2015 SKODA SUPERB parking brake switch

Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are to be cleaned by applying the brakes several times
»
.
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the vehicle systems evaluate the situation
as dangerous for the traffic following behind, the brake light flashes automati-
cally.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af-
ter accelerating or driving off again.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 33,
 Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Electric parking brake
Fig. 166
Parking brake button
Fig. 167
Parking brake operation
Read and observe
and on page 132 first.
The electric parking brake (hereinafter referred as a parking brake) replaces the handbrake. This secures the vehicle when stopping and parking against
unwanted movement.
The parking brake can be used when the ignition is on or off.
Switching on
›
On the symbol key 
in the direction of arrow
1
pull » Fig. 167 and hold until
the symbol 
in the button and warning light 
illuminate in the instrument
cluster. 
133Starting-off and Driving

Manual shut-down›With the ignition switched on press the brake pedal and at the same time
push the symbol key 
in the direction of arrow 2
» Fig. 167 .
›
With the engine running press either the brake or accelerator pedal and
press the symbol key 
in the direction of arrow
2
.
The symbol on the key 
and the warning light 
goes out.
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake switches off when starting, as long as the driver's door is
closed, and the driver has fastened the seat belt.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope then
step on the accelerator or and turn on the parking brake.
Turning off the parking brake can be prevented if, before starting the symbol key  is pulled and held in the direction of arrow
1

» Fig. 167 . The parking
brake turns off after releasing the button.
Emergency braking function
If while driving a brake pedal error occurs or should the pedal block, then the
parking brake can be used as an emergency brake »
.
›
Pull on the symbol key
 in the direction of arrow
1

» Fig. 167 and hold (at
the same time there is an audible signal).
The emergency brake is activated and the vehicle starts braking sharply.
The braking process is interrupted when the key is released or the accelerator
pedal is actuated.
Parking on a slope
If the parking brake is turned on while on a steep slope, the following message
may be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Parking brake: gradient too steep. Owner's manual!GRADIENT TOO STEEP
Find a parking space on a flat surface or on a slope that is not so steep.
WARNING■ The emergency brake is to be used only in an emergency when the vehi-
cle cannot be stopped with the brake pedal.■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be on, oth-
erwise the vehicle could move off - there is the risk of an accident!
■
Do not place any objects in the recessed grip for the finger of the parking
brake key. The object could get into the space below the key and prevent
the operation of the parking brake!
Note
■ If the vehicle battery is discharged, it is not possible to release the parking
brake. First connect the vehicle first to a power source, such as the battery of
another vehicle » page 230, Jump-starting and then turn off the parking
brake.■
Noise when switching on and off of the parking brake is normal and there-
fore harmless.
Parking
Read and observe
and on page 132 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission engage 1st gear or reverse gear R .
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNINGThe exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!134Driving

WARNING (Continued)■If the vehicle is in the D, S , R or Tiptronic mode and comes to a standstill
while at idle the engine stops, then prevent the vehicle from rolling away
with the brake pedal, the parking brake of the auto-hold function. Even
when the engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely in-
terrupted – the vehicle creeps.■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever is always to put in the P
mode. Otherwise, the vehicle could start to move - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ If the selector lever is moved to mode N while driving, the accelerator pedal
must be released and you will need to wait until the engine has reached its
idling speed before moving the selector lever to a forward driving mode again.■
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when
starting must always be in P mode.
■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the
selector lever is in the position P.
Modes and use of selector lever
Fig. 169
Selector lever/display
Read and observe and on page 135 first.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 169.
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever » Fig. 169.
P – Parking mode
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.R
- Reverse gear
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed.
N
- Neutral
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
D
/
S
- mode for driving forward (Normal program) / mode for driving
forward (Sport program)
The system switches from one mode to the other by moving the selector lever
into the spring-loaded position 
» Fig. 169 .
In mode D or S, the forward gears are shifted automatically depending on the
engine load, the operation of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle speed, and the
selected driving mode .
In mode S , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at high-
er engine speeds than in mode D.
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running » page 171, Se-
lection of the driving mode(Driving Mode Selection) , the transmission is auto-
matically set in the S mode.
E – Economical driving mode
If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) » page 171 is selected and
the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set
to mode E. This mode cannot be selected with the selector lever.
In mode E , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at lower
engine speeds than in mode D.
136Driving

