The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the ve-
hicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re- quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 234 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle must
only be towed with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground or on a special
breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it is
not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is
greater than 50 km.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■
While towing, take care to avoid impermissibly high tensile forces or jerky loads.
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the points to
which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a vehicle
which is not standing on a paved road.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 237 , Front tow-
ing eye or » page 238 , Rear towing eye to the detachable ball head of the towing
equipment » page 162 .
Note
■
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.■
The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
Front towing eye
Fig. 187
Front bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 236.
›
Remove the cap from the front bumper » Fig. 187 -
.
›
Screw in the towing eye by turning to the left up to the stop » Fig. 187 -
and
tighten as much as possible. For tightening purposes, we recommend, for exam-
ple, using the wheel wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object
that can be pushed through the eye.
›
After unscrewing the towing eye, put the cap on and press into place. The cap
must engage firmly.
CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
237Emergency equipment and self-help
Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 189
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 238.
The battery is located under a cover
A
» Fig. 189 .
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in theregion of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down inthe region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 239.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 238.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not
be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.
Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary
heater (parking heater)
Fig. 190
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 238.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 190 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
239Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency unlocking/locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
240
Locking a door
240
Unlocking the tailgate
241
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
241
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 191
Handle on the driver's door: cov-
ered locking cylinder
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the re-
gion of the arrow and fold it upwards » Fig. 191.
›
Insert the vehicle key (the buttons facing upward) into the locking cylinder and
lock/unlock the vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
Locking a doorFig. 192
Left rear door: Emergency lock-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 192 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.
240Do-it-yourself
Unlocking the tailgateFig. 193
Emergency unlocking: Superb / Superb Combi
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
Unlocking (Superb)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 73, Seat backrests .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as the stop » Fig. 193
-
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Unlocking (Superb Combi)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 73, Seat backrests .
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening of the trim as far as it
goes » Fig. 193 -
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 194
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Grasp the cover
1
in the area of arrow
2
» Fig. 194 and carefully pull upwards.
›
Also unlock the cover on the other side.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
Emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
242
Activation after un-clamping and re-clamping the battery
242
241Emergency equipment and self-help
WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 196
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 242.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and keep it held for around 2
seconds » Fig. 44 on page 62.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 196 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 44 on page 62.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 197
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 242.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 197 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
243Emergency equipment and self-help
›Clip it onto the respective fuse and pry out.›Insert a new fuse.›
Return the clip to its original place.
›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump relay, fuel pump
control unit2ABS control unit, ESC switch for tyre pressure warning, brake sensor, for START-STOP coil of the starter relay only3Switch and airbag control unit4WIV, tail lights, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone preinstal-lation5Control unit for headlight beam adjustment and headlight swivel, con-trol unit for parking aid, control unit for park assist6Instrument cluster, control unit for electromechanical power steering,
selector lever lock, power supply for data bus7Heated opening of the crankcase ventilation, air flow meter8Control unit for trailer detection9Relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation10Adaptive left main headlight11Adaptive right main headlight12Not assigned13Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock14Central locking system and bonnet lid15Central control unit - interior lights16The air conditioning system17Not assigned18Phone19Instrument cluster, wind-shield wiper lever and turn signal lever, the relay coil for heating wind-shield20KESSY21KESSY ELV22Air blower for Climatronic23Front power window, central locking of the front doorsNo.Power consumer24Selector lever lock25Rear window heater, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection valves28Electric boot lid29Haldex30Climate controlled front seats31DVD pre-installation32Front power window, central locking system of the rear doors33Electric sliding/tilting roof34Alarm, spare horn35front and rear lighter36Headlight cleaning system37Heated front seats38Heated rear seats39Rear window wiper40Fan air-conditioning system, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation41Not assigned42Light switch43Control unit for trailer detection44Control unit for trailer detection45Control unit for trailer detection46Switch for seat heating47Telephone preinstallation48Preparation for the aftermarket radio49Only for START-STOP: Central control unit, DC-DC converter, the en-
gine control unit
245Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 199
Cover for the fuse box in the en-
gine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 244.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box » page 216.
Replacing fuses
›
The safety catch of the cover of the fuse box
A
» Fig. 199 Move the arrow.
The symbol
is displayed behind the catches.
›
Remove the cover.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the cover on the fuse box and the safety clip
A
move against the ar-
row.
The symbol
is displayed behind the catches.
The cover is locked into position.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. If the cover is not replaced properly, water may get into the fuse box -
leading to a risk of vehicle damage!
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 200
Fuses: Type A / Type B
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 244.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment - version A
No.Power consumer1Front right main headlight, right tail light2Valves for ABS3-4Not assigned5Horn6-12Not assigned13Control unit for automatic gearbox14Not assigned15Coolant pump16Not assigned17Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever18Audio amplifier (sound system)19Radio20-22Not assigned23Engine control unit24Data bus control unit25-26Not assigned27Fuel dosage valve 246Do-it-yourself
Replacing the low beam bulbFig. 202
Halogen headlight: Changing the
bulb for the low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 247.
›
Remove the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 201 on page 248.
›
Turn the plug with the bulb
A
» Fig. 202 as far as the stop in the direction of
the arrow.
›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direction
as far as the stop.
›
Insert the rubber cover
1
.
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
Fig. 203
Halogen headlight: Replacing
the bulb for main beam and sep-
arate daytime running lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 247.
›
Remove the rubber cover
2
» Fig. 201 on page 248.
›Turn the bulb holder A
» Fig. 203 in the direction of the arrow as far as the
stop.›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the oppo-
site direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Insert the rubber cover
2
.
Replacing bulb for main beam
Fig. 204
Headlights with Xenon light: Changing the bulb for the main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 247.
›
Unlock the protective cap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 204 and remove.
›
Turn the plug with bulb
C
anti-clockwise to the stop and remove it.
›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direction
as far as the stop.
›
Insert the protective cap in holder
2
and carefully push in.
The protective cover must engage firmly.
249Fuses and light bulbs