2016 SKODA SUPERB light

Brake Assist (HBA)214Hill Start Assist (HHC)214
Multicollision brake (MCB)
215
Trailer stabilisation system (TSA)
215
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page 33, Warning lights .
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 212, in section Introduction .
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the direction.
During an ECS intervention, the warning light  flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
ESC Sport
Fig. 265
ESC Sport / ASR system button
Read and observe on page 213 first.
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport switched on, in the
event of light oversteer or understeer of the vehicle, no ESC interventions take
place and the ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can spin.
Activation›Press and hold down the » Fig. 265 button.›
or: On Infotainment, press the button
→Tap on the function surface 
→
ESC system:
→
ESC Sport
.
With activation the warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster and an
appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button
→Tap on the function surface 
→
ESC system:
→
Activated
.
With deactivation the warning light
extinguishes
in the instrument cluster
and an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
The MSR prevents the blocking tendency of the drive wheels when shiftingdown or with an abrupt deceleration (e.g. on icy or otherwise slippery road sur-
faces).
If the drive wheels lock, the engine speed is automatically increased. This re-
duces the braking effect of the engine, and the wheels can rotate freely again.
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Traction control (TCS)Read and observe
on page 213 first.
The ASR prevents spinning of the drive wheels. TCS reduces the drive powertransmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for example,
driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light 
flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
Deactivation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 on page 213 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button
→Tap on the function surface

→
ESC system:
→
ASR off
.
With deactivation the warning light lights up in the instrument cluster

and
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 on page 213 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button
→Tap on the function surface

→
ESC system:
→
Activated
.
With activation the warning light
 is
extinguished and an appropriate mes-
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example. ▶ When driving with snow chains.
▶ When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
▶ When it is necessary to “rock” a car free when it has become stuck.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the
brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is
an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). XDS does not re-
spond to the relieved inner curve wheel of the driven axle in the case of fast
cornering.
By applying braking force to the relieved wheel, spinning is prevented by the
XDS. This has a positive effect on the driving stability and steerability of the
vehicle.
Active steering assist (DSR)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
In critical situations, the DSR provides the driver with a steering recommenda-tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. DSR is activated, for example, on the right
and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-
tance.
The HBA is activated by very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
When driving on slopes, HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake ped-al to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill on its own.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The HHC is active on gradients upwards of 5 % if the driver door is closed. HHC
is only ever active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
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Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - OperationRead and observe
and on page 219 first.
At a speed over 15 km/h, the area alongside and behind the vehicle is moni-
tored by the system. 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.
When driving, the sensors monitor an area to the left and right to the extent of
a normal lane width.
If a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot” area, the system indicates this vehi-
cle by the indicator light  in the exterior mirror.
System constraint
The system is unable to recognise the specific lane width by means of sensors.
Therefore this can e.g. in the following cases respond to a vehicle in a further
lane.
▶ When driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane edge.
▶ Driving around a bend.
The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barriers,
noise barriers or similar objects.
Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - driving situations and
warnings
Fig. 273
Driving situation / indicator light in the left outside mirror indi-
cates the driving situation
Fig. 274
Driving situation / indicator light in the right outside mirror indi-
cates the driving situation
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
In the following situations, the indicator light in the outside mirror indicates avehicle in the “blind spot”.
▶ You vehicle
B
is being overtaken by vehicle
A
» Fig. 273 .
▶ Your vehicle
C
overtakes the vehicle
D
at a greater speed of max. 10
km » Fig. 274 . If the speed during the overtaking is even higher, then there is
no warning by the warning light.
The warning display is always in the exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle where a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot”.
The greater the speed difference between the two vehicles, the earlier the
warning (by means of the warning light) regarding the vehicle that is overtak-
ing you takes place.
Two warning levels

light up - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot”.

flash - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot” and the turn signal is
switched on .
An advanced warning for vehicles with Lane Assist

flash also if the steering wheel is turned in the direction of the vehicle in
the “blind spot” . Therefore the Lane Assist » page 243 must be enabled and
the boundary line between the vehicles detected.
If in this case your vehicle indicates crossing the boundary line, with a short vi-
bration of the steering wheel. 
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NoteThe brightness of the indicator light  is dependent on the setting of the ve-
hicle lighting. With the low or high beam on the brightness of the light will be
lower.
Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of the
following ways. ▶ In the instrument cluster display » page 48, Menu item
Assist systems
.
▶ In Infotainment in the menu
→

→
Driver assistance
(Applies to the wizard
for “Blind Spot” Monitoring).
▶ In Infotainment in the 
menu
→

→
Parking and manoeuvring
(Applies to
Rear Traffic Alerts).
After switching off and switching on the ignition, depending on the setting pri-
or to switching off the ignition, the systems remains activated / deactivated.
Note
When activating the wizard for “blind spot” monitoring, the  warning lights
illuminate briefly in the two exterior mirrors.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 219 first.
If the systems are not available for some unknown reason, an appropriate
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean or remove the obstructing object from the sensor environ-
ment » Fig. 271 on page 218 .
Systems unavailable
If the systems are currently unavailable, a message regarding the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
systems are still not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
System fault
In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
Reversing camera
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
222
Activation / deactivation
222
Function surfaces
223
Orientation lines and roadway
223
Mode - Lateral Parking
224
Mode - Parallel parking
224
mode- Driving up to a trailer / Distance monitoring
225
Mode - Monitoring the area behind the vehicle
225
The rear view camera (following as system) helps the driver when parking and
manoeuvring by displaying the area behind the vehicle in the Infotainment
screen (hereinafter only referred to as screen).
There are four modes available for different situations during the park and ma- noeuvring action. The mode change is carried out using the function surfaces
on the screen » page 223.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 212, in section Introduction .■
The system detects obstacles. The display of the auxiliary boxes and lines
is independent of the actual vehicle environment. The driver must judge for
themselves whether the vehicle can park safely in the selected parking
space.
■
The camera may not be soiled or obscured, otherwise the system function
will be significantly affected - there is a risk of accident. For information on
cleaning » page 261 . 
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Function surfacesFig. 277
Function surfaces
Read and observe and on page 221 first.
It is possible to adjust the parking and manoeuvring mode by means of the
function surfaces.
Function surfaces » Fig. 277
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)
Screen settings - brightness, contrast, colour
Parking aid (mini display)


