2012 SKODA SUPERB wipers

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
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If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as li-
cence plate light light up at the same time.
If the automatic driving lamp control is switched on, the light is regulated with
the light sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set
value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side
lights as well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity
increases again, the lights switch off automatically.
Rain lights
If the windscreen wiper is switched on in rain sensor mode for longer than 10
sec-
onds or in permanent wipe mode (position 2 or 3) » page 60, Activating the
windscreen wipers and washers for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and
low beam are switched on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen
wipe is in operation rain sensor for more than around 4 minutes or is not switch-
ed on in the operation permanent wipe. Note
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that its functionality is not
impaired or disabled. ÐParking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Parking light

› Switch off the ignition.
› Pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 36 on page 54 upwards or downwards -
the side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched.
Parking light on both sides
› Turn the light switch into the position
 and lock the vehicle. Note
■ The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
■ If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on. Ð
ä COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
When it is dark, this function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on the

COMING HOME function
› The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control
.
› Switch off the ignition.
› The light switches on after the driver's door is opened.
Switching on the
LEAVING HOME function
› After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving
lamp control .
› Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control and the light is switched on.
Depending on the equipment fitted the
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
switches on the following lights:
› Parking lights;
› Low beam;
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;
› Licence plate light.
The COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is controlled with the light sensor in
the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set
value of the light sensor, the light is not switched on after opening the driver's
door or unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
Switching off the COMING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after closing all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
Switching off the LEAVING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote
control, switching on the ignition or locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened, the vehicle is locked automatically after 30 seconds.£
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50 Using the system

Note
■ If the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is switched on constantly, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly over short distances. ■ The illumination period for the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function can be
changed by means of the information display. ÐAdaptive headlights (AHL)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 31 on page 49 to position 
.
The AHL system is activated if:
› the light sensor recognises a low light intensity,
› no reverse gear is engaged,
› the operation mode “tourist light” is not switched on.
The light sensor switches on the full outer illumination at low light intensity.
The AHL system makes it possible to change the length and width of illumination
from the headlights. The length and width of illumination changes automatically
in relation to the vehicle speed and the use of the windscreen wiper.
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The “out of town” mode is a basic mode. The dispersion of the cone of light in
front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the
following modes are active.
Rain mode
In the “rain” mode the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-
er and the width of illumination is shorter, so that during bad weather (rain) the
dazzling of the oncoming drivers can be reduced. The mode is activated at speeds
of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers continuously operate for a period of
time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deactivated when dropping below or ex-
ceeding the set speed limit or if the windscreen wipers have been switched off
for a period of time longer than 8 minutes. ä
City mode
In the

“city” mode, the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-
er and the width of illumination is shorter. The aim is to illuminate also the adja-
cent footpaths, crossings, pedestrian crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds
of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
In the “motorway” mode, the dispersion of the cone of light is adapted so that it
also illuminates the left (or right) 1)
lane of the motorway, so that the driver can re-
act in time to an obstacle or any other danger. The mode is activated gradually
from a speed of 90 km/h. It is most effective at speeds above 120 km/h.
Tourist light
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the “tou-
rist light” mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of the
headlights is deactivated.
The “tourist light” mode is activated/deactivated via the information display in
the menu:
■ Settings
■ Travel mode
■ Off
■ Switched on
Cornering lights
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function
is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10 km/h. WARNING
If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully
and visit a ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible. Note
The AHL system complements the functions of the fog lights with the function
CORNER » page 52 and the function of the dynamic headlight beam adjustment. Ð1)
It is valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on the left.
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WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed. ÐSun screen
Fig. 45
Unroll the sun screen
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Pulling out › Pull the sun screen on the handle A
» Fig. 45 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets B
.
Folding
› Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets B
and hold it on the han-
dle A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover without
being damaged. Note
Do not place any objects that react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics, etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the magnetic brackets.
They can be damaged by the magnetic field. Ð Sun screen in the rear doors
Fig. 46
Rear door: Sun screen
Pulling out › Pull the sun screen on the handle A
» Fig. 46
and hang it in the bracket on the
top edge of the door.
Folding
› Remove the sun screen from the handle A
»
Fig. 46
and hold it in such a way
that it can roll up slowly without being damaged. Ð Windscreen wipers and washers
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers 60
Automatic rear window wiper (Combi) 61
Alternative park position of the rear window wiper (Combi) 61
Headlight cleaning system 62
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 62
Replacing the rear window wiper blade (Combi) 62
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed. £
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Lights and visibility

