2014 SKODA SUPERB boot

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
6
General information
6
Correct and safe seated position
7
Seat belts
10
Using seat belts
10
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
19
Transporting children safely
21
Child seat
21
Fastening systems
23
Operation
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
32
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Multifunction display (MFD)
41
MAXI DOT display
44
Service interval display
46
Unlocking and opening
48
Unlocking and locking
48
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Luggage compartment lid
55Electric boot lid (Superb Combi)57Electric power windows59
Electric sliding/tilting roof
62
Panoramic sliding/tilting roof (Superb Estate)
63
Lights and visibility
65
Lights
65
Interior lights
71
Visibility
73
Windscreen wipers and washers
75
Rear mirror
77
Seats and useful equipment
79
Adjusting the seats
79
Seat features
83
Practical equipment
86
Luggage compartment
95
Removable light (Superb Combi)
101
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
102
Extending variable loading floor with
integrated aluminium rails and faseting
elements (Superb Combi)
103
Net partition (Superb Combi)
105
Roof rack system
106
Air conditioning system
108
Heating, ventilation, cooling
108
Air conditioning system (manual air
conditioning system)
110
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system)
113
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
116
Communication and multimedia
119
General information
119
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
122
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl
124
WLAN
127Voice control129Multimedia131
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
135
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
135
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
137
Brakes
140
Manual gear changing and pedals
141
Automatic gearbox
142
Running in
145
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
146
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
149
Driving abroad
150
Assist systems
151
Brake assist systems
151
Parking aid
153
Park assist
154
Cruise Control System
158
START-STOP
159
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
162
Towing a trailer
163
Towing device
163
Trailer
166
General Maintenance
Car care
169
Services, modifications, and technical
alterations
169
Washing your car
172
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
173
Taking care of the interior
1763Table of Contents

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
6
Driving safety
6
Safety equipment
6
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those trav-
elling with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning proper-
ly.
Ensure that the function of the wiper and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle.
Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 21 , Transporting children safely .
Adopt the correct seated position » page 7, Correct and safe seated
position . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g.
by your passengers or mobile phone calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Safety equipment
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiter for front and outer rear seats.
› Belt tensioner for front and outer rear seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Driver’s knee airbag. 

6Safety

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

 Door openRead and observe
on page 33 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if one or several doors are opened.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
When the warning light is flashing 
, the engine oil pressure is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Oil pressure: Log book!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 186 .
If the warning light flashes,

do not drive any further , even if the oil level is
correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
If the warning light 
lights up or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check coolant! Log book!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant lev-
el » page 188 .
›
If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir » page 188.
If the indicator light 
does not illuminate after adding coolant and switching
on the ignition, you may continue your journey.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the indicator light  is still
illuminated, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
›
Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary » page 217, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the indicator light  is still
illuminated ,  do not continue your journey!
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off.
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
 Bonnet
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if the bonnet is unlocked.
 Boot lid
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if the boot lid is opened.
  Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Power steering
If the indicator light 
illuminates , this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater.
If the indicator light 
illuminates , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
The powered steering is fully functional again if the 
or 
warning light does
not illuminate after you switch the engine back on. 
34Operation

Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Low beam
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when low beam is selected.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lights are operating.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the cruise control is active.
 Selector lever lock / starter (system KESSY)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal. This is necessary
to move the selector lever from position P and N » page 143 or to start the en-
gine in vehicles with the KESSY system » page 139.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam is selected or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Information system
Driver information system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
40
Display a low temperature
40
Gear recommendation
40
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
41
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about
individual vehicle systems. This information and advice is shown in the instru-
ment cluster display or indicated by the illumination of the corresponding indi-
cator light in the instrument cluster.
The information system provides the following information and instructions (depending on vehicle equipment).
› Data relating to the multi-function display (MFD)
» page 41.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 44.
› Service interval display
» page 46.
› Auto Check Control
» page 31.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 142.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.39Information system

Caption » Fig. 27
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual trans- mission or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode
(Tiptronic).
The recommended 1)
gear and the arrow icon 2)
is displayed.
› 
Recommends that you shift to a higher gear.
› 
Recommends that you shift to a lower gear.
If for example 
 is shown in the display with vehicles that have a
manual
gearboxes this indicates that it is better to shift from a lower gear to the 4th
gear.
If for example 
 is shown in the display with vehicles that have an
automatic
gearbox and are in the manual switching mode (Tiptronic), this indicates that it
is better to shift from the 4th gear to a higher gear.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
A suitably selected gear has the following advantages.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces the operating noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
Vehicles with a MAXI DOT display
If at least one door, the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates the rele-
vant open door, boot or bonnet vehicle icon.
Vehicles with a segment display
If at least one door or the boot or bonnet is open, the indicator lights  or 
and 
come on in the instrument cluster » page 32, Warning lights .
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a door is open.
Multifunction display (MFD)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
42
Information overview
42
Warning at excessive speeds
43
The driving data is displayed on the multifunction display.
The multifunction display only operates if the ignition is switched on. After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before switching
off the ignition is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the menu item MFA must be selected
and confirmed in the main menu » page 44, MAXI DOT display .
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, there is an option to fade out some of
the information » page 45, Settings .
WARNING■
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Even at temperatures of around +4 °C, there may still be black ice on the
road surface. You should therefore not rely solely on the outside tempera-
ture display for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key if coming in contact with the display (e.g. when clean-
ing) to prevent any possible damage. On vehicles with the KESSY system,
switch off the ignition and open the driver's door. 1)
With vehicles that have an automatic gearbox and in the manual switching mode (Tiptronic) the
current-
ly engaged gear is shown.
2)
For vehicles with segment display the arrow is displayed behind the gear indication.
41Information system

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

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
49
Unlock/lock with remote control
49
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
50
Information message
51
Parking the vehicle
51
Safe securing
51
Individual settings
52
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
52
Child safety lock
53
Opening/closing a door
53
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and tailgate at the same time based on the current setting 1)
.
The safe securing system » page 51 is integrated in the central locking sys-
tem. Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 2)
are automatically
blocked by the safe securing system »
.
The following takes place after unlocking 1)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, comes on.
› The safe securing system is switched off 2)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
The following takes place after locking 1)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The interior lights switched by the door contact come on.
› The safe securing system is switched on 2)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Displaying an error If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2
seconds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flash-
ing again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu-
als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
■
If the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched
on, there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to
life.
Note
■ When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.■In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to
the vehicle.■
Upon failure of the central locking system the key can be used only to unlock
and lock the driver's door. The other doors and the boot lid can be emergency
locked or released. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 212.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 212.
1)
Depending on the individual setting » page 52 .
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
48Operation