2014 SKODA SUPERB maintenance

CapacityRead and observe
and on page 187 first.
Coolant capacity (in litres) 1)
Petrol enginesCapacity1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI7.71.8 ltr./112 kW TSI
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI8.62.0 ltr./147 kW TSI8.63.6 l/191 kW FSI9.0Diesel enginesCapacity1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR8.42.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR8.42.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR8.4
Checking the coolant level
Fig. 164
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
Read and observe and on page 187 first.
The coolant expansion reservoir is located in the engine compart-
ment » Fig. 164 .
Image description » Fig. 164
Mark for the maximum permissible coolant level.
Mark for the lowest permissible coolant level.
ABThe coolant level should be kept between the marks A and B.
If the coolant level is above the mark A,
no coolant may be topped up.
If the coolant level is below the mark
B,
the coolant must be topped up.
Checking the level
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the bonnet.
›
Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle. » Fig. 164.
Check the coolant level only when the engine is cold.
If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate. The level can also be
above the mark
A
» Fig. 164 .
If the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank is too low, this is indicated by
the warning light  lighting up in the instrument cluster
» page 34,
 Coolant
.
We still recommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from
time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. Do
not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a specialist
garage.
Replenishing
Read and observe
and on page 187 first.
Only top up with new coolant.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Allow the engine to cool.
›
Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully .
›
Replenish the coolant.
›
Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available in an
emergency. In this case, use just water and have the correct mixing ratio of
water and coolant additive restored by a specialist garage as soon as possible.
1)
The coolant capacity is approximately 1 l greater on vehicles that are fitted with an auxiliary heater (aux-
iliary heating and ventilation).
188General Maintenance

Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolImportanceAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle 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 com-
ply with the general applicable safety rules as well as the warning instruc-
tions outlined below.■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent, especially children.
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery 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 conjunctivi-
tis 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
immediately!
■
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 swal-
low battery acid, consult a doctor immediately!
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
explosion 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 ob-
ject or cable) creates a short circuit - risk of melting the lead bars, and risk
of explosion, 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 en-
gine, the ignition and all 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 of all
disconnect the negative terminal (-) of the battery, and then the positive ter-
minal (+).■
When connecting the battery to the electrical system, first of all connect the
positive terminal (+) of the battery, and then the negative terminal (-). Under
no circumstances 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. 
190General Maintenance

Winter time
The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tem-
peratures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures
just below 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary,
recharged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
Note
■ The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part
of the inspection service.■
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 190 first.
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 =
“positive”, 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 the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the
vehicle 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 low-
er) 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 208, Jump-starting in vehicles with the
START-STOP system .
Note
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be rapid charged by a special-
ist garage.
Replace
Read and observe
and on page 190 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery. 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
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
Disconnecting or reconnecting
Read and observe
and on page 190 first.
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 62Panoramic sliding roof (operational faults)» page 214Enter the radio/navigation system code
number» User manual of the radio
or » user manual of the naviga-
tion system 192General Maintenance

WARNINGInformation regarding tyre damage or wear■Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.■
Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident!
■
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
■
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.
■
Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
vehicle movement – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
WARNINGInformation on tyre pressure■The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility
to ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. Check the tyre inflation pres-
sure at regular intervals.■
Insufficient or excessive inflation pressure impairs handling – risk of acci-
dent!
■
If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre will have to overcome a higher
rolling resistance. This will cause a significant increase in the temperature
of the tyre, especially at higher speeds. This can result in tread separation
and a tyre blowout.
WARNINGInformation on the wheel bolts■The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never treat them
with grease or oil.■
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-
loy wheels is 120 Nm.
■
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rims
could come loose when the car is moving – risk of accident! A tightening
torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can re-
sult in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rims.
■
In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation on the temporary spare wheel■Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary.■
Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
CAUTION
■ If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 197, Spare and temporary spare wheel .■
Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
■
Replace lost valve caps.
■
If, in the event of a puncture, it is necessary to fit a spare wheel with a tyre
without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of rota-
tion, drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no longer ap-
plicable in this situation.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Service life of tyres
Fig. 168
Principle sketch: Tyre tread with wear indicators/open fuel filler
flap with a table detailing the tyre sizes and tyre inflation pressures 
194General Maintenance

Where possible, replace tyres by axle. Always fit the tyres with the deeper
tread depth to the front wheels.
Explanation of tyre markings
205/55 R 16 94 V
What this means is:205Tyre width in mm » Fig. 168 on page 194 - 55Height/width ratio in % » Fig. 168 on page 194 - RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial » Fig. 168 on page 194 -
16Diameter of wheel in inches » Fig. 168 on page 194 - 94Load index » VSpeed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside). e.g.
DOT ... 11 14...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 11th week of 2014.
Load index
This indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre.
615 kg
630 kg
650 kg
670 kg
690 kg
730 kg
775 kg
Speed symbol
This indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed with fitted tyres in each
category.
130 km/h
160 km/h
170 km/h
180 km/h
190 km/h
200 km/h
210 km/h
91929394959799MQRSTUH240 km/h
270 km/h
300 km/h
CAUTION
The information about the load index and the speed symbol is listed in your
vehicle documents.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
and on page 193 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following: › Increased driving stability.
› Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
› Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Tyre pressure monitor
Fig. 170
Button for setting the tyre infla-
tion pressure control value
Read and observe and on page 193 first.
System settings
After changing the tyre inflation pressure, after changing one or several
wheels, the position of a wheel on the vehicle (e.g. exchanging the wheels be-
tween the axles) or when the warning light lights up while driving, a system
configuration must be carried out as follows.
›
Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure » page 195.
V
WY196General Maintenance

Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.› The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
› Be particularly observant when driving.
› The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » Fig. 168 on page 194 .
› The tyre inflation pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is 420 kPa.
› Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
as it is not intended for long-term use.WARNING■ Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!■Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
fitted tyres, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
CAUTION
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare wheel.
Full wheel trim
Read and observe
and on page 193 first.
Pulling off
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 201 into the reinforced
edge of the wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Fitting
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. Avoid
heavy impacts when the trim has not yet been inserted into the wheel rim.
This could cause damage to the guide and centring elements of the trim.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the
valve area » page 204 , Securing wheels against theft .
■
If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air
is assured to cool the brake system.
Wheel boltsFig. 172
Remove the cap
Read and observe and on page 193 first.
Pulling off
›
Push the extraction pliers » page 201 sufficiently far onto the cap until the
inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 172.
Fitting
›
Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the
storage space for the spare wheel.
Wheel bolts
Read and observe
and on page 193 first.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each
time you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter
tyres, you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and
dome shape. The right fastening of wheels depends on this.
Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
199
Snow chains
199198General Maintenance

Temperature gauge29
Warning light34
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
69
Correct seated position7
Driver7
Front passenger8
Instructions9
Rear seats9
Counter for distance driven30
Cruise control system Activating/deactivating
158
Changing the stored speed159
Storing and maintaining speed159
Switching off temporarily159
Warning light39
Cruise Control System158
Cup holders88
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
67
Daylight running lights67
De-icing the windscreen and rear window73
Deactivating an airbag19
Decorative films175
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
56
Diesel refer to Fuel
181
diesel - particulate filter
37
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
181
Diesel particulate filter warning light
37
Digital Clock Time
30
Dipstick186
Display29
Compass points46
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes40
Service intervals46
Display a low temperature40
Display of the second speed31
Distance driven30
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing53
Emergency locking the driver's door212
Opening53
Warning light door open34
Door locking Emergency
212
Door open Warning light
34
Doors Emergency locking
212
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)152
Driving Abroad
150
Driving through water on streets149
Emissions225
Fuel consumption225
Driving economically Economical gear changing
146
Driving through water149
DSR152
DVD-preinstallation134
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driv- ing
146
Economical driving Ballast
147
Driving at full throttle147
Idling147
Looking ahead146
Regular maintenance148
Saving energy148
Short distances147
Tyre inflation pressure147
EDL Operation
152
Electrical power windows61
Button in the driver's door59, 60
Button in the rear doors61
Operational faults62
Electric boot lid Force limit
57
Manual operation57
Electric luggage compartment lid Acoustic signals
59
Adjusting the top lid position59
Deleting the top lid position59
Malfunctions59
Operating57
Electric sliding/tilting roof62
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)152
Electronic immobilizer136
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)151
Emergency Activation of the sliding/tilting roof
214
Changing a wheel201
Door locking212
Hazard warning light system70
jump-starting207
Jump-starting207
Locking the driver's door212
Selector lever-unlocking213
Sliding/tilting roof213
Start engine - KESSY139
Switching off the ignition –KESSY140
Towing the using the tow hitch210
Towing the vehicle208
Tyre repair204
234Index

Long-cargo channel94
Low beam Warning light
39
Low beam lights66
Luggage compartment95
Class N1 vehicles96
Cover98
Emergency unlocking212
Fastening elements97
Fix floor covering98
Fixing nets97
Lighting95
Luggage net98
see boot lid55
Side pockets99
Unlocking the tailgate212
Variable loading floor102
Luggage compartment cover98
Luggage compartment lid55
Luggage net98
M
Main beam
67
Warning light39
Maintenance148
Decorative films175
Manual air conditioning adjusting
112
Recirculated air mode112
Manual gear changing see gear changing
141
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
110
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
44
MAXI DOT display44
Main menu44
Operation40
Settings45
MDI Installation in the storage compartment90
MFD See multifunction display
41
Mirror Exterior mirrors
78
Mirrors Interior mirror
77
Vanity74
Mobile phone119, 122, 124
Connecting to the hands-free system122, 124
Modifications169
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
171
Service170
Spoiler171
Multifunction display Functions
41
Information42
Memory42
Operation40
Multimedia131
AUX133
MDI133
N
N1
96
Net partition105
Behind the front seats106
Behind the rear seats105
Removing and refitting the housing106
Nets97
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)100
O
Oil Information message
34
See Engine oil186
Oil pressure Information message34
On-board computer See multifunction display
41
Operating the sun screen
64
Operating weight224
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
181
Vehicle battery191
Outside temperature42
Overview Engine compartment
184
Warning lights32
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
174
Paintwork care174
Park assist154
Departing from a parallel parking space157
Finding a parking space155
Information messages157
Parking156
Park Assist automatic emergency braking
157
Operation155
Parking Park assist
154
Parking aid153
Parking aid153
Function154
Parking lights66
Parking the vehicle Unlock
51
Part replacement169
237Index