2014 SKODA SUPERB sensor

WARNING■Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap
of at least 10 cm between the legs B and the dash panel in the vicinity of
the knee airbag » Fig. 10. If it is not possible to meet this requirement due
to your body size, visit a specialist garage.■
The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel be-
low the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified
in any other way. This part should only be cleaned with a cloth that is dry or
has been moistened with water. No objects must be attached to the cover
of the airbag module or located within the immediate vicinity.
■
Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-
tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and
can cause injuries.
Note
In vehicles with a driver's knee airbag, a symbol with the word AIRBAG is loca-
ted on the side panel on the driver's side.
Side airbags
Fig. 11
Location of the side airbag in the driver's seat/gas-filled side air-
bags
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbag system provides addition-
al protection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of passengers in
the vehicle.
The front side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of
the front seats » Fig. 11 - 
.
The rear side airbags are located between the entrance area and the seat backrest.
The head airbag and belt tensioner on the relevant side are also automatically
deployed when the side airbags » Fig. 11 -  are deployed.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated
airbag and the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach and pel-
vis) is reduced on the side facing the door.WARNINGInformation on correct seated position■Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side
airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This ap-
plies in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable
child safety seat » page 22, Child safety and side airbag .■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No accesso-
ries, such as cup holders, should be attached to the doors.
■
If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling, they may
be exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This
can result in serious injuries » page 21, Child seat .
WARNINGThe airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage
can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work
on the front doors and door panels must be carried out by a specialist ga-
rage. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
resulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
■
Always have work carried out by a ŠKODA service partner or a professio-
nal specialist garage. 
17Airbag system

WARNINGThe airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage
can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work
on the front doors and door panels must be carried out by a specialist ga-
rage. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
resulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
■
Always have work carried out by a ŠKODA service partner or a professio-
nal specialist garage.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the word AIRBAG can be seen on the B column cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
20
Deactivating airbags
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. › If using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat (due to different
legal regulations, the airbag must be deactivated if using a forwards-facing
child seat in some countries) » page 21, Transporting children safely .
› If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
› If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
› If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 20 , Deactivating the front passenger airbag .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other airbags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, in-
cluding when one of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag deactivated using diagnostic equipment
› The warning light
 lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
› The warning light
 lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
› The

 3rd

» Fig. 13 on page 20 warning light comes on when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.■A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.19Airbag system

Display of the second speedRead and observe
on page 28 first.
The display can show the current speed in mph 1)
.
This feature is provided for driving in countries with different speed units.
Maxi DOT display
The display of the second speed can be set in the Alt. speed dis. menu
item » page 45 , Settings .
Segment display
›
Press key
3
» Fig. 20 on page 28 repeatedly, until the odometer display
flashes » page 30 .
›
Press the
7
key while the display flashes.
The second speed is displayed instead of the odometer.
The display of the second speed can be disabled in the same way.
Display in rear centre console
Fig. 25
Centre console at rear: Display
Read and observe on page 28 first.
The time and the outside temperature is displayed on the display in the rear
centre console when the ignition is switched on » Fig. 25.
The values are taken over by the instrument cluster.
Auto Check Control
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the MAXI DOT
display. The messages are displayed simultaneously with the icons in the MAXI
DOT display or with the warning lights in the instrument cluster » page 32,
Warning lights .
The menu item Vehicle status is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT
display whenever at least one fault message exists. After selecting this menu,
the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown
on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the first of a to-
tal of three error messages is being displayed.
Warning symbols in the MAXI DOT display
Engine oil pressure too low» page 34Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are
too hot» page 31Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor defective» page 35Thickness of brake pads» page 38Problem with engine oil pressure» page 31
 Problem with the engine oil pressure
If the  symbol is shown in the MAXI DOT display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a specialist garage. The information about the maxi-
mum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
 Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are too hot
If the symbol appears in the MAXI DOT  display, this indicates that the tem-
perature of the automatic DSG gearbox clutched is too high. 
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
31Instruments and Indicator Lights

