2013 SKODA SUPERB battery

If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system or
anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent
the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The seat and mirror are adjusted after the vehicle is unlocked » page 69.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
The current position of the seat and mirror after the vehicle is locked » page 69.
Checking the battery condition
The battery is empty if the red warning iconB
» Fig. 13 does not flash when you
press a button on the remote control key. Replace the battery » page 239.
WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched on,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei- ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
CAUTION
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key.
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal inter-
ference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
Note
For vehicles with anti-theft alarm the acoustic signals can also be activated/deac-
tivated by locking/unlocking » page 29.
Unlocking/locking – KESSYFig. 14
KESSY: Name of the zones/sensors in the handle of the front door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and lock-
ing of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key. The key must be
in one of the areas
A,

B
or
C
» Fig. 14 (about 1.5 meters away from the vehicle).
Unlocking
›
Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
2
» Fig. 14 with the
whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » page 39.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Use your fingers to touch the sensor
1
twice within 2 seconds.
Unlocking or locking areas Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 when un-
locking the vehicle, it is not unlocked. 
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If the vehicle is locked via the sensor 1, it will not be possible to unlock it again
in the following 2 seconds via the sensor 2 - prevents accidental unlocking.
The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the ve-
hicle's roof for example D
» Fig. 14 . It is therefore not always necessary to know
where the key is.
Always check to see whether the vehicle is locked. Further information about the KESSY system » page 37.
CAUTION
■
Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand and
the sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
■
After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for lock-
ing the vehicle must therefore be observed.
■
If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be unlocked
or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlocking or
emergency locking on the driver's door » page 240.

Safe securing system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from
the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instrument
cluster after switching out the ignition.
Observe SAFE locking! Log book!
CHECK SAFELOCK
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-on display
The indicator light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system is activated, there must not
be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers
to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
This function only applies to certain countries.
Individual settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The following central locking functions can be set via the MAXI DOT dis-
play » page 29 , Settings .
Opening a single door
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors,
the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after be- ing opened again.
Unlocking doors on one side of a vehicle This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side. The otherdoors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked af-
ter being opened again.
Unlocking the vehicle with the KESSY system
This function enables you to unlock all the doors, individual doors, both doors on the left or right vehicle side. The other doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid
remain locked and are only unlocked after being opened again. 
35Unlocking and opening

Switching off›Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 16
(mirror-inverted on the right door).

Opening/closing a door
Fig. 17
Door handle/door opening lever:
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 17 on the door you wish to
open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly while
driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the vehi-
cle is on an incline – risk of injury!

KESSY
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information message
37
Parking vehicle
38
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and lock-
ing of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.

Information message
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
Key in the vehicle
The protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle unlocks the vehicle automatically if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle, including the boot lit, has been locked.The key with which the vehicle has been locked remains in the vehicle in the
zone
D
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked again.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an au-
dible signal sounds.
The system has not found a key
If the system has not found a key in the vehicle, the following message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Key not found.
NO KEY
This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is dis-
charged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed. 
37Unlocking and opening

Fault in KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the following message will appear in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Keyless access system faulty.CHECK KEYLESS
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY
Change the key battery » page 239!
Parking vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 hours/ 90 hours, the sensors in the handleof the driver /front passenger's door are deactivated automatically » Fig. 14 on
page 34.
Activation after 60 hours
›
Unlock the driver's door using the sensor
2
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
›
Press the handle of the boot lid.
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency » page 240.
Activation after 90 hours
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency » page 240.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
39
Interior monitor and towing protection
39
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only
as alarm).
An alarm is triggered when the following monitored areas of the vehicle have a
fault.
› Bonnet.
› Boot lid.
› Doors.
› Ignition lock.
› Vehicle inclination
» page 39.
› Interior of car
» page 39.
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device
» page 162, Towing a trailer .
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the doors and windows
including the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality
of the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
38Using the system

The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is necessa-
ry to activate the system of the electric boot lid. Activation means closing the lid
by hand. Thus, the end position of the lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out of
the lock.Emergency unlocking of the lid » page 241The lid does not react to an
opening signalRemove any obstacle (e.g. snow), open the lid
again » page 42

Press the handle A
and pull the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top po-
sitionManual closing of the lid

Electric power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
45
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
45Force limit46Window convenience operation46
Operational faults
46
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for
approx. 10 minutes. The power windows are only switched off completely once
the driver or front passenger door are opened.
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle.
In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from the
inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 46. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.
■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton)
S
» Fig. 25 on page 45 when children are
being transported on the rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 200 , Windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power win-
dow mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there
to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move back several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 46.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle. 
44Using the system

The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but-ton as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window tostop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the win-
dow to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the
stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immediately.

Force limit
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 44.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the
risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window being moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet been re-moved, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not possible to
automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.

Window convenience operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 44.
The windows can be operated by the locking or unlocking.
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Opening can take place in one of the following ways.
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Press and hold the upper part of the central locking button in the driver's
door » page 36 .
›
Hold the button
A
1)
in the opening position » Fig. 25 on page 45.
Closing can take place in one of the following ways.
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Press and hold the lower part of the central locking button » page 36 in the
driver's door.
›
Hold the button
A
1) in the closing position » Fig. 25 on page 45.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the the button
A
and interrupting the locking/unlocking.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock is
only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.

Operational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 44.
The automatic power windows do not work if the vehicle battery was disconnec- ted and connected while a window is open. The system must be activated.
Activation sequence: 

1)
Convenience opening and closing the windows with the button
A
is possible immediately after un-
locking the vehicle or turning off the ignition and opening the driver's or front passenger's door.
46Using the system

›Switch on the ignition.›Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3 seconds, and keep it press-
ed down.

Electric sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
47
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof
48
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
48
The electric sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switchingthe ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. In this case, turn the rotary switch
to the switch position A
» Fig. 27 on page 47 and push forward for about 10 sec-
onds.

OperationFig. 27
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 27 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Simply turn the knob to a point between
A
and
C.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned po-
sition).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
D
.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/tilt- ing roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by turning the switchinto position
A
» Fig. 27 at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting
roof to close completely » . 
47Unlocking and opening

WARNINGWhen closing the sliding/tilting roof proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism.
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or us-
ing the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the key.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
1
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury! The force limiter does not
work when convenience closing is in operation.

Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells in the sliding/tilting roof deliver
the electrical power for the fresh air blower. Further information » page 103, Cli-
matronic (automatic air conditioning system) .
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a normal
sliding/tilting roof.

Panoramic sliding roof (Superb Combi)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
49
Opening/closing the sun screen
49
Convenience operation of Sliding/tilting roof
50
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switchingthe ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary
switch into position A
» Fig. 28 on page 49, pull the recess firmly downwards
and forwards. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 sec-
onds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.
■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to posi-
tion
A
» Fig. 28 on page 49and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 29 on
page 49. The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do
not release the control dial until it has done so.

48Using the system