2015 SKODA SUPERB Owner's Manual

Tyre pressure monitoring
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Save tyre pressure values and infotainment display
183
The tyre pressure monitoring function (following known as system) monitors
the tyre pressure while driving.
When changing the tyre inflation pressure, the warning light illuminates 
in
the instrument cluster and an audible signal is heard.
Information on the procedure for the notification of change of tyre inflation
pressure » page 35 .
The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed inflation
pressure and these pressure values are stored in the system.
WARNING■ Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 142, in section Introduction .■
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
bility. Tyre pressure should be checked regularly » page 217.
■
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss,
e.g. in case of sudden tyre damage.
Save tyre pressure values and infotainment display
Fig. 219
Button for saving pressure val-
ues / Example of the display: the
system indicates a tyre pressure
change on the front left tyre
Read and observe on page 183 first.
Procedure for storing the tyre pressure values
›
Inflate all the tyres to the specified pressure.
› Switch-on the ignition.›The Infotainment switches on.›
Press the key
 in the Infotainment and then in the display the function
keys one after the other 
→
Vehicle status
.
›
By using the function keys 

select the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator menu
item.
›
Press the function key 

SET
» Fig. 219 .
In addition, follow the instructions that appear on the display.
A message in the display informs about the storage of the tyre pressure val- ues.
Always save the tyre pressure values in the system if one of the following
events occurs.
▶ Change of tyre pressure values.
▶ Change one or more wheels.
▶ Change in position of a wheel on the vehicle.
▶ The warning light in the instrument cluster.
WARNINGBefore storing the pressures, the tyres must be inflated to the specified in-
flation pressure » page 217. If the wrong pressure valuesare stored, the
system may not issue any warnings, even if the tyre pressure is too low.
CAUTION
Save the tyre pressure values every 10,000 km or 1x annually to ensure correct
system functioning.
Note
When a warning light in the instrument cluster appears, the affected tyre
can be displayed on the infotainment » Fig. 219.183Assist systems

Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Swinging in and out the tow bar
184
Mount accessories
185
The maximum trailer draw bar load is 90 kg/h.
The draw bar load information on the type plate of the towing device is merely
a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific information is detailed
in the vehicle documents.
WARNING■ Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete.■Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
Note
■ The towing vehicle by means of the towing device » page 233.■If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
original reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
Swinging in and out the tow bar
Fig. 220
Tow bar: swing in and out
Read and observe on page 184 first.
The tow bar is located in the rear bumper of the vehicle.
In addition to the handle
A
» Fig. 220 there is a warning light that indicates
whether the tow bar is locked - lit green, or is not locked - flashes red.
Swing out the tow bar
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Pull the handle
A
to position
1
» Fig. 220 » .
The tow bar pivots out in the direction of arrow
2
and the indicator beside
the handle flashes red.
›
The handle
A
may retract slowly » .
›
Press the tow bar in the direction of the arrow
2
, until it audibly clicks into
place.
The indicator next to the handle lights green.
Swivel tow bar
 The trailer must be uncoupled from the tow bar.
 An adapter may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket.
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Pull the handle
A
to position
1

» Fig. 220 .
The tow bar is unlocked and the indicator beside the handle flashes red.
›
The handle
A
may retract slowly » .
›
Swing in the tow bar into the bumper in the direction of arrow
3
until it
clicks into place.
The indicator next to the handle lights green.
Check latching
Before every journey when the tow bar is swung out check whether the warn- ing light is indicating green.
If the tow bar is incorrectly locked the warning light flashes red, after the igni-
tion is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and the following message
appears in the instrument cluster.
Check towing bracket!TOWING BRACKET PLEASE CHECK


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WARNING■Take care with the towing device - it may cause injury.■Do not use the towing device, if the warning light is not green.■
If the tow bar cannot be correctly latched then do not use and have it
checked by a specialist.
■
Do not manipulate the handle
A
while a trailer is coupled to the tow bar.
■
Always swing the tow bar into the bumper when the towing device is not
being used.
CAUTION
■ Always check whether the handle A is properly seated in the starting posi-
tion.■
Take care with the towing device - there is a risk of damage to the swivel
mechanism.
Mount accessories
Fig. 221
Illustration of the maximum per-
missible projection of the ball
head of the towing hitch and the
permissible total weight of the
accessories including the load
depending on the load centre of
gravity
Read and observe on page 184 first.
An accessories can mounted on the ball head of the towing hitch (e.g. bike car-
riers).
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible overhang of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible gross vehicle weight of the accesso-
ries including load are to be checked.
The maximum permissible overhang of the ball head of the towing hitch is 70
cm » Fig. 221 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes varies
as the distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball head of the
towing hitch increases.
Distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessories, including load0 cm90 kg30 cm75 kg60 cm35 kg70 cm0 kgWARNING■Never exceed the permissible gross weight of the accessory including
load - there is a risk of damaging the towing device.■
Never exceed the permissible protrusion of the ball head including towing
device - there is a risk of damaging the towing device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Coupling / uncoupling trainer
186
Loading a trailer
186
Trailer load
187
Towing a trailer
188
Anti-theft alarm system
189
The trailer can be hitched to the ball head of the towing device.
185Hitch and trailer