The automatic brake interventions can take place only if the following condi-
tions are met.
There was a front, side and rear-end collision of a certain severity.
The impact speed was higher than approx. 10 km/h.
The brakes, the ESL and other required electrical systems remain function-
al after impact.
The accelerator pedal is not actuated.
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)
Read and observe
on page 144 first.
The TSA helps the combination stable in situations where the trailer sways
and then the whole trailer combination.
TSA brakes the individual wheels of the towing vehicle in order to damp the rocking motion of the entire vehicle combination.
The following conditions are required for the correct TSA function. The trailer was shipped from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA
genuine accessories.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer
socket.
The parking aid is activated.
The speed is higher than approx. 60 km/h.
Further information » page 184, Hitch and trailer .
Auto Hold function
Fig. 176
The Auto-Hold function button
Read and observe on page 144 first.
The Auto Hold function (hereinafter referred to only as system) prevents the
vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped. It is, for example, not nec-
essary to secure the vehicle with the brake pedal or parking brake at traffic
lights.
For the activation, deactivation and correct functioning of the system, the
following basic conditions are required.
The driver's door is closed.
The engine is running (or shut-down automatically by the START-STOP
system).
On vehicles with automatic transmission the selector lever is not in mode
N (in this mode, the system is not available).
Stopping and starting
When stopping the system prevents the vehicle from rolling away. The warn- ing light  illuminates in the instrument cluster. The brake pedal can be re-
leased.
The vehicle's brakes are released at the moment of stating off. The warning
light  in the instrument cluster goes out.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope then
step on the accelerator or and turn on the parking brake.
If the vehicle is secured by the system and the driver's door is opened or the ignition is turned off, the vehicle is secured by the parking brake to prevent
unwanted movement.
In this case, the indicator light turns off  in the instrument cluster and the
warning light  illuminates.
Activation/deactivation
The activation and deactivation of the system is done by pressing the symbol
key 
» Fig. 176 .
When the system is activated, the symbol  illuminates.
After switching off and switching on the ignition system several times the sys-
tem remains either activated or deactivated depending on the last setting. 

146Driving

›Stop the vehicle and steer opposite until the yellow lines 6 the red line 8fade into each other (required roadway alignment). Hold the steering wheel
in this position.
Orientation lines are displayed » Fig. 187 on page 153 in the display.›
Carefully move backwards.
›
Stop the vehicle when 
appears the display, or at a safe distance from the
obstacle situated behind the vehicle.
Note
The guidance in the parking space is cancelled due to the system when the
steering wheel is set for a period of time against the required road direction.
The parking is to be started again.
Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance monitoring
Fig. 190
Display
Read and observe and on page 151 first.
In this mode, the area behind the vehicle is shown at the top of the display.
Vehicles with towing hitch
If your vehicle is factory fitted with a tow-bar, this mode supports the driver
when the vehicle approaches a trailer draw bar.
Display » Fig. 190
Ball head of the towing device
Lines for the distance estimation (at a distance of about 10 cm)
Line for approaching a trailer draw bar
Trailer draw bar
The line
C
moves depending on the steering angle and indicate the roadway
on which the vehicle would take with the current steering wheel position.
ABCDVehicles without towing hitch
If your vehicle is not factory equipped with a towing device, a red line for moni-
toring the distance to obstacles is displayed at a distance of 40 cm behind the
vehicle.
Mode - monitor the area behind the vehicle
Read and observe
and on page 151 first.
In this mode, the area behind the vehicle is shown in the display.
The mode is suited for the entire view of the situation behind the vehicle.
Park Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Functioning
156
Parking space search
157
Switch to park mode
157
Reverse parking
157
Park forward
158
Departing from a parallel parking space
159
Automatic brake assist
159
Information messages
159
Park Assist (following referred to system) helps drivers park in suitable parallel
and perpendicular parking places or also to manoeuvre out of parallel parking
spaces.
The system takes over the steering movements when parking or leaving a
parking space. The driver operates the pedals and the shift lever or gear selec-
tor.
The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to
as parking operation.
The Park Assist is an extension of the parking aid » page 147 and operates on
the basis of data collected by the ultrasonic sensors.
For this reason, the chapter on the parking aid is to be read carefully and the safety notes are to be observed. 
155Assist systems

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. 
206General Maintenance

WARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
■ Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with
the tool kit.■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparation
224
Removing/stowing the wheel
224
Full wheel trim
225
Wheel bolts
225
Anti-theft wheel bolts
225
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
226
Raising the vehicle
226
Remove the wheel / fix
227
Follow-up tasks
227
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
Tyres with increased puncture resistance
Some vehicles may be fitted with tyres at the factory that have increased
puncture resistance (so-called “SEAL” tyres).
These vehicles are delivered without a puncture repair kit, spare wheel and
appropriate hand tools.
If the tyres with increased puncture resistance are replaced with tyres that
have no increased puncture resistance then the vehicle should be equipped
with a puncture repair kit, spare wheel and appropriate hand tools.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission engage 1st gear.
›
On vehicles with
automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Removing/stowing the wheel
Fig. 242
Take out wheel
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with a special screw.
Take out wheel
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the special screws in the direction of arrow » Fig. 242.
›
Remove the wheel. 
224Do-it-yourself

General informationRead and observe
on page 228 first.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel repair on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. ▶ The rim is damaged.
▶ The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
▶ The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
▶ The tyre wall is damaged.
▶ After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 228 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission engage 1st gear.
›
On vehicles with
automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 228.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 248 on page 228 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
›
Use the valve remover
2
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 228 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflation bottle
10
» Fig. 248 on page 228 back and
forth several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 248 on page 228 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 100.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
7
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved, you can continue the journey. 
229Emergency equipment and self-help