2013 SKODA SUPERB brake

If a turn signal light fails, the indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard indicator light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information » page 53, Turn signal and main beam .
 Low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected » page 51.
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 Fog lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The indicator light 
comes on when the fog lights are operating » page 55.
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 Cruise control system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The indicator light 
comes on when the cruise control is operating » page 157.
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 Selector lever lock/starting (KESSY system)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
If the indicator light 
lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to
move the selector lever from position P and N » page 140 or to start the engine in
vehicles with the KESSY system » page 135.
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 Main beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are se-
lected » page 53 .
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22Using the system

WARNING■Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even it
was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the boot lid open or ajar, as otherwise exhaust gases may
get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment lid,
as otherwise this could crack – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is immediately
locked automatically when closed.■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, it could crack.
Note
■ The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is opened.■
Repeated opening and closing of the boot lid can lead to a temporary failure of
the function due to the overheating protection of the motors of the Twindoor
system.

Twindoor - open/close small boot lid
Fig. 19
Handle of boot lid/opened small boot lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 39.
After unlocking, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the handle above
the number plate.
Opening
›
Press the button in the handle at the lower edge of the boot lid
1
» Fig. 19 and
lift the boot lid.
Closing
›
Pull down and strike the lid with the handle
2
» Fig. 19 .
The small boot lid can also be opened by pressing the symbol  on the remote
control key » page 33 .
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TwinDoor - open / close large boot
Fig. 20
Handle of boot lid/opened large boot lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 39.
After unlocking, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the handle abovethe number plate.
Opening
›
Press the button in the handle at the lower edge of the tailgate
1
» Fig. 20 .
›
Wait until the brake light
2
in the rear window flashes twice and then lift the
lid.
Closing
›
Pull down and strike the lid with the handle
3
» Fig. 20 .
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40Using the system

Seats and useful equipment
Adjusting the seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
67
Electric front seat adjustment
67
Head restraints
68
Memory function of the electrically adjustable seat
69
Memory function of the remote control key
69
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important:
› for safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› for a relaxed body position that reduces fatigue;
› for achieving maximum protection from the seat belts and the airbag system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is still functional if the ignition is switch-
ed off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 186, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
WARNING (Continued)■ The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 139. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
WARNINGInformation for the front seat passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you - hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi- tion!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat
backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat and
exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
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66Using the system

Note■The ventilation should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.■
We do not recommend using the front seat ventilation and heating at the same
time. Using the ventilation to cool the seat surface considerably reduces the
heating capacity, at the same time affecting the ability of the control unit to de-
tect the right seat surface temperature.
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Convenience features of passenger seat
Fig. 56
Operating passenger seat from
the rear seat
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 70.
The front passenger seat can also be operated from the rear seat.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 1 » Fig. 56 .
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows 2 » Fig. 56 .
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Armrest, frontFig. 57
Adjusting armrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 70.
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting height
›
First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 57 to one of the 4 fixed positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 57 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 79.
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
72Using the system

Rear seat folded forward (Superb Combi)Fig. 60
Folding the seat cushion for-
wards
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 70.
›
Pull up the seat cushion in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 60 and fold for-
wards in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Note
To achieve a loading space that is as horizontal as possible, the rear head re-
straints can be removed before folding the seat backrests forwards. Store the re- moved head restraints in such a way that they are not be damaged or soiled.
Practical equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
75
Storage compartment on the driver's side
75
Storage compartments in the doors
75
Storage compartment in the front centre console
76
Cup holders
76
Cigarette lighter
77
Ashtray
77
12-Volt power outlet
78
Storage compartment under the armrest, front
79Storage net in the front centre console79Glasses storage box80
Storage compartment on the passenger side
80
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
81
Clothes hook
81
Storage pockets on the front seats
82
Storage compartment for umbrella
82
Storage compartment in rear centre console
82
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
83
Rear seat backrest with long-cargo channel
83
Removable ski bag
84WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – there is the risk of an accident.■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from other
storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes or operate the clutch or accelerator pedal –
risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the drinks
holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking
or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash and cigarette or cigar stubs must only be discarded in ashtrays!
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74Using the system

Power steeringFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 130.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
The power steering only works when the engine is running. It is still fully possible to steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-gine is not running (e.g. when towing). However, greater physical effort is re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
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Starting and stopping the engine using the key
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
132
Ignition Switch
132
Starting the engine
132
Stopping the engine
133
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system » page 133.
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2 » Fig. 118 on
page 132 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
confirmed by the appearance of certain indicator lamps in the instrument clus-
ter. ■ If the key is not in position 2,
it could unexpectedly lock the steering -
danger of accident!
■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise, the steering could
be blocked – risk of accident!
■
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Children could otherwise
start the engine for example – risk of accident or injury!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases from the engine contain substances such as odourless and col-
ourless carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) – risk to life! ■ Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
CAUTION
■The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is activa-
ted when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 118 on page 132.
■
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 .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads before the en-
gine has reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the engine!■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. 
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For the sake of the environmentDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 131.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Immobilizer active.
IMMOBILISER
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Ignition Switch
Fig. 118
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lockFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
Petrol engines » Fig. 118
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Diesel engines » Fig. 118
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the steer-
ing can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
Starting engine
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot or can only be turned with difficulty
into the position
2
» Fig. 118 , move the steering wheel back and forth and the
steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 131.
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light 
illuminates after the ignition has been switched on. Start
the engine after the warning light 
has gone out.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating pe- riod otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position P
or N.
›
Switch on the ignition
2
» Fig. 118 on page 132. 
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123123132Driving

›Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.›
Turn the key into position
3
to the stop and release immediately after the en-
gine has been started – do not apply the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Repeat
the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
›
Release the handbrake.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Depress clutch to start.CLUTCH
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine will not start if the brake pedal is not depressed.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster and the following mes-
sage appears in the display.
Apply the brake to start.
BRAKE
CAUTION
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, one of the following
fuses may be defective. ■Petrol engine - fuse for the electric fuel pump.
■ Diesel engine - fuse for the control unit for glow plugs or glow plug relay and
fuel pump.■
Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 244, or seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
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Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 131.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key into position
1
» Fig. 118 on
page 132.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed if
the selector lever is in position P.
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering lock / unlock
134
Switching on the ignition
135
Starting the engine
135
Switching off the ignition
136
Switching off the engine
136
Emergency start-up of the engine
136
Emergency ignition shutoff system
136
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Exit System, hereinafter referred to only as sys- tem) allows the switching on or switching off of the ignition and starting or stop-ping of the engine without the active use of the key.
A key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the ignition and
start the vehicle. When travelling the key must be in the vehicle.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. This is particu-
larly important if children are left in the vehicle. Children could otherwise start
the engine for example – risk of accident or injury!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent! 
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