2013 SKODA SUPERB deactivate airbag

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
44
Door opening lever
37
Central locking system
36
Air outlet
99
Parking ticket holder
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
53
›
Speed regulating system
157
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
180
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system phone and infor-
mation system
111, 126
Instrument cluster: Instruments, warning lights and display
10
Operating lever:
› Information system
23
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
61
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
99
Regulator for left seat heating
70
Button for hazard warning light system
56
Regulator for right seat heating
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Front passenger airbag
180
Air outlet
99
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
184
Door opening lever
3712345678910111213141516171819Electric exterior mirror adjustment65Light switch51
Bonnet release lever
208
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head- light beam range adjustment
52, 52
Storage compartment on the driver's side
75
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
130
Driver’s knee airbag
181
Ignition lock
132
Pedals
139
Handbrake
138
Bars with buttons depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
159
› 
Tyre control display
21
› 
Traction control TCS
151
› 
Electronic Stability Control ESC
150
› 
Park Assist
153
› 
Parking aid
152
› 
Tailgate operation (Superb Combi)
42
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
138
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
139
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
77
›
Storage compartment
76
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
184
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system
100
›Operating controls for Climatronic
103
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233349Cockpit

 Airbag systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
› The indicator light

lights up for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on and then flashes for around 12 seconds.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.
If the air bag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The indicator light

comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
› The deactivated air bag is indicated by the illumination of the warning
light » page 184 



in the middle of the dash panel .
WARNINGIf there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist
garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the
event of an accident.
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 Tyre pressure
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The indicator light 
lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure
in one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres » page 221, Service
life of tyres .
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Further information » page 223, Tyre pressure monitor .
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the indicator light  illuminates after the
ignition is switched on. The indicator light must go out after driving a short dis-
tance.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the indicator light 
comes on.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 209, Windscreen washer system .

 Pads
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
If the indicator light 
is slit, the brake pads are worn.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check brake wear!
Seek help from a specialist garage.

  Turn signal system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Either the left 
or right 
indicator light flashes depending on the position of
the turn signal lever. 
21Instruments and Indicator Lights

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
33
Unlock/lock with remote control
33
Unlocking/locking – KESSY
34
Safe securing system
35
Individual settings
35
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
36
Child safety lock
36
Opening/closing a door
37
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel filler
flap and tailgate at the same time based on the current setting 1)
.
The safe securing system » page 35 is integrated in the central locking system.
Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks are automatically blocked
by the safe securing system »
.
The following takes place after unlocking 1)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, comes on.
› The safe securing system is switched off.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
The following takes place after locking 1)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The interior lights switched by the door contact come on.
› The safe securing system is switched on.
› The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Displaying an error
If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.WARNING■ If 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!■
Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for ex-
ample at road crossings.
Note
■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi- cle.■
In case of failure of the central locking the driver's door can only be unlocked or
locked with the key. The other doors and the tailgate can be emergency locked or emergency released. ■Emergency locking of the door » page 240.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 241.
1)
Depending on the individual setting » page 35 .
32Using the system

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). 
36Using the system

The function is switched on automatically if the following conditions are met:The light switch is in position  » Fig. 32 on page 53.
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced. The ignition is switched off.
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactivated
via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 29 .
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the light sensor attached be- tween the windscreen and the interior mirror » page 53.
The function switches on the parking and low beam lights, the entry lighting in
the exterior mirrors and the licence plate light.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60 seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the tailgate or after
the preset time.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a preset time or after the vehicle is
locked.
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so that its functionality is not impaired or disabled.
Note
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged par-
ticularly in short-haul traffic.Hazard warning light systemFig. 34
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 51.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 34 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
When the turn signal is switched on while the hazard warning light system is on
(and ignition is switched on), only the turn signal light for the selected driving di- rection will flash while the turn signal is switched on.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
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56Using the system

Correct seated position for the driverFig. 143
Correct driver seating position / properly adjusted headrest
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 170.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
› Position the steering wheel so that there is a gap of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the chest
A
» Fig. 143 , and that the distance between the
legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag is at least 10 cm
B
.
› Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
› Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
C
.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 173.
Manual driver seat adjustment » page 67.
Electrical driver seat adjustment » page 67.
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Correct seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 170.
For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
› Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
C
» Fig. 143 on page 171.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 173.
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated » page 183,
Deactivating airbags .
Manual front passenger adjustment » page 67.
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment » page 67.

Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 170.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the head
C
» Fig. 143 on page 171.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 173.
› Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle » page 186 , Transporting children safely .
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Examples of incorrect seated positions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 170.
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if seat belts are fastened correctly. 
171Passive Safety

Front airbagsFig. 149
Driver's airbag in the steering wheel/front passenger airbag in the
dash panel
Fig. 150
Safe distance to steering wheel/inflated airbags
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 179.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel » Fig. 149 - 
.
The front airbag for the front seat passenger is located in the dash panel above
the stowage compartment » Fig. 149 - 
.
When the airbags are deployed, they inflate in front of the driver and front pas-
senger » Fig. 150 -
 . The forward movement of the driver and of the front pas-
senger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag and
the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
WARNINGCorrect seated position■For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 150 . Not maintain-
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must
always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to in-
juries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNINGFront airbag and transporting children■Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a prop-
er restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident, the
child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat on the front passenger seat » page 183, Deactivating airbags . If this is
not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if
the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regulations regarding
the use of child safety seats.
WARNINGGeneral■The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel
on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or modi-
fied in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth that is
dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile
phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or
be located within their immediate vicinity.■
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module in
the dash panel.
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180Safety

Deactivating airbagsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 183.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below.› If using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat (due to different le-
gal regulations, the airbag must be deactivated if using a forwards-facing child
seat in some countries) » page 186, Transporting children safely .
› If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle
of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly adjus-
ted.
› If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of
a physical disability.
› If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 184 , Deactivating the front passenger airbag .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other air- bags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, includ-
ing when one of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag deactivated using diagnostic equipment
› The warning light

lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
› The warning light

lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
› Warning light



3
» Fig. 154 on page 184 lights up after the ignition is
switched on.
Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.■A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.

Deactivating the front passenger airbagFig. 154
Key switch for front passenger airbag/warning light for front pas-
senger airbag activation/deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 183.
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
2
» Fig. 154 OFF .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that warning light 

3




in the text lights up after the
ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
1
» Fig. 154 ON .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that warning light 

3




lights up after the ignition is
switched on. 
184Safety