2015 SKODA SUPERB engine

Fig. 250
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
Read and observe on page 230 first.
The starting process using the battery of another vehicle requires the use of
jumper cables.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery
A
» Fig. 249 .
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach the clamp
4
to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself.
The jump-start cable must be connected to the engine earthing point only on
vehicles with the START-STOP system » Fig. 250.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, terminate the attempt to start the engine after
10 seconds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Towing the vehicle
 Introduction
Fig. 251
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
232
Rear towing eye
233
Vehicles with a tow hitch
233
For towing, a braided tow rope is to be used » Fig. 251 - 
.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front or rear wheels raised. 
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Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged! If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the
engine running or at least with the ignition on.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn-signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
General information for the towing process
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might occur while a vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another
vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 232 or
» page 233 to the detachable ball head of the towing device » page 184 .
WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 251-  , the towing eye may un-
screw from the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not start engine by towing - there is a risk of damaging the engine parts.
The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 230,
Jump-starting .■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 252
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 232 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 252 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of
the arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly. 
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›Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position 4
» page 78 , Wind-
screen wipers and washers .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 265
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 237 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 265 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen 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 – LHD
239
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
239
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
240
Fuses in the engine compartment
241
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
241
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 operating
» page 240 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 241 , Assign-
ment 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.
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30orange/green40red50 238Do-it-yourself

WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 206.
CAUTION
■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
Fig. 266
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
Read and observe and on page 239 first.
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage com- partment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
›
Open the storage compartment » page 91.
›
Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows » Fig. 266.
›
Fold out the storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow
1
.
›Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine room
» Fig. 269 on page 241 .›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Fold back the storage compartment by pressing into the secured position in
the dash panel in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
Fig. 267
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Read and observe
and on page 239 first.
On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located on the front passenger's side behind the stowage compartment in the left-hand section of the dash
panel.
Removing the storage compartment and replacing the fuse
›
Open the storage compartment » page 95.
›
Unlock the brake control linkage in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 267 .
›
Release the brake control linkage in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Press the retainer tabs
A
in the direction of arrow
3
.
The storage compartment folds down.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine room
» Fig. 269 on page 241 .
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position. 
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No.Consumer42Boot lid, headlight washers, windscreen washer system43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Towing hitch - contact in the socket45Operating the seat adjustment46230-Volt power socket47Rear window wiper48Blind spot detection49Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch50Opening the boot lid51Heating of the rear seats52Cooling of the front seats53Relay for rear window heater
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 269
Fuse box cover: remove cover / plastic clip for fuses
Fig. 270
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 239 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 269 .
›
Take out the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 239 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, parking brake2ESC3Engine control unit4Radiator fan, control valve for fuel pressure, relay for electric auxili-
ary heater5Coil of the ignition relay6Brake sensor7Radiator blind8Lambda probe9Coolant pump, ignition coil, preheating unit, air flow meter10Fuel pump11Electrical auxiliary heating system12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Relay for windscreen heater15Horn16Ignition17ESC, engine control unit, main relay coil 241Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer18Databus, battery data module19Windscreen wipers20Alarm21Not assigned22Engine control unit23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33SCR34Not assigned35Not assigned36Not assigned37Auxiliary heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
243
Replace the bulb for the dipped and main beam (Halogen-headlamp)
243
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
243
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
244
Rear Light
244
Replacing bulbs in rear light
245
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and the relevant lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special- ist garage.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 206.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
H7 and H8 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.■
The protective cap of the bulb must always be properly inserted into the
headlamp. Water and dirt may get into the headlamp if the cover is not re-
placed properly - there is a risk of damage to the headlamp!
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
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Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
246
Operating weight
247
Payload
248
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
248
Dimensions - Superb
249
Dimensions - Superb estate
250
Overhang angle
251
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
The values given have been determined in accordance with the rules and con-
ditions specified in statutory or technical regulations for determining opera-
tional and technical data for motor vehicles.
The values listed are for the basic model without any optional equipment.
Vehicle characteristicsFig. 277
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 277 -
 is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also fixed into the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Approved tyre diameter in inches 1)
The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's
technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the
declaration of conformity.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 277 -
 is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Manufacturer
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer) 
1234567891)
Only valid for some countries.
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Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
The VIN number can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the
engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents, field 17.
Maximum permissible towed weight
The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!
Operating weight
This value represents the minimum operating weight without additional
weight-increasing equipment such as air conditioning system or spare wheel.
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight
of the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
1011Operating weight - SuperbEngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)1.4 l/92 kW TSIMG1375
1.4 l/110 kW TSI ACT
MG1395MG 4x41505DSG14251.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1388DSG14181.8 l/132 kW TSIMG1465DSG14852.0 l/162 kW TSIDSG (EU6)1505DSG (EU4)15002.0 l/206 kW TSIDSG 4x41615
1.6 l/88 kW TDI CR
MG1465MG (Green Line)1485DSG1480
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG1485MG 4x41605DSG15002.0 l/130 kW TDI CRDSG1515
2.0 l/140 kW TDI CR
MG1505DSG1555DSG 4x41615
Operating weight - Superb Estate
EngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)1.4 l/92 kW TSIMG1395
1.4 l/110 kW TSI ACT
MG1415MG 4x41525DSG14451.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1408DSG1438 247Technical data