2013 SKODA SUPERB light

If the vehicle is locked via the sensor 1, it will not be possible to unlock it again
in the following 2 seconds via the sensor 2 - prevents accidental unlocking.
The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the ve-
hicle's roof for example D
» Fig. 14 . It is therefore not always necessary to know
where the key is.
Always check to see whether the vehicle is locked. Further information about the KESSY system » page 37.
CAUTION
■
Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand and
the sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
■
After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for lock-
ing the vehicle must therefore be observed.
■
If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be unlocked
or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlocking or
emergency locking on the driver's door » page 240.

Safe securing system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from
the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instrument
cluster after switching out the ignition.
Observe SAFE locking! Log book!
CHECK SAFELOCK
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-on display
The indicator light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system is activated, there must not
be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers
to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
This function only applies to certain countries.
Individual settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The following central locking functions can be set via the MAXI DOT dis-
play » page 29 , Settings .
Opening a single door
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors,
the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after be- ing opened again.
Unlocking doors on one side of a vehicle This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side. The otherdoors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked af-
ter being opened again.
Unlocking the vehicle with the KESSY system
This function enables you to unlock all the doors, individual doors, both doors on the left or right vehicle side. The other doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid
remain locked and are only unlocked after being opened again. 
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Automatic locking/unlocking
All doors are locked from a speed of around 15 km/h. The button in the handle of
the boot lid is deactivated.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press- ing the central locking button .
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on the door opening lever.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 15
Central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 32.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, it can also be unlocked and locked
with the rocker switch on the door opening lever of the driver or front passenger
door » Fig. 15 even without the ignition switched on. While a door is opened, the
vehicle cannot be locked.
Locking
›
Press the button 
/» Fig. 15 .
The symbol 
in the button comes on.
Unlocking
›
Press the button 
/» Fig. 15 .
The symbol 
in the button is no longer illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 35, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.

Child safety lock
Fig. 16
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 16 (mirror-
inverted on the right doors). 
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Switching off›Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 16
(mirror-inverted on the right door).
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Opening/closing a door
Fig. 17
Door handle/door opening lever:
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 17 on the door you wish to
open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly while
driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the vehi-
cle is on an incline – risk of injury!

KESSY
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information message
37
Parking vehicle
38
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and lock-
ing of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.

Information message
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
Key in the vehicle
The protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle unlocks the vehicle automatically if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle, including the boot lit, has been locked.The key with which the vehicle has been locked remains in the vehicle in the
zone
D
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked again.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an au-
dible signal sounds.
The system has not found a key
If the system has not found a key in the vehicle, the following message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Key not found.
NO KEY
This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is dis-
charged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed. 
37Unlocking and opening

Activating/deactivatingFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 38.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds
after the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system or
anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent
the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is un-
locked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the key
within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
Note
If the car is unlocked with the key in the driver door, insert the key into the igni-
tion and switch the ignition to deactivate the alarm system.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 18
Button for interior monitor and
towing protectionFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 38.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car or the inclination of thevehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button  » Fig. 18 on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The
lighting of the symbol  in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically after
the vehicle is locked.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movements from (e.g. children or animals) within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
CAUTION
■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle.■
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa-
ted.
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Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Twindoor - open/close small boot lid
40
TwinDoor - open / close large boot
40
Open / close (Superb Combi)
41
Automatic locking
41
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39Unlocking and opening

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 .

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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Open / close (Superb Combi)Fig. 21
Handle of boot lid
Fig. 22
Handle in the inner panelling of
the 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 handle
A
» Fig. 21 and raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Closing
›
Pull the lid down with the handle
C
» Fig. 22 and close with a slight swing.

Automatic locking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 39.
If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is immediately locked automatically when closed.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
Delayed locking
If the tailgate was locked using the  symbol button on the remote control key,
it is possible to open the tailgate within a limited period of time.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au-tomatically. The vehicle should therefore always be locked with the symbol but-
ton 
on the radio remote control.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
Note
More detailed information about this is available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Electric boot lid (Superb Combi)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating description
42
Acoustic signals
43
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
43
Malfunctions
44
Force limiter
The electric boot lid is fitted with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when
closing, it stops and an audible signal sounds.
If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the opening or closing process of the boot
lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result the movement of the lid can be in-
terrupted. 
41Unlocking and opening

For the sake of the environmentAt high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
The window lift system is equipped with protection against overheating. Repea-
ted opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to overheat. If
this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short time. You
will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating protection
has cooled down.
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
Fig. 25
Buttons on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but- ton as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the win-
dow to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Buttons for the power windows » Fig. 25 .
Button for power window of the driver's door Button for power window of the front passenger doorButton for power window of the rear right door
Button for power window at the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing the safety pushbutton S
» Fig. 25 . The buttons for the electrical power windows
in the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light 
in the safe-
ty switch
S
lights up.

Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the
rear doors
Fig. 26
Arrangement of the button on
the rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that win- dow.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately. 
ABCDS45Unlocking and opening

WARNINGWhen closing the sliding/tilting roof proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism.
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or us-
ing the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the key.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 on page 34.
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
1
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury! The force limiter does not
work when convenience closing is in operation.

Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells in the sliding/tilting roof deliver
the electrical power for the fresh air blower. Further information » page 103, Cli-
matronic (automatic air conditioning system) .
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a normal
sliding/tilting roof.

Panoramic sliding roof (Superb Combi)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
49
Opening/closing the sun screen
49
Convenience operation of Sliding/tilting roof
50
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switchingthe ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary
switch into position A
» Fig. 28 on page 49, pull the recess firmly downwards
and forwards. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 sec-
onds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.
■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-
ble that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to posi-
tion
A
» Fig. 28 on page 49and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 29 on
page 49. The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do
not release the control dial until it has done so.

48Using the system