2016 SKODA SUPERB steering

Airbag deactivation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
21
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
21
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » Fig. 10 on page 21 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other airbags.
The airbag deactivation is displayed by the warning light 
» page 37 .
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 22.
▶ 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).
WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated upon the sale of the vehicle, the buyer must be
informed of this!Deactivating the front passenger airbagFig. 10
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Switch positions » Fig. 10 -

The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the indicator light » Fig. 10
illuminates -

The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 

Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold out the key bit completely» . With a KESSY key, remove the emergen-
cy key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light

 illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Fold out the key bit completely» . With a KESSY key, remove the emergen-
cy key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side. 
21Airbag system

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
62
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
78
Door opening lever
57
Air outlet vents
117
Ticket holder
88
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
68
▶Speed regulating system
229
▶Speed limiter
231
▶Headlamp assistant
71
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
18
Buttons for operating the information system
43
Instrument cluster
32
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
76
▶Information system
43
Infotainment
122
Button for hazard warning light system
70
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
21
Interior rear-view mirror
78
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
92
Front passenger airbag
18
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment)
124
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
21
Electric window in the front passenger door
62
Storage compartment
88
Light switch
67
Bonnet release lever
269
Storage compartment
881234567891011121314151617181920212223Operating lever for adaptive cruise control235
Steering wheel locking lever
13
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
200
▶Starter button
200
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
206
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
207
Auto-hold button
204
Button for the electric parking brake
203
Central locking system
55
Bars with buttons (depending on the equipment fitted):
▶  START-STOP
201
▶
 Stabilisation control ESC / Traction control TCS
213, 214
▶
 Selection of travel mode
240
▶
 Park Assist
225
▶
 Parking aid
215
Storage compartment
89
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Phonebox
89
▶12-volt power outlet
96
▶Cigarette lighter
99
▶Ashtrays
98
▶USB and AUX input
90
Controls for heating / air conditioning
114
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
the layout shown » Fig. 17.2425262728293031323331Cockpit

High temperature range - The pointer is in the range C. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument clus-
ter » page 39 .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level
A
» Fig. 20 , the warning light
 illu-
minates in the instrument cluster » page 38.
WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the
exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow 
next to the symbol 
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Display in the rear centre consoleFig. 21
Display in rear centre console
The following information is shown in the display depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle.
▶ Time
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Information on the Climatronic set temperature for occupants in the rear
seats
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Parking brake
34
 Brake system
35
 Front seat belt warning light
35
 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
35

 Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
35
 Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
36
Traction control (TCS) disabled
36
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
36
Rear fog light
36
 Emission control system
36
 Preheating unit (diesel)
36
 EPC warning light (petrol)
37
Safety systems
37
Tyre pressure
37

33Instruments and warning lights

Parking on a slope that is too steep Illumi-
nates
Parking brake: Gradient too steep. Log book!GRADIENT TOO STEEP
▶ Find a parking space on a flat surface or on a slope that is not so steep.
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 273 .
WARNING■
If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 36 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h, the warning light  flashes
and an audible warning sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
illuminates permanently.
 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the ACC delay is not sufficient.
▶ Apply the brake.
For more information about the ACC system » page 233.
  Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Fault in the power steering
 lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
 lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
▶ Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
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 the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error. 
35Instruments and warning lights

 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

No message/warning messages relating to vehicle status and the num-
ber (if there is only one message, one warning message text is dis-
played)Display information about the status of the START-STOP system  Activation / deactivation of notes relating to START-STOP-System
messages in another screen display
Operation of the information system
Operation via the operating lever
Fig. 26
Buttons on the operating lever
Operating the multifunction display
Press (up or down) - select data / set values
Press - display / confirm indication
Operating the MAXI DOT display Press (up or down) - move to the selected menu
Hold (up or down) - display main menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
ABABOperation via the multifunction steering wheelFig. 27
Buttons/dials: on the multifunction steering wheel
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel Switch on/off voice control
Turn - sets the volume
Press - sound on / off
Skip to next track/station
Switch to previous track/station
Display the assistance systems menu
Press - display the telephone menu; accept/end the call; select contact
Hold - repeat last call; reject call
Operating the multifunction display Turn - select data / set values
Press - display / confirm indication
Operating the MAXI DOT display Hold - display main menu
Press - return to a previous level in the menu
Turn - move in the selected menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system indi-
cates this using a text message on the Infotainment screen.ABB45Information system

▶Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Navigation48
Menu item
Audio48
Menu item
Telephone48
Menu item
Assist systems48
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on the equipment
configuration, provides information about the Infotainment, the multifunction
display, the assistance systems etc.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever or the multifunction steering wheel » page 45.
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment) ■
Driving data
» page 46
■
Assist systems
» page 48
■
Navigation
» page 48
■
Audio
» page 48
■
Telephone
» page 48 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 44
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The display language can also be set in Infotainment » page 132, Setting the
Infotainment language and» page 140 , Setting the Infotainment language .
Menu item
Navigation
The following information is displayed in the
Navigation
menu item.
▶
Driving recommendations
▶ Compass
▶ Last destinations
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the
Audio
menu item.
Radio
▶ Currently playing station (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu item
Telephone
The call list with the following symbols is displayed in the
Telephone
menu item.
Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu item
Assist systems
The following systems are activated/deactivated in the
Assist systems
menu
item. 
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile telephone.
48Using the system

Turn signal and main beamFig. 49
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 66 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 49
Switch on the right turn signal
Switch on the left turn signal
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) Switch off main beam / headlight flasher on (spring-tensioned position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal switches off automatically depending on the steering angle af-
ter turning.
Use the control stalk to switch on/off the headlight assistant» page 71.
Comfort indicating
When the control talk is pressed slightly up or down, the respective turn signal
indicates three times.
If during the convenience turn signal, the operating lever is pressed in the op-
posite direction, the indicating will stop.
Comfort indicating can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 
→

→
Mirrors and wipersWARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled. NoteThe setting (activation/deactivation) of the convenience turn signal is stored
(depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisa-
tion » page 49 .
Automatic driving light control
Fig. 50
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 66 first.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 50 then depending on the equipment,
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
also illumi-
nates next to the light switch.
Automatic driving light control in the rain (referred to as function in the
following)
The dipped beam is switched on automatically if the following conditions are
met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Setting, activation/deactivation
The following functions can be set or activated / deactivated in the Infotain-
ment menu 

→ 
→
light
.
▶ Sensitivity adjustment of the sensor for determining the lighting conditions
for automatic driving light control
▶ Automatic driving light control during rain 
68Using the system