2016 SKODA SUPERB ECO mode

WARNING (Continued)■If the vehicle stalls, with engine running, in the D, S , R or Tiptronic mode,
then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of the
brake pedal, parking brake or using the Auto Hold function. Even when the
engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted –
the vehicle creeps.■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could start to move - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Select selector lever position
Fig. 259
Selector lever settings / display
Read and observe and on page 206 first.
The selector lever can be moved through shifting to one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 259 . In some positions you have to push the locking button
» page 207 , Selector lever lock .
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 259.
Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a stand-
still and the engine is at idling speed.
Neutral (idle position) - the power transmission to the drive wheels is in-
terrupted.
PRNForward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running » page 240, Se-
lect the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) , the transmission is automati-
cally set in the S mode.
E – Economical driving mode
If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) » page 240 is selected and
the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set
to mode E. This mode cannot be selected with the selector lever.
The forwards mode is switched up or down automatically in mode E at lower
engine speeds than in mode D.
Selector lever lock
Fig. 260
Shift lock button
Read and observe and on page 206 first.
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driv-
ing is selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning  light.
Release the gear selector lever from P mode or N
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 260 .
To move the selector lever from mode N to D / S only the brake pedal is press-
ed. 
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The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D/S ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
If it is not possible to release the gear selector from mode P in the usual man-
ner, then this can be emergency unlocked » page 293.
Note
If you want to switch the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice ver-
sa, move the selector lever quickly. This prevents that you accidentally select
mode R or N.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 261
Selector lever/multi function steering wheel
Read and observe
and on page 206 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lev-
er or multifunction steering wheel.
Switching to manual shifting using the selector lever
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle. The current gear is maintained.
Switching to manual shifting by using the rocker switches under the
multifunction steering wheel
›
To change gear , pull one of the rocker switches
-
/
+
briefly towards the
steering wheel » Fig. 261.
›
To cancel manual shift, pull the rocker switch
+
towards the steering wheel
for more than 1 s.
If you do not pull one of the rocker switches -/+ for more than 1 minute,
manual shifting of the gears is deactivated automatically.
Changing gear›
To shift up , tap the selector lever forwards
+
or pull the rocker switch
+
briefly towards the steering wheel » Fig. 261.
›
To shift down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
or pull the rocker switch
-
briefly towards the steering wheel » Fig. 261.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 259 on page 207 display.
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 44.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
over revving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear of the brakes.
Start and run
Read and observe
and on page 206 first.
Starting and temporarily pausing
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 207 .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected if stopping for a
short time, such as at cross roads. However, you must apply the brake pedal in
order to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
Accelerate to maximum speed during the journey (kickdown function)
The kickdown function is applied when the accelerator pedal is pressed down
in the forward mode.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to reach the maximum acceleration. 
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When approaching maximum speed (launch control function)1)
The launch control function is available in mode S or Tiptronic.›
Disable the TCS » page 212, Braking and stabilisation systems .
›
START STOP deactivate » page 202, Manually disable / enable system .
›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
›
Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
›
Release the brake pedal - the vehicle is running at maximum acceleration.
Driving in neutral (“coasting”)
When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking
effect of the engine.
Operating conditions
▶ The selector lever is in the D/S position.
▶ Driving mode Eco or Individual (Drive - Eco) is selected » page 240, Select the
driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) .
▶ The vehicle is travelling at more than 20 km/h.
▶ No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
The gear is selected again automatically, when you depress the accelerator or
brake pedal or pull the left rocker switch
-
towards the steering wheel
» page 208 , Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic) .
WARNINGRapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – risk of accident!
Running in the engine and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
209
Tips for economical driving
209
DriveGreen function
210
Radiator shutters
210Running in the engine
During the first 1,500 km, the driving manner determines the quality of the
running in process on a new engine.
During the first 1,000 km , the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres , the engine load can be increased up
to the maximum permitted engine speed.
Tips for economical driving
The fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road condition, weather
conditions and the like.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed. ▶ Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
▶ Observe the recommended gear » page 44.
▶ Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
▶ Reduce idling.
▶ Avoid short distances.
▶ Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained » page 277.
▶ Avoid unnecessary ballast.
▶ Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
▶ Only switch on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as they are
needed. In the Infotainment menu 