Coupling / uncoupling trainerFig. 222
Housing of the 13 pin socket,
safety eyelet
Connect and disconnect
›
Swing out the tow bar » page 184.
›
Place the trailer onto the ball.
›
Plug the trailer cable into the 13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 222 .
If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories to establish a connection to the elec-
tricity.
›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer onto the safety eyelet
B
.
The breakaway cable of the trailer must sag in all trailer positions relative to
the vehicle (sharp curves, reverse driving and the like).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 67, Operating
the lights 1)
.
Power to the trailer power grid
For the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer, the power for the
trailer power grid is supplied by the vehicle.
The power supply works with ignition on or off.
With the ignition off, the battery of the towing vehicle is discharged by activa-
ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery power to the trailer is interrupted.WARNING■ Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause accidents
or serious injury due to electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
■
After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the
rear lights on the trailer to ensure they are working.
■
Never use the safety eyelet for towing!
CAUTION
Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause malfunction of
the entire vehicle electronics.
Note
■ The total power consumption of all the connected consumers on the trailer
must not exceed 350 watts.■
Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suitable grease whenever
necessary.
Loading a trailer
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 217.
1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
186Driving

WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances.Permissible trailer load - SuperbEngineGearboxPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12 %Gradients of up to 8 % a)1.4 l/92 kW TSIMG16001800680
1.4 l/110 kW TSI ACT
MG16001900690MG 4x418002000750DSG160019007101.4 l/110 kW TSIMG16001900690DSG160019007001.8 l/132 kW TSIMG18002000730DSG180020007402.0 l/162 kW TSIDSG200020007502.0 l/206 kW TSIDSG 4x422002200750
1.6 l/88 kW TDI CR
MG15001800730MG (GreenLine)15001800740DSG15001800740
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG20002000740MG 4x422002200750DSG200020007502.0 l/130 kW TDI CRDSG20002000750
2.0 l/140 kW TDI CR
MG20002000750DSG20002100750DSG 4x422002200750a)
Only valid for some countries.
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Permissible trailer load - Superb EstateEngineGearboxPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12 %Gradients of up to 8 %a)1.4 l/92 kW TSIMG16001800690
1.4 l/110 kW TSI ACT
MG16001900700MG 4x418002000750DSG160019007201.4 l/110 kW TSIMG16001900700DSG160019007101.8 l/132 kW TSIMG18002000740DSG180020007502.0 l/162 kW TSIDSG200020007502.0 l/206 kW TSIDSG 4x422002200750
1.6 l/88 kW TDI CR
MG15001800740MG (GreenLine)15001800750DSG15001800750
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG20002000750MG 4x422002200750DSG200020007502.0 l/130 kW TDI CRDSG20002000750
2.0 l/140 kW TDI CR
MG20002000750DSG20002100750DSG 4x422002200750a)
Only valid for some countries.
WARNINGNever exceed the maximum permissible axle and draw bar load or the per-
missible weight of the trailer - risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For reasons of safety do not drive more than 100 km / h when the towing vehi-
cle is a passenger car of category M1.
For reasons of safety do not drive more than 80 km / h when the towing vehi-
cle is a lorry of category N1.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking. 188Driving

On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as
a brake.WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
If the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connection to
the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un-
coupled » page 57 .
Conditions for including a trailer in the anti-theft alarm system. The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and towing
device.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer
socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is functional.
The vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, trailers with rear LED lights cannot be connected to the
anti-theft alarm system.189Hitch and trailer

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
190
Statutory checks
190
ŠKODA Service Partners
191
ŠKODA Original parts
191
ŠKODA Original accessories
191
Spoiler
192
Component protection
192
Airbags
192
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
193
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVZO).
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 191 before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Work on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound
manner.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications, repairs and technical
changes performed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner accepts no liability for products that have not been ap-
proved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with an op-
erational approval or that have been approved by a government testing insti-
tute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 190 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
She will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full
functioning of the vehicle and to prevent damage.
This involves, for example, the coolant, battery replacement and the like.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 190 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorized for this purpose. 
190General Maintenance