2015 SKODA SUPERB ESP

In the following cases, the automatic adjustment of the cone of light of the
headlights is disabled, the system automatically switches only the high beam
on/off.
▶ The driving mode Eco is selected » page 171, Selection of the driving
mode(Driving Mode Selection) .
▶ The driving mode Travel mode is selected » page 70, travel mode .
In the following case the Dynamic Light Assist
is disabled.
▶ The system is in rain or fog mode » page 69, Xenon headlight .
WARNINGThe system only serves as a support and does not relieve the driver of his
or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. The manual
operation may be required for example, in the following situations.■
When visibility is poor, e.g. fog, heavy rain, or thick snowfall.
■
Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists or pedestrians.
■
When driving around “sharp” bends.
■
Driving through poorly-lit locations.
■
The camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen to avoid impair-
ing the functions of the systems.
Function
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
Operating conditions
The system works under the following conditions.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The system is activated.
The system is activated » page 73, Switching on and off .
The vehicle speed is over 60 km / h or for some countries more than 40
km / h.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
The system can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s Man-
ual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Switching on and offFig. 60
Operating lever: Headlamp assis-
tant
Read and observe and on page 73 first.
Switching on
›
Place the lever in position
A
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 60.
The instrument cluster illuminates the warning light  of the systems switch-
ed on.
Switching off
›
If the headlight is switched on automatically, move the lever into position
B
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 60.
The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns off.
›
If the headlight
is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever in-
to position
A
(spring-tensioned position) .
The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns on.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Fault: Light AssistLIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.
73Lights and visibility

Windscreen wipers and washersFig. 69
Operation of wipers and washers: front / rear
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
Operating lever positions  Wipers off
 Depending on specification:
▶ Intermittent windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
 Slow windscreen wiping
 Rapid windscreen wiping
  Front screen touch wiping / wiper arms service position (spring-loaded
position)
 Spraying and wiping the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
 Rear screen wiping
 Spraying and wiping the rear window (spring-loaded position)
 Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
01234567ASpraying and wiping the rear window 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Activating / deactivating of the automatic windscreen wiping with rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle settings .
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 69 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the
position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in
continuous mode (no break between each wiping process).
The automatic rear wiper can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
■ If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is reduced. The original wiping speed is
restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts.
The headlight washer system works under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C. 
78Using the system

Manually adjusting seatsFig. 72
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled in
the direction of arrows, pressed or rotated.
Control elements on the seat » Fig. 72
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting height of seat
Adjust the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when adjusting)
Setting the extent of the curvature of the lumbar support
Electrical adjustment
Fig. 73
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pressed
in the direction of area of the arrow.
ABCDControl elements on the seat » Fig. 73
seat adjustment ▶ 1 - Move in the longitudinal direction
▶ 2 - Change in inclination
▶ 3 - Change in height
Adjusting the seat backrest ▶ 4 - Change in inclination
Adjusting lumbar support ▶ 5 - Change curvature
▶ 6 - The degree of curvature change
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the operating el-
ement again.
Convenience features of passenger seat
Fig. 74
Operating elements on the front
passenger's seat
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The passenger seat can also be operated from the rear seats of by the respec-
tive operating element being pressed in the direction of the arrows.
Control elements on the seat » Fig. 74
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
ABCAB82Using the system

There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking
the right and the middle rear seat backrests.
Before folding the seat backrest forward, check that there are no objects on
the rear seat.
On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the
housing.›
Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 79.
The respective seat rest is unlocked and folded forward if applicable.
Folding backwards
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 78 .
›
Subsequently, fold back the backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
until the release handle
B
clicks into place - by pulling on the seat back-
rest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■ In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat back, the seat belts must be ready for use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.■
Before folding the seat back forward, check there are no objects on the rear
seat - there is a danger of damage to/from these items or to/from the seat
back and the seat.
Armrest adjustmentFig. 80
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort.
Lowering / raising
›
Fold down the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 80.
Raising takes place in reverse order.
Long cargo channel in the backrest
Fig. 81
Opening the cover: from inside the vehicle / from the luggage
compartment
After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the through-loading bag with skis can be push-
ed.
Opening from the interior
›
Fold the rear armrest down (not as far as the stop) » Fig. 80 on page 86 .
›
Pull the handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 81 and fold the cover
forwards. 
86Using the system

