2013 SKODA SUPERB tow bar

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.
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Rear towing eyeFig. 188
Rear bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 236.
›
Press onto the bottom part of the cap in the rear bumper » Fig. 188 - 
and re-
move it.
›
Screw in the towing eye by turning to the left up to the stop » Fig. 188 - 
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.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap » page 238, Vehicles with a tow hitch .
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.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 236.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap.
Use the built-in detachable ball rod for towing » page 162, Towing device .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the standard
reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal pro- visions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable towbar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Radio remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
239
Synchronising the remote control
239
Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary heater (parking
heater)
239
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.■
When replacing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
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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.
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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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The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight »
.
The payload consists of the following components: › Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 80 kg).
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE standards and EU
directives
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine.
Afterwards standard urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of accident
and damage!
Note
■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist ga-
rage.■
The fuel consumption and emission values have been determined in accordance
with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for de-
termining operational and technical data for motor vehicles.
■
Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values.
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Storage compartments74
Storage compartment under the passenger seat81
Storage pockets on the front seats82
Storing skis83
Sun screen60
Sun screen in the rear doors61
Sun visors60
Switch see Ignition
132
Switching lights on and off51
Switching off the engine see KESSY
136
Switching off the ignition see KESSY
136
Switching on the ignition see KESSY
135
T
Tailgate TwinDoor
40
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
202
Seat belts203
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
197
Cavity protection200
Chrome parts199
Cleaning the wheels201
Decorative films199
Door lock cylinders200
Headlight lenses200
High-pressure cleaner197
Plastic parts199
Polishing the paintwork198
Rubber seals199
Taking care of the interior201
Taking care of your vehicle exterior198
Washing196
Washing by hand197
Wash system197
Wax treatment198
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
203
TCS Operation
151
Technical data252
Telephone113, 115
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof
47
Tiptronic141
Tools228
TOP TETHER190
Towing236
Towing a trailer162
Towing device Description
162
Drawbar load162
Use and care165
Towing eye Front
237
Rear238
Towing protection39
Traction Control System (TCS)151
Trailer162, 165
13-pin power socket166
driving with a trailer166
Loading165
Safety eye166
Trailer stabilisation167
Transport Luggage compartment
84
Roof rack system96
Transporting children safely186
Turn signal53
Twindoor see boot lid
40
Two-way radio systems110
Type plate252
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels222
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
223
Tyre repair Check pressure
234
Preparations233
Sealing and inflating the tyre233
Tyres220
Inflation pressure221
New222
See Wheels222
Sizes221
Tyre wear indicator221
U
Umbrella Tray
82
Underbody protection201
Unleaded petrol148
Unlock Remote control
33
Vehicle key33
Unlocking Individual settings
35
KESSY34
Unlocking and locking32
Useful equipment Ashtray
77
Car park ticket holder75
Cigarette lighter77
Clothes hook81
Cup holders76
Glasses storage box80
Removable ski bag84
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel83
Storage compartment in the front centre console 76
Storage compartment on the driver's side
75
Storage compartments in the doors75
Using the information system23
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