .
› Activate the option for setting the speed limit (the value flashes) with the but-
ton B
on the windscreen wiper lever, or the adjustment wheel D
on the multi-
function steering wheel.
› Set the desired speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h, with the button A
on the windscreen
wiper lever or the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel.
› Use the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm the desired speed limit, or wait a
few seconds and the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
› With the button A
» Fig. 6
on page
13 on the windscreen wiper lever or the
adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel, select the menu item
Warning against excessive speeds .
› Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Use the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel to accept the current speed as the speed
limit (the value flashes).
If you wish to change the set speed limit, it is changed in 5

km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
› Press repeatedly the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or use the ad-
justment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm the desired
speed limit, or wait a few seconds and the setting is saved automatically (the
value stops flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
› With the button A
» Fig. 6
on page
13 on the windscreen wiper lever or the
adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel, select the menu item
Warning against excessive speeds .
› Pressing the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment wheel
D
on the multifunction steering wheel deletes the speed limit.
ä
›
Pressing the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment wheel
D
on the multifunction steering wheel again activates change mode for the
speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. At
the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears on the
display with the set limit value.
The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition. Ð MAXI DOT (information display)
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu 16
Settings 16
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning 18
Auto Check Control 18
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data relating
to the radio, mobile phone, multifunction display, navigation system, the unit con-
nected to the MDI port and the automatic gearbox » page 121. WARNING
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key if coming in contact with the display (e.g. when cleaning)
to prevent any possible damage. Ð
15
Instruments and Indicator Lights

Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the information display
indicates the relevant
open door or boot/bonnet.
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6
km/h.ÐAuto Check Control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the information dis-
play. The messages are displayed at the same time as the symbols in the informa-
tion display or the indicator lights in the instrument cluster » page 18.
If there is at least one error message, the menu item Vehicle status is displayed
in the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is dis-
played. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g.
1/3. This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Warning symbols
 Engine oil pressure too low
» page 21
 Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too
hot » page 18
 Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
» page 22
 Thickness of brake pads
» page 25
 Problem with engine oil pressure
» page 18ä
ä
Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot

A symbol  in the information display indicates that the temperature of the
clutches of the automatic gearbox is too high.
The following is displayed in the information display: Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the symbol  disappears -
risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as soon as the symbol dis-
appears.
Problem with the engine oil pressure 
If the symbol  is shown in the information display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a

ŠKODA specialist garage. The information about the
maximum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages
must be confirmed with the button B
» Fig. 7 on page 16 on the windscreen wip-
er lever or with the button D
on the multifunction steering wheel to call up the
main menu. ■ As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver. Ð Indicator lights
Overview
The indicator lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
When switching on the ignition, some indicator lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test. These indicator lights will disappear several seconds after the vehicle is
started. £
18 Using the system

Glow plug system 
(diesel engine)
The indicator light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow indicator light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light  does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the indicator light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐEPC 
fault light (petrol engine)
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐDiesel particulate filter 
(diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the indicator light 

lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
To clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of
at least 60 km/h » at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 mi-
nutes or until the indicator light goes out with the 4th or 5th
gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it.
The indicator light  only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the indicator light  does not go out and the
indicator light  begins to flash.
The following is displayed in the information display: Diesel particulate filter Owner's manual! The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light 
also lights up.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials - risk of fire!
■ Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the indicator light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic. CAUTION
As long as the indicator light  lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine. Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
ularly driving over short distances should be avoided. ■ Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A
ŠKODA specialist garage will be able to tell you
which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content. Ð Fuel reserve 
The indicator light  will come on if the fuel level is less than 9 litres.
The following is displayed in the information display: Please refuel! Range ... km Note
The text in the information display goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance. Ð
24 Using the system