Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
67
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
68
Turn signal and main beam
68
Automatic driving lamp control
69
Xenon headlight
69
Front and rear fog lights
70
Fog lights with the CORNER function
71
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
71
Hazard warning light system
71
Parking lights
72
Driving abroad
72
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 54 on page 67 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 197, Headlight glasses .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.Note■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the lights
Fig. 54
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 54 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 69
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 72
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control
Turn the dial
B
» Fig. 54 from position
to
to gradually adjust the headlight
range control and shorten the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
67Lights and visibility
Removing›Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.›
Press down the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 84 , while
at the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press
the locking button in opening
B
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
Fitting
›
Slide the restraint into the seat backrest in the direction of arrow
4
until the
locking button clicks into place.
CAUTION
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they are not
damaged or soiled.
Seat heating and ventilation
Introduction
Fig. 85
Button arrangement: Heated front seats (and ventilation) / rear
seat heating
Fig. 86
Display of the front seat heating (and ventilation) with control
lamps
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seats with heating
89
Front seats with heating and ventilation
89
Rear seats with seat heating
90
The front seats can be heated depending on the equipment or heated and
ventilated.
Only the outboard rear seats can be heated.
Buttons for the heating and ventilation » Fig. 85
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Seat heating and ventilation left
Seat heating and ventilation right
Indicator lamp display » Fig. 86
Vehicles with seat heating - seat heating is switched on at maximum heat
Vehicles fitted with seat heating and ventilation - seat heating is switched
on with maximum heating capacity
Vehicles fitted with seat heating and ventilation - seat ventilation is
switched on with maximum ventilation capacity
Vehicles with seat heating and ventilation - seat heating and ventilation is
switched on
The seat heater and seat ventilation can already be set with the ignition on,
however it only comes on after starting the engine.
88Using the system
Function keysFig. 186
Function keys
Read and observe and on page 151 first.
The mode changes and other adjustments are made using the function keys
on the display.
Function buttons » Fig. 186
Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle
Mode - traverse parking
Mode - parallel parking
Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance monitoring
Mode - monitor the area behind the vehicle (wide view)
Display settings - brightness, contrast, colour
Parking aid (mini display)
Enabling/disabling the audible signals
Enabling/disabling the mini display
Switch to full screen display
Guidelines and roadway
Fig. 187
Orientation and lane lines
ABCDEFGRead and observe and on page 151 first.
In the mode for transverse and parallel parking guidance for the assessment of
distance and lane lines are displayed.
Display » Fig. 187
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit)
The distance is approximately 100 cm
The distance is approximately 200 cm
Lane lines
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle width including mirrors.
Lane
The lane lines
D
» Fig. 187 change depending on the steering angle and indi-
cate the roadway on which the vehicle would take with the current steering
wheel position. The lane lines terminate approximately 300 cm behind the ve-
hicle.
CAUTION
The objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Note
The distance between the orientations behind the vehicle may vary slightly
depending on the load condition of the vehicle rear and on the road inclination.ABCD153Assist systems
The system can intervene when the following basic conditions are present.The system is activated.
The vehicle is travelling at more than about 65 km/h 1)
.
The boundary lines are clearly visible (appropriate longitudinal markings).
The boundary line of at least one side of the lane is detected.
The driver's hands are on the steering wheel.
The lane is more than 2.5 m in width.
If the turn signal is switched on prior to driving over the boundary line (e.g.
when making a turn), no steering intervention takes place when the vehicle
approaches the boundary line. The system regards the situation as an inten-
ded lane change.
Warning lights in the instrument clusterWarning lightMeaningThe system is active, but not ready to intervene.The system is active and ready to intervene or is currently
intervening.
Adaptive lane assist
Adaptive lane assist helps to keep the vehicle in the position between the
boundary lines selected by the driver, by means of steering intervention.
If the system detects only one boundary line, it will help to maintain the selec-
ted proximity from said boundary line.
If the proximity to the detected boundary line is changed, the system quickly
adapts and maintains the newly-selected position.
WARNINGThe system function may be restricted if, for example there is danger due
to ruts on a downhill road or in a crosswind.Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 175 first.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of twoways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 48, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings .
Adaptive tracking can also be enabled or disabled In Infotainment.
After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system setting is re-
tained.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 175 first.
The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Lane Assist not available. No sensor view.
The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range.
Clean the windscreen or remove the obstacles.
Lane Assist currently not available.
The system has limited functionality due to a temporary error. Try to re-acti-
vate the machine.
Error: Lane Assist
System error detected. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Lane Assist: take over steering!
