2015 SKODA SUPERB trailer

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

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlACTactive cylinder managementAFMulti-purpose vehiclesAGMVehicle battery typeAPNAn access point name for the WLAN connectionTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDCCadaptive chassis controlDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlETRim depthEUEuropean UnionGSMGlobal system for mobile communicationsHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYKeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeM1A passenger car constructed primarily for the transport of
peopleMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxAbbreviationDefinitionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNiMHNickel metal hydrideNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torquePINpersonal identification numberSCRDiesel engine for which the AdBlue ®
solution is requiredSSPConnect two devices using Bluetooth ®
profileTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVDAAssociation of the Automotive Industry (in Germany)VINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWLANWireless data networkXDSFunctional extension of the electronic differential lock7Abbreviations

 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

If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light 
can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
 Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
Check brake pad!BRAKE PADS PLEASE CHECK
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
Please refuel. Range:PLEASE REFUEL RANGE …
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.  Lane departure warning (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
The warning lights 

indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 174.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is switched on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is switched on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light  is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
An example message in the display of the instrument cluster
Trailer: check left turn signal!TRAILER TURN SIG_ CHECK LEFT
Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
36Using the system

Child safety lockFig. 42
Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety lock on/off » Fig. 42
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
Fault with the central locking
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If there is a central locking fault, the key can be used to lock or unlock the driv-
er's door only. The other doors and the boot lid can be manually locked or un-
locked. ▶ Locking/unlocking of the Driver's door » page 236.
▶ Locking door » page 236.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 236.
Failure of the system KESSY
If the following message is displayed in the display of the instrument cluster,
then help is required from a specialist company.Keyless access system faulty.KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Key battery discharged
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, the following message appears in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 234.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
58
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred as alarm system) increases
protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered. 
57Unlocking and opening

Boot lid opening/closingFig. 44
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 44 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grasp the mount
B
and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol key  on the key, then the door is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key 
on the key.Electric boot lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating description
60
Set the top position of the lid
60
Malfunctions
61
Boot lid non-contact opening
61
The boot lid (hereinafter as lid) can be operated electrically and manual in the
event of an emergency » page 61.
If the lid hits an obstacle when opening or closing, it stops and an audible sig-
nal sounds. When closing the flap is lifted additionally.
WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Only open and close the lid when no one is in the opening/closing range –
risk of injury!
■
Make sure that no limbs are caught or crushed when closing the lid - risk
of injury!
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the door manually during electrical closing process -
there is a risk of damaging the system of an electric valve operation.
CAUTION
■ Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the open-
ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the
roof rack or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!■
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g. by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the snow from the lid to
re-enable the electrical operation.
■
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
mittent beep.
■
The flap is always to be close before disconnecting the battery.
59Unlocking and opening

NoteThe top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionRemedyThe lid cannot be openedUnlocking the lid » page 236
The lid does not react to an
opening signal
Removing a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 60

Pressing handle A
» Fig. 45 on page 60 and
pulling the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top
position
Manual closing of the lid
The lid is open and the bat-
tery was disconnected
Close manually
Close the door slowly and completely. It must be ensured that when pressing
the lid into the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge of the lid above the
ŠKODA logo.
Boot lid non-contact opening
Fig. 47
Opening the boot lid
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
Depending on equipment the boot lid can be opened without contact.
Opening
The ignition must be switched off.
›
Stand with the vehicle key centred on the rear bumper.
›
Ensure that no one is standing within the opening range of the lid.
›
Move one foot in the sensor area below the rear bumper quickly in the direc-
tion of the arrow » Fig. 47.
The stop lamp in the rear lid illuminates and the lid opens automatically.
If the lid does not open, then repeat opening after a few seconds.
The function can be enabled/disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
We recommend that the function is deactivated in the following cases
▶ Installation of a roof rack.
▶ Coupling a trailer.
▶ Manual vehicle wash.
▶ Maintenance and repairs in the opening area of the boot lid.
When connecting a device to the trailer socket the deactivation of the function
takes place.
WARNINGWhen you open the boot lid make sure that there are no persons in the
opening area of the lid - there is a danger of injury!
Note
With heavy rain or dirty rear bumper it may occur under certain circumstances
that there may be limitations, or the automatic deactivation of the non contact
opening function of the boot lid may occur.
Window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the windows
62
Open / close the window in the passenger door and the rear doors
63


61Unlocking and opening

Fog mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver is not
dazzled by the reflection of the cone of light by fog in front of the vehicle.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the rear fog light is switch- ed on for a period of time longer than about 10 seconds. The deactivation of
the mode is carried out a few minutes after switching off the rear fog lights.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all System modes.
travel mode
If the travel mode is activated, there is no automatic cone of light adaptation
in front of the vehicle.
The travel mode can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s
Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Economy mode
When the Eco driving mode » page 171 is activated the system is in Economy
mode and there is no direction dependent light cone adaptation in front of the
vehicle.WARNINGIf there is a system malfunction the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.Front and rear fog lightsFig. 57
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog lights
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching the fog lights on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position ,
 or

» Fig. 57 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
, the indicator light
 in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Follow the reverse order to switch off.
Switching the rear fog light on/off
›
Turn the light switch into position  or
 and

» Fig. 57 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
, the indicator light
 in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Follow the reverse order to switch off.
If the vehicle is not fitted with front fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on
by pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.70Using the system