2015 SKODA SUPERB warning light

Information on the cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 118 .
The warning light below the button 
» Fig. 154 illuminates after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have
been met. The lighting up of the indicator light in the button signals the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system.
When the air distribution control is turned to position 
the cooling system is
activated.
Note
During operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 155
Front operating elements
Fig. 156
Rear operating elements
Read and observe and on page 119 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the out-flowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set and switched on by turning the rotary switch or
by pressing the button in question. When the function is switched on, an indi-
cator lamp lights up inside or below the button.
Some functions can also be operated in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system .
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 155 and » Fig. 156
Adjust the temperature for the left side (if applicable for the entire vehicle
interior) 1)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob)
▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Set the temperature for the right-hand side (if necessary set for the entire
vehicle interior) 2)
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side 
ABCDEF1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
120Using the system

NoteClimatronic is set to the medium setting at the factory.
Air distribution controlRead and observe
and on page 119 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-
terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Switching on and off
›
Press the  button.
When the recirculation mode is activated, the warning light below the button
lights up.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. Recirculated air mode
can be switched on again from this position by repeatedly pressing the symbol
key .
When the  is switched on and the temperature regulator is turned to the
left, the recirculated-air mode is switched on.
Climatronic
Climatronic may have an air quality sensor for the detection of the pollutant
concentration in the sucked-in air.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the
air quality sensor, recirculated air mode will temporarily be switched on.
When the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recircula-
ted air mode is automatically switched off.
This automatic on/off switching of the recirculated-air mode can be activated
or deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter Setting the heating and the cooling system .
If the button  is pressed when the recirculation modes is switched on, the
recirculated-air mode is switched off.
Depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle interior the air recircula- tion may also shut-down automatically.
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
The automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation with Climatronic
only works if the outside temperature is higher than approx. 2 °C.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 157
Air vents at the front 
122Using the system

Fig. 158
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
and on page 119 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 157 and 6 » Fig. 158 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the mov-
able adjuster
A
» Fig. 157 or » Fig. 158 upward or downward.
›
To change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 157 or » Fig. 158 to the left or right.
Opening
›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 157 or » Fig. 158 upwards.
Closing
›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 157 or » Fig. 158 downwards.
Depending on the setting of the air distribution on the front panel of the heat-
er, the manual air conditioning or the Climatronic, the following air vents are
active.
Set the direction of the air outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 157 and
» Fig. 158 1, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 3, 4 , 6Set the direction of the air
outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 157 and
» Fig. 1584 , 5 , 73 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
CAUTION
To ensure that the heating, the manual air conditioning and the Climatronic
systems work properly, do not block up the air outlet vents with any objects.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on/off
124
Radio remote control
125
Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-
tion)
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light  is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Aux. heating
The auxiliary heating can be used when both when stationary, when the en-
gine is switched off, to preheat the vehicle and also while driving (e.g. during
the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heating warms up the coolant by combusting fuel from the vehi-
cle tank. This heats the air flowing into the passenger compartment (if the
blower is turned on).
The auxiliary heating also warms up the engine.
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun). 
123Heating and ventilation

WARNING■The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) (following as aux.
heating) must never be operated in closed rooms (e.g. garages) – risk of
poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run during refuelling – risk
of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. If you want to use the heater, do not switch off the car in pla-
ces where the exhaust fumes can come into contact with flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel etc. -. risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside
of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.■
If the auxiliary heating is running, the vehicle battery discharges.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
Note
■ The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operat-
ing problem.
■
So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the aux.
heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected by you,
leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in open. It is recom-
mended to put the air flow in the position 
or 
.
Switching on/offFig. 159
Button for direct power on / off of the auxiliary heating (heating
and ventilation) on the front panel of the Climatronic / manual air condi-
tioning
Read and observe
and on page 124 first.
The auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation) (hereinafter referred to as a
heater) can be switched on and off as follows.
Switching on
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the front panel of the Climatronic or the
manual air conditioning » Fig. 159.
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the radio remote control.
▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in the Infotain-
ment.
▶ Automatically according to the ambient conditions »
.
Switching off
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the front panel of the Climatronic or the
manual air conditioning » Fig. 159.
▶ Manually with the symbol key  on the radio remote control.
▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in the Infotain-
ment.
▶ Automatically when the warning light  in the instrument cluster illumi-
nates.
▶ Automatically according to the ambient conditions »
.
After switching the system off, the auxiliary heating will continue running a lit-
tle while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the auxiliary heating.
After switching off, coolant pump still runs for a short period. 
124Using the system

