2016 SKODA SUPERB tow

■Touchscreen tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■No navigation sound during call
- Switching on / off the nav. announcements dur-
ing a telephone conversation (does not apply to Infotainment Bolero)
Screen settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap →
screen
.
■
Screen off (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off function
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Animation when finger near screen
- Turn the proximity sensors on/off (When the
function is on, e.g. Navigation will be shown in the main menu when moving a
finger towards the bottom bar with the functional surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
time and date
.
■
Time source:
- Time source settings: manual / GPS (applies to Infotainment Co-
lumbus, Amundsen)
■
Time:
- time settings
■
Summer (DST)
- Switches the summer time setting on/off (applies to Infotain-
ment Columbus, Amundsen)
■
Automatic summertime
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Choice of time zone
■
Time format:
- Specify the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
In some languages, after selecting the function surface
Female
and
Male
are dis-
played for the choice of voice prompts for Infotainment.
Note■ When a language is selected which does not support voice control, Infotain-
ment will indicate with a message on the screen.■
The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Additional keypadlanguages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language (function sur-
face ).
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Setting data transfer
An active data transfer allows data transfer between Infotainment and the ex-
ternal device (e.g. MirrorLink ®
application) or the operation of some Infotain-
ment functions using the application of the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media
Command).
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Mobile device datatransfer
.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- Turning data transfer on and off
■
Use apps to operate::
- Setting Infotainment operation via the external device
applications (applies to Infotainment Columbus) ■
Deactivate
- Deactivate Infotainment operation via an external device
■
Confirm
- Infotainment operation with required confirmation
■
Allow
- Infotainment operation without required confirmation
132Infotainment

If you want to search for a destination (e.g. POI) at a particular location, then
enter the destination name and the location, e.g. “restaurant Prague”.
During input, destinations are shown in area D
» Fig. 227 that best correspond
to the instructions.
If route guidance e.g. Is required in a car park or restaurant which is close to
the chosen destination, then the
Nearby
function surface must be tapped in the
destination details of the chosen destination. Then search for and select the
desired destination.
Description of the function surfaces » Fig. 227
Choice of search
 - Searching for a destination or POI (point of interest) by name
 - Search for a point along the route (only works with active route guid-
ance)
 - Searching for a destination near the entered destination (after selec-
tion in destination details » page 190)
Input line
Depending on whether a mark is in the entry line, the following menu is
displayed.
 - View a list of visited locations corresponding to the entered charac-
ters » Fig. 227 -

 - Choose the type of destination search / destination entry (no charac-
ter is entered)
▶
Search
- Destination / POI search » Fig. 227
▶
Address
- Enter destination via the new address » page 183, Enter desti-
nation using the address
▶
On map
- Enter destination via the map point / using the GPS coordinates
» page 184
List of last destinations (no character is entered) / List of visited destina-
tions
Alphanumeric keypad
List of visited destinations
▶ to display the list of visited destinations » Fig. 227 -
 tap the function sur-
face  .
There is a maximum of 6 destinations shown in the list of visited destinations,
each is identified with a letter. Then these destinations are shown in the map
with the icon  and a letter, which coincides with the letter in the list of desti-
nations visited.
ABCDEEnter destination using the addressFig. 228
Enter destination using the address: Main menu / list of visited
places
Display main menu
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the navigation main menu, tap on the
functional surface  .
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation, tap on the
functional surface 
→
Enter destination
.
›
If the destination entry menu » Fig. 228 -
 is not shown using the address,
then tap on the function surface 
→
Address
.
Enter destination
›
Enter the destination address and then confirm.
Relevant names (e.g. Place/street names) are offered in the entry line during entry, depending on the context. Previously entered names are offered on a
preferential basis.
The location of the destination offered, which is specified in the entry line in
parentheses, can be displayed in the map by tapping the function surface
Map
.
List of places visited
There is a possibility that a map with a list of places of the same name will be
displayed during entry » Fig. 228 -
 .
The list of places visited can also be called up during address entry by pressing
the function area  .
In the list of visited locations, a maximum of 6 towns appear marked with a
letter. In the map, these locations are then marked with the symbol  and a
letter, which coincides with the character in the list of visited locations. 
183Navigation

Turn the split screen display on/off » page 182
Turn the selected POI categories display on/off » page 187, Tap map point
If the map scale of the 2D Map or 3D Map is greater than 10 km (5 miles), then
the map is automatically displayed as 2D and aligned in the direction of north.
If the scale is increased beyond this value, then the map is switched back to
the original representation.
Map scale
Fig. 235
Functional surfaces for the map
scale change
It is possible to change the map scale manually or to turn on the automatic
change of scale.
Symbols of the scale function surfaces
In the map area
A
» Fig. 235 the following context-dependent function surfa-
ces and information is displayed.
Current elevationMap view in reduced scaleSize of the manually set map scaleSize of the automatically set map scaleTurn on/off the automatic change of scale
Manual change of scale
Map scale can be change in the following ways.
▶ Turning the control knob  .
▶ Touching the screen with two fingers and pulling them apart or closing them
together.
Enabling automatic scaling ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface

→
 .
Tap the function surface  is highlighted in green.
DEThe automatic scale is only active as long as the map is centred on the vehicle
position (the function surface  or.  is hidden).
If the automatic scale is active, the map scale will change automatically de-
pending on the type of roads travelled (motorway - smaller map scale / town larger map scale) and from the manoeuvre to be carried out.
Turn off the automatic change of scale
▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface 
→ 
.
Tap the function surface 
is highlighted in white.
The turning off occurs likewise when the map is moved or the map scale is
changed manually.
Map view in reduced scale ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface

→
 or.

