2016 SKODA SUPERB infotainment

Operating the lightsFig. 48
Light switch
Read and observe on page 66 first.
To switch the light function on / off, switch
A
» Fig. 48 should be turned to
one of the following positions (depending on equipment fitted).
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 68
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides » page 70
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control of the Halogen headlights
›
The headlight range can be adjusted in infotainment in the menu 
→

→
light
→
Headlight range control
(If required
Light Assist
- depending on the info-
tainment type).
Depending on the load of the vehicle, the headlight beam of the Halogen
headlights can be set to the following basic settings.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Depending on the load of the vehicle, the positions .
.
 can also be set.
The Xenon headlights feature no manual headlight range control. After
switching on the ignition, adjust these automatically to the load and driving
condition of the vehicle.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range control to comply with the following
conditions and prevent accidents.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ If, with a dipped beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will
automatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights will come on. The parking
lights are switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the
KESSY system, after opening the driver's door).■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
The daytime running lights illuminate the area in front of and to the rear of thevehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Note
The light can operate automatically under certain circumstances, even if the
light switch is in position .1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 70 .
67Lights and visibility

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

CAUTIONPoorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can be af-
fected.
Note
The setting (activate/deactivate) of the automatic driving light control during
rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user account
personalisation » page 49.
Xenon headlight
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
The Xenon headlights (hereinafter referred to as just system) use the drivingdata to automatically ensure the for the best possible light cone in front of the
vehicle.
The system will automatically operate in the following modes: urban, extra-ur-
ban, motorway, rain, fog, adjusting the lighting direction of the headlights for
road illumination on bends.
The system works as long as the light switch is in position 
.
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. Seek help from
a specialist garage.Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 51
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog lights
Read and observe on page 66 first.
Switching on the fog lights/rear fog lights is possible under the following
conditions.
The lights switch is in position ,
 or

» Fig. 51 .
›
To switch on the fog lights , turn the light switch to position
1
; the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To
switch on the rear fog lights , pull the light switch to position
2
; the
warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not equipped with fog lights, the rear fog lights can be switch-
ed on by pulling the light switch to the only possible setting.
Switch off the fog lights/rear fog lights in reverse order.
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.69Lights and visibility

Fog lights with CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 66 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), if the following conditions are ful-
filled.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in the Infotainment
menu 

→

→
Light
.
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can be
affected.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Note
The setting of the two functions is stored (depending on the Infotainment
type) in the active user account personalisation » page 49.Hazard warning light systemFig. 52
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 66 first.
›
To switch on/off , press the
button
» Fig. 52 .
When switching on, all the turn signal lights as well as the warning light  in
the button flash simultaneously with the control lights 
 in the instrument
cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
The automatic activation of hazard warning lights can take place during a
heavy braking. After starting or accelerating the hazard warning system is au-
tomatically switched off.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking light
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light  on one side
›
Switch off the ignition. 
1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. if the front wheels are turned to the left and the right
turn signal light is switched on), the turn signal light has the higher priority.
70Using the system

WARNINGThe system is used only for support, thus the driver is not released from his
obligation to manually adjust the main or low beam according to the given
ambient conditions (e.g. in unfavourable lighting and weather conditions,
as when passing poorly lit road users, if necessary, when the visual range
of the sensor is limited by an obstacle).
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the sensor on the wind-
screen to avoid impairing the function of the system.
Note
The adjustment of the headlight assistant in Infotainment is stored (depend-
ing on the Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation
» page 49 .
Operating conditions
Read and observe
and on page 72 first.
The system works under the following conditions. The system is activated in the Infotainment menu 

