2014 SKODA SUPERB seat

Fig. 15
Front passenger sun visor / sticker
Read and observe
and on page 21 first.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you install child seats on the rear
seats whenever possible.
The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the
front passenger seat.
› The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat »
.
› If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical,
so as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the
back of the child seat.
› If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
› With child safety seats in groups 2 or 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
› Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
› Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
› Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child
seat .
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 19, Deactivating airbags .■
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
■
This fact is also indicated by the sticker that can be found in one of the
following locations. ■On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 14. The sticker is
visible upon opening the front passenger door.
■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front passenger's sun visor » Fig. 15.
■
With child safety seats in groups 2 or 3, make sure that the loop-around
fittings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at
the same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passen-
ger side.
■
As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no longer being used on the pas-
senger seat, the front passenger airbag should be re-activated again.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 16
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe and on page 21 first.
The child must not be positioned in the area into which the side airbag will de-
ploy » Fig. 16 - 
.
There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the
side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 16 - 
. 
22Safety

WARNING■Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag – risk of injury!■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
risk of injury!
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
and on page 21 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the childApproximate age0up to 10 kgup to 9 months0+up to 13 kgup to 18 months19-18 kgup to 4 years215-25 kgup to 7 years322-36 kgover 7 years
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt Read and observe
and on page 21 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of
the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.
GroupFront passenger seatRear seatsoutsideRear seatCenter0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU3
22-36 kgUUU“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed to be attached to the seat using the seat belt.
Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Anchor eyelets for the ISOFIX system
23
Use of child seats with the ISOFIX system
24
Anchor eyelets for the TOP TETHER system
24
Anchor eyelets for the ISOFIX system
Fig. 17
Labels on the ISOFIX system
There are two locking eyes between the seat backrest and the seat cushion of
the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing the ISOFIX system
child seat in place.
On the rear outside seats, the fixing eyes are located below the upholstery.
The places are marked with labels with the ISOFIX logo » Fig. 17.
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the ISOFIX system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the anchor eyelets in-
tended for the installation of a child seat with the ISOFIX system – risk to
life. 
U23Transporting children safely

Note■A child seat fitted with the ISOFIX system can only be mounted in a vehicle
fitted with an ISOFIX system if the child seat has been approved for this type
of vehicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the ISOFIX system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original
Accessories.
Use of child seats with the ISOFIX system
Overview of the usability of child seats with the ISOFIX system on each of the
seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize class
of the child seat a)Front passenger seat
b)Outer rear seatsRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0+
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUFX
CBB1Aa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
b)
If the front passenger seat is fitted with the ISOFIX system attachment points, it is suited for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat with the “Semi-Universal” approval.
The seat is suited for installation of an ISOFIX child seat with “Semi-
Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child
seat with the ISOFIX system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the
list of vehicles that comes with the child seat.
The seat is suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat with
“Universal” approval and attachment with the TOP TETHER belt.
The seat is not fitted with fixing eyes for the ISOFIX system.IL-SUIUFXAnchor eyelets for the TOP TETHER systemFig. 18
Anchor eyelets on the TOP
TETHER system 
24Safety

The anchor eyelets for attaching the belt for a child seat with the TOP TETHER
system are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 18.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the TOP TETHER system.■
Only use child seats with the TOP TETHER system on the seats with the
locking eyes.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
■
On no account should you equip your vehicle, e.g. mount screws or other
anchorage points.
25Transporting children safely

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
59
Door opening lever
53
Central locking system
52
Air jet
108
Parking ticket holder
Operating lever: › Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
67
› Speed regulating system
158
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
15
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system phone and in-
formation system
120, 132
Instrument cluster: Instruments, warning lights and display
28
Operating lever:
› Information system
39
›Windscreen wiper and wash system
75
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
108
Regulator for left seat heating
83
Button for hazard warning light system
70
Regulator for right seat heating
83
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
92
Front passenger airbag
15
Air jet
108
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
20
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
781234567891011121314151617181920Light switch66
Bonnet release lever
183
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment
66, 66
Storage compartment on the driver's side
87
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
8
Driver’s knee airbag
16
Ignition lock
136
Pedals
142
Handbrake
141
Bars with buttons depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
159
› 
Tyre control display
38
› 
Traction control TCS
152
›
Electronic Stability Control ESC
151
› 
Park Assist
154
› 
Parking aid
153
› 
Tailgate operation (Superb Combi)
57
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
141
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
142
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
89
›Storage compartment
88
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
20
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system
110
›
Operating controls for Climatronic
113
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.212223242526272829303132333427Cockpit

