2015 SKODA SUPERB bonnet

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
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 properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers 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 20 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. 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 conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10
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8Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
61
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
80
Door opening lever
56
Air outlet nozzle
122
Parking ticket holder
91
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
68
▶ Speed regulating system
160
▶Speed limiter
162
▶Headlamp assistant
72
Steering wheel (depending on equipment):
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
41
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
77
▶Information system
45
Infotainment » Owner's Manual for Infotainment
Air outlet nozzles
122
Button for hazard warning light system
71
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
19
Interior rear-view mirror
79
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
95
Front passenger airbag
15
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment) » Owner's Manual Infotainment
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet nozzle
122
Door opening lever
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Storage compartment with bottle storage
91
Light switch
67
Bonnet release lever
207
Storage compartment on the driver's side
91
Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's
side)
239
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
165
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Depending on specification:
▶ Ignition lock
127
▶Starter button
128
Pedals
135
Depending on specification:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual transmission)
135
▶Selector lever (automatic transmission)
136
Auto-hold button
146
Button for the electric parking brake
133
Armrest with storage compartment and storage for the tablet
94
Central locking system
55
Bars with buttons depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START-STOP
130
▶
 Stabilisation control ESC / Traction control TCS
144, 144
▶
 Selection of travel mode
171
▶
 Park Assist
155
▶
 Parking aid
147
Storage compartment
92
Depending on specification:
▶ Phone box
92
▶12-volt power socket
100
▶Cigarette lighter
102
▶Ashtray
103
▶USB and AUX input » Infotainment Owner's Manual
Depending on equipment fitted: ▶ Operating controls for the heating
119
▶Operating controls for the manual air conditioning system
119
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
120
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 CoolantRead and observe
on page 32 first.
Coolant level too low
  illumi-
nates
Check coolant! Owner's manual!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 211, Checking the coolant level .
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light 
lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light  lights up
again, 
stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Owner's manual!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light  has disappeared.
 Engine oil pressure too low
Read and observe
on page 32 first.

 flashes – the engine oil pressure is too low.
Oil pressure: stop! Owner's manual!STOP VEHICLE OIL PRESSURE›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
Even if the oil level is correct, 
do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTIONDo not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil un-
der the current circumstances!  Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Engine oil level too low
  illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!ADD OIL
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
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.
Engine oil level too high
  illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
In the event of a high oil level, seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
  illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: workshop!OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil un-
der the current circumstances!  Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.38Using the system

 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the system has detected the risk of a collision or automatically
triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 168.
 Economy mode
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle is in economy mode through the intervention of
the active cylinder management or in the neutral position of the automatic
transmission.
 Adaptive chassis control (DCC) fault
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 illumi-
nates
Fault: damperDAMPER FAULT
A DCC-fault is present.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – service is due
» page 49, Service interval display .
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
41
Auto-check control
41
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
42
Gear recommendation
42
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
▶ Driving data (multifunction display) » page 42.
▶ Data relating to the Maxi DOT display » page 45.
▶ Service interval display » page 49.
▶ Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox » page 136.
▶ Information and alerts in the Assist systems » page 142.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Auto-check control
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. 
41Information system

Child safety lockFig. 42
Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety lock on/off » Fig. 42
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
Fault with the central locking
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If there is a central locking fault, the key can be used to lock or unlock the driv-
er's door only. The other doors and the boot lid can be manually locked or un-
locked. ▶ Locking/unlocking of the Driver's door » page 236.
▶ Locking door » page 236.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 236.
Failure of the system KESSY
If the following message is displayed in the display of the instrument cluster,
then help is required from a specialist company.Keyless access system faulty.KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Key battery discharged
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, the following message appears in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 234.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
58
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred as alarm system) increases
protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered. 
57Unlocking and opening

Sun screen in the rear doorsFig. 68
Sun blind on the rear door
Read and observe
on page 75 first.
Extending
›
Pull out the sun blind with the handle
A
in the direction of arrow » Fig. 68
and hang it in the bracket
B
on the top edge of the door.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun blind from the handle
A
» Fig. 68 out of the bracket 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
78
Headlight cleaning system
78
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 237.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 198, Wiper blades .■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper 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
arms could damage the paint 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 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 windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
77Lights and visibility

OperationFig. 164
Display
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt, the shift lever is moved into neutral and the clutch pedal is released.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt and the brake pedal is operated.
The motor is automatically started as soon as the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed or, if the Auto Hold function is deactivated, when the brake pedal is
released.
Requirements for the system to function correctly
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The bonnet is closed.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 164 .
The engine is switched off automatically; when moving off, the ignition
process will be initiated automatically.
The engine is not switched off automatically.
Reasons for the engine running
It may be essential for the engine to keep running when the vehicle comes to
a halt, for the following reasons. ▶ The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
▶ The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
▶ The current consumption is too high.
▶ High air-conditioning or heating capacity (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
When the engine is shut-down automatically and the system detects that the
engine is required such as when the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly then
the system automatically starts the engine.
Infotainment display
Information about the current status of the system can be displayed in the In-
fotainment display » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle set-
tings (CAR button) .
Note
■
If the vehicle remains outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in
direct sunlight, it can take several hours until the internal temperature of the
vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for proper operation of the
START STOP system.■
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the
driver's door is opened during stop mode, the engine will have to be started
manually.
■
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
131Starting-off and Driving

After refilling›After refilling AdBlue®
put the cap on the fuel filler neck and turn in the oppo-
site direction of the arrow 3
until it engages.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Before driving
›
After filling AdBlue ®
only switch on the ignition and leave it on for at least 30
s, so that the refilling can be recognized by the system.
Only then start the engine.
CAUTION
The AdBlue ®
- tank is full when no AdBlue ®
flows from the refill bottle or as
soon as the correctly operated pump cuts out for the first time. Do not contin-
ue refilling AdBlue ®
.
Note
The working life of the AdBlue ®
solution is 4 years. Thereafter the solution
must be replaced by a specialist garage.
Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
207
Engine compartment overview
208
Radiator fan
208
Windscreen washer system
208WARNINGInjuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in
the engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety
rules. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.■
The parking brake switch.
WARNING (Continued)■ For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.■On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
P position.■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant
is escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan. The fan might suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery,
tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any
work.
WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby. 
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