The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for
the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an
early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
» page 182.WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 62.
■ Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■ The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually de-
pending on the visibility conditions. CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■ Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■ Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■ If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■ Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet. Note
■ If the slower 2
» Fig. 47 on page 60 or the faster 3
wiper setting is switched
on and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is
switched on automatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous
wiper setting is established again.
■ If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops automati-
cally after 5 attempts to eliminate the obstacle, in order to avoid a damage to the
wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch the wiper on again. ■ The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10
°C.
■ The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3 litres. On vehicles fit-
ted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is 5.5
litres. On vehicles fitted
with auxiliary heating, the content of the windscreen wiper reservoir is 4.5 litres.
■ The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example. Ð Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 47
Windscreen wiper lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
Flick wipe
› If you only wish to wipe the windscreen
briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position 4
» Fig. 47. If the lever is held in the lower position for more
than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.
Periodic wiping
› Position the lever upwards into position 1
» Fig. 47.
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60 Using the system

›
Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch A
.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 47.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 47.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 47, the washer system is activated immediately, while the windscreen
wipers start wiping a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper op-
erate simultaneously at a speed of more than 120
km/h.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 sec-
onds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the wind-
screen. This feature can be activated/deactivated by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
Rain sensor
› Place the lever in position 1
» Fig. 47.
› The sensitivity of the sensor can be set individually with the switch A
.
Wiping the rear window pane (Combi)
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 47
and the
windscreen wiper will operate every 6

seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (Combi)
› Press the lever completely away from the steering wheel into the spring-ten-
sioned position 7
» Fig. 47, the washer system is activated immediately, while
the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wiper and washer system
will operate as long as the lever is held in this position.
› Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wiper continues for anoth-
er 2 to 3
wiper strokes (depending on the duration of the spraying process). The
lever will stay in position after releasing it 6
.
Switching windscreen wipers off
› Move the lever back into the home position 0
» Fig. 47.
Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily. This rest position is set as follows:
›
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which
they were when switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 62.Ð Automatic rear window wiper (Combi)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
If the windscreen wiper is in position 2
» Fig. 47 on page 60 or 3
the rear win-
dow is wiped every 30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5
km/h.
When the rain sensor is active (the lever is in the position 1
) the function is only
active if the windscreen wipers operate in continuous mode (no break between
each wiping process).
Activation/deactivation
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the
information display in the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
■ Rear wiper Ð Alternative park position of the rear window wiper (Combi)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of
the rear window wiper is tilted. This prolongs the life of the wiper blade.
Activation/deactivation
› Switch on the ignition.
› Push the operating level into the position 6
» Fig. 47 on page 60 five times in
succession within 5

seconds.
› Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative
park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated. Ð
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Lights and visibility

WARNING (Continued)
■ If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and close the bonnet - risk of an accident!
■ Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
■ Do not touch any hot engine parts - risk of burns!
■ Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
tained in the coolant) may ignite!
■ Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■ Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
suddenly start running! ■ Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the en-
gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
■ When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot cool-
ant.
■ Do not leave any items such as cloths or tools in the engine compartment.
■ If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from roll-
ing away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is not
sufficient for this - risk of injury!
■ If any inspection work has to be carried out when the engine is running,
there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. V-belt, alternator, radiator
fan) and the high-voltage ignition system. The following must also be ob-
served: ■Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■ Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts - hazard! Always remove any jewellery, tie
back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any work.
■ Additionally, the following warning instructions must be observed if work
has to be carried out on the fuel or electrical system. ■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.
■ Do not smoke.
■ Never work near open flames.
■ Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby. CAUTION
■ Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
■ Never open the bonnet using the locking lever - danger of causing damage. For the sake of the environment
In view of the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids, the specials tools and
knowledge required for such work, we recommend that fluids are changed by a
Škoda
Service Partner as part of the inspection service. Note
■ If you have any questions regarding the fluids, visit a
ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ Fluids with the correct specifications can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories. Ð Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 156
Bonnet/radiator grille release lever: Release lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
Opening
› Pull the release lever under the dash panel 1
» Fig. 156.
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
› Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow 2
» Fig. 156 and the bon-
net is unlocked.
› Grasp the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas spring.
Closing
› Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressurised gas
spring. £
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Inspecting and replenishing

Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 179
Jump-starting - START-STOP
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 202.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger
must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but
only to the engine earth
» Fig. 179. ÐJump-starting vehicles with the vehicle battery in the boot
Fig. 180
Detail of the engine compart-
ment: Jump-starting point
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 202.
On vehicles with the vehicle battery in the boot, the positive terminal of the bat-
tery supplying the power can only be connected to the jump-starting point in the
engine compartment of the vehicle being started by means of a jump-start ca-
ble » Fig. 180!
›
Open the protective cap of the jump-starting point in the direction of the arrow.
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Connect the positive terminal of the battery supplying the power with the
jump-starting point.
› Attach the negative terminal of the battery supplying the power to a solid met-
al part firmly connected to the engine block or to the engine block itself.
› Start the engine.
› After starting the engine, close the protective cap of the jump-starting point. Ð Towing the vehicle
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye 205
Rear towing eye 206
Vehicles a towing device 206
Vehicles with manual transmission can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic
gearbox is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle
› Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
› On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator
pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
› Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be switched on.
› Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox. £
204 Do-it-yourself