Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 205
Front bumper: Remove the protective grille/fog light
Fig. 206
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 247.
Removing the protective grille
›
Release the protective grille in the area of the arrow » Fig. 205 -
using the
clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 228, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
1
.
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the fog lamp » Fig. 205 -
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the connector.
›
Turn bulb holder
A
» Fig. 206 in an anti-clockwise direction up to the stop and
remove.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn in a clock-
wise direction as far as the stop.
› Fit the connector.›Replace the fog lamp by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow2
» Fig. 205 - and screw tight.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 207
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 247.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver at the location indicated by the arrow » Fig. 207 -
,
press it in lightly, and unlatch the springs.
›
Remove the lamp.
›
Pull the faulty bulb out of the holder in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 207 -
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Replace the lamp and lightly press it until the spring latches.
CAUTION
When removing and installing the number plate light and tail light make sure that
the paintwork of the vehicle and the tail light are not damaged.
250Do-it-yourself
Rear light (Superb Combi)Fig. 208
Removing: Cover/light
Fig. 209
Seal expand / lighting connector
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 247.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 228, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 208 -
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 208 -
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 208 -
.
›
Grasp the rear light and carefully remove away from the direction of travel.
›
Remove the rubber seal in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 209 -
.
›
Pull off the cable bundle with the plug cap
» Fig. 209 -
.
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 209 -
.
›Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction of
the arrow 3.
Install›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Install the rubber seal in the body in the opposite direction to arrow
1
in-
stall » Fig. 209 - .
›
Insert the tail lamp with the holes
1
» Fig. 210 on page 251 into the bolts on
the body » Fig. 209 - .
›
Carefully press the tail light into the bolts on the bodywork.
Be careful not to pinch the cable bundle between the bodywork and light.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
›
Ensure that the cover engages firmly.
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
Fig. 210
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 247.
›
Turn the bulb holder
2
» Fig. 210 anti -clockwise remove it from the lamp hous-
ing.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to the
stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the the
stop.
›
Replace the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in a clockwise
direction to the stop.
251Fuses and light bulbs
Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle identification data
252
Dimensions
254
Vehicle-specific information depending on engine type
255
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF)
259
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 211
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 252.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 211 - is located under the floor covering in the lug-
gage compartment.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
The indicated positions
5,
6
and
7
on the vehicle data sticker are only valid for
some countries.
Type plate
The nameplate » Fig. 211 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the driver's
side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al- so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit code letter and serial number) is stamped onto
the engine block.
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre- sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
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Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
148
Unleaded petrol148
ABS Function
151
Warning light19
Accessories193
Adaptive headlights (AFS)54
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
108
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
65
Head restraints68
Interior mirror64
Manual air conditioning102
Seats66, 67
Steering wheel130
Adjusting the seats66, 170
Adjustment Headlight beam
51
Aerial197
See windows200
AFS54
Airbag178
Deactivating184
Deactivating the front passenger airbag184
Deployment178
Front airbag180
Head airbag182
Knee airbag181
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 195 Side airbag
181
Airbag system178
Air conditioning system98
Air outlets99
Climatronic103
Manual air conditioning system100
Air outlets99
Air recirculation Climatronic
