2012 SKODA SUPERB trailer

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

Electric boot lid
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary information 38
Description of the operation 39
Audible signals 39
Adjusting the top position of the lid 40
Operational problems 40
Ð Preliminary information
Fig. 21
Operation of the lid Fig. 22
Operation of the lid: Button on the centre console/designation of
the areas First read and observe the introductory information given on page
38. If the electrical opening of the lid was triggered using the button on the remote
control key or the button on the centre console, an intermittent audible signal
sounds while the lid is moving.
The electric boot lid is fitted with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when
closing, it stops and an audible signal sounds. If you rapidly enter the vehicle dur-
ing the opening or closing process of the boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and
as a result the movement of the lid can be interrupted. The force limiter is activa-
ted.
Manually opening and closing the boot lid is only possible in exceptional cases,
and must be completed slowly and without sudden movements as close to the
centre of the lid as possible. Handling the sides of the lid can damage the electric
lid.
CAUTION
■ In a critical situation, the movement of the lid can be stopped by applying an
abrupt and quick force against the lid.
■ Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the opening
or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the roof lug-
gage rack or on the trailer, etc.) - risk of causing damage to the lid!
■ Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened boot lid (e.g.
distance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) - risk of causing damage to the lid. ■ Do not try to manually close the lid during the electric closing process. Damage
can occur to the system of the electric boot lid.
■ If the lid is closed manually, it must be ensured that when moving the lid into
the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge of the lid above the ŠKODA logo. Note
■ In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. The lid must be protected to ensure
its electrical functionality. ■ If necessary, we recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner. Ð
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Description of the operation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 38.When operating the lid, the system distinguishes 3 areas » Fig. 22 on page 38
where the function of the individual operating elements changes. The end posi-
tions of the lid - fully closed in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
Explanation of symbols
 Feasible action
 Non-feasible action
 Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement Operation of the boot lid using the remote control key and the button on the
centre console
Action Closed
lid Area
Open
lid 1 2 3
Opening

Stop 
Closing When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the boot lid does not function
using the remote control key.
If the vehicle was locked from the outside, the operation of the boot lid does not
function using the button on the centre console » Fig. 22 on page 38.
If a trailer is coupled to the vehicle, the operation of the boot lid does not func-
tion using the remote control key or the button on the centre console.
Operation of the boot lid using the handle A
Action
Closed
lid Area
Open
lid 1 2 3
Opening
 
Stop 
Closing  The operation of the boot lid, using the handle A
is only possible when the vehi-
cle is unlocked » Fig. 21 on page 38.
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Operation of the boot lid using the inner button B
Action
Closed
lid Area
Open
lid 1 2 3
Opening
 
Stop 
Closing   Operating the boot lid with the inner button B
is only possible when the boot lid
is opened » Fig. 21 on page 38. Ð Audible signals
First read and observe the introductory information given on page
38. Audible signals are active during the electrical operation of the lid. They serve as
a safety function and provide information about the success of a performed ac-
tion.
Signals Status
Interrupted tone Open (using the button on the remote control key or the button on the centre console » Fig. 22 on page 38)
1 continuous tone Force limiter
3 rising tones Confirmation of the storage of the lid position
3 identical tones fault Note
The expansion of the area 3
» Fig. 22 on page 38 changes proportionally, de-
pending on the setting of the top position of the lid »

page 40. When adjusting
the top position of the lid in the area 2
, the area 3
is not active, the expansion
of the area 2
changes proportionally to the set top position of the lid.
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Unlocking and locking

Fog lights
Fig. 32
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
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First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 32.
› Pull the light switch to position 1
.
The indicator light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 18. ÐFog lights with the function CORNER
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The fog lights with the function CORNER are designed to improve the illumination
of the surrounding area near the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The fog lights with the function
CORNER are adjusted according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light 1)
in the following circumstances:
› the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
› the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
› the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position
 and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on;
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the fog lights are not switched on;
› no reverse gear is engaged. Note
If the reverse gear is engaged during the active function CORNER, both fog lights
illuminate. Ð Rear fog lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
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First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 32 on page 52.
› Pull the light switch to position 2
.
The indicator light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the rear fog
lights are switched on » page 18.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer and the rear fog lights switched on. Ð
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1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
52 Using the system