→

→
conv. Consumers,
, up to three
consumers who currently have the largest share of fuel consumption, can be
displayed.
▶ Before switching on, ventilate the cooling system briefly and do not use the
cooling system with open windows.
▶ Do not leave windows open at high speed.
1)
This function is only valid for some engines.
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Note■If with Version 3 vehicles not all fields around the vehicle silhouette are ac-
tive after activation the vehicle should be moved forwards or backwards.■
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
than for rear obstacle recognition.
■
The setting of the acoustic signals is stored (depending on the Infotainment
type) in the active user account personalisation » page 49.
Display in Infotainment screen
Fig. 268
Screen display
Read and observe and on page 215 first.
Function surfaces and warnings » Fig. 268ARoad display.  Depending on the Infotainment type: Switching off park assistant dis-
play.  Switching audible parking signals on/off.Change to rear-view camera display .There is an obstacle in the collision area (the distance to the obstacle
is less than 30 cm). 
Stop moving in the direction of the obstacle!There is an obstacle in the road (the distance to the obstacle is great-
er than 30 cm).An obstacle is located outside of the road (the distance to the obsta-
cle is greater than 30 cm).System failure (there is no indication of obstacles).
Road display
The road display
A
» Fig. 268 indicates the road on which the vehicle would
take the current steering wheel and shift / selector lever position.
The shift lever is in the neutral position and the gear selector is in mode N. the
road display is at the front.
Activation / deactivation
Fig. 269
System key (option 2, 3)
Read and observe and on page 215 first.
Activation
The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged, or,
with vehicles with the variant 2 and 3 , also by pressing the

» Fig. 269 but-
ton.
When activating, an alarm sounds and the symbol  illuminates in the button.
Deactivation
On vehicles with Version 1, the system can be deactivated by moving out of re-
verse gear.
For vehicles with version 2 and 3, the system is automatically deactivated by
pressing the  button or at a speed above 15 km/h (the
 symbol in the but-
ton goes out).
Fault display
Vehicles with Variant 1
▶ After system activation an acoustic signal sounds for approx. 3 seconds
(there is no obstacle near the vehicle).
Vehicles with the Variants 2 and 3
▶ After system activation, the symbol  and
 in the button flashes.
▶ In the display of the instrument cluster a message about an error of the
ParkPilot system appears (at the same time there is an audible signal).
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
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Mode - Lateral ParkingFig. 279
Screen display
Read and observe
and on page 221 first.
This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is
transverse to the road.
Parking manoeuvre
›
Select a suitable parking space.
›
Press the 
» Fig. 276 on page 222 button.
›
At the selected parking space
1
» Fig. 279 slowly drive past and stop the ve-
hicle.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the steering wheel so that the lane lines lead into the parking space
2
.
›
Carefully move backward and steer so that the yellow lines are still leading
into the parking space.
›
At the latest when the red line of the back of the parking space (for example,
curb)
3
is touched, stop the vehicle.
Mode - Parallel parkingFig. 280
Screen display
Read and observe
and on page 221 first.
This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is
parallel to the road.
Parking manoeuvre
›
When driving past a parking space, press the button » Fig. 276
on page 222 .
›
Tap the function surface
C
» Fig. 277 on page 223 .
The screen shows auxiliary boxes for both road sides.
›
Switch on the indicator for the side on which you want to park.
The auxiliary boxes for the opposite side will be hidden.
›
Stop the vehicle stop so that there are no obstructions in the gap between
the auxiliary boxes
1
» Fig. 280 and the rear box does not extend over the
side of the parking space
2
(e.g. kerb).
›
Turn the steering wheel in the direction recommended
3
until the colour of
the trapezoidal frame
4
is green. Hold the steering wheel in this position.
›
Once the arrow
5
appears on the screen, reverse (when reversing in the
parking space the arrow will get shorter).
The screen shows the yellow lane lines
6
and the green line
7
.
If the steering angle is corrected while reversing then the red line
8
appears
(required roadway alignment).
›
In this case, adjust the steering wheel so that the yellow lines
6
the red line
8
fade into each other.
›
Carefully reverse until  appears on the screen or the green line
7
is con-
gruent with the lateral boundary of the parking space (e.g. kerb)
2
. 
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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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Activation/deactivation
The system can be activated/deactivated by pressing the  button » Fig. 282 .
When the system is activated, the  symbol illuminates in the button.
Parking space search
Read and observe
and on page 226 first.
The system searches for a parking space in a number of parallel and transverse
parked vehicles on the passenger or driver's side.
Process with the parking space search
›
Slowly drive past a row of parked vehicles.
›
Activate the system with the  button
» Fig. 282 on page 226 .
The system will automatically search for a parking space on the passenger
side.
If the system finds a parking space, the recommended parking mode is dis-
played » Fig. 284 on page 227 -
 or
» Fig. 285 on page 228 -
 .
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to look for a parking
space on this side of the road. The display changes and the system searches
for a parking space on the driver's side.
Note
If the symbol  (km / h) is shown in the display while you are looking for a
parking space, the vehicle speed should be reduced below 40 km / hr (parallel parking) or below 20 km / hr (Transverse parking).
Switch to park mode
Fig. 283
Menus with the parking modes: Display
Read and observe and on page 226 first.
While the parking space search is going on and before the start of the parking,a menu may appear showing other suitable parking modes.
Parking modes » Fig. 283
To park backwards in a parallel parking space
To park backwards in a traverse parking space
To park forwards in a traverse parking space
The parking mode can be changed by pressing the 
» Fig. 282 on page 226
button.
After switching through all parking modes offered, an additional press of the
 button deactivates the system.
If you want to return to the originally recommended parking mode, press the
 button again.
Parking
Fig. 284
To park in a parallel parking space: Display 

