2014 SKODA SUPERB change time

■Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the vehicle bat-
tery housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.■
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will
discharge. This is because certain electrical components consume electricity
(e. g. control units) also in idle state. Prevent the battery from discharging by
disconnecting the battery's negative terminal (-) or continuously charging the
battery with a very low charging current.
■
If the vehicle is frequently used for making short trips, the vehicle battery
will not have time to charge up sufficiently and may discharge.
For the sake of the environment
A vehicle battery that has been removed is a special type of hazardous waste.
These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regulations.
Note
You should replace batteries older than 5 years.
Open cover
Fig. 166
Engine compartment: Polyester cover of the vehicle battery/
plastic cover of the vehicle battery
Read and observe
and on page 190 first.
The battery is located in the engine compartment in a polyester cover
1
» Fig. 166 , in a plastic cover
2
» Fig. 166 or in the left side of the
boot » page 99 .
When working on the battery, the edge of the polyester battery cover
1
» Fig. 166 is inserted between the battery and the side wall of the battery
cover.
Battery in the engine compartment›Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 1 or press the interlock
on the side of the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2
» Fig. 166 ,
fold the cover up and remove.
The battery cover is installed in reverse order.
Battery in the boot
The battery is located in the left side compartment with the symbol
 » page 99 .
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Fig. 167
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
Read and observe and on page 190 first.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator » Fig. 167, the
electrolyte level can be determined by looking at the change in colour.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
› Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
› Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must
be replaced.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for the recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist
garage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge. 
191Inspecting and replenishing

No.Consumer11Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit12Data bus control unit13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe (petrol engine), glow plug system relay and fuel
pump (diesel engine)16Front right main headlight, right tail light17Horn18Audio amplifier (sound system)19Windscreen wipers20Valve for metering fuel, coolant pump, high pressure pump21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch23Coil of the coolant pump relay valves, high-pressure pump24Radiator fan25Pump for ABS26Front left main headlight, left tail light27Control unit for glow plug system28Windscreen heater29Power to the internal fuse carrier30Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components of
this terminal are automatically switched off.
Bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
220
Replacing the low beam bulb
220
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
220
Replacing bulb for main beam
221
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
221Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light222Rear light (Superb Combi)222
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Superb Combi)
223
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 182.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H7 H8 and H15 are pressurised and may burst when changing the
bulb - risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
219Fuses and light bulbs

HeadlightsFig. 199
Bulb arrangement: Headlight with halogen bulb/with Xenon bulb
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
Headlight with halogen bulb Low beam
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Headlights with Xenon light Xenon gas discharge bulbs
Main beam
Replacing the low beam bulb
Fig. 200
Halogen headlight: Changing the
bulb for the low beam
Read and observe and on page 219 first.
›
Remove the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 199 on page 220 .
›
Turn the plug with the bulb
A
» Fig. 200 as far as the stop in the direction of
the arrow.
1234› Change the bulb.›Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in an anti-clockwise direc-
tion as far as the stop.›
Insert the rubber cover
1
.
Replacing bulb for main beam and daytime running lights
Fig. 201
Halogen headlight: Replacing
the bulb for main beam and sep-
arate daytime running lights
Read and observe and on page 219 first.
›
Remove the rubber cover
2
» Fig. 199 on page 220 .
›
Turn the bulb holder
A
» Fig. 201 in the direction of the arrow as far as the
stop.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the
opposite direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Insert the rubber cover
2
.
220Do-it-yourself

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

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