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the border of the danger area
starts (continuous tone) 5
cm further away from the vehicle. The length of the ve-
hicle can be increased with an installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated
when towing a trailer.
Activating/deactivating the rear parking aid
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief audible signal.
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
Activating/deactivating the front and rear parking aid
The parking aid is activated when the ignition is turned on and reverse gear is en-
gaged and or by pressing the button  » Fig. 120 - the symbol
 lights up in the
button. This is confirmed by a brief audible signal.
The parking aid is deactivated by pressing the button  or at a speed of more
than 10 km/h (the symbol  in the button is no longer illuminated). WARNING
■ The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and
it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the vehicle
or carrying out similar manoeuvres. Pay particular attention to small children
and animals as they are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
■ Before reversing or parking, check that there is no small obstacle, such as a
rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front of or behind the vehicle. Such ob-
stacles may not be recognised by the parking aid sensors.
■ Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of cloth-
ing cannot reflect the signals from the parking aid. Thus, these objects or peo-
ple who wear such clothing are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the parking aid.
Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may not be recognised. Note
■ If a warning signal sounds for about 3
seconds after activating the system and
there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is
confirmed additionally when the symbol  flashes in the button  . Have the
fault rectified by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ The sensors must be kept clean (free of ice, etc.) to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
■ If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is
in the position P, the warning signal is interrupted (the vehicle cannot move). Ð Park assist
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Park assist display on the information display 114
Parking with the help of the park assist system and completing the parking
procedure 115
Messages in the information display 116
The parking aid is part of the park assist system, therefore the information and
safety guidelines » page 112, Parking aid must be read and observed.
The park assist system helps you to park in a suitable parallel parking space be-
tween two vehicles or behind a vehicle.
After switching on the ignition and when driving at a speed of up to 30

km/h, the
park assist system automatically searches for suitable parking spaces on the driv-
er's and passenger's side of the vehicle.
During the parking procedure the park assist only takes over the steering move-
ments, the pedals continue to be operated by the driver.
If the park assist system is switched on, a yellow indicator light illuminates up in
the button » Fig. 121 on page 114.
The function of the system is based on:
› the measurement and evaluation of the size of parking spaces when driving,
› the determination of the correct position of the vehicle for parking,
› the calculation of the line on which the vehicle drives backwards into the park-
ing space,
› the automatic turning of the front wheels when parking.
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Starting-off and Driving

WARNING
■ The park assist does not take away the responsibility from the driver when
parking.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the park assist sys-
tem and parking aid. Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may
not be recognised. CAUTION
■ If other vehicles are parked behind or on the kerb, the park assist guides your
vehicle beyond the kerb or onto it. Ensure that the wheels or the wheel rims of
your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.
■ Under certain circumstances, surfaces or structures of certain objects, such as
wire mesh fences, powder snow etc., cannot be recognised by the system.
■ The evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure depends on the
circumference of the wheels. The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fit-
ted with the wheel size approved by the manufacturer. If wheels other than
those approved by the manufacturer are mounted, the resulting position of the
vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be avoided by readjusting
the system at a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Under certain circumstances, the sys-
tem may not function correctly, for example, if the vehicle is fitted with snow
chains or a temporary spare wheel. Note
■ The traction control system (TCS) must always be switched on when parking.
■ Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to ve-
hicles with a factory-fitted towing device). This is why it is not possible to reverse
into a parking space with the help of the park assist system when towing a trailer.
■ If the sensors find a suitable parking space, they store its parameters until an-
other suitable parking space has been found or until a distance of 10
m had been
driven after finding the parking space. This is why it is possible to switch on the
park assist after driving past the parking space and the information on whether
this parking space is suitable for parking appears in the information display. Ð Park assist display on the information display
Fig. 121
Switch on display of the park assist in the information display/infor-
mation display: Finding a suitable parking space
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 113.
Switching on
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Press the button
» Fig. 121.
› Drive past the parking space at up to maximum 30 km/h and a distance of
0.5
– 1.5 m » Fig. 121.
The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is automatically indica-
ted on the information display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the
road. In the information display the search area for the parking space is indicated
on the driver's side.
If the button is pressed at a speed greater than 30 km/h and less than 50 km/h,
the message indicating that the speed for detecting the space has been excee-
ded will be shown on the display of the instrument cluster. If the speed drops be-
low 30 km/h, the condition of the park assist system is automatically displayed in
the display of the instrument cluster. When exceeding a speed of 50 km/h, it is
necessary to activate the display again by pressing the button » Fig. 121.Ð
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Messages in the information display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 113.
Park Assist finished.
The parking procedure has ended or after switching on the ignition, the vehicle
has not been driven above 10 km/h.
Park Assist: Speed too high.

