
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.
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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DimensionsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 252.
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
SuperbSuperb GreenLineSuperb CombiSuperb Combi GreenLineLength4833483348334833Width1817181718171817Width including exterior mirror2009200920092009Height1462/1482 a)
/1447 b)1464/1449 b)1511/1529 a)
/1497 b)1511/1496 b)Clearance139/159a)
/124 b)
/141 c)140/125 b)141/159a)
/127 b)
/140 c)141/126 b)Wheel base2761276127612761Track gauge front/rear1545/1518
(1537/1510) c)1545/15181545/1517
(1537/1510) c)1545/1517a)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a sport chassis.
c)
Applies to vehicles with a 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
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Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
148
Unleaded petrol148
ABS Function
151
Warning light19
Accessories193
Adaptive headlights (AFS)54
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
108
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
65
Head restraints68
Interior mirror64
Manual air conditioning102
Seats66, 67
Steering wheel130
Adjusting the seats66, 170
Adjustment Headlight beam
51
Aerial197
See windows200
AFS54
Airbag178
Deactivating184
Deactivating the front passenger airbag184
Deployment178
Front airbag180
Head airbag182
Knee airbag181
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 195 Side airbag
181
Airbag system178
Air conditioning system98
Air outlets99
Climatronic103
Manual air conditioning system100
Air outlets99
Air recirculation Climatronic
105, 106
Alarm Switching off
38
Triggering38
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
39
Trailer167
Antilock Braking System151
Armrest front
72
rear73, 83
Artificial leather202
Ashtray77
ASR Warning light
18
Assist system ABS
151
Assist systems150
ABS19
ASR18
Cruise Control System157
DSR151
EDL151
ESC18, 150
HBA151
HHC152
Park assist153
Parking aid152
START-STOP159
TCS151
Auto Check Control13
Automatic driving lamp control53
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking241
Starting-off and driving141
Tiptronic141
Automatic load deactivation218
Automatic retractable cargo cover (Superb Com- bi))
89
Automatic transmission139
Kickdown142
Malfunction142
Selector lever lock140
Using the selector lever140
AUX Installation in the storage compartment
79
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
107
Adjust108
Radio remote control109
Switching on/off108
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
148
Avoiding damage to your vehicle147
B
Ball head Check fitting
164
Fitting163
Ready position163
Removing164
Battery In the remote control key
239
iReplace the remote control of the auxiliary heat-
er (parking heater)
239
Belts173
Belt tensioners176
Bonnet Closing
208
Opening208
Warning light17
260Index

BootAutomatic retraction (Superb Combi)89
Class N1 vehicles85
Extending variable loading floor92
Folding hook86
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)90
Removable Light (Superb Combi)91
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)88
Side compartment with battery90
Boot cover (Superb Combi)88
Boot lid40
Automatic locking41
Warning light17
(Superb Combi)41
Brake booster138
Brake fluid214
Changing215
Checking214
display messaes15
Brake pads warning light
21
Brakes Brake assist systems
150
Brake booster138
Brake fluid214
Handbrake138
Indicator light15
Running in143
Braking Information on braking
137
Breakdown kit233
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
161
Bulbs Replacing
247
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows
44
C
Car care
191
Car computer see multifunction display25
Car park ticket holder75
Carrier96
Cavity protection200
CD changer128
Central locking button36
Changing Brake fluid
215
Engine oil212
Wheels229
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
230
Preliminary work229
Remove and attaching a wheel230
Charging a vehicle battery217
Check Fit ball head properly
164
Checking Battery electrolyte level
217
Brake fluid214
Coolant213
Engine oil211
Oil level211
Windscreen washer fluid209
Children and safety186
Child safety Side airbag
187
Child safety lock36
Child seat Classification
188
ISOFIX189
on the front passenger seat187
TOP TETHER190
Use of child seats188
Use of ISOFIX child seats189
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
199
Cigarette lighter77
Cleaning191
Alcantara202
Artificial leather202
cloths202
Covers of electrically heated seats203
Headlight lenses200
Natural leather202
Plastic parts199
Wheels201
Climatronic103
Air recirculation105, 106
automatic mode104
Control elements103
Controlling blower106
Cooling system104
Defrosting windscreen106
Setting the temperature104
Clock13
Clothes hook81
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
78
Ashtray77
Cigarette lighter77
General view9
Lighting57
Practical equipment74
Storage compartments74
COMING HOME55
Compartments74
Compass display25
Computer see multifunction display
25
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof48
Convenience operation of sliding/tilting roof (Su- perb Combi)
50
Coolant212
Checking213
display messaes16
Replenishing214
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
261Index