The system has detected that there are no hands on the steering wheel. In
this case the Assist system is not ready to intervene. Place your hands on the
steering wheel.
1)
Not valid for vehicles with the traffic jam assistant » page 179.
176Driving
Assistant for “blind spot monitoring”
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
177
Driving conditions and warnings
178
Activation / deactivation
178
Information messages
179
The assistant for“blind spot monitoring” (following known as system) draws
attention to vehicles travelling in the same direction in the next lane in the so
called blind spots.
The “blind spot” is an area that is not easily visible in a rear-view mirror or even
directly from the vehicle.
WARNING■ Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 142, in section Introduction .WARNINGThe system has physical and system-related limitations. Therefore, in the
following situations the system can be delayed in drawing attention (or not
at all) to a vehicle in the next land. The responsibility for the lane change
rests with the driver.■
When a vehicle is approaching at a very high speed.
■
When passing through a very sharp curve or a roundabout.
Operation
Fig. 214
Installation of radar sensors
Read and observe on page 177 first.
Using radar sensors and when the speed is above 15 km / h the system moni- tors the area next to and behind the vehicle. At the same time, the distance
and the difference in speed between your vehicle and the other vehicles in the
monitored area can be measured.
If a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot” area, the system indicates this vehi-
cle by the indicator light in the exterior mirror.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors (following known as sensors) are located under the rear
bumper » Fig. 214 and are not visible from the outside.
When driving the sensors monitor an area to the left and right to the extent of
a normal lane width.
System constraint
The system is unable to recognize the specific lane width by means of sensors. Therefore, a warning example may be issued in the following cases.
▶ When driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane edge, the system
can respond to a vehicle that is not drive directly in the adjacent lane.
▶ When making a turn, the system can respond to a vehicle in a more remote
lane.
▶ The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barri-
ers, noise barriers or similar objects.
WARNING■ If there is an impact, or the rear of the vehicle is damage the sensor may
be damaged or misaligned. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents! Have the vehicle checked by a specialist garage.■
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by any
objects. This could lead to impairment of the system function. ■ Remove snow, ice and such obstacles from the area in front of and
around the sensor.
CAUTION
■ In adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high
temperatures, etc.), the system function may be limited - “failure to recognise
a vehicle”.■
Accessories fitted to the rear of the vehicle, such as bicycle carriers, can im-
pair the system function.
177Assist systems
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.▶ The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
▶ Be particularly observant when driving.
▶ The emergency spare is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 217 .
▶ The tyre inflation pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is 4.2 bar.
▶ Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
since it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 183.WARNING■
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!■Only use the spare wheel while absolutely necessary.■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
■
Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.
■
Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
Tyre label
Read and observe
on page 217 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tires the tires have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example 215/60 R 16 95 V means:
215Tyre width in mm60Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial16Diameter of wheel in inches95load indexVSpeed symbolThe date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.load index919293949596979899Load
(In kg)615630650670690710730750775
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
speed
symbolMTUHVWYMaximum speed
(in km/h)130190200210240270300WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
221
Snow chains
221
Do not use alloy rims with bevelled or polished surfaces during the winter. The
rim surface does not have sufficient corrosion protection and could be perma-
nently damaged (e.g. through grit).
220General Maintenance
Dimensions - SuperbFig. 278
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 278SpecificationValueA
Height
Basic dimension1468Vehicles with the off-road package1483Vehicles with the SPORT package1453Vehicles with DCC1458BFront trackBasic dimension1584Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1586CWidth1864DRear track widthBasic dimension1572Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1574EWidth including exterior mirror2031F
Clearance
Basic dimension149/148 a)Vehicles with the off-road package164/163a)
/ 158 b)Vehicles with the SPORT package134/133 a)Vehicles with DCC139/138 a)GWheel base2841HLength4861a)
Applies to Superb 4 x 4 vehicles.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine.
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Dimensions - Superb estateFig. 279
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 279SpecificationValueA
Height
Basic dimension1477Vehicles with the off-road package1492Vehicles with the SPORT package1462Vehicles with DCC1467BFront trackBasic dimension1584Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1586CWidth1864DRear track widthBasic dimension1572Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1574EWidth including exterior mirror2031F
Clearance
Basic dimension149/148 a)Vehicles with the off-road package164/163a)
/ 158 b)Vehicles with the SPORT package134/133 a)Vehicles with DCC139/138 a)GWheel base2841HLength4856a)
Does not apply to Superb Estate 4 x 4 vehicles.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine.
250Technical data