2013 SKODA SUPERB charging

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAFMulti-purpose vehiclesAHLAdaptive headlightsAGAutomatic gearboxAPNAccess Point Name - the name of an access point for the WiFi
networkTCSTraction controlCO 2 in g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meterDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlEUEuropean UnionFSIStratified petrol direct injectionGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - a digital network of mobile devices for the transmission of voice and dataHFPHands-free profile - connection of a mobile device by means of
its Bluetooth ®
profilekWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMGManual gearboxMFDMultifunction displayN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueAbbreviationDefinitionPINPersonal Identification Number - personal identification num-
ber for the connection of electronic devices using Bluetooth ®
or WiFirSAPRemote SIM Access Profile - remote transmission of SIM dataSSPsimple security pairing - connection of two devices using Blue-
tooth ®
profileTDI CRDiesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection
systemTDI PDDiesel engine with injection system and unit injector injection systemTSIPetrol engine with turbocharging and direct injectionUMTSUniversal Mobile Telecommunication System - the next evolu-
tion of the GSM network (3G)WLANWireless Local Area Network - wireless connection of elec- tronic devices for data transfer (WiFi)
7Abbreviations

A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear
and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid lev-
el drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking.
If the brake fluid level is too low, this is shown by the indicator light  » page 15 ,
 Brake system lighting up in the instrument cluster.
Changing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 214.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the
environment.
Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake sys-
tem.
The water content lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications: › VW 50114;
› FMVSS 116 DOT4.
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Vehicle battery

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open cover
216
Checking the battery electrolyte level
217
Charging
217
Replace
218
Disconnecting or reconnecting
218
Automatic load deactivation
218Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolImportanceAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-
hicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGThere is risk of injuries, poisoning, chemical burns, explosions or fire when
working on the battery and on the electrical system. It is essential to comply
with the general applicable safety rules as well as the warning instructions
outlined below.■
Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the bat-
tery vent openings. Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles or a face
shield – risk of blindness!
■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling the
vehicle battery.
■
The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with
the greatest of care.
■
Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivitis
and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
■
Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and, if it comes into contact with the
skin, causes deep wounds that take a long time to heal. Repeated contact
with diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks).
■
If any battery acid comes into contact with your eyes, rinse the affected eye
immediately with clean water for several minutes and consult a doctor imme-
diately!
■
Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water. If you swallow
battery acid, consult a doctor immediately! 
215Inspecting and replenishing

WARNING■It is prohibited to work with naked flames or lights.■It is prohibited to smoke or carry out any activities that produce sparks.■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!
■
Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery – risk of explosion and
chemical burns!
■
Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with insufficient acid levels – risk of ex-
plosion and chemical burns.
WARNING■ When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive gas
mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with a metal object
or cable) creates a short circuit - risk of melting the lead bars, and risk of ex-
plosion, battery fire and acid splashes.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the engine,
the ignition and all of the electrical components and disconnect the negative
terminal ( ) on the battery.
CAUTION
Improper handling of the battery can lead to damage. We recommend having all
work on the vehicle battery carried out by a specialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The vehicle battery must only be disconnected if the ignition is switched off,
otherwise the vehicle's electrical system (electronic components) can be dam-
aged. When disconnecting the battery from the electrical system, first disconnect
the battery's negative terminal ( ), followed by the positive terminal ( ).■
When connecting the battery to the electrical system, first connect the battery's
positive terminal ( ), followed by the negative terminal ( ). Under no circumstan-
ces must the battery cables be connected incorrectly – risk of a cable fire.
■
Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk of
damage to the paintwork.
■ Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the vehicle battery
housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.■
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will
discharge. This is because certain electrical components consume electricity (e. g.
control units) also in idle state. Prevent the battery from discharging by discon-
necting the battery's negative terminal ( ) or continuously charging the battery
with a very low charging current.
■
If the vehicle is frequently used for making short trips, the vehicle battery will
not have time to charge up sufficiently and may discharge.
For the sake of the environment
A vehicle battery that has been removed is a special type of hazardous waste.
These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regulations.
Note
You should replace batteries older than 5 years.
Open cover
Fig. 167
Engine compartment: Polyester cover of the vehicle battery/plastic
cover of the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 215.
The battery is located in the engine compartment in a polyester cover
1
» Fig. 167 , in a plastic cover
2
» Fig. 167 or in the left side of the boot » Fig. 89
on page 89. 
216General Maintenance

When working on the battery, the edge of the polyester battery cover1 » Fig. 167 is inserted between the battery and the side wall of the battery cov-
er.
Battery in the engine compartment›
Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
1
or press the interlock on
the side of the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 167 , fold the
cover up and remove.
The battery cover is installed in reverse order.
Battery in the boot
The battery is located in the left side compartment with the symbol  » Fig. 90
on page 90.
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Checking the battery electrolyte level
Fig. 168
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 215.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, the so-called
magic eye » Fig. 168, the electrolyte level can be determined by looking at the
change in colour.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
› Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
› Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for checking the energy level for the recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist ga-rage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge.
Winter time
The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tempera-
tures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary, re-
charged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte lev-
el cannot be checked.
Note
The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of
the inspection service.
Charging
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 215.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
›
Switch off the ignition and all of the electrical components.
›
Only when performing a “quick-charge”, disconnect both battery cables (first
“negative”, then “positive”).
›
Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red = “posi-
tive”, black = “negative”).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove themains cable from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”). 
217Inspecting and replenishing

It is not necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the ve-
hicle battery using low amperages (for example from a mini-charger). Refer to the
instructions of the charger manufacturer .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or lower)
must be used until full charging is achieved.
It is necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with high
amperages, known as “ rapid charging”.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.WARNING“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth » page 236, Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP
system .
Note
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be rapid charged by a specialist
garage.
Replace
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 215.
When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. Suitable vehicle battery types can be
purchased from a specialist garage.
We recommend having the battery replaced by a specialist garage, where the
new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be dis-
posed of in accordance with national regulations.

Disconnecting or reconnecting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 215.
On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions
are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
OperationOperating measureElectrical power window (operational faults)» page 46Panoramic sliding roof (operational faults)» page 242Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber» User manual of the radio
or » user manual of the naviga-
tion systemSetting the clock» page 13Data in the multifunction display are deleted.» page 25
Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a specialist garage in order to en-
sure full functionality of all electrical systems.
Automatic load deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 215.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from discharg-
ing when the battery is put under high levels of strain. This manifests itself by the
following.
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where necessary, large convenience consumers such as seat heaters and rear
window heaters have their power limited or are shut off completely in the event of an emergency. 
218General Maintenance

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

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