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
 do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait
until the 
icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your
journey as soon as the symbol disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 70. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 40 .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
33
 Brake system
33
 Seat belt warning light
33
 Generator
33
 Door open
34
 Engine oil pressure
34
 Coolant
34
 Bonnet
34
 Boot lid
34
 
Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
34
 Engine oil level
35
 Traction Control System (ASR)
35
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
35 Antilock brake system (ABS)36 Rear fog light36

Lamp failure
36
 Adaptive headlights (AFS)
36
 Exhaust inspection system
36
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
36

Engine performance check (petrol engine)
37
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
 Fuel reserve
37
 Airbag system
38
 Tyre inflation pressure
38
 Windscreen washer fluid level
38
 Pads
38

 Turn signal system
38
 Low beam
39
 Fog lights
39
 Cruise control system
39
 Selector lever lock / starter (system KESSY)
39
 Main beam
39
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights illuminate briefly as a
function test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine. 
32Operation

WARNING■Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 70. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 182, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the handbrake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least
3 seconds while the handbrake is applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The indicator light
illuminates if the brake fluid level in the braking system is
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Brake fluid: Log book!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 189 » .
WARNING■
If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 36 ,  Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
■
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet
and checking the brake fluid level » page 182, Engine compartment .
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
ger to fasten seat belts.
The indicator light 
goes off after the respective seat belt is fastened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
The warning signal is switched of and the indicator light is 
permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates when the engine is running, the vehicle bat-
tery is not being charged.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. The electrical system re-
quires checking.
CAUTION
If the  warning light (cooling system fault) lights up in addition to the 
warning light while driving,  do not continue to drive! Stop the engine -
there is a risk of engine damage! Seek help from a specialist garage.33Instruments and Indicator Lights

SettingsRead and observe
and on page 44 first.
You can change certain settings by means of the MAXI DOT display. The cur-
rent menu item is shown in the top of the display under a line.
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment in- stalled in the vehicle).
Language
You can set the language for the display texts here.
Automatic blind (Combi)
This is where the automatic roll-up function of the boot roll cover can be deac-
tivated/activated when opening the boot lid.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Comfort
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here:
Rain closing
Activate/deactivate the function for automatically
closing the window and the tilt/slide sunroof in a
locked vehicle when it starts raining a)
. If the function
is activated and it is not raining, the windows includ-
ing the panoramic tilt/slide sunroof will close auto-
matically after approx. 12 hours.ATA confirmSwitch on/off the audible signal indicating activation
of the anti-theft alarm system. Further informa-
tion » page 54 .Central lockingSwitch on/off the central locking and automatic lock-
ing function, also applies to the KESSY system. Fur-
ther information » page 52, Individual settings .
Window op.
Only convenience mode for the driver window or for
all of the windows can be adjusted here. Further in-
formation » page 61, Window convenience opera-
tion .
Mirror down
Activate/deactivate the function for mirror lowering
on the front passenger side when in the reverse
gear b)
. Further information » page 78, Fold in pas-
senger's mirror .
Mirror adjust.
Activation / deactivation of the synchronous exterior
mirror function settings. Further informa-
tion » page 78 , Synchronous adjustment of the mir-
ror .Factory settingRestore the Convenience factory setting.a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Lights and Visibility
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here:
Coming HomeActivate/deactivate and adjust the light duration of
the COMING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 70 .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 70 .Footwell lightActivate/deactivate and adjust the footwell light in-
tensity.Daytime running lightsActivate/deactivate “DAY LIGHT” function. Further in-
formation » page 67, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperActivate/deactivate the function of the automatic
rear window wiping. Further information » page 76,
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi) .Lane ch. flashActivate/deactivate the lane ch. flash function. Fur-
ther information » page 67.Travel modeActivate/deactivate the travel mode feature. Further
information » page 69, Tourist lights (Travel mode) .Factory settingRestore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between
summer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when ex-
ceeding this speed can be adjusted. This function is, for example, used for win-
ter tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle » page 193. 
45Information system