2015 SKODA SUPERB service

Table of Contents
On-board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Belt retractors and belt tensioners, reversible
seat belts
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
19
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
23
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
31
Information system
41
Driver information system
41
Driving data (Multifunction display)
42MAXI DOT display45Service interval display49
SmartGate
50
Unlocking and opening
52
Unlocking and locking
52
Anti-theft alarm system
57
Luggage compartment lid
58
Electric boot lid
59
Window operation
61
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
64
Lights and visibility
67
Lights
67
Headlamp Assistant (Light Assist / Dynamic
Light Assist)
72
Interior lights
74
Visibility
75
Windscreen wipers and washers
77
Rear mirror
79
Seats and head restraints
81
Front seats
81
Rear seats
85
Head restraints
87
Seat heating and ventilation
88
Transporting and practical equipment
90
Useful equipment
90
Electrical sockets and cigarette lighter
99
Ashtrays
103
Tablet holder
104
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
105
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
115Net partition116Roof rack117
Heating and ventilation
118
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
118
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
123
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
126
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
126
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
128
START-STOPsystem
130
Brakes and parking
132
Manual gear changing and pedals
135
Automatic transmission
135
Running-in and economical driving
138
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
141
Assist systems
142
General information
142
Braking and stabilisation systems
143
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
147
Rear Traffic Alert
149
Rear View Camera
151
Park Assist
155
Cruise Control System
160
Speed Limiter
162
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
163
Front Assist
168
Selection of the driving mode(Driving Mode
Selection)
171
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
173
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
174
Assistant for “blind spot monitoring”
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Traffic jam assistant179Assistant for emergencies179
Traffic sign recognition
180
Fatigue detection
182
Tyre pressure monitoring
183
Hitch and trailer
184
Hitch
184
Trailer
185
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
190
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
190
Washing vehicle
193
Cleaning vehicle exterior
194
Interior care
198
Inspecting and replenishing
201
Fuel
201
AdBlue ®
and its refilling
204
Engine compartment
206
Engine oil
209
Coolant
210
Brake fluid
212
Vehicle battery
213
Wheels
217
Tyres and wheel rims
217
Winter operation
220
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
222
Emergency equipment
222
Changing a wheel
224
Puncture repair kit
228
Jump-starting
230
Towing the vehicle
231
Remote control and removable light
233Emergency unlocking/locking235Replacing windscreen wiper blades237
Fuses and light bulbs
238
Fuses
238
Bulbs
242
Technical data
Technical data
246
Basic vehicle data
246
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type
252
Index
3Table of Contents

On-board literature
You will always find this Owner's Manual and the Service Plan included in the
on-board literature for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature can also include the In-
fotainment Owner´s Manual and in some countries also the brochure On the
road .
Owner's Manual
These Owner´s Manual apply to all body variants of the vehicle and all related
model versions as well as all equipment levels .
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment in your vehicle refers to your purchase contract for the vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment, please contact a
ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The il-
lustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended
to provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development
with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time
with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in
this Owner's Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of
going to press.
Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-
tions and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
We recommend that the web pages that are referred to in this Owner's Man-
ual are displayed using the classic view. If the web pages are displayed using
the mobile view, they may not contain all necessary information.
Service schedule
The service schedule includes the documentation of the vehicle handover,
warranty information and service events.
Infotainment Owner´s Manual
The Infotainment Owner's Manual contains a description of the Infotainment
service and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.On-the-road brochure
The On The Move brochure contains the importer's customer service number
and the service number in the individual countries as well as the emergency
numbers.
Online user manualsFig. 1
This QR code opens a web page with a model overview of the ŠKODA brand.
The page can also be accessed by entering the following address in the web
browser.
http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/mini-apps/owners-manuals/
▶ Select the desired model - a menu with the user manuals is displayed.
▶ Select the construction period as well as the language.
▶ Select the desired manual - it can be displayed either online or in pdf format.
4On-board literature