105, 106
Alarm Switching off
38
Triggering38
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
39
Trailer167
Antilock Braking System151
Armrest front
72
rear73, 83
Artificial leather202
Ashtray77
ASR Warning light
18
Assist system ABS
151
Assist systems150
ABS19
ASR18
Cruise Control System157
DSR151
EDL151
ESC18, 150
HBA151
HHC152
Park assist153
Parking aid152
START-STOP159
TCS151
Auto Check Control13
Automatic driving lamp control53
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking241
Starting-off and driving141
Tiptronic141
Automatic load deactivation218
Automatic retractable cargo cover (Superb Com- bi))
89
Automatic transmission139
Kickdown142
Malfunction142
Selector lever lock140
Using the selector lever140
AUX Installation in the storage compartment
79
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
107
Adjust108
Radio remote control109
Switching on/off108
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
148
Avoiding damage to your vehicle147
B
Ball head Check fitting
164
Fitting163
Ready position163
Removing164
Battery In the remote control key
239
iReplace the remote control of the auxiliary heat-
er (parking heater)
239
Belts173
Belt tensioners176
Bonnet Closing
208
Opening208
Warning light17
260Index
BootAutomatic retraction (Superb Combi)89
Class N1 vehicles85
Extending variable loading floor92
Folding hook86
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)90
Removable Light (Superb Combi)91
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)88
Side compartment with battery90
Boot cover (Superb Combi)88
Boot lid40
Automatic locking41
Warning light17
(Superb Combi)41
Brake booster138
Brake fluid214
Changing215
Checking214
display messaes15
Brake pads warning light
21
Brakes Brake assist systems
150
Brake booster138
Brake fluid214
Handbrake138
Indicator light15
Running in143
Braking Information on braking
137
Breakdown kit233
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
161
Bulbs Replacing
247
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows
44
C
Car care
191
Car computer see multifunction display25
Car park ticket holder75
Carrier96
Cavity protection200
CD changer128
Central locking button36
Changing Brake fluid
215
Engine oil212
Wheels229
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
230
Preliminary work229
Remove and attaching a wheel230
Charging a vehicle battery217
Check Fit ball head properly
164
Checking Battery electrolyte level
217
Brake fluid214
Coolant213
Engine oil211
Oil level211
Windscreen washer fluid209
Children and safety186
Child safety Side airbag
187
Child safety lock36
Child seat Classification
188
ISOFIX189
on the front passenger seat187
TOP TETHER190
Use of child seats188
Use of ISOFIX child seats189
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
199
Cigarette lighter77
Cleaning191
Alcantara202
Artificial leather202
cloths202
Covers of electrically heated seats203
Headlight lenses200
Natural leather202
Plastic parts199
Wheels201
Climatronic103
Air recirculation105, 106
automatic mode104
Control elements103
Controlling blower106
Cooling system104
Defrosting windscreen106
Setting the temperature104
Clock13
Clothes hook81
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
78
Ashtray77
Cigarette lighter77
General view9
Lighting57
Practical equipment74
Storage compartments74
COMING HOME55
Compartments74
Compass display25
Computer see multifunction display
25
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof48
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof (Su- perb Combi)
50
Coolant212
Checking213
display messaes16
Replenishing214
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
261Index
Correct seated position170
Driver171
Front passenger171
Instructions171
Rear seats171
Counter for distance driven12
Cruise control system Activating/deactivating
158
Changing the stored speed158
Storing and maintaining speed158
Switching off temporarily158
Cruise Control System157
Cup holders76
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
52
Daylight running lights52
De-icing the windscreen and rear window59
Deactivating an airbag184
Decorative films199
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
41
Diesel refer to Fuel
206
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
206
Diesel particulate filter20
display messages20
Digital clock13
Dipstick211
Display12
Service interval30
Distance driven12
Door Child safety lock
36
Closing37
Emergency locking the driver's door240
Indicator light for an open door16
Opening37
Door locking Emergency
240
Doors Emergency locking
240
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)151
Driving Abroad
148
Driving through water on streets148
Emissions252
Fuel consumption252
Driving economically Economical gear changing
144
Driving through water148
DSR151
DVD-preinstallation128
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 143
Economical driving Ballast
146
Driving at full throttle145
Idling145
Looking ahead144
Regular maintenance146
Saving energy146
Short distances145
Tyre inflation pressure145
EDL151
Electrical power windows46
Button in the driver's door44, 45
Button in the rear doors45