→
 .
The map scale is reduced for a few seconds and then restored.
Change map orientation
Fig. 236
Change the map orientation
Changing map orientation is possible under the following conditions. The map is in the 2D display.
The map is centred (the functional surface /
 is hidden).
The map scale is max. 10 km away.
With a larger map scale than 10 km, the map is automatically oriented towards
north.
A change of map orientation is only possible in the 2D display when the map is
centred on the vehicle position (the function surface  or.
 is hid-
den » page 189 , Map alignment ). 
188Infotainment

With a larger map scale than 10 km, the map is automatically oriented towards
north.›
to Change the map orientation From the main menu navigation the func-
tional surface 1)
Tap
A
» Fig. 236 .
The map is oriented to the north
The symbol 
the vehicle position rotates, the map and the Polar Star Symbol
 1)
do not rotate.
Map oriented to the direction of travel
The map and the Polar Star Symbol 1)
rotate, the symbol 
does not rotate.
Map alignment
Fig. 237
Map alignment
The moved map can be centred/aligned to the vehicle, destination or route po-
sition.
In the map within the function surface
A
» Fig. 237 , the following symbols are
displayed depending on the map display.
Aligning to the vehicle position (in the 2D or 3D map display)

Alignment to the destination position (in the destination position dis-
play)Centring and displaying the entire route (in the route display)Options for map display in the split screen
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.Fig. 238
Map in the split screen / example of a function surface menu
›
In the split screen, tap on the functional surface 
Map

 or.

» Fig. 238
-  .
Depending on the context, some of the following function surfaces are dis-
played » Fig. 238 -
 .
Map display with the route from the current vehicle location to the desti-
nation
Change the map orientation 1)
2D - Two-dimensional map display
3D - Three-dimensional map display
Turn on/off the automatic change of scale
Road sign display
Infotainment offers the possibility of displaying the traffic signs stored in the
navigation data or detected by the front camera during guidance in the Info-
tainment screen
G
» Fig. 225 on page 181 .
›
To switch on/off the road sign display in the main menu Navigation, tap the
function surface 
→
map
→
Show road signs
.
For some vehicles it is possible to set an alert when exceeding the permitted
speed limit set by a road sign . 
1)
The letter inside the symbol is dependent on the Infotainment language.
189Navigation

›Press the
 button, then tap on the function surface
 → Driver assistance →Speed warning:
.
For trailer towing , we recommend that you activate detection of road signs
relevant to trailers.›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap →
Driver assis-tance
→
Show road signs relevant to trailers
.
Route guidance
Introduction to the subject
A route is created by starting route guidance to a destination. Additional inter-
mediate destinations can be added to the route.
The route guidance takes place as follows
▶ Through graphical driving instructions in the Infotainment display screen and
in the display of the instrument cluster.
▶ With navigation announcements.
Infotainment tries to allow for continued guidance even if the navigation data
is incomplete or there is no data at all for the given area.
The route is recalculated each time if you ignore driving recommendations or
change the route.
CAUTION
The nav. announcements provided may vary from the actual situations, e.g.
due to out-of-date navigation data.
Destination details
Fig. 239
Destination details
The following menu items and information are displayed in the destination de-
tails » Fig. 239 .
Area with functional surfaces
Detailed destination information
Destination position in the map
Display the destination details
The destination details can be displayed in one of the following ways.
▶ While entering a destination.
▶ By tapping the function surface 
in the destination list.
▶ By pressing 
from the main menu
Navigation (The details of the last target
indicated is shown, to where route guidance is carried out or was carried
out).
Function surfaces
Using functional surfaces in the field
A
the following functions can be per-
formed, depending on the context.
▶ Start / Stop route guidance.
▶ Searching for a nearby destination » page 182.
▶ Setting route options.
▶ Store destination.
▶ Edit destination (the object can be deleted, renamed or saved).
▶ Dial the POI telephone number (if Infotainment is connected to a tele-
phone » page 163 , Pair and connect ).
Route calculation and start route guidance
Fig. 240
Alternative routes
Route calculation is done on the basis of the set route options. The route op-
tions can be set: 
→
route options
. 
ABC190Infotainment

Alternative routes
With selection of alternative routes turned on, the following menu is displayed
after the calculation of a new route » Fig. 240.
 
Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling time and
distance travelled – the route is highlighted green
 
Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is nec-
essary - the route is highlighted in red
 
Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - the route is highlighted in orange
In the functional surfaces of the alternative routes, information on the route length estimated travel time and the following symbols are displayed (applies
to the Infotainment Columbus).
Use of a toll motorway
Use of a train / ferry
Using a toll tunnel
Use of a toll road
Using a vignette duty road
It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu-
lation of the remaining routes is completed.
Selecting the type of route will start the route guidance.
If no route selection is made within 30 s after the calculation of all routes, the
route guidance is automatically started according to the preferred route type.
Route calculation for the trailer
When driving with a trailer or any other accessory connected to the trailer
socket, we recommend that you switch on the trailer recognition, if necessary
to set the maximum speed for towing a trailer.
›
For calculating the route for towing a trailer, tap the functional surface in the
main navigation menu

→
Route options
→
 .
›
To set the top speed of the trailer, press the  button, then tap on the
functional surface 
→
Driver assistance
→ Trailer recognition →
Maximum speedfor trailer
.
Demo mode
The Demo mode provides a travel simulation to the entered destination. The
function offers the chance to travel through the calculated route “virtually”.
ABCWhen the Demo mode is turned on, a menu for route guidance in the Demo
mode or in normal operation is displayed before the start of route guidance.›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap the function surface 
Tap →
Advanced settings
→
Demo mode
.
When the demoMode is switched on, the route starting point can be defined.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface 
Tap →
Advancedsettings
→
Define demo mode starting point
.
›
Define the starting point by entering the address or the current vehicle posi-
tion