→

→
light
.
The light switch is in the position .
The system is activated » page 72, Switching on and off .
The vehicle speed is over 60 km/h or for some countries more than 40
km/h.
The windscreen is clean in the sensor area.
Switching on and off
Fig. 54
Operating lever: Headlamp assis-
tant
Read and observe and on page 72 first.›
To turn on the system, push the control stalk into the sprung position
A
» Fig. 54 , the warning light 
illuminates in the display of the instrument
cluster
›
To turn off the automatically switched on main beam, push the control stalk
into the sprung position
B
, the » Fig. 54 warning light 
expires.
›
To manually switch on the main beam, push the control stalk into the sprung
position
A
» Fig. 54 , the warning light 
expires.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation of the lights of the front seats
72
Interior light, rear
73
Ambient lighting
73
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition
switched off, the lights will automatically switch off after approximately after
10 minutes.
Operation of the lights of the front seats
Fig. 55
Operation of the lights from the
front seats
Switch on/off (by pressing the relevant switch) » Fig. 55
 Automatic operation

 Rear lighting 

AB72Using the system

 Front and rear lighting
 Passenger light
Automatic operation - switch 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Interior light, rear
Fig. 56
Interior light, rear: Variant 1
Fig. 57
Interior light, rear: Variant 2 / Variant 3
CDOption 1 - switch on/off (by pressing relevant switch) » Fig. 56
 Reading lamp left
 Reading lamp right
Variant 2 - operation (by moving the light lens C
) » Fig. 57
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation 1)
Option 3 - switch on/off (by pressing relevant switch) » Fig. 57
 Reading lamp left
 Reading lamp right
The rear lighting (variants 1 and 3) is controlled together with the automatic
operation of the lighting from the front seats. ▶ When the front interior lighting is switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Ambient lighting
Fig. 58
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Setting ambient
lighting
The ambient lighting illuminates the panel in colour, side door panels and the
footwell white.
The switching on of the lighting takes place automatically after opening the
door, switching off occurs automatically after the locking of the vehicle or 30
seconds after the closing of the door with the ignition switched off. 
ABD1)
In this position, for the rear lighting, the same conditions apply as for the automatic operation of the
lighting from the front seats » page 72.
73Lights and visibility

The ambient lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment menu 
→  →Ambient lighting
.
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: Description of function surfaces
» Fig. 58
Enable / disable the background lighting
Activating of the brightness setting for all areas at the same time
Activating of the brightness setting for the dashboard area
Activating the brightness controls for the door area
Activating of the brightness setting for the footwell area only in white
Choice of colour options / brightness adjustment
Function surfaces for selecting lighting colour / brightness adjustment
To display B
.
C
.
D
and
E
tap on the function surface .
Note
The adjustment of the ambient lighting is stored (depending on the Infotain-
ment type) in the active user account personalisation » page 49.
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
74
Sun visors
75
Sunshade
75
Sunshade in the rear doors
75WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visors, which could limit the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or should the ve-
hicle collide.ABCDEFGWindscreen and rear window heaterFig. 59
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 59
Switch on/off the rear window heating
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heating is switched on, a light illuminates inside or below the but-
ton.
The heating automatically switches off after ten minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 273 , Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehi-
cle battery .■
If the lighting inside or below the button flashes, the heater will not work be-
cause of the low charge of the battery.
■
If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield
heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated / deactiva-
ted on the Climatronic control panel menu 

→ 
.
74Using the system

Automatic windscreen wiping during rain can be in the Infotainment menu
 →  →
Mirrors and wipers
enabled / disabled .WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
■ If the wiping is carried out without interruption, the wiping speed varies de-
pending on the vehicle speed.■
The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic windscreen wiping in
the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac-
count personalisation » page 49.
Rear window wipers and washers / reversing camera cleaning
system
Fig. 64
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system
Read and observe and on page 76 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 64
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the
control stalk, the wipers perform another 2 to 3 wiper strokes
Spraying the rear view camera (sprung position)
Windscreen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Automatic rear wiper
If the windscreen wiping is performed without interruption, then the automat-
ic regular intermittent wiping of the rear window takes place.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu 
→
 → Mirrors and wipers
.
Note
■
The rear window is wiped automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.■
The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic rear window wiping in
the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac-
count personalisation » page 49.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 76 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every tenth spraying of
the windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
Rear view mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
78
Exterior mirrors
78WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, make objects appear
smaller and further away. Therefore, use the rear-view mirror to determine
the distances to the following vehicles. 77Lights and visibility