2013 SKODA SUPERB Owner's Manual

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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Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 189
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 238.
The battery is located under a cover
A
» Fig. 189 .
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in theregion of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down inthe region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 239.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

Synchronising the remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 238.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not
be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.

Replace the battery in the remote control of the auxiliary
heater (parking heater)
Fig. 190
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 238.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 190 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
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Emergency unlocking/locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
240
Locking a door
240
Unlocking the tailgate
241
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
241
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 191
Handle on the driver's door: cov-
ered locking cylinder
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the re-
gion of the arrow and fold it upwards » Fig. 191.
›
Insert the vehicle key (the buttons facing upward) into the locking cylinder and
lock/unlock the vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
Locking a doorFig. 192
Left rear door: Emergency lock-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 192 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.
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Unlocking the tailgateFig. 193
Emergency unlocking: Superb / Superb Combi
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
Unlocking (Superb)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 73, Seat backrests .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as the stop » Fig. 193
- 
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Unlocking (Superb Combi)
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 73, Seat backrests .
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening of the trim as far as it
goes » Fig. 193 - 
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
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Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 194
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 240.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Grasp the cover
1
in the area of arrow
2
» Fig. 194 and carefully pull upwards.
›
Also unlock the cover on the other side.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.

Emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
242
Activation after un-clamping and re-clamping the battery
242
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OperationFig. 195
Point for positioning screwdriver/opening for positioning the key
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 241.
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed or opened manually if a fault occurs. The emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof is located underneath the glasses
storage box
1
» page 80 , Glasses storage box .
›
Open the glasses storage box.
›
Carefully insert an approximately 5 mm wide screwdriver into the slot in the po-
sitions shown by the arrows
1
» Fig. 195 .
›
Carefully fold the glasses storage box downwards by gently pressing down and
turning the screwdriver.
›
Insert an Allen key, SW 4, up to the stop into the opening
2
and close or open
the sliding/tilting roof.
›
Reinstall the glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs and then pushing the entire part upwards.
Have the fault on the sliding tilting roof rectified as soon as possible by a special-
ist garage.
Note■ It is necessary after each emergency operation to move the sliding/tilting roof
into the basic position. 1)
This is why the rotary switch must be set to the switch
position A
» Fig. 27 on page 47 and pressed forward for about 10 seconds.
■
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to activate the
roof 2)
» page 242 .

Activation after un-clamping and re-clamping the battery
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 241.
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (referred to form now on as just the sliding/til-
ing roof) and the sun screen must be activated after disconnecting and recon-
necting the battery.
To activate the sliding/tilting roof, press the notch on the control dial downwards
and forwards for approx. 10 seconds.
To activate the sun screen, press and hold the switch
G
» Fig. 29 on page 49 for
approx. 10 seconds.
If the sliding/tilting roof or sun screen is not fully closed or pushed shut when dis-
connecting and reconnecting the battery, they must first be closed or pushed
shut » page 49 , Opening/closing the sun screen » page 49 , Operation . Only then
is it possible to perform the activation.
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Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
243
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
243


1)
Applies to emergency operation of the Superb sliding/tilting roof.
2)
Applies to emergency operation of the Superb Combi sliding/tilting roof.
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WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 196
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 242.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and keep it held for around 2
seconds » Fig. 44 on page 62.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 196 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 44 on page 62.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 197
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 242.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 197 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
244
Fuses in the engine compartment
246
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
246
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before re-
placing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating » page 244,
Fuses in the dash panel or » page 246 , Assignment of fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 206.CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage – risk of
fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
There can be several consumer devices for one fuse, depending on the vehicle's
equipment.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
■
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 198
Cover of the fuse box in the control panel / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 244.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 198.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the cover of the fuse box in the panel. 
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›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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