Notes
Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service
work for your vehicle. - Workshop - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks
for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner, or an independent workshop.
- a workshop that has been contractually authorised
by the manufacturer or its sales partner to perform service tasks on
ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
- a company that has been authorised by the manufacturer
or its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
Explanation of symbols
An overview of the symbols used in the Owner's Manual and a brief explana-
tion of their meaning.Reference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor-
mation and safety warningsContinuation of the module on the next pageSituations in which the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible®Registered trademarkTelephone operation in the MAXI DOT displayText display in the segment displayWARNINGTexts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-
jury or loss of life .
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol contain information on environmental protection as
well as tips for economical operation.“Specialist”“ŠKODA service partner”“ŠKODA partner”NoteTexts with this symbol contain additional information.5Notes

WARNING (Continued)■When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted
to the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the
head airbag is deployed.■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering  can be seen on the B-column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
19
Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Take care to ensure that the information relating to the possibility
of deactivating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a rear-facing child seat has to be used on the front passenger seat
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch » Fig. 14 on page 19 -  .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 35, 
Safety systems .
Note
A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 14
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 14 - 
Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » . With a KESSY key, re-
move the emergency key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 14 
carefully into the
position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
19Airbag system

OverviewFig. 22
Instrument cluster
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Engine rev counter » page 29
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Display » page 29
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Coolant temperature gauge » page 30
Bar with warning lights » page 31
Button for: ▶ Setting the time » page 31
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 31
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 49
Fuel gauge » page 30
Revolutions counter
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 22 on page 29 shows the actual engine speed per
minute.
1234567The beginning of the tachometer red scale range indicates the maximum per-
mitted speed for an engine that has been driven-in and has reached operating
temperature.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 42.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
Fig. 23
Display types
Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display types » Fig. 23
MAXI DOT display
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Distance travelled » page 31
▶ Time » page 31
▶ Warning lights » page 31
▶ Information system data » page 41
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the MAXI DOT display can be either mono-
chromatic “(black and white)” or colour.29Instruments and warning lights

 Engine electronics check (petrol engine)35 Safety systems35

Tyre pressure
35
 Brake linings
36
 Fuel reserve
36
 
Lane departure warning (Lane Assist)
36

 Turn signal system
36

Trailer turn signal lights
36
 Fog lights
36
 Speed regulating system / Speed limiter
37
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
37
 Parking brake - Auto Hold function
37
 Main beam
37
 Automatic transmission
37

 Rear seat belt warning light
37
 Alternator
37
 Coolant
38
 Engine oil pressure too low
38
 Engine oil level
38

 AdBlue ®
39

Lamp failure
39
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
39
 Windscreen washer fluid level
40
 Headlamp assistant
40

 START-STOP system
40
 Low temperature displayed
40

Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
40


 Automatic Distance Control (ACC)
40
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
40
 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)
41

Economy mode
41
 Adaptive chassis control (DCC) fault
41
 Service
41
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light 
(danger) or 
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle specification, some warning lights may be displayed in
colour on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represen-
ted as follows.
▶  - Segment Display / monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶  - colour MAXI DOT displayWARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 71. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 206, Engine compartment .
 Parking brake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the hand brake light is switched on.
Parking brake error
 illumi-
nates
Fault: electric parking brakePARKING BRAKE FAULT
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Parking on a slope that is too steep
 illumi-
nates
Parking brake: grad. too steep. Owner's manual!GRADIENT TOO STEEP
32Using the system

 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the system has detected the risk of a collision or automatically
triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 168.
 Economy mode
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle is in economy mode through the intervention of
the active cylinder management or in the neutral position of the automatic
transmission.
 Adaptive chassis control (DCC) fault
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 illumi-
nates
Fault: damperDAMPER FAULT
A DCC-fault is present.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – service is due
» page 49, Service interval display .
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
41
Auto-check control
41
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
42
Gear recommendation
42
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
▶ Driving data (multifunction display) » page 42.
▶ Data relating to the Maxi DOT display » page 45.
▶ Service interval display » page 49.
▶ Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox » page 136.
▶ Information and alerts in the Assist systems » page 142.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Auto-check control
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. 
41Information system