When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating and seat ventilation is also
switched off. If the engine is started again within 10 minutes, the driver's seat
heating and seat ventilation is automatically turned on again at the last set-
ting.WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. There may be difficult to heal burns. If
the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your
journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the relevant seat heating if the seats have objects attached
to or placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
When there are additional protective covers or protective covers mounted on
each of the seats, do not turn the seat heating on.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating and ventilation switches
off automatically » page 216, Automatic load deactivation .
Front seats with heating
Read and observe
and on page 89 first.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights below the switch.
Seat heating operation
›
Press button  or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
 .
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
Front seats with heating and ventilationFig. 87
Infotainment display: Front seat
heating and ventilation with
maximum heating / ventilation
level switched on
Read and observe and on page 89 first.
The heating / ventilation level is indicated by the number of illuminated func-
tion keys in Infotainment, if necessary, by the number of illuminated warning
lights below the button.
The heating / ventilation setting can also be adjusted in the Infotainment us-
ing function keys
A
and
B
» Fig. 87 and with the respective function key

turned off.
Seat heating operation only
›
Press button  or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
 .
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
The heat output can be set in the Infotainment.
Only use seat ventilation
›
Press button  or
.
›
Turn off the seat heating.
›
Set the ventilation level in the Infotainment with the function keys
A
» Fig. 87
.
Another setting of the ventilation level up to turn off can also take place by
pressing the buttons  and
 again.
Operating the seat heating and ventilation simultaneously
›
Press button  or
.
›
Adjust the heating / ventilation level in the Infotainment.
Below the button the control lamps » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
 illuminate. 
89Seats and head restraints

Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 97 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
6
.
›
Place the bag containing the frame in the direction of arrow
7
into the con-
tainer body, so that the two lugs engage audibly to the frame.
WARNINGNever use the waste container as an ashtray - risk of fire!
Note
We recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
Fig. 98
Open tray / control air supply
Fig. 99
Open storage compartment for
the tablet
Read and observe on page 90 first.
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which illuminates when the parking or dipped head lights are on.
Opening the storage compartment
›
Raise the armrest in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 98 .
Closing storage compartment
›
Raise the armrest in the direction of the arrow
1
until it stops » Fig. 98.
›
Fold the armrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
.
Storage compartment for the tablet
›
Pull on the loop
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 99.
›
Place the tablet in the storage compartment, directed with the cord upwards
or sideways.
Air supply operation
The air supply can be operated by turning the rotary switch in the direction of
arrow
2
as far as the stop » Fig. 98.
Opening
Closing
When the air inlet is opened, and the air-conditioning system is switched on
the air flows in the storage compartment corresponding to the control dial set-
tings on the air conditioning, depending on the outer climate conditions.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment.
Note
If not using the air supply in the storage compartment we recommend that you
leave the air supply closed.94Using the system

When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjus-
ted accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are able
to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
The luggage compartment illumination using the removable lamp » page 114.WARNING■
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
■
Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the
threads of the following devices. ■Rear window heater.
■ Rear window with an integrated antenna.
■ Integrated antenna in the rear side windows.
Fastening elements
Fig. 127
Fastening elements: Variant 1/ Variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 127
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets
The maximum permissible load for the individual lashing eyes
B
is 350 kg.
For vehicles with the variable loading floor, the luggage can only be secured
using the eyelets
B
when the variable loading floor is in the lower position
» page 115 .
AB106Using the system

Manual gear changing and pedals
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
135
Pedals
135
Manual gear changing
Fig. 168
The shift pattern
The gearshift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear
lever » Fig. 168 .
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 42.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engage reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the idle position switch and press down.
›
Move the shift lever fully to the left and then forward into R position
» Fig. 168 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!CAUTION■ If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear
shift lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift
mechanism to wear excessively.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal and the clutch – this may lead to clutch damage.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a format may be used, which is attached to the
two corresponding attachment points.
Only use factory-supplied foot mats or foot mats from the range of
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNINGNo objects may be placed in the driver's footwell – risk due to obstruction
or limitation of pedal operation.
Automatic transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
136
Selector lever lock
137
Manual gear shifting (Tiptronic)
137
Starting-off and driving
138
The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ No throttle when it is set before starting the mode for moving forward
with the selector lever - there is a risk of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of an
accident! 
135Starting-off and Driving