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Fig. 285
To park in a traverse parking space: Display
Read and observe
and on page 226 first.
The system supports the driver when reverse parking in the parking space
found in a number of traverse and parallel parked vehicles.
Display » Fig. 284 or » Fig. 285
Parking space recognised with the information to drive on
Parking space recognised with the information to reverse
Note to drive on to the parking space
Note to reverse to the parking space
Process for reverse parking
The parking space found is shown in the display » Fig. 284 -
 or
» Fig. 285 -
 .
›
Continue driving forwards until
 appears in the display.
›
Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until
the parking procedure starts.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display:
Steering int. active.Check area around veh.!
, let go of the steering wheel. The steering will be taken
over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
If necessary, the parking procedure can be continued with further steps.
›
If the arrow in the information display is flashing to the front , engage
1st gear or move the selector lever into the position D/S.
The display shows the  icon (brake pedal).
›Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-
tates into the required position, the symbol  goes out.›
Carefully drive forwards.
›
If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display - 
, select reverse gear
again or move the selector lever into position R.
The display shows the 
icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-
tates into the required position, the symbol 
goes out.
›
Carefully move backwards.
You can repeat these steps several times in succession.
As soon as the parking procedure is complete, an audible signal sounds and the following message appears in the display.
Parking forwards
Fig. 286
To park forwards in a traverse parking space: Display
Read and observe and on page 226 first.
The system supports the driver when parking forward in the parking space
found in a number parallel parked vehicles.
As soon as the system finds a parking space, select the 
» Fig. 282 on
page 226 button for forwards parking mode » Fig. 283 on page 227 -
 . The
display shows the following » Fig. 286 .
The further procedure is analogous to that for reverse parking.
›
Follow the system instructions shown in the display.
As soon as the parking procedure is complete, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the display.
The system is activated by pressing the  button and this is also possible if
the vehicle has already been partially moved to a suitable parking space.
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