 Enabling/disabling the mini display
 Switch to full screen display
Orientation lines and roadway
Fig. 278
Orientation and lane lines
ABCDEFGRead and observe and on page 221 first.
In the modes for transverse and parallel parking guidance, orientation lines for
the assessment of distance and lane lines are displayed on the screen.
Screen display » Fig. 278
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is about 100 cm.
The distance is about 200 cm.
The lane lines terminate approximately 300 cm behind the vehicle.
The distance may vary slightly depending on the load of the vehicle and the
road inclination.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle
width including mirrors.
Lane
The lane lines
D
» Fig. 278 change depending on the steering angle and indi-
cate the roadway on which the vehicle would take with the current steering
wheel position.
CAUTION
The objects shown on the screen 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.
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WARNING■The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 212, in section Introduction .■
During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid
steering movements. While it is doing so, do not place your hands between
the steering wheel – risk of injury!
■
During a parking manoeuvre on loose or slippery surfaces (gravel, snow,
ice, etc.) you may stray from the calculated road. It is therefore recommen-
ded that you do not use the system in such situations.
CAUTION
The correct evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure de-
pends on the circumference of the wheels on the vehicle.■
The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fitted with the wheel size
approved by ŠKODA AUTO.
■
Abstain from using the system when the vehicle is fitted with snow chains or
a temporary spare wheel.
■
If wheels other than those approved by ŠKODA AUTO are fitted, the resulting
position of the vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be avoi-
ded by readjusting the system at a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If other vehicles are parked behind or on the curb, the system can drive your
vehicle over the kerb or up to the kerb - there is a risk of damage to the
wheels. If necessary, intervene in good time.
Note
■ We recommend performing the parking at a safe speed to about 5 km/h.■The parking procedure can be stopped at any time by pressing the 
» Fig. 282 on page 226 button or by a steering intervention.OperationFig. 282
System button
Read and observe and on page 226 first.
The system support is provided in the following manner.
▶ While the parking space search is going on, a measurement and evaluation of
the parking space size is completed.
▶ The display of the instrument cluster (hereinafter only display) shows suita-
ble parking spaces and a parking mode is recommended.
▶ The display shows instructions and information before the start and during
the parking.
▶ Based on the calculated road surface, the front wheels will be automatically
rotated during the parking.
Conditions for the system function
The system can look for a parking space only if the following basic conditions
are met.
The system is activated.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 40 km/h.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 20 km/h.
The distance to a number of parked vehicles is approximately 0.5 - 1.5 m.
TCS is activated » page 214.
The system can only carry out the parking procedure if the following basic con-
ditions are met.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 7 km/h.
The parking procedure takes less than 6 minutes.
There is no driver intervention in the automatic steering operation.
TCS is activated » page 214.
The TCS does not engage.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket. 
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OperationFig. 287
MAXI DOT display (monochrome): Examples of status displays
the CCS
Fig. 288
Segment display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Read and observe
on page 229 first.
CCS status displays » Fig. 287 , » Fig. 288
Speed is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed
limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-
lighted).
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for start of control The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher is en-
gaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the
D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is greater than approx. 20 km/h.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output
and braking power of the engine.WARNINGIf the engine power and engine braking effect is insufficient in order to
maintain the set speed, the acceleration and brake pedals must be taken
over!
Operation description
Fig. 289
Cruise control system controls
Read and observe on page 229 first.
Overview of the CCS controls » Fig. 289AActivate CCS (regulation deactivated) Interrupt control (sprung position) Deactivate CCS (delete set speed)BTake control again a)
/ Increase speedCLaunch control / reduce speedDSwitching between CCS and speed limiter » page 231a)
If no speed is set the current speed is adopted.
After the start of the regulation, the CCS regulates the vehicle to the current
speed and the warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster. 

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The automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions
are met. ▶ The brake pedal is operated.
▶ When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.
▶ By pressing the button D
» Fig. 289 .
▶ Through an airbag deployment.
WARNING■ Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the sys-
tem being switched on unintentionally.■
Control may only be resumed if the set speed is not too high for the cur-
rent traffic conditions.
Note
■ During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.■
By pressing the button
D
» Fig. 289 during the regulation this is cancelled
and the Speed Limiter is activated.
Speed limiter
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
231
Operation description - Variant with GRA
232
Operation description - Variant with ACC
232
The Speed Limiter limits the maximum driving speed to the set speed limit.
The speed limit can only be exceeded by depressing the accelerator pedal fully.
The condition in which the Speed Limiter prevents a potential set speed limit
excess is referred to as Regulation.
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 212, in section Introduction .FunctionFig. 290
MAXI DOT display (monochrome): Examples of Speed Limiter
status displays
Fig. 291
Segment display: Examples of Speed Limiter status displays
Read and observe
on page 231 first.
Status displays of the speed limiter » Fig. 290, » Fig. 291
Speed limit is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of
speed limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-
lighted).
No speed limit set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for start of control The Speed Limiter is activated.
The current speed is greater than approx. 30 km/h. 
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