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

Fuses in the dash panel244
Fuses in the engine compartment246
Low beam bulb249
Wiper blades243
Replenishing Coolant
214
Engine oil212
Windscreen washer fluid209
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
97
Roof rack system96
Roof load97
Running-in The first 1500 km
142
Running in Brake pads
143
Engine142
Tyres143
S
Safe securing system
35
Safety169
Child safety186
Child safety seats186
Correct seated position170
Head restraints68
ISOFIX189
TOP TETHER190
Saving electrical energy143
Screens see Sun screen in the rear doors
61
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
199
Seat belt warning light
15
Seat belt height adjuster176
Seat belts173
Belt tensioners176
Cleaning203
fastening and unfastening175
Height adjustment176
Inertia reels176
The physical principle of a frontal collision174
Seat features70
Seats Armrest rear
73
Armtest, front72
Convenience features of passenger seat72
Electric adjustment67
Head restraints68
Heating70
Manually adjusting67
save69
Seat backrests73
Storing in memory of remote control key69
Ventilated front seats71
Seats and useful equipment66
Adjusting the seats66
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction steering wheel
141
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
140
Service194
Service display30
Service intervals191
Setting the clock Clock
13
Shelves74
Shift Information on the selected gear
24
Recommended gear24
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
144
Side airbag181
Side compartment in boot with battery90
Side compartments in the luggage compartment89
ski bag84
Sliding/tilting roof Close (Superb Combi)49
Closing47
Closing the sun screen (Superb Combi)49
Electric sliding/tilting roof47
Emergency operation242
Opening/closing the sun screen (Superb Combi)49
Opening and tilting47
Opening and tilting (Superb Combi)49
Operation47
Operation (Superb Combi)49
Snow chains226
Spare wheel224
Speedometer11
Speed symbol See Wheels
223
Spoiler195
START-STOP159
Manually activating/deactivating the system160
Operating conditions of the system160
Starting/shutting down the engine159
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY133
Starting and stopping the engine using the key131
Starting engine Jump-starting
234
Starting the engine Jump-starting
235
Key132
see KESSY135
START STOP Information messages
161
Jump-starting236
Steering force assistance131
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY
134
Steering wheel130
Stopping the engine Key
133
Storage compartment in rear centre console82
Storage compartment on the passenger side80
266Index

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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Using the selector lever140
V
Variable loading floor
92
Dividing the luggage compartment92
Remove92
slides off on aluminium rails92
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
218
charging217
Checking the battery electrolyte level217
Cover216
Disconnecting and reconnecting218
Operation in winter217
Replace218
Safety instructions215
Vehicle care Alcantara
202
Artificial leather202
Cloths202
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
13
Vehicle data sticker252
Vehicle dimensions254
Vehicle height254
vehicle identification number - VIN252
Vehicle key lock
33
unlock33
Vehicle length254
Vehicle tool kit228
Vehicle width254
Visibility59
Visors see Sun screen
60
see Sun visors60
W
Warning lights
14
Warning triangle227
Warranty5
Washing191
Automatic car wash system197
by hand197
Chrome parts199
High-pressure cleaner197
Water Driving through
148
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
198
Weights252
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
231
Caps225
Loosening and tightening230
Wheel rims220
Wheels Bolts
226
Changing229
Full trim225
General information220
Load index222
Replacing wheels221
Service life of tyres221
Snow chains226
Spare wheel224
Speed symbol223
Storing wheels221
Tyre pressure221
Tyre sizes221
Tyre wear indicator221
Unidirectional tyres223
Winter tyres226
Wheels and tyres Hubcaps
225
Wi-Fi119
Window convenience operation46
Windows200
Deicing200
See electric power windows44
Windscreen Deicing200
Heater59
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
209
Replenishing209
Warning light21
Winter209
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
62
Windscreen washer system209
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
243
Windscreen wipers Operating
62
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades243
Windscreen washer fluid209
Windscreen wipers and washers61
Windshield wiper alternative parking position of the rear wind- screen wiper
63
Winter Deicing windows
200
Winter operation226
Snow chains226
Winter tyres226
Winter tyres See Wheels
226
WLAN119
MAXI DOT120
Network connection119
Switching off119
Switching on119
268Index