
Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions (mm) SuperbSuperb GreenLineSuperb CombiSuperb Combi GreenLineLength4833483348334833Width1817181718171817Width including exterior mirror2009200920092009Height1462/1482 a)
/ 1447 b)1464/1449 b)1511/1529 a)
/ 1497 b)1511/1496 b)Clearance139/159 a)
/ 124 b)
/ 141 c)140/125 b)141/159 a)
/ 127 b)
/ 140 c)141/126 b)Wheel base2761276127612761Track gauge front/rear1545/1518
(1537/1510) c)1545/15181545/1517
(1537/1510) c)1545/1517a)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a sport chassis.
c)
Applies to vehicles with a 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
226Technical data

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
150
Unleaded petrol150
ABS Operation
152
Warning light36
Accessories169
Adaptive headlights (AFS)68
Adjust Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-tion)
117
Adjusting Belt height
13
Exterior mirrors78
Head restraints81
Interior mirror77
Manual air conditioning112
Seats79, 80
Steering wheel8
Adjusting the seats7, 79
Adjustment Headlight beam
66
Aerial173
See windows175
AFS68
Warning light36
Airbag14
Deactivating19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag20
Deployment14
Front airbag15
Head airbag18
Indicator light38
Knee airbag16
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 171 Side airbag
17
Airbag system14
Air conditioning system108
Air outlets108
Climatronic113
Manual air conditioning system110
Air outlets108
Air recirculation Climatronic
115
Alarm Switching off
54
Triggering54
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
54
Trailer168
Antilock brake system (ABS)152
Armrest front
85
rear85, 94
Artificial leather178
Ashtray89
ASR Warning light
35
Assist systems151
ABS36, 152
ASR35
Cruise Control System158
DSR152
EDL152
ESC35, 151
HBA152
HHC153
Park assist154
Parking aid153
START-STOP159
TCS152
Auto Check Control31
Automatic driving lamp control68
Automatic gearbox142
Selector lever-emergency unlocking213
Starting-off and driving144
Tiptronic143
Using the selector lever142
Automatic gearbox modes142
Automatic load deactivation193
Automatic retractable cargo cover (Superb Combi))
99
Automatic transmission Kickdown
144
Malfunction144
Selector lever lock143
AUX Installation in the storage compartment
90
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
116
Adjust117
Radio remote control118
Switching on/off117
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
149
Avoiding damage to your vehicle149
B
Ball head Check fitting
165
Fitting164
Ready position164
Removing165
Battery In the remote control key
211
iReplace the remote control of the auxiliary heater (parking heater)
211
Belts10
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
183
Opening183
Warning light34
Boot Automatic retraction (Superb Combi)
99
Extending variable loading floor103
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Folding hook97
Non-closable side pocket (Superb Combi)100
Removable Light (Superb Combi)101
Roll-up boot cover (Superb Combi)99
Side compartment with battery100
Boot cover (Superb Combi)99
Boot lid55
automatic locking56
Warning light34
(Superb Combi)56
Brake Information messages
33
Warning light33
Brake booster141
Brake fluid189
Changing189
Checking189
Information messages33
Brake pads warning light
38
Brakes Brake assist systems
151
Brake booster141
Brake fluid189
Handbrake141
Running in145
Braking Information on braking
140
Breakdown kit205
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
162
Bulbs Replacing
219
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows
59
C
Car care
169
Car computer See multifunction display
41
Car park ticket holder87
Carrier106
Cavity protection176
CD changer133
Central locking48
Central locking button52
Changing Brake fluid
189
Engine oil187
Wheels201
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
202
Preliminary work202
Remove and attaching a wheel202
Charging a vehicle battery192
Check Fit ball head properly
165
Checking Battery electrolyte level
191
Brake fluid189
Coolant188
Engine oil186
Oil level186
Windscreen washer fluid184
Children and safety21
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
23
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Use of child seats23
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
174
Cigarette lighter89
Cleaning169
Alcantara178
Artificial leather178
cloths178
Covers of electrically heated seats178
Headlight lenses175
Natural leather177
Plastic parts174
Wheels176
Climatronic113
Air recirculation115
automatic mode114
Control elements113
Controlling blower116
Cooling system114
Defrosting windscreen116
Setting the temperature114
Clothes hook92
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
90
Ashtray89
Cigarette lighter89
General view27
Lighting71
Practical equipment86
Storage compartments86
Comfort control window
61
COMING HOME70
Compartments86
Computer See multifunction display
41
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
63
sliding / tilting roof (Superb Estate)65
convenience turn signal67
Coolant187
Checking188
Information messages34
Replenishing188
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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

