2016 SKODA SUPERB ignition

▶You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
 lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the TCS is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er- ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system » page 213 or TCS system
» page 214 .
Traction control (TCS) disabled
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 35 ,  Brake system ,  stop driving! Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
36Using the system

 EPC warning light (petrol)Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Safety systems
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: AirbagAIRBAG ERROR
▶
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
 illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
display.
Proactive passenger protection unavailable.PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECTION UNAVAILABLE
or
Proactive passenger protection: function restricted.LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 277 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 282 or use the repair kit » page 285.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 249.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately. 
37Instruments and warning lights

 Auto Hold functionRead and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the Auto Hold function is activated.
For more information about the Auto-Hold Function » page 204.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶ 
Do not drive the vehicle! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go off, 
stop driving! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light
 the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
There is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 272.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage. 
39Instruments and warning lights

Setting the clockFig. 23
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 23 until the
time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment menu by tapping 

→

→
timeand date
.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 24
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving
efficiency.
Display » Fig. 24
Optimal gear engaged
Gear recommendation (e.g. 


means that it is advantageous to switch
from 3rd to 4th gear)
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
Vehicle condition
Fig. 25
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system,
the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster.
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi-
cated again. After the message is displayed for the first time, the warning
lights 
(danger) or 
(warning) continue to be displayed.
The vehicle condition can be displayed in Infotainment by tapping 

→ 
→
Veh. status
.
In the screen, information regarding vehicle condition or function of the tyre
pressure monitor is displayed.
›
Using the function surfaces 

, select the menu item Veh. status.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 25AVehicle representation (the zones of the vehicle are shown in different
colours, corresponding to any warning messages that occur. The warn-
ing messages are displayed once you touch the “vehicle”) 44Using the system

Driving data (Multifunction display)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information overview
46
Display Infotainment
46
Warning when exceeding the set speed
47
Memory
47
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on. After
the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before switch-
ing off the ignition is displayed.
If vehicles with MAXI DOTdisplay do not show the driving data after switching
on the ignition, select the menu item
Driving data
in the main menu and confirm
» page 48 .
The units and the display of some information can be set in Infotainment by
tapping 

→

→
units
.
Note
The setting of the information display is stored in the active user account per-
sonalisation » page 49.
Information overview
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Range - drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-
pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value
can increase.
AdBlue ®
range - drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing
AdBlue ®
tank capacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more effi-
ciently this value can increase.
Average fuel consumption - is calculated continuously since the last time the
memory was deleted. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the
first 100 m driven.
Current fuel consumption - when the vehicle is stationary or slowly moving,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (--,- km/l appears on models for some
countries).
Oil temperature - if the temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in
the system for checking the oil temperature, the  symbols are displayed.
Warning when the preset speed is exceeded - allows the setting of a speed
limit where, if exceeded, an acoustic warning signal and a warning message
appears on the display of the instrument cluster.
Dynamic Road Sign Display - traffic signs display » page 246, Traffic sign rec-
ognition .
Current speed - digital speedometer.
Average speed - is calculated continuously since the last time the memory
was deleted. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m
driven.
Driving route - distance driven since the last time the memory was deleted.
Driving time - driving time since the last time the memory was deleted.
Conv. consumers - information about the total consumption of the comfort
consumers in l/h and a list of three consumers (e.g. air conditioning etc.), which
have the largest share of fuel consumption.
There is an option to show/hide the presentation of the multi-function display
menu items in the instrument cluster display and to reset driving data in Info-
tainment by tapping 

→

→
Instrument cluster
.
Display Infotainment
Fig. 28
Driving data
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driving data
.
Screen display » Fig. 28
Distance travelled
Driving time
Average speed 
ABC46Using the system

