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Note■It is necessary after each emergency operation to move the sliding/tilting
roof into the basic position. 1)
This is why the rotary switch must be set to posi-
tion A
» Fig. 45 on page 62 and pressed forwards for about 10 seconds.
■
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to activate the
roof 2)
» page 214 .
Activation after un-clamping and re-clamping the battery
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (referred to form now on as just the sliding/
tiling roof) and the sun screen must be activated after disconnecting and re-
connecting the battery.
To activate the sliding/tilting roof, press the notch on the control dial down-
wards and forwards for approx. 10 seconds.
To activate the sun screen, press and hold the switch
G
» Fig. 47 on
page 64 for approx. 10 seconds.
If the sliding/tilting roof or sun screen is not fully closed or pushed shut when
disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, they must first be closed or push-
ed shut » page 64 , Opening/closing the sun screen » page 64 , Operation . Only
then is it possible to perform the activation.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
214
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
215WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 194
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe on page 214 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it for around 2 sec-
onds » Fig. 62 on page 76 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 194 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 62 on page 76 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
1)
Applies to emergency operation of the Superb sliding/tilting roof.
2)
Applies to emergency operation of the Superb Combi sliding/tilting roof.
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Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 195
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe on page 214 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
» Fig. 195 .
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
216
Fuses in the engine compartment
217
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
218
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 216 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 218 , Assignment of fuses in
the engine compartment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 182. 215Fuses and light bulbs
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Replacing the bulb for the licence plate lightFig. 205
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 205 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
Rear light (Superb Combi)
Fig. 206
Removing: Cover/light
Fig. 207
Seal expand / lighting connector
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
Removing
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 201, Vehicle tool kit
into the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 206 -
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 206 -
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp
» Fig. 206 -
.
›
Grasp the rear light and carefully remove away from the direction of travel.
›
Remove the rubber seal in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 207 -
.
›
Pull off the cable bundle with the plug cap
» Fig. 207 -
.
›
Press together the interlocks on the connector in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 207 -
.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction
of the arrow
3
.
Fitting
›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Install the rubber seal in the body in the opposite direction to arrow
1
in-
stall » Fig. 207 -
.
›
Insert the tail lamp with the holes
1
» Fig. 208 on page 223 into the bolts
on the body » Fig. 207 -
.
›
Carefully press the tail light into the bolts on the bodywork.
Be careful not to pinch the cable bundle between the bodywork and light.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
›
Ensure that the cover engages firmly.
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Passive safetyBefore setting off6
Driving safety6
Safety equipment6
Passive Safety6
Payload224
Pedals142
Footmats142
Petrol refer to Fuel
180
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
174
Power outlet 12 V
90
Power Steering / steering lock (KESSY system) warning light
34
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
61
Practical features86
12-Volt power outlet90
Storage compartment for umbrella93
Storage compartment in rear centre console93
Storage compartment on the passenger side92
Storage compartment under the armrest, front 90
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
92
Storage net in the front centre console91
Storage pockets on the front seats93
R
Radiator fan
184
Radio reception See windows
175
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
118
Raise vehicle203
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors78
Fold in passenger mirror78
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
78
Rear fog light69
Warning light36
Rear interior light72
Rear mirror77
Interior mirror77
Rear seats Seat folded forward Combi
86
Rear window - heater73
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
112
Refuelling180
Fuel180
Remote control lock
49
Replacing the battery211
Synchronisation process211
unlock49
Remote control key Replacing the battery
211
Removable lights (Superb Combi) Changing rechargeable light batteries
101
Removable Light (Superb Combi) Remove light
101
Removable ski bag95
Removable variable loading floor Fit and remove
104
Repairs and technical alterations169
Replace Vehicle battery
192
Replacing Bulb for main beam
221
Bulb for main beam and daytime running lights 220
Bulb for the fog light
221
Bulb for the licence plate light222
Bulb in rear light (Superb Combi)223
Bulbs219
Fuses215
Fuses in the dash panel216
Fuses in the engine compartment217
Low beam bulb220
Wiper blades214
Replenishing Coolant
188
Engine oil187
Windscreen washer fluid184
Revolutions counter29
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
107
Roof rack system106
Roof load107
Running-in The first 1500 km
145
Running in Brake pads
145
Engine145
Tyres145
S
SAFE see Safe securing
51
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
51
Safe securing51
Safety6
Child safety21
Child safety seats21
Correct seated position7
Head restraints81
ISOFIX23
TOP TETHER24
Saving electrical energy146
Screens see Sun screen in the rear doors
74
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
174
238Index