2013 SKODA SUPERB service

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
23
Ice warning
24
Gear recommendation
24
Door, boot lid or bonnet warning
25
Compass display
25
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems. This information and advice is shown in the instrument
cluster display or indicated by the lighting up of the corresponding warning light
in the instrument cluster.
The information system provides the following information.
› Ice warning
» page 24.
› Recommended gear
» page 24.
› Door, boot lid or bonnet warning
» page 25.
› Compass display
» page 25.
› Multi-function display (MFA)
» page 25.
› Warning against excessive speed
» page 27.
› MAXI DOT display
» page 28.
› Service interval display
» page 30.
› Auto Check Control
» page 13.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 140.WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
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Using the information system
Fig. 8
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever / on the multifunction steering
wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 23.
On vehicles with a segment display of the multi-function display
(MFA) » page 25 the information system can be controlled with the lever.
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display » page 28 the information system can be
operated with the control lever and the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. 
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23Information system

Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This func-
tion is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed
is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle » page 220.
The following message appears in the display when exceeding the speed limit: Winter tyres: maximum ... km/h.
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Assistants
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here.
Alt. speed dis.
Here, the display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated.
Service
Here you can have the remaining kilometres and days until the next service inter-
val displayed, and reset the Service Interval Display.
Factory setting
Here, the factory settings of the display can be restored.
Service Interval Display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the segment display
30
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
31
Before the next service interval is reached, a message concerning the kilometres
and days remaining until the next service is due is shown for about 10 seconds
after the ignition is switched on.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or, where
applicable, days until the service due date is reached.
Note
■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle bat-
tery is disconnected.■
If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
■
For more information on the service intervals » page 191, Service intervals .
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Prompt in the segment display
Fig. 11
Segment display: Example of a
message
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 30.
Explanation of graphic
service interval due
Distinction of the type of service
Icon 
and the days remaining until the next service interval
Kilometres remaining until the next service interval 2)
Oil change service
If an oil change interval is due, the 
icon and the number 1 in position
A
are
displayed for approx. 10 seconds » Fig. 11. 
ABC1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
2)
The kilometres remaining until the next service interval are displayed instead of the odometer.
30Using the system

The days and kilometres remaining until the next service interval are displayed atthe same time.
As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the flashing icon  and the
message OIL CHNG appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition
has been switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the  icon and the number 2 in position A
are displayed
for approx. 10 seconds » Fig. 11.
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service interval are displayed at the same time.
As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the flashing key symbol 
and
the text INSPEC _ appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition
has been switched on.
Display the days and distance until the next service interval
You can press button
3
» Fig. 2 on page 10 continuously to display the remaining
distance and days until the next service interval whenever the ignition is switch-
ed on.
The 
symbol and the distance and days remaining until next service interval ap-
pear in the display for about 10 seconds.
The distance and the days remaining until the next oil change interval are dis-
played first; after pressing button
3
again, the distance and the days remaining
until the next inspection are displayed.
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Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 30.
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the message Oil change in ... km or .... days ap-
pears.
As soon as the service interval date has arrived, the message Oil change now!
appears once the ignition has been switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the message Inspection in ... km or ... days appears.
As soon as the service interval date has arrived, the message Inspection now! ap-
pears once the ignition has been switched on.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
You can display the remaining distance and days until the next service interval whenever the ignition is switched on in menu Settings » page 29 .
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days
31Information system

Note■Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the wind-
screen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax residues
after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 197.
■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
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Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 44
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
Lever positions » Fig. 44
Wipers off
Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain
slow windscreen wiping
rapid windscreen wiping
Flick windscreen wiping (spring-tensioned position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position) Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular inter- vals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
Switches for setting the required break between the individual wiper strokes
(
1
periodic windscreen wiping) or the wiper speed in rain (
1
automatic
windscreen wiping in rain)
01234567AAutomatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a
speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 3-4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after the
last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This func-
tion can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (Superb Combi)The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat later.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen). The lever remains in position 6
» Fig. 44 .
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi)
If the lever is in position
2
» Fig. 44 or
3
the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the lever is in the position
1
)
the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in continuous mode
(no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT
display in the menu item Rear wiper » page 29 .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching
off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 243. 
62Using the system

WARNING■Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec- trical components or seat upholstery.■
Slide in the cup holder before raising the rear armrest.
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Cigarette lighter
Fig. 67
Centre console: Cigarette lighter, front/rear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 74.
Usage
›
Press the button of the cigarette lighter
A
or
B
» Fig. 67 .
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
WARNING■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can case burns.■The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle.
Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical ap-
pliances » page 78 , 12-Volt power outlet .■
Further information » page 193, Services, modifications, and technical altera-
tions .
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Ashtray
Fig. 68
Centre console: Ashtray at the front/rear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 74.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
Open the ashtray » Fig. 64 on page 76.
›
Grasp the ashtray insert in the area
A
» Fig. 68 and remove it in the direction of
the arrow
1
.
Insertion takes place in the reverse order.
Removing/inserting the rear ashtray insert
›
Open the ashtray » Fig. 77 on page 82. 
77Seats and useful equipment