Average fuel consumption
Transit point rating (DriveGreen
Function)
Range (if the estimated range is less than 300 km, the vehicle starts to ap-
proach the symbol 
)
Approximate range
Use the function surfaces 

to select one of the following presets.
▶ Since start - Driving data for the individual trip
▶ Long-term - Long-term driving data
▶ Since refuel - Data since refuelling
Warning when exceeding the set speed
The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an acoustic
warning signal will sound and the following warning message appears in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Set the desired speed limit is 5 km/h steps.
›
Confirm the set value, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved
automatically.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Drive at the desired speed.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
The set speed limit can be manually adjusted later if needed.
Reset the speed limit
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
By confirming the stored value, the speed limit is reset.
The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and
on. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is
deactivated.
DEFGMemoryFig. 29
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
) / Segment display ( 
)
The system saves the data in the three memories described below which are
displayed at the position
A
» Fig. 29 .
Since start
(
 ) Or “1” (
 )
In the memory, driving data is saved for the time between switching on and
switching off the ignition. New data will also flow into the calculation of the
current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after switch-
ing off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Long-term
(  ) And “2” (
 )
The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9999 kilometres driven.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.
Since refuel
(  ) or “3” (
 )
The driving data is stored in the memory since the last fuel refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
›
For the Storage choice , repeatedly confirm the selected indication and select
the desired memory.
›
For Deleting the memory for the selected information, hold down the button
confirming the specification.
The following driving data are stored. ▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven. 
47Information system

▶Front Assist
▶ Lane Assist
▶ Rear Traffic Alert
▶ Assist system for blind spot monitoring
Service interval display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
49
Service messages
49
Resetting the service interval display
49
The service interval display shows the kilometres or days until the next service
event.
Information regarding the service intervals » page 258.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Fig. 30
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 30 until the
Service
menu item is shown in
the display.
›
Release the button
A
.
In the display, the symbol  appears for 4 seconds along with the following
message for the kilometres or days to the next service appointment.
The information regarding the remaining kilometres and days until the next service can also be displayed in Infotainment by tapping 

→

→
ServiceService messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol 
as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the symbol 
appears in the display after
the ignition is switched on, together with the message:
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
Personalisation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
50
Overview of some of the personalisation functions
50
Setting the personalisation
50
Thanks to the personalisation, more drivers have the opportunity to use a ve-
hicle with individually set system functions by means of a user account which
is assigned to the respective vehicle key.
WARNINGMake all adjustments when the vehicle is stationary - otherwise there is
the risk of accident!49Information system

FunctionFig. 31
Switching to a different user account
Read and observe on page 49 first.
After unlocking the vehicle and opening the driver's door, all the personalised
functions are adjusted according to the user account that is assigned to the
key which was used to unlock the vehicle.
Any change to the set personalised functions is automatically stored in the ac- tive user account.
As part of the personalisation, three default user accounts as well as a
guest
account are provided.
Switch to a different user account
You can switch to a different user account in the instrument cluster display
» Fig. 31 within 10 seconds after turning on the ignition.
An account can be changed at a later time in Infotainment 

→

→
Veh.status
→
 (if the
Tyre Pressure Monit. System
is displayed first of all, then use the
arrow  or
 switch to
Veh. status
).
If an account is selected in which not all of the points required by the system
are set, a configuration wizard can be automatically displayed on the Infotain-
ment screen » page 127.
Electrically adjustable driver's seat (referred to only as seat in the following)
The seated position adjustment is carried out in the following cases. ▶ After unlocking the vehicle and opening the driver's door.
▶ After switching to a different user account and at a speed less than 5 km/h.
The seat adjustment can be terminated as follows.
▶ By tapping on the function surface
Cancel
on the Infotainment screen.
▶ By pressing any key on the seat » page 81.
NoteVehicles with the personalisation function are provided with three vehicle
keys.
Overview of some of the personalisation functions
Read and observe
on page 49 first.
▶Driving mode - the last selected mode, mode setting
Individual
▶Setting the electrically adjustable driver's seat.
▶ Exterior mirror adjustment.
▶ Assistance systems - Lane Assist, parking aid (Park Pilot).
▶ Light - ambient lighting, convenience turn signal, COMING HOME / LEAVING
HOME.
▶ Climatronic - temperature in each individual area, fan speed, recirculation
mode.
▶ Infotainment settings - brightness level of the screen, keyboard arrange-
ment.
▶ Radio - sound settings, station sorting.
▶ Media - shuffle / repeat title, selected video format.
▶ Voice control - acoustic signals.
▶ Navigation - home address, alternative routes, recommended route, remind-
er of the lack of fuel.
Note
The scope of the personalisation functions is dependent on the type of Info-
tainment package.
Setting the personalisation
Read and observe
on page 49 first.
›
On Infotainment, press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Personalisation
.
The following menu items are displayed.
Personalisation
Active
- activate/deactivate the personalisation
Select a user account
A list of user accounts with the option to manage user accounts and to switch
to another account. 
50Using the system