Electric boot lid Force limit
41
Manual operation41
Electric luggage compartment lid Acoustic signals
43
Adjusting the top lid position43
Deleting the top lid position43
Malfunctions44
Operating42
Electric sliding/tilting roof47
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)151
Electronic immobilizer132
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)150
Emergency Activation of the sliding/tilting roof
242
Changing a wheel229
Door locking240
Hazard warning light system56
jump-starting235
Jump-starting234
Locking the driver's door240
Selector lever-unlocking241
Sliding/tilting roof242
Start engine - KESSY136
Switching off the ignition –KESSY136
Towing the using the tow hitch238
Towing the vehicle236
Tyre repair232
Unlocking the driver's door240
Unlocking the tailgate241
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
228
First aid kit227
Jack228
Vehicle tool kit228
Warning triangle227
Emissions252
Engine Running in
142
Engine compartment206
Brake fluid214
Coolant213
Overview209
Vehicle battery215
Engine oil210
Capacity210
Changing212
Checking211
262Index
Replenishing212
Specifications210
Engine revolutions counter11
Entry lighting59
Environment143
Environmental compatibility146
Environmentally friendly driving143
ESC Function
150
Warning light18
Extending variable loading floo Partial extension
93
Extending variable loading floor92
Divide boot93
Movable lashing eyes95
Extrending variable loading floor Fixing set
94
F
Fastening elements
86
Fatigue detection161
Function161
Information messages161
Films199
Fire extinguisher228
First aid kit227
Floor covering Fixing
87
Fog lights55
Fog lights with the CORNER function55
Folding hook86
Footmats139
see footmats139
Force limit Electric boot lid (Superb Combi)
41
Power windows46
Sliding/tilting roof47
Sliding/tilting roof (Superb Combi)49
Front airbag180
Front door warning light59
Front interior light57
Fuel204
Diesel206
Fuel gauge12
gauge12
refer to Fuel204
Refuelling204
Unleaded petrol205
Fuel consumption143
Fuses Assignment
244
Colour coding244
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment246
Replacing244
G
Gearbox display messaes
13
Gear changing Gear stick
138
General view Cockpit
9
Glasses storage box80
Glow plug system Warning light
19
GSM113, 115
H
Handbrake
138
Hands-free system Voice control
122
Hazard warning light system56
HBA151
Head airbag182
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
63
HeadlightsDriving abroad149
Headlight cleaning system63
Replacing a bulb248
Head restraint68
Heater Windscreen and rear window
59
Heating Exterior mirrors
65
Seats70
HHC152
Hill Hold Control (HHC)152
Horn9
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)151
I
Ice warning
24
Ignition132
Immobilizer132
Individual settings Locking
35
Unlocking35
Inertia reels176
Information message see KESSY
37
Information system23
Using23
Instrument cluster10
Display12
Overview10
Interior monitor39
Internet connection118
ISOFIX189
J
Jack
228
Jacking points Raise vehicle
231
263Index
Jump-starting234, 235
K
KESSY Information message
37
lock37
Lock / unlock the steering134
Starting the engine135
Switching off the engine136
Switching off the ignition136
Switching on the ignition135
unlock37
Key Starting the engine
132
Stopping the engine133
Knee airbag181
L
LEAVING HOME
55
Lever Main beam
53
Turn signal53
Windscreen wipers62
Licht COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
55
Light Cockpit
57
Replacing bulbs247
Travel mode54
Light bulbs Rear light (Superb Combi)
251
Lighting Luggage compartment
84
Lights51
Adaptive headlights (AFS)54
Automatic driving lamp control53
Daylight running52
Fog lights55
Fog lights with the CORNER function55
Hazard warning light system56
Headlight beam adjustment51
Headlight flasher53
Instrument lighting51
Low beam lights51
Main beam53
Parking lights51, 57
Rear fog light55
Switching on and off51
Tourist lights54
Turn signal53
Warning lights14
Loads252
Lock Remote control
33
Vehicle key33
Locking Individual settings
35
KESSY34
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 36
Long-cargo channel
83
Low beam lights51
Luggage compartment84
Cover88
Emergency unlocking241
Fastening elements86
Fix floor covering87
Fixing nets86
Lighting84
Luggage net87
see boot lid40
Side pockets89
Unlocking the tailgate241
Variable loading floor92
Luggage compartment cover88
Luggage compartment lid39
Luggage net87
M
Main beam
53
Maintenance146
Decorative films199
Manual air conditioning adjusting
102
Recirculated air mode102
Manual gear changing see gear changing
138
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
100
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT Main menu
28
see MAXI DOT display28
Settings29
MAXI DOT display28
MDI Installation in the storage compartment
79
MFA see multifunction display
25
Mirror Exterior mirrors
65
Mirrors Interior mirror
64
Vanity60
Mobile phone110, 113, 115
Connecting to the hands-free system113, 116
Modes of the automatic transmission140
Modifications193
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
195
Service194
Spoiler195
Multifunction display Functions
25
Memory26
Multimedia126
AUX127
MDI127
264Index