The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable type AAA batteries. The rechargeable
batteries are constantly charged when the engine is running. It takes approx. 3
hours to fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. Therefore it is possible to attach the lamp, forexample on the vehicle body, after removing it.
CAUTION
The removable lamp is not watertight and must therefore be protected against
moisture.
Note
■ If the lamp is not correctly inserted into the holder, it does not light up when
the boot lid is opened and the rechargeable batteries are not charged.■
If the lamp is not switched off and it is correctly inserted in the holder, the bulbs
in the front part
C
» Fig. 92 on page 91 of the lamp are automatically switched
off.
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Use light
Fig. 92
Use light / remove light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 90.
Use light
›
If you press button
A
» Fig. 92 once, the lamp lights up with 100 % light inten-
sity.
›
If you press button
A
again, the lamp lights up with 50 % light intensity.
›
Press
A
button once again - the light goes out.
Remove the lamp from the holder›Grasp the lamp in the areas of the arrows D » Fig. 92 and swivel it in the direc-
tion of the arrow E
.
Reinserting the lamp the holder
›
First of all place the deactivated lamp in the holder on the side facing the boot lid and then press on the lamp from the other side until it is clicks into place.
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Changing rechargeable light batteries
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 90.
Proceed as follows if you wish to replace the faulty rechargeable batteries your-
self:
›
Remove the lamp.
›
Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed object from the location of the lock-off clips
F
» Fig. 92 on page 91.
›
Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
›
Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it clicks
into place.
CAUTION
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA service
partner. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of used rechargeable batteries in accordance with national legal provi-
sions.
Note
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batteries.■The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as
the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are
used, the power output can be reduced or it can lead to a malfunction of the
lamp.
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91Seats and useful equipment

If menu item WPA2 is set in the Mobile phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption
menu, then the password displayed when the Wi-Fi is switched on must be en-
tered in the device to be connected. The password can be found in the Mobile
phone - Wi-Fi - Password - Show menu.
If menu item Open is set in the Mobile phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption
menu, the connection is made automatically.
Connecting using WPS (service for easy connection)›
Switch on the Wi-Fi network » page 119, Switching Wi-Fi network on/off .
›
Open the Mobile phone - Wi-Fi - WPS config. menu in the instrument cluster.
›
In the device to be connected, select the connection using WPS function - see
operating instructions for the device to be connected.
If the Pushbutton menu item is selected in the instrument cluster, the Wi-Fi con-
nection is made automatically.
If the WPS PIN menu item is selected in the instrument cluster, then a PIN must
be entered in the device to be connected and the instrument cluster.
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Use WLAN network in MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 119.
When a Wi-Fi network is switched on, the following menu items are displayed
when the Wi-Fi menu item is selected.
■ Off - Switch off the WLAN network (depending on the context)
■ Device list - Display a list of external devices
■ Active device - Display a list of active devices
■ Block - Block device connections
■ Known devices - Display a list of known devices
■ Rename - Rename the device
■ Block - Block device connections
■ Device blocked - Display a list of blocked devices
■ Unblock - Remove the connection block
■ Delete lists - Delete device lists
■ Known devices - Delete the list of known devices
■ Device blocked - Delete the list of blocked devices
■ Both lists - Delete both device lists
■ Password - Use of password to log on to the WLAN network
■ Show - Display a password to log on to the WLAN network
■ Generate - Generate a new password to log on to the WLAN network
■
WLAN name - Use of WLAN network name
■ Show - Display the WLAN network name
■ Rename - Rename the WLAN network
■ WPS config. - Wi-Fi network connection using WPS
■ Pushbutton - Automatic connection
■ WPS PIN - PIN entry for the connection
■ Data counter - Display information about the volume of data transferred
■ Act. Conn. - Display the volume of data transferred for the current connection
■ Total - Display the total volume of data transferred
■ Reset - Reset the information about the volume of data transferred
■ Settings - WLAN network settings
■ Access point - Access point settings
■ Settings - Access point management
■ APN - Change the access point name
■ User name - User Name
■ Password - Password
■ Reset - Reset access point factory settings
■ Prioritisation - Set the connection priority
■ Calls - Set the connection priority for calls
■ Data - Set the connection priority for data transfer
■ Encryption - Set the encryption
■ WPA2 - Enable WPA 2 encryption
■ Open - No encryption
■ Visibility - Set the WLAN network visibility
■ Visible - WLAN network is visible to other devices
■ Invisible - WLAN network is not visible to other devices
■ Data roaming - Set the data roaming
■ No roaming - Data roaming is not allowed
■ Allow - Data roaming is allowed
■ Always ask - Question setting for data roaming
■ WLAN channel - Select WLAN network channels (preferably set to channel 11)
■ Channel 1 ... Channel 11 - Display the WLAN network channels
■ Reset - Reset Wi-Fi network factory settings
120Using the system

After emergency stop of the ignition, the steering is unlocked.
Brakes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
137
Handbrake
138WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switched
off – risk of accident!■
The clutch pedal must be actuated when braking on a vehicle with manual
transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise, the func-
tion of the brake booster may be impaired – risk of accident!
■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
could then start to move – risk of accident!
WARNING■ In the case of damage to the standard fitted front spoiler or if retrofitting
another front spoiler, hub caps etc. » page 193, Services, modifications, and
technical alterations , make sure that the air supply to the front brakes is not
affected. The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on
the functioning of the braking system – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 143.■Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not neces-
sary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking distance and excessive wear.
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Information on braking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 137.
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system consid-
ers the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light flashes
automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stopped,
the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system switches on.
The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically after accelerating
or driving off again.
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift in-
to the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be completed in-
termittently, not continuously.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driving style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
Under these severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must also be
checked by a specialist garage between service intervals.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter. The
brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the
brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriate-
ly, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage. 
137Starting-off and Driving