Reduce the speed to below 30 km/h.
Driver steering intervention: Please take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated due to driver intervention.
Park Assist finished. ASR deactivated.
The parking procedure cannot be carried out because the TCS system is switched
off.
ASR deactivated. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the TCS system was switched off dur-
ing the parking procedure.
Trailer: Park Assist finished.
The parking procedure is not possible because the trailer is hitched and a plug is
inserted in the socket of the towing device.
Time limit exceeded. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because a time limit of 180 seconds for parking
was exceeded.
Park Assist currently not available.
The Park Assist cannot be switched on because a fault exists on the vehicle. Have
the fault rectified by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Park Assist ended. System currently not available.
The parking procedure was ended because a fault exists on the vehicle. Have the
fault rectified by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Park Assist faulty. Workshop!
The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists on the park assist.
Have the fault rectified by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Steering interv. active. Monitor area around veh.!
The Park Assist is active and takes over the steering movements. Observe the
surrounding area and carefully reverse while operating the pedals. ä
Please take over steering! Finish parking manually!
Assume control of the steering. Complete the parking procedure without using
the park assist system.
Speed too high! Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the speed was exceeded.
Park Assist: ASR intervention.
The intervention of the TCS while searching for a suitable parking place.
ASR intervention! Please take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated by the intervention of the TCS.
Park Assist: Stationary time not sufficient.


The stationary time of the vehicle was less than 1 second.
Park Assist: Speed too low.
After the ignition is switched on, the vehicle must exceed the speed of 10 km/h at
least once. Ð Cruise control system (CCS)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storing a speed 117
Changing a stored speed 117
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily 118
Switching off the cruise control system completely 118
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h
(20 mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator
pedal. This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power out-
put and braking power of the engine.
The indicator light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the cruise control
system is activated. £
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Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 116.
The cruise control system is
temporarily switched off by pressing the switchA
» Fig. 124 on page 117
into the spring-tensioned position CANCEL or by de-
pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
Briefly press the rocker button B
into the position RES

to resume the stored
speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released. ÐSwitching off the cruise control system completely
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 116.
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Turn the switch A
» Fig. 124 on page 117

into the OFF position. ÐSTART/STOP
Fig. 125
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO 2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
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the display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
› Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
› Take the vehicle out of gear.
› Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic renewed engine restart (start phase).
› Depress the clutch pedal.
Switching the
START-STOP system on and off
The START/STOP system can be switched on/off by pressing the button  » Fig. 125.
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the indicator light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the
engine starts immediately.
The START-STOP

system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to
check without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the
START-STOP system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase):
› The gearshift lever is in Neutral.
› The clutch pedal is not depressed.
› The driver has fastened the seat belt.
› The driver's door is closed.
› The bonnet is closed.
› The vehicle is at a standstill.
› The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.
› The engine is at operating temperature.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
› The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
› The engine speed is less than 1 200 rpm.
› The temperature inside the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
› There is sufficient pressure in the braking system.
› The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
not too great.
› The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater
than 3 km/h.
› No cleaning of the diesel particle filter takes place
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› The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4
of a steering wheel revolution).
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118 Using the system