2013 SKODA SUPERB warning

The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is automatically indica-
ted on the display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the
road. In the display the search area for the parking space is indicated on the driv-
er's side.
If suitable parking space is found, its parameters are stored until another suitable
parking space has been found or until a distance of 10 m had been driven after
finding the parking space.
To change the parking mode when searching for a parking space, press the 
symbol button again.
Parking
Fig. 134
Display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 153.
The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the system is 6 minutes.
If the system has recognised a suitable parking space, this parking space is
shown in the display » Fig. 134 - 
.
›
Continue driving forwards until the display appears » Fig. 134 - 
.
›
Stop and make sure that the vehicle does not move forward until the start of
the parking procedure.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display: 
Steering int. ac-
tive. Monitor area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, the park- ing process is completed in further stages.›
If the forward arrow in the display flashes » Fig. 134 -  engage the 1st gear or
move the selector lever to position D.
›
Wait until the steering wheel automatically turns into the required position and
then carefully drive forwards.
›
If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display » Fig. 134 -  , select reverse
gear again or move the selector lever into position R.
›
Wait until the steering wheel automatically turns into the required position and
then carefully reverse.
These steps can be repeated several times one after the other.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the display:
Steering interv. finished. Take over steering!
Explanation of graphic Parking place recognised with the information to drive on.
Parking place recognised with the information to engage the reverse gear.
Indication for selecting the forward gear.
Indication for selecting the reverse gear.
Automatic termination
The system cancels the parking procedure if one of the following cases occurs:
› Speed of 7 km/h repeatedly exceeded during the parking procedure.
› Time limit of 6 minutes exceeded for the parking procedure.
› System button pressed.
› TCS system switched off.
› Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stops the steer-
ing wheel).
› Reverse gear disengaged or selector lever moved out of position
R when re-
versing into the parking space.
› Selector lever moved into position
P.
› There is a system fault (system temporarily not available).
› Automatic braking for damage limitation.
If any of the above events occurs, the following warning message is dis-
played. » page 156 .
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Manoeuvring out of a parallel parking spaceFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 153.
Manoeuvring out
›
Press the 
» Fig. 133 on page 154 symbol button once.
›
Activate the turn signal for side of the vehicle where the parking space is out of
which you wish to manoeuvre.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display:  Steering int. ac-
tive. Monitor area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
›
Follow the system instructions shown in the display.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the information display:
Steering interv. finished. Take over steering!
Automatic termination
The system terminates the manoeuvring procedure if one of the following cases
arises.
› Speed of 7 km/h exceeded during the departing procedure.
› System button pressed.
› TCS system switched off.
› Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stops the steer-
ing wheel).
› There is a system fault (system temporarily not available).
› Automatic braking for damage limitation.
If any of the above events occurs, the following warning message is dis- played. » page 156 .

Automatic brake assist
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 153.
The system provides assistance to the driver with automatic brake assist. The au-
tomatic brake assist does not exempt the driver from his/her responsibility for
the accelerator, brake and clutch.
Automatic braking for preventing cancellations caused by excessive speeds
Automatic brake support can be used in order to stop the speed from exceeding
7 km/h, thereby preventing the subsequent cancellation of the parking procedure. The parking procedure can be resumed after automatic braking.
Automatic braking takes place only once per parking procedure.
Automatic braking for damage limitation
The system detects an imminent collision based on the driving speed and the dis-
tance from the obstacle, automatic brake support is initiated.
The system function is ended after this automatic brake assist for damage limita-
tion.WARNING■ Automatic brake assist only works as an element of the assist function. The
driver must always be ready to brake the vehicle him/herself.■
Automatic brake assist is ended after around 1.5 seconds. Depress the brak-
ing pedal so that the vehicle does not start moving by itself.

