2013 SKODA SUPERB power steering

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. 
159Assist systems

WARNING■Never use the safety eyelet for towing!■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic sit-
uation.■
Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer and
cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well as acci-
dents and severe injuries.
■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist garages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical con-
nections for the tail lights or other current sources.
Note
■ After coupling the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that the rear
lights on the trailer are working correctly.■
If there is an error in the trailer lighting, check the fuses in the fuse box in the
dash panel » page 244.
■
Contact between the breakaway cable and the safety eyelet can result in me-
chanical wear on the surface protection of the eyelet. Such wear does not impair
the functioning of the safety eyelet and does not constitute a fault. It is excluded from the warranty coverage.
■
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
■
The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and un-
coupling the trailer.

Trailer stabilisation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 165.
The trailer stabilisation is an extension of the stabilisation control that works in
conjunction with the counter-steering assistance to reduce the amount the trail-
er "sways".
After turning on the ignition, the ESC indicator light 
in the instrument cluster
lights up for about 2 seconds longer than the ABS indicator light.
Function requirements for trailer stabilisation.
The coupling device was factory-fitted or purchased from the ŠKODA OriginalAccessories.
The ESC is active. (Warning lights  or  do not illuminate in the instrument
cluster).
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer sock-
et.
The speed is higher than approx. 60 km/h.
The trailer has a rigid drawbar.WARNINGThe increased safety offered by the trailer stabilisation must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise.
CAUTION
■ The trailer stabilisation need not be able to correctly detect all of driving situa-
tions.■
Light trailers that sway are not always detected and therefore stabilised accord-
ingly by the trailer stabilisation.
■
Release the pressure on the accelerator pedal if the system is being regulated.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
Note
The trailer stabilisation works for both braked and unbraked trailers.
Anti-theft alarm system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 165.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connection
to the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or uncou- pled » page 38 . 
167Towing a trailer

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.
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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

›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
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245Fuses and light bulbs

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

N
Net partition
95
Behind the front seats96
Behind the rear seats95
Removing and refitting the housing96
Nets86
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)90
O
Oil See Engine oil
211
Oil pressure display messaes
16
On-board computer see multifunction display
25
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
206
Vehicle battery217
Outside temperature26
Overview Engine compartment
209
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
198
Paintwork care198
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) Closing
48
Opening48
Sun screen48
Park assist153
Finding a parking space154
Information messages156
Parking155
Parking Automatic brake assist
156
Manoeuvring out of a parallel parking space156
Park assist153
Parking aid152
Parking aid152
Function153
Parking lights51
Parking vehicle38
Part replacement193
Passive safety Before setting off
169
Driving safety170
Safety equipment169
Passive Safety169
Pedals139
Footmats139
Petrol refer to Fuel
205
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
198
Power outlet 12 V
78
Power steering131
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
45
Operational faults46
Practical features74
12-Volt power outlet78
Storage compartment for umbrella82
Storage compartment in rear centre console82
Storage compartment on the passenger side80
Storage compartment under the armrest, front79
Storage compartment under the passenger seat81
Storage net in the front centre console79
Storage pockets on the front seats82
R
Radiator fan
209
Radio reception See windows
200
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
109
Raise vehicle231
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
65
Rear fog light55
Rear interior light58
Rear mirror63
Interior mirror64
Rear seats Seat folded forward Combi
74
Rear window - heater59
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
102
Recommended gear24
Refuelling204
Fuel204
Remote control lock
33
Replacing the battery239
Synchronisation process239
unlock33
Remote control key Replacing the battery
239
Removable lights (Superb Combi) Changing rechargeable light batteries
91
Removable Light (Superb Combi) Remove light
91
Removable ski bag84
Removable variable loading floor Fit and remove
94
Repairs and technical alterations193
Replace Vehicle battery
218
Replacing Bulb for main beam
249
Bulb for main beam and daytime running lights249
Bulb for the fog light250
Bulb for the licence plate light250
Bulb in rear light (Superb Combi)251
Bulbs247
Fuses244
265Index