Programming the auxiliary heating in the Infotainment
For vehicles with Climatronic: on the front panel of the Climatronic button 
→ 
Press
For vehicles with manual air conditioning: button in the Infotainment fea-
ture 

→ 
Press
When automatic switching on is activated, the indicator light in the symbol key
 lights up » Fig. 159 for about 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
CAUTION
The automatic switching on and off the heating for rapid heating of the vehicle
interior can be disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Setting the heating and the cooling system .
Radio remote control
Fig. 160
Radio remote control
Read and observe and on page 124 first.
Using the radio remote control, the auxiliary heating and ventilation (herein-
after referred to as auxiliary heater) can be switched on or off.
Function and description of the radio remote control » Fig. 160
Warning light
Aerial
Switch on the auxiliary heating
Switch off the auxiliary heating
To switch the auxiliary heater on or off, hold the remote control vertically, with
the aerial
A
» Fig. 160 pointing upwards. The antenna must not be covered
with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
ABThe auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio re-
mote control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle
is at least 2 m.
After pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback.Display warning light A » Fig. 160MeaningLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched off.Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2
seconds.The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heat-
ing.Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however
the switching on or off signal was not
received.
Replace the battery » page 235.
CAUTION
■
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must there-
fore be protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight.■
When the battery is fully charged, the range of the remote control is a few
hundred metres. Obstacles between the radio remote control and the vehicle,
bad weather conditions and a weaker battery can clearly reduce the range.
125Heating and ventilation

Steering lock locking / unlockingRead and observe
and on page 126 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Withdraw the ignition key.
›
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right until the steering lock clicks into
place.
Unlocking
›
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
›
Switch on the ignition » page 127.
The steering lock is unlocked.
If the ignition switch cannot be turned on, then turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly and thereby unlock the steering lock.
Turn ignition on / off and start the engine
Fig. 161
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock
Read and observe and on page 126 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 161
Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Switching ignition on/off
›
Turn key to position
2
.
The ignition is switched on.
›
Turn key to position
1
.
123The ignition is switched off.
Starting the engine›
The parking brake switch.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
›
Turn the key into position
3
as far as it will go - the engine's starting proce-
dure will commence (do not touch the accelerator).
›
Release the key, the engine will start automatically.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
For vehicles with Diesel engines the glow plug warning light
 illuminates
during starting. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes out.
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Stopping the engine
Read and observe
and on page 126 first.
›
Stop the vehicle » page 134, Parking .
›
Turn key to position
1
» Fig. 161 on page 127 .
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed if the selector lever is in position P .
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off. 127Starting-off and Driving

Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started.WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!
Switch ignition on / off
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
›
Press the button » Fig. 162 on page 128 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic gearbox, the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition switched on.IGNITION STILL ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
Starting the engine
›
The parking brake switch.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 162 on page 128 briefly – the engine starts au-
tomatically.
In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn-
ing light  illuminates. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes
out.
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
Stop
›
Stop the vehicle » page 134, Parking .
›
Press the button » Fig. 162 on page 128 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shut-down
If necessary and in exceptional cases, the engine may even be turned off while
driving.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 162 on page 128 for longer than 1 second or
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.129Starting-off and Driving

Manually deactivating/activating the systemFig. 165
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
Deactivating/activating
›
Press the symbol key 
» Fig. 165 .
When system is deactivated, the warning light in the button illuminates.
If the system is deactivated, it will be reactivated automatically after the igni-
tion has been switched off and on.
Note
■ If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically,
then the automatic start process takes place.■
Selecting the driving mode Eco when the system is deactivated will automat-
ically activate the system » page 171, Selection of the driving mode(Driving
Mode Selection) .
Information messages
The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Start the engine manually!START MANUALLY
If for example the driver's seat belt is stored, the engine must be started man-
ually.
On vehicles with the starter button the ignition is turned off by the first press
of the start button, only after pressing for the second time is the start process
initiated.
Error: start-stop systemSTART STOP ERROR
A system error is present. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Brakes and parking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
132
Electric parking brake
133
Parking
134WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
■
When leaving the vehicle never leave persons leave unattended in the
vehicle who could release the brake. The vehicle could then start to move –
risk of accident!
■
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 139, New
brake pads .
CAUTION
Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak-
ing distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
Read and observe
and on page 132 first.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well. 
132Driving