2016 SKODA SUPERB Owner's Manual

›For vehicles with
manual transmission , set the lever in the neutral position.›On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 96.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar is reached, turn off the air com-
pressor. Maximum run time of 6 minutes » .
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the seal-
ing agent to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
on the dashboard in the driver's field of
view.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ If the tire does not inflate at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 6 minutes at the most – risk of
overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before switching
it on again.
Information for driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 285 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit. 
Do not drive
the vehicle! Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more›Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value » page 277.›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNINGA tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Start using the battery from another vehicle
288WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 268.■
When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
served » page 273 .
■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an acid level that is too low – risk
of explosion and caustic burns!
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Start using the battery from another vehicleFig. 339
Jump-starting: 
- Discharged battery, 
- power-supplying bat-
tery / ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 287 first.
If it is not possible to start the engine due to a discharged vehicle battery, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. Only use jump-start
cables which have an adequately large cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12V. The capacity (Ah) of the
current-giving battery must not be significantly less than the capacity of the
discharged battery in your vehicle.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the current-giving battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the current-giving battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to the ground
point of the engine
A
» Fig. 339 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOP system, secure the clamp
4
to a solid
metal part that is firmly attached to the engine block or secure to the engine
block directly.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery - danger of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Route the jumper cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 340
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
For towing using a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 340
- 
»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 289 ,towing eyes at the rear » page 290or to thetowing device of the
trailer device » page 250 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer. 
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The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. Operate the
brake booster and power steering only if the engine is running, otherwise
the brake pedal must be depressed more strongly and more power has to be
directed to the steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Always keep the tow rope taut during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Wound tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 340-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 287, Jump-starting .■
In the case of off-road towing manoeuvres, for both vehicles there is the risk
that the fastening parts could be overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use the tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Front towing eyeFig. 341
Remove cap / install towing eye
Remove/insert cap
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 341 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 341 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
To remove , unscrew the towing against the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be tightened, otherwise the towing eye may
break during the towing.289Emergency equipment and self-help

Towing eye rearFig. 342
Remove cap / install towing eye
Remove/insert cap
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 342 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 342 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
To remove , unscrew the towing against the direction of arrow
3
.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
For vehicles with factory-fitted towing device, at the back there is no mount
for a screw-in towing eye. Use the detachable ball rod for towing » page 250,
Hitch .
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be tightened, otherwise the towing eye may
break during the towing.Remote control and removable light - replacing the
battery/batteries
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Key with fold-out key bit
290
KESSY key
291
Remote control of the auxiliary heating
291
Removable light
292
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery/batteries must comply with the original specifica-
tion.■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
Note
■ We recommend having the faulty battery/batteries replaced by a specialist
garage.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Key with fold-out key bit
Fig. 343
Remove the cover/remove the battery
Read and observe
on page 290 first.
›
Fold out the key bit. 
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›Press off the battery cover A
» Fig. 343 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region B.›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2
and install a new
battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 57.
KESSY key
Fig. 344
Remove emergency key
Fig. 345
Replacing the battery
Read and observe
on page 290 first.
›
Unlock the locking lug
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and remove the emer-
gency key
B
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 344 .
›
Insert a narrow screwdriver (3 mm wide) approximately 12 mm into the open-
ing in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 345 .
›Turn the screwdriver in the direction of arrow 4 until the battery cover is re-
leased.›
Push the battery cover
C
in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
6
and install a new
battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
C
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 57.
Remote control of the auxiliary heating
Fig. 346
Radio remote control: Battery cover
Read and observe
on page 290 first.
›
Use a thin screwdriver to remove the cover
A
in the area
B
» Fig. 346 .
›
Open the cover in the direction of arrow
1
and push out in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Use the screwdriver to remove and replace the battery in the area
C
.
›
Insert the battery cover in the opposite direction to arrow
2
until it audibly
clicks into place.
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Removable lightFig. 347
Locking clip on the battery cover
Read and observe on page 290 first.
›
Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed
object from the area of the lock clips
A
» Fig. 347 .
›
Replace the batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
If an incorrect battery type is used or a non-rechargeable battery, there is a
risk of damaging the light and the vehicle's electrical system.
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
292
Locking the door without locking cylinders
293
Unlock the boot lid
293
Selector lever emergency unlocking
293Unlocking/locking the driver's doorFig. 348
Handle on the driver's door: Open / lock and unlock lock cover
Fig. 349
Handle on the driver's door: Key with fold-out key bit / KESSY
emergency key
The driver's door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the
key via the lock cylinder.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up the
cover in the direction of arrow » Fig. 348.
›
Release the door handle.
›
For vehicles with LHD, insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the but-
tons facing upwards » Fig. 349 - 
into the lock cylinder and unlock/lock the
vehicle.
›
For vehicles with RHD, insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the but-
tons facing downwards into the lock and unlock/lock the vehicle. 
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›On vehicles with the
KESSY system, hold the emergency key with the handle
facing downwards » Fig. 349 -  into the lock cylinder and unlock / lock the
vehicle.›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without locking cylinders
Fig. 350
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 350 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (sprung po-
sition).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lidFig. 351
Unlock flap: Variant 1 / Variant 2
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the recess or the opening in the
trim » Fig. 351 as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever emergency unlocking
Fig. 352
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Switch on the parking brake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console.
›
Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area
1
» Fig. 352 and lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked. 
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CAUTIONMake sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
294
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
295WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 353
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 354
Replace windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe on page 294 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Setting the service position
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Within 10 seconds, push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 353 and
hold for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 354 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the wiper arm and press the safety catch
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
until it locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly at-
tached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 353 .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
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