2014 SKODA SUPERB warning light

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.
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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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If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash.WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Parking light  switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go
» Fig. 49 on
page 67 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light  is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position 
» Fig. 48 on page 66 and lock the ve-
hicle.
Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
71
Rear interior light
72
Rear interior light
72
Front door warning light
72
Entry lighting
73Front interior lightFig. 53
Operation of the front interior light: Version 1/version 2
Rocker switch positions » Fig. 53
Switching on
Switching off
Control with the door contact switch (middle position)
For vehicles with interior monitoring, there is no icon for the center position
(operation with the door contact switch).
Switch for reading lights Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
If operating the light with the door contact switch is enabled the light will
come on when one of the following events occurs:
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors or the tailgate is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If operating the light with the door contact switch is enabled the light will go
off when one of the following events occurs:
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed. 
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Note■If the interior light remains switched on when the ignition is switched off or
if one of the doors is open, the light will automatically go out after around 10
minutes.■
Two diffuse lights are integrated in the front interior lighting, that illuminate
the gearshift lever and the middle of the dash panel. These are switched on
automatically when the parking light is activated. Also, after switching on the
ignition when the parking lights are switched on, the door handle lighting
comes on.
Rear interior light
Applies to vehicles without a panoramic sliding roof.
Fig. 54
Interior light and rear reading
lights
Switch for reading lights » Fig. 54
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
The rear interior light is operated together with the front interior
light » page 71 .
Rear interior light
Applies to vehicles with a panoramic sliding roof.Fig. 55
Interior lights at the rear
The light is operated by moving the lens into one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 55 .
Switching on
Control with the door contact switch (middle position) 1)
Switching off
Front door warning light
Fig. 56
Warning light
The warning light » Fig. 56 turns on when the front door is opened.
The warning light turns off when the front door is closed.
In vehicles without a warning light only a reflector is installed at this point. 
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light
» page 71 .
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NoteIf the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light extinguishes auto-
matically after around 20 minutes.
Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-
nates the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the vehicle has been unlocked or on opening the
front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed
or if the ignition is switched on.
WARNINGIf the entry light is on, do not touch its cover – risk of burns!
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 1 minutes.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
73
Sun visors
74
Sun screen
74
Sun screen in the rear doors
74Windscreen and rear window heaterFig. 57
Buttons for the rear and front window heating Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Buttons in the centre console Switching the rear window heater on/off
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy » page 148, Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 193, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
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Sun visorsFig. 58
Sun visor: fold down / pivot to door
Fig. 59
Sun visor: Auxiliary panel fold down / makeup mirror
Operation of the sun visor » Fig. 58 , » Fig. 59
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Fold down the auxiliary cover
Make-up mirror, the cover can be pushed in the direction of the arrow
Light - turns on automatically when the cover slides open
While sliding the cover
A
or when lifting the cover, the light turns off
B.WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.123ABSun screenFig. 60
Unroll the sun screen
The sun screen is located in the lower part of the boot cover.
Extending
›
Pull the sun screen on the handle
A
» Fig. 60 and hang it in the magnetic
brackets
B
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun screen from the magnetic brackets
B
and hold it on the
handle
A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the boot cover
without being damaged.
Note
Do not place any objects that react sensitively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics, etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the magnetic brackets.
They can be damaged by the magnetic field.
Sun screen in the rear doors
Fig. 61
Rear door: Sun screen
Extending
›
Pull out the sun screen with the handle
A
» Fig. 61 and hang it in the brack-
et on the top edge of the door. 
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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.
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