2014 SKODA SUPERB Battery

Checking the battery condition
If the red indicator light B » Fig. 31 does not flash when you press a button on
the remote control key, the battery is empty. Replace the battery » page 211.
CAUTION
■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote con-
trol key.
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
Note
For vehicles with anti-theft alarm the acoustic signals can also be activated/
deactivated by locking/unlocking » page 45.
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
Fig. 32
KESSY: Name of the zones/sensors in the handle of the front door
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.
Unlocking or locking areas » Fig. 32
Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
Roof front
ABCDThe KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key. The key
must be in one of the areas A,

B
or
C
» Fig. 32 (about 1.5 meters away from
the vehicle).
Unlocking
›
Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
2
» Fig. 32 with
the whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » page 55.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 twice within 2 seconds with your fingers.
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
when unlocking
the vehicle, it is not unlocked.
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 un-
locking.
The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the
vehicle's roof for example
D
» Fig. 32 . It is therefore not always necessary to
know where the key is.
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
locking the vehicle must therefore be observed.
■
If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be un-
locked or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlock-
ing or emergency locking on the driver's door » page 212.
50Operation

Information messageRead and observe
on page 48 first.
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. 32 on page 50 .
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 audible signal sounds.
The system has not found a key
If the system has not found a key in the vehicle, the following message ap-
pears 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.
Fault in KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the following message will appear in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Keyless access system faulty.
CHECK KEYLESS
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY
Change the key battery » page 211!
Parking the vehicle
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 or 90 hours, the sensors in the handle
of the driver or front passenger's door are deactivated automatically » Fig. 32
on page 50 .
Activation after 60 hours
›
Unlock the driver's door using the sensor
2
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
›
Press the handle of the boot lid.
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency » page 212.
Activation after 90 hours
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button  on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 212.
Safe securing
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle ei-
ther from the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instru-
ment cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Log book!
CHECK SAFELOCK
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling the interior monitoring » page 54, Interior monitor and towing
protection .
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 on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked. 
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Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
54
Interior monitor and towing protection
54
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred to only as alarm system) in-
creases protection against break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
An alarm is triggered when the following monitored areas of the vehicle have a fault.
› Bonnet.
› Boot lid.
› Doors.
› Ignition lock.
› Vehicle inclination
» page 54.
› Interior of car
» page 54.
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device
» page 163, Towing a trailer .
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is dis-
connected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 54 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds 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
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system 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
ignition and switch the ignition to deactivate the alarm system.■
You can switch the audible signalling of the activation of the warning system
on and off in the Maxi DOT display in the menu item ATA confirm » page 45 .
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 36
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 54 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm. 
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Acoustic signalsRead and observe
and on page 57 first.
The acoustic signals serve as a safety function and provide information about
the success of a performed action.
SignalsStatus
Interrupted tone
Open (using the button  on the remote control key
or the button C
» Fig. 42 on page 58 )

Automatic closing of the lid » page 57,
in section In-
troduction
1 continuous toneForce limiter3 rising tonesConfirmation of the storage of the lid position3 identical tonesfault
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
Adjusting
›
Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 57 for longer than 3 seconds.
Storing the new position is confirmed with an audible signal.
Delete
›
Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 57 for longer than 3 seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted
from the memory, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set.
The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is nec-
essary to activate the system of the electric boot lid. Activation means closing
the lid by hand. Thus, the end position of the lid is stored under fully closed in
secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out
of the lock.Emergency unlocking of the lid » page 212The lid does not react to an
opening signalRemoving a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 57

Press handle A
and pull the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top
positionManual closing of the lid
Electric power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the window from the driver seat
60
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
61
Force limit
61
Window convenience operation
61
Operational faults
62

59Unlocking and opening

Opening›Press the  button on the remote control key.›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Press and hold the upper part of the central locking button in the driver's
door » page 52 .
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 43 on page 60 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press 
button on the remote control key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Press and hold the lower part of the central locking button » page 52 in the
driver's door.
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 43 on page 60 in the closing position.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the
menu item Window op. . » page 45 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock
is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 60 first.
The automatic power windows do not work if the vehicle battery has been dis-connected and connected again while a window was open. The system must
be activated.
Activation sequence:
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3 seconds, and keep it
pressed down.
Electric sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
62
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
63
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
63
The electric sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the out-
door temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the 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 the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. In this case, turn the rotary
switch to the switch position A
» Fig. 45 on page 62 and push forward for
about 10 seconds.
Operation
Fig. 45
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 62 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 45 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced. 
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Open partially›Simply turn the knob to a point between A and C.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
D
.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
Sun screen
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the tilt/slide sunroof slides
open. When the tilt/slide sunroof is closed the sun screen can be manually op-
erated »
.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/
tilting roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by pushing the
switch in position
A
» Fig. 45 forwards until the sliding/tilting roof is com-
pletely closed » .
WARNINGWhen operating the tilt/slide sunroof and the sunshade, proceed with cau-
tion to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 62 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or
using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
›
Press the 
button on the remote control key.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
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 operate with the convenience closing.
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
Read and observe
on page 62 first.
If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells in the sliding/tilting roof de-
liver the electrical power for the fresh air blower. Further informa-
tion » page 113 , Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system) .
The operation of the sliding/tilting roof with solar cells is the same as of a nor-
mal sliding/tilting roof.
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Superb Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
64
Opening/closing the sun screen
64
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
65
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing 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
switching the 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 pos-
sible that the sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the ro-
tary switch into position A
» Fig. 46 on page 64 , pull the recess firmly 
63Unlocking and opening

downwards and hold forwards firmly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes
again after around 10 seconds. Do not release the control dial until it has done
so.■
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is pos-
sible that the sun screen does not operate correctly. Then turn the switch to
position
A
» Fig. 46 on page 64 and press and hold the button
G
» Fig. 47 on
page 64 . The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds. Do
not release the control dial until it has done so.
Operation
Fig. 46
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 46 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
D
.
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned
position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch in the region
E
towards the roof.
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
.
›
Press the switch on the recess
E
down and pull forwards.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess E
down
and then pushing it forward until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed » .
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Opening/closing the sun screen
Fig. 47
Buttons for sun screen
Read and observe on page 63 first.
The sun screen can be closed or opened using the buttons » Fig. 47.
Opening
›
Briefly press the button
F
» Fig. 47 to open fully.
›
Press and hold the button
F
to open to the desired position.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
›
Briefly press the button
G
» Fig. 47 to close fully.
›
Press and hold the button
G
to close in the desired position.
The closing process stops when one releases the button. 
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The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 32.
When in reverse gear only the rear fog lamp illuminates on the driver's side.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME (hereafter referred to only as function)
switches on the lights for a short time after leaving the vehicle or when ap-
proaching the vehicle.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met:
The light switch is in the position » Fig. 50
on page 68 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
The light is controlled on the basis of information that is collected from the
holder mounted in the rear-view mirror sensor » page 68 .
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 boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
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 pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Activate/deactivate the function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactiva- ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 45 .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul traffic.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 52
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 52 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 warn-
ing 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. 
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