2014 SKODA SUPERB headlight

WARNING (Continued)■The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions.
The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these con-
ditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking and low beam lights
Fig. 48
Light switches, knobs for head-
light beam adjustment and
brightness of instrument illumi-
nation
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Light switch positions - turning the switch
A
» Fig. 48
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights) Automatic switching lights on and off » page 68
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 71
Turn on the low beam
Light switch positions - pulling the switch
A
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 69
Switching on the rear fog light » page 69
Turning the knob B » Fig. 48
Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
By turning the rotary switch from the position  in

gradually adjusts the
headlight range control and thereby shortens the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Instrument lighting 
Turning the rotary switch C
when the lights are switched on adjusts the
brightness of the instrument lighting » Fig. 48 .
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light, low or high beam
light is switched on.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switch-
ed on.■
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
■
The light switch is in position 
or 
and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The side light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.
■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
66Operation

Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the frontvehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met:
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 48 on page 66 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever ( » Fig. 49 on page 67 ) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in
the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 45 .
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore always
switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 49
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 49
Switch on right turn signal 
Switch on left turn signal 
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position) 
Switch off main beam and headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the warning light  lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Flashing
When the left or right turn signal is on, the warning light  or
 flashes in the
instrument cluster.
The flashing light is turned on even before the upper and lower pressure point.
This is advantageous with some manoeuvres. For example, when changing
lanes hold the control lever of each pressure point.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
“Convenience turn signal”
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again. 
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The “Intelligent turn signal” can be activated or deactivated via the Maxi DOT
display in the Intelligent turn signal » page 45 menu item.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 50
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 65 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 50 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the sensor fitted in the hold- er of the rear-view mirror below the windscreen.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met:
The light switch is in the position 
» Fig. 50 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 76, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTIONDo not stick any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen, so as not to cancel the function of automatic driving light control
or to impair its effectiveness.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the trafficand weather situation.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle to the
driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AFS system works in tandem with automatic driving lamp control ,
please read the following » page 68.
The AFS system can only work if the following condition is met. The light switch is in the position .
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the following modes are active.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it also illuminates the
adjacent pavements, intersections and pedestrian crossings etc. The mode is
active at speeds of 15 - 50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is activated
gradually from a speed of 90 km/h. It is most effective at speeds above
120 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes. 
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Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of
the headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 45 , Lights and Visibility menu option.WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Fog lights
Fig. 51
Light switch
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 51 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The indicator light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights
are switched on » page 32.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on each side of the vehicle to
illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or

» Fig. 51 on page 69 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
. 

1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
69Lights and visibility

Retracting›Remove the sun screen from the handle A » Fig. 61 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
76
Headlight cleaning system
77
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 de-
pending 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 184.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 214.■
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■ 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 igni-
tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-
tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned
back on again.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-
fore 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 fro-
zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-
er motor!
■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the pane.
■
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.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
blades would move back into their rest position and while doing 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 ob-
stacle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the the obstacle and
switch the wiper on again.
Note
■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rub-
bers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen
cleaner to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a
sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
■
Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax resi-
dues after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 173.
■
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.
75Lights and visibility

Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 75 first.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen (setting
5
» Fig. 62 on
page 76 ), when the low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 175, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
77
Exterior mirrors
78WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other ob-
jects.■
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
■
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to opera-
tional faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
WARNINGThe mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath appara-
tus. Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not pos-
sible, at least open the window.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water.
Then consult a doctor immediately.
Interior mirror
Fig. 63
Interior mirror: manual dimming / auto-darkening / light sensor
Read and observe
on page 77 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 63
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming » Fig. 63
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated
Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimming
Light sensor
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
If the automatic dimming is enabled, the mirror dims automatically depending
on the light falling on the sensors. 
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■Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or
impossible to drive through the body of water.■
Do not drive through salt water. The salt can lead to corrosion. Any vehicle
parts that have come into contact with salt water must be rinsed immediately
with fresh water.
Note
After driving through water, we recommend having the vehicle checked by a
specialist garage.
Driving abroad
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
150
Headlights
150
In certain countries, it may be possible that the ŠKODA Partner network is limi-
ted or has not been established. This is the reason why procuring certain spare
parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may only be able
to make limited repairs.
Unleaded petrol
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded
petrol » page 180 , Unleaded petrol . Information regarding the locations of fill-
ing stations that offer unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the auto-
mobile associations.
Headlights
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side
of the road on which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the
road than in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle on-
coming drivers. In order to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a
specialist garage.
Headlights with Xenon lights can be adjusted in the menu of the MAXI DOT
display » page 69 .
NoteYou can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.150Driving

WARNING■Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the
maximum permissible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer –
risk of accident and serious injury.■
Slipping loads can significantly impair the stability and safety of the vehi-
cle/trailer combination – risk of accident and serious injury.
Driving with a trailer
Fig. 158
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket
Read and observe on page 166 first.
Before the journey
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing out in the direction of ar-
row » Fig. 158 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 153 on page 163 .
After the journey
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing in the opposite direction to the
arrow » Fig. 158 .
›
Place the protective cover
5
» Fig. 153 on page 163 onto the tow bar.
Safety eyelet
The purpose of the safety eyelet
B
» Fig. 158 is to attach the breakaway cable
of the trailer.
When attaching the breakaway cable to the safety eyelet, it must sag freely
against the vehicle in all trailer positions (sharp bends, in reverse etc.).
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see
the traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national
legal requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 66, Parking and
low beam lights .
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as
a brake.
Engine overheating
The speed must be reduced immediately if the needle for the coolant tempera-
ture gauge moves into the right-hand area or the red area of the scale.
Stop and switch off the engine if the indicator light  in the instrument cluster
lights up. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant » page 188,
Checking the coolant level .
The following guidelines must be observed » page 34,
 Coolant
.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Never use the safety eyelet for towing!■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic
situation.■
Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer
and cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well
as accidents and severe injuries.
■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources. 
167Towing a trailer