If the warning light  or  illuminates again, then immediately obtain help
from an authorised dealer.
Steering lock (KESSY system)
As long as the warning light 
is flashing , the steering lock cannot be re-
leased.
If the warning light 
flashes , a signal tone sounds, and the following mes-
sage appears in the MAXI DOT- display steering column lock. If Workshop! ap-
pears the electrical steering lock is faulty. Seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
If the warning light 
flashes , a beep sounds and in the MAXI DOT display the
message Steering lock defective appears, then the electric steering lock is
broken. Park the car, 
do not continue the journey . After switching off the
ignition, it is then no longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the elec-
trical components (e.g. radio, navigation system), to switch on the ignition
again and to start the engine. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
The  warning light illuminates after the ignition is switched on if the vehi-
cle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected. If the warning light 
does not go out after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in
the system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The indicator light  lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil level!
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 186 .
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
The indicator light  flashes (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light  flashes several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Traction Control System (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Traction control (ASR)
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light 
illuminates immediately after you start the engine, the
ASR might be switched off due to technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
The ASR is fully functional again if the  warning light
no longer illuminates
after you switch the engine back on.
Further information » page 152.
Note
The  warning light illuminates after the ignition is switched on if the vehi-
cle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected. If the warning light 
does not go out after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in
the system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
flashes to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the ESC.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. 
35Instruments and Indicator Lights

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

Checking the battery condition
If the red indicator light B » Fig. 31 does not flash when you press a button on
the remote control key, the battery is empty. Replace the battery » page 211.
CAUTION
■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote con-
trol key.
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
Note
For vehicles with anti-theft alarm the acoustic signals can also be activated/
deactivated by locking/unlocking » page 45.
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
Fig. 32
KESSY: Name of the zones/sensors in the handle of the front door
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.
Unlocking or locking areas » Fig. 32
Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
Roof front
ABCDThe KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key. The key
must be in one of the areas A,

B
or
C
» Fig. 32 (about 1.5 meters away from
the vehicle).
Unlocking
›
Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
2
» Fig. 32 with
the whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » page 55.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 twice within 2 seconds with your fingers.
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
when unlocking
the vehicle, it is not unlocked.
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
1
, it will not be possible to unlock it
again in the following
2
seconds via the sensor 2 - prevents accidental un-
locking.
The KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the
vehicle's roof for example
D
» Fig. 32 . It is therefore not always necessary to
know where the key is.
CAUTION
■ Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand
and the sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
■
After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for
locking the vehicle must therefore be observed.
■
If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be un-
locked or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlock-
ing or emergency locking on the driver's door » page 212.
50Operation

Information messageRead and observe
on page 48 first.
Key in the vehicle
The protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle unlocks the
vehicle automatically if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle, including the boot lit, has been locked.
The key with which the vehicle has been locked remains in the vehicle in
the zone
D
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has
been unlocked again.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an audible signal sounds.
The system has not found a key
If the system has not found a key in the vehicle, the following message ap-
pears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Key not found.
NO KEY
This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is dis-
charged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed.
Fault in KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the following message will appear in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Keyless access system faulty.
CHECK KEYLESS
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY
Change the key battery » page 211!
Parking the vehicle
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 or 90 hours, the sensors in the handle
of the driver or front passenger's door are deactivated automatically » Fig. 32
on page 50 .
Activation after 60 hours
›
Unlock the driver's door using the sensor
2
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
›
Press the handle of the boot lid.
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency » page 212.
Activation after 90 hours
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button  on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 212.
Safe securing
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle ei-
ther from the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instru-
ment cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Log book!
CHECK SAFELOCK
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling the interior monitoring » page 54, Interior monitor and towing
protection .
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked. 
51Unlocking and opening

Opening›Press the  button on the remote control key.›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Press and hold the upper part of the central locking button in the driver's
door » page 52 .
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 43 on page 60 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press 
button on the remote control key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Press and hold the lower part of the central locking button » page 52 in the
driver's door.
›
Hold button
A
» Fig. 43 on page 60 in the closing position.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the
menu item Window op. . » page 45 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock
is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 60 first.
The automatic power windows do not work if the vehicle battery has been dis-connected and connected again while a window was open. The system must
be activated.
Activation sequence:
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3 seconds, and keep it
pressed down.
Electric sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
62
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
63
Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells
63
The electric sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the out-
door temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
■ Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.■If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. In this case, turn the rotary
switch to the switch position A
» Fig. 45 on page 62 and push forward for
about 10 seconds.
Operation
Fig. 45
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
Read and observe on page 62 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 45 .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced. 
62Operation