Information messages
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 153.
Park Assist: Speed too high.
Reduce speed to under 40 km/h (parallel parking) or under 20 km/h (bay parking). This message is only displayed at speeds up to around 50 km/h. When the speed
exceeds 50 km/h, reactivate the system using the  button.
Speed too high. Take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the speed was exceeded. Park with a
max. speed of 7 km/h.
Driver steering intervention: Take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated due to a driver steering intervention.
Park Assist stopped. ASR deactivated.
The parking procedure cannot be carried out because the TCS system is deactiva- ted. Activate the TCS.
ASR deactivated. Take over steering! 
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The parking procedure was ended because TCS was deactivated during the park-
ing procedure.
Trailer: Park Assist stopped.
The parking procedure cannot be carried out because a trailer is hitched. Time limit exceeded. Take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the time limit of 6 minutes was passed.
Park Assist currently not available.
The system cannot be activated because a fault exists on the vehicle. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Park Assist stopped. System currently not available.
The parking procedure was ended because a fault exists on the vehicle. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Park Assist faulty. Workshop!
The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists in the system. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Park Assist stopped. Take over steering!
Assume control of the steering. Complete the parking procedure without using the system.
ASR intervention. Take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated by a TCS intervention.
PARK ASSIST Turn on turn signal and select reverse gear
The prerequisites for manoeuvring out of a parking space using the system have
been met. Switch on the turn signals and shift into reverse.
Please take over steering and drive on.
The manoeuvring procedure out of a parallel parking space has ended. Assume control of the steering.
Automatic space departure not possible. Space too small.
The manoeuvring procedure using the system is not possible. The parking gap is
too small.
Park Assist: Brake interv. Speed too high.The driving speed during the parking procedure was too high - automatic brake
assist is initiated.
Cruise Control System
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
158
Storing and maintaining speed
158
Changing the stored speed
158
Switching off temporarily
158
The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed, more than 25 km/h, with-
out you having to actuate the accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and
braking power of the engine.
The warning light 
illuminates in the instrument cluster when the cruise control
system is switched on.
WARNING■ For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,
loose gravel) – risk of accident!■
The saved speed may only be resumed if it is not too high for the current
traffic conditions.
■
Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the system
being switched on unintentionally.
CAUTION
■ The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
in areas with steeper gradients. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it travels. In such cases, select a lower gear or brake the vehicle using the
footbrake.■
The cruise control system cannot be activated when first gear or reverse gear is
selected (vehicles with manual transmission). 
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Briefly push the rocker button B into the RES/+ position in order to resume the
stored speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released.
START-STOP
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Starting/shutting down the engine
159
Operating conditions of the system
160
Manually activating/deactivating the system
160
Information messages
161
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. The engine restarts automatically
where necessary.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The bonnet is closed.The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
No trailer is coupled.
WARNING■ The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
ning.■
Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.
CAUTION
Always deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through wa-
ter » page 148 .Note■
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the driv-
er's door is opened during stop mode on vehicles with manual transmission or au- tomatic transmission (when the selector lever in position P), the engine must be
started manually » page 133.■
After manually starting the engine on vehicles with manual transmission, auto-
matic engine shut down is not possible until the vehicle has travelled the re-
quired minimum distance for START-STOP mode.
■
If, on vehicles with automatic transmission, the selector lever positions D, S or N
are selected after driving in reverse, the vehicle will first need to achieve a speed
of over 10 km/h before automatic engine shut down can take place again.
■
Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper-
ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains out-
doors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take sev-
eral hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for proper operation of the START STOP system.
■
If Climatronic is running in automatic mode, the engine may not switch off auto-
matically under certain conditions.

Starting/shutting down the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 159.
Vehicles with manual transmission
›
Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
›
Put the gear stick into Neutral.
›
Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine shut down (STOP phase) takes place. The warning symbol 
appears in the instrument cluster display.
›
Depress the clutch pedal.
The automatic start procedure takes place again (START phase). The warning
symbol 
goes out.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
Automatic engine shut down takes place. The warning symbol 
appears in the
instrument cluster display.
›
Release the brake pedal. 
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The automatic start procedure takes place again. The warning symbol  goes
out.
Further information on automatic transmission Engine shut down takes place when the selector lever is in positions P, D , S and N
and in Tiptronic mode.
When the selector lever is in position P, the engine remains shut down even after
you release the brake pedal. Start the engine by pressing the gas pedal or by moving the selector lever into a different mode and releasing the brake pedal.
If the selector lever is moved into position R during the STOP phase , the engine
will re-start.
No automatic engine shutdown takes place when the vehicle is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam or when tuning) and remains stationary after
pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shutdown takes place if you
press the brake pedal down with more force.
Operating conditions of the system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 159.
The START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check without servicing.
No engine shut down is carried out
Before each STOP phase, the system checks whether certain conditions have
been met. No engine shut down takes place in the following situations.
› The engine has not reached the minimum temperature for the START STOP
mode.
› The temperature inside the vehicle has not reached the temperature set in the
air-conditioning system.
› The external temperature is very low/high.
› The intensive windscreen heater (Climatronic) or windscreen heater/ventilation
is switched on with the maximum air temperature setting (manual air condition-
ing system).
› The parking aid/Park Assist is switched on.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
› The stationary vehicle is on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
› The idling speed is too high.
› The steering angle is too large (manoeuvring).
› The selector lever position
R is selected (e.g. when parking).
The warning symbol  appears in the instrument cluster display.
The automatic start procedure takes place again
During the STOP phase, the engine fires up without any active driver intervention, e.g. in the following situations.
› The vehicle begins to roll, e.g. on a slope.
› The difference between the temperature setting of the air-conditioning system
and the inside temperature is too large.
› The intensive windscreen heater (Climatronic) or windscreen heater/ventilation
is switched on with the maximum air temperature setting (manual air condition-
ing system).
› The brake pedal was pressed several times (the pressure in the braking system
is too low).
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
› The current consumption is too high.
Manually activating/deactivating the system
Fig. 136
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Activation/deactivation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 136 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the indicator light in the button lights up.
Note
If the system is deactivated during the STOP phase, the automatic start proce-
dure takes place.
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Information messagesFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 159.
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Start the engine manually!
START MANUALLY
The driver sees this message when the conditions for the automatic start proce-
dure are not met during the STOP phase. The engine must be started manual-
ly » page 135 .
Error: start-stop system
ERROR START-STOP
Error in the START-STOP system. Seek help from a specialist garage.

Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
161
Information messages
161WARNING■ For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if you
feel tired.■
The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■
Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■
There will be no system warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■ In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, adverse weather conditions or poor road conditions).■
The fatigue detection system is designed primarily for motorway driving.

Function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 161.
The fatigue detection system advises the driver on the basis of information about
the steering behaviour, to take a break from driving. The system recommends a
break at speeds of 65-200 km/h.
After the ignition has been switched on, the system evaluates the steering be-
haviour for 15 minutes. This baseline analysis is constantly compared with the
current steering behaviour.
If the system detects deviations from normal steering behaviour due to possible
fatigue of the driver, it recommends to take a break from driving.
The system deletes the stored baseline analysis if one of the following condi-
tions is met.
› The vehicle is stopped and the ignition switched off.
› The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt removed and the driver's door opened.
› The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions are met or if the driving style is not changed, the sys-
tem recommends a driving break again after 15 minutes.
Activation/deactivation
The system can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT display in the Wizards
menu option » page 28.

Information messages
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 161.
The  symbol will appear in the MAXI DOT display for a few seconds, along with
the following message.
Fatigue detected. Take a break.
An audible signal is also emitted.
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Towing a trailer
Towing device
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
162
Adjusting the ready position
163
Fitting the ball head
163
Check proper fitting
164
Removing the ball head
164
Use and care
165
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal regulations for towing a trailer.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor , you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 80 kg.
WARNING■
Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.■
Do not use the tow bar if it is not correctly inserted and secured in the
mounting recess.
■
Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
■
Never release the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
CAUTION
Take care when handling the tow bar so as to avoid damaging the paintwork on
the bumper.
DescriptionFig. 137
Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 162.
The tow bar can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel compartment or in a
compartment for the spare wheel in the boot » page 228, Vehicle tool kit .
Explanation of graphic 13-pin power socket
Safety eyelet
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Tow ball
Operating lever
Lock cap
Release pin
Key
Locking ball
Note
If you lose the key, please get in touch with a specialist garage.
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Adjusting the ready positionFig. 138
Setting the ready position/ready position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 162.
Always adjust the ball head in the ready position before fitting.
›
Turn the key
1
so that its red marking is visible » Fig. 138.
›
Grip the tow bar below the protective cap
2
.
›
Press the release pin
3
in the direction of the arrow to the stop, and simulta-
neously push the lever
4
downwards in the direction of the arrow to the stop.
The lever remains locked in this position.
CAUTION
In the ready position, the key cannot be removed nor turned to a different posi-
tion.
Fitting the ball headFig. 139
Insert the ball head/lock the lock, and put the lock cover on
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 162.
›
Pull cap
4
» Fig. 137 on page 162 downwards.
›
Put the tow bar in the ready position » page 163.
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 139 and insert into the mounting recess
until you hear it click into place » .
The lever
1
automatically turns upwards and the release pin
2
pops out (its red
and green parts are visible) » .
If the lever
1
does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
2
does not pop
out, remove the tow bar from the mounting recess by turning the lever down-
wards as far as it can go. Clean the tapered surfaces on the tow bar and the
mounting recess.
›
Lock the lock on the operating lever by turning the key
3
by 180° to the right
(see green marking 3 is visible) and remove the key in the direction of the arrow.
›
Insert the cap
4
onto the lock in the direction of the arrow » .
›
Check that the tow bar is securely attached » page 164.
WARNING■
Keep your hands outside the lever's range of motion when attaching the
tow bar – risk of finger injuries!■
Never attempt to pull the operating lever upwards forcibly to turn the key.
Doing so would mean the ball head is not attached correctly. 163Towing a trailer