2013 SKODA SUPERB wiper blades

General Maintenance
Car care191
Service intervals
191
Services, modifications, and technical
alterations
193
Washing your car
196
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
198
Taking care of the interior
201
Inspecting and replenishing
204
Fuel
204
Engine compartment
206
Engine oil
210
Coolant
212
Brake fluid
214
Vehicle battery
215
Wheels
220
Tyres and wheel rims
220
Winter operation
226
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
227
Emergency equipment
227
Changing a wheel
229
Tyre repair
232
Jump-starting
234
Towing the vehicle
236
Radio remote control
238
Emergency unlocking/locking
240
Emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof
241
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
242
Fuses and light bulbs
244
Fuses
244
Bulbs
247Technical data
Technical data252
Vehicle data
252
Index
4Table of Contents

Sun screen in the rear doorsFig. 43
Rear door: Sun screen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 59.
Pulling out
›
Pull out the sun screen with the handle
A
» Fig. 43 and hang it in the bracket
on the top edge of the door.
Folding
›
Remove the sun screen from the handle
A
» Fig. 43 and hold it in such a way
that it can roll up slowly without being damaged.

Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
62
Alternative parking position of the rear windscreen wiper (Superb Combi)
63
Headlight cleaning system
63
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
When automatic wiping in rain is active, the wiper intervals are regulated based
on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 209.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 243.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Automatic wiping in rain only operates as a support. The driver is not re-
leased from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers
manually depending on the visibility conditions.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be- tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■
The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the obsta-
cle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch
the wiper on again. 
61Lights and visibility

Note■Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the wind-
screen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax residues
after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 197.
■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.

Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 44
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
Lever positions » Fig. 44
Wipers off
Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain
slow windscreen wiping
rapid windscreen wiping
Flick windscreen wiping (spring-tensioned position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position) Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular inter- vals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
Switches for setting the required break between the individual wiper strokes
(
1
periodic windscreen wiping) or the wiper speed in rain (
1
automatic
windscreen wiping in rain)
01234567AAutomatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a
speed of more than 120 km/h.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 3-4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after the
last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This func-
tion can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (Superb Combi)The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat later.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen). The lever remains in position 6
» Fig. 44 .
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi)
If the lever is in position
2
» Fig. 44 or
3
the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the lever is in the position
1
)
the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in continuous mode
(no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT
display in the menu item Rear wiper » page 29 .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching
off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 243. 
62Using the system

We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in your vehicle. ŠKODA
AUTO a.s. has selected such accessories to ensure that they are reliable, safe and suitable for your particular vehicle. Although we constantly monitor the market,
we are not able to assess or warrant the parts even though in some instances
such parts may have a type approval or may have been approved by a nationally
recognised testing laboratory.
All accessory products go through a fastidious process in the area of technical de-
velopment (technical tests) and quality inspection (customer tests), and only if all tests are positive does the product become a ŠKODA Genuine Accessory.
Our ŠKODA Genuine Accessories service also provides expert advice, and profes-sional fitting at the customer's discretion.
ŠKODA service partners are liable for any ŠKODA Genuine Part defects for a peri- od of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with the materials defect
liability, provided that nothing else was agreed in the purchase contract or in any
other agreements. You should keep the approved warranty certificate and the bill for these components for this period of time, so that commencement of the term
may be verified.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care prod-
ucts as well as those parts which are subject to natural wear-and-tear, such as
tyres, batteries, bulbs and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered by
the ŠKODA partners in all countries where the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has a
sales and service network. This will usually be in the form of a printed catalogue
of Original ŠKODA Accessories, in the form of separate printed brochures or in the form of offers for ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA partner web pages.
Spoiler
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 193.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, the following instructions must
be adhered to.
› For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
› This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
› We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs to or
replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNINGIf work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead to
operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.

Airbags
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 193.
The system components of the airbag system can be situated in the front bump-
er, doors, front seats, roof lining or body.
WARNINGAny work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also seri-
ously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and fatal
injury!
■
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired. 
195Car care

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.

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.
242Do-it-yourself

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.

243Emergency equipment and self-help

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

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