Seat beltwarning light33
Seat belts10
Belt tensioners13
Cleaning178
fastening and unfastening12
Height adjustment13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision11
Seat features83
Seats Armrest rear
85
Armtest, front85
Convenience features of passenger seat85
Electric adjustment80
Head restraints81
Heating83
Manually adjusting80
save82
Seat backrests85
Storing in memory of remote control key82
Ventilated front seats84
Seats and useful equipment79
Adjusting the seats79
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunctionsteering wheel
143
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
142
Selector lever lock / starter (system KESSY) Warning light
39
Service170
Service interval display46
Service intervals169
Setting30
Setting the30
Shelves86
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
146
Side airbag17
Side compartment in boot with battery100
Side compartments in the luggage compart- ment
99
ski bag95
Sliding/tilting roof Close (Superb Combi)
64
Closing62
Closing the sun screen (Superb Combi)64
Electric sliding/tilting roof62
Emergency operation213
Opening/closing the sun screen (Superb Combi) 64
Opening and tilting
62
Opening and tilting (Superb Combi)64
Operation62
Operation (Superb Combi)64
Snow chains199
Spare wheel197
Speedometer29
see speedometer29
Speed symbol See Wheels
196
Spoiler171
START-STOP159
Manually deactivating/activating the system161
Operating conditions of the system160
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox 160
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox
160
system-related automatic start-up161
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY137
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 135
Starting engine Jump-starting
207
Starting the engine Jump-starting
207
Key136
see KESSY139
START STOP Information messages
161
Jump-starting208
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY138
Steering wheel8
Stopping the engine Key
137
Storage compartment in rear centre console93
Storage compartment on the passenger side92
Storage compartments86
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
92
Storage pockets on the front seats93
Storing skis94
Sun screen74
Sun screen in the rear doors74
Sun visors74
Switch see Ignition
136
Switching lights on and off66
Switching off the engine see KESSY
139
Switch off ignition Refer to KESSY
138
Switch on ignition Refer to KESSY
138
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
78
T
Tailgate TwinDoor
56
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
177
Seat belts178
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
173
Cavity protection176
Chrome parts174
Cleaning the wheels176
Decorative films175
239Index

Door lock cylinders175
Headlight lenses175
High-pressure cleaner173
Plastic parts174
Polishing the paintwork174
Rubber seals174
Taking care of the interior176
Taking care of your vehicle exterior173
Washing172
Washing by hand172
Wash system173
Wax treatment174
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
178
TCS Operation
152
Technical data224
Telephone122, 124
Temporary spare wheel197
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof
62
Tiptronic143
Tools201
TOP TETHER24
Towing208
Towing a trailer163
Towing device Description
163
Drawbar load163
Use and care166
Towing eye Front
209
Rear210
Towing protection54
Traction Control System (TCS)152
Trailer163, 166
13-pin power socket167
driving with a trailer167
Loading166
Safety eye167
Trailer stabilisation168
Transport Luggage compartment
95
Roof rack system106
Transporting children safely21
TSA168
Turn signal67
Turn signal system Warning light
38
Twindoor see boot lid
55
Two-way radio systems119
Type plate224
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
38
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
196
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
196
Tyre repair Check pressure
206
Preparations205
Sealing and inflating the tyre206
Tyres193
Inflation pressure194
New195
See Wheels195
Sizes194
Tyre wear indicator194
U
Umbrella Tray
93
Underbody protection176
Unleaded petrol150
Unlock Remote control
49
Vehicle key49
Unlocking Individual settings52
KESSY50
Unlocking and locking48
Useful equipment Ashtray
89
Car park ticket holder87
Cigarette lighter89
Clothes hook92
Cup holders88
Glasses storage box91
Removable ski bag95
Seat backrest with long-cargo channel94
Storage compartment in the front centre con- sole
88
Storage compartment on the driver's side87
Storage compartments in the doors88
Using the information system40
Using the selector lever142
V
Variable loading floor
102
Dividing the luggage compartment102
Remove102
slides off on aluminium rails103
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
193
charging192
Checking the battery electrolyte level191
Cover191
Disconnecting and reconnecting192
Operation in winter191
Replace192
Safety instructions189
Vehicle care Alcantara
178
Artificial leather178
Cloths178
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
31
240Index

Vehicle data sticker224
Vehicle dimensions226
Vehicle height226
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)224
Vehicle key lock
49
unlock49
Vehicle length226
Vehicle tool kit201
Vehicle width226
Visibility73
Visors see Sun screen
74
see Sun visors74
W
Warning at excessive speeds
43
Warning lights32
warning messages Diesel particulate filter
37
Warning symbols see Warning lights
32
Warning triangle200
Washing169
Automatic car wash system173
by hand172
Chrome parts174
High-pressure cleaner173
Water Driving through
149
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
174
Weights Maximum permissible weights
224
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
204
Caps198
Loosening and tightening203
Wheel rims193
Wheels Bolts198
Changing201
Full trim198
General information193
Load index196
Replacing wheels194
Service life of tyres194
Snow chains199
Spare wheel197
Speed symbol196
Storing wheels194
Temporary spare wheel197
Tyre pressure194
Tyre sizes194
Tyre wear indicator194
Unidirectional tyres196
Winter tyres199
Wi-Fi127
Windows175
Deicing175
See electric power windows59
Windscreen Deicing
175
Heater73
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
184
Replenishing184
Warning light38
Winter184
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
76
Windscreen washer system184
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
215
Windscreen wipers Operating
76
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades214
Windscreen washer fluid184
Windscreen wipers and washers75
Winter Deicing windows175
Winter operation198
Snow chains199
Winter tyres199
Winter tyres See Wheels
199
WLAN127
MAXI DOT128
Network connection128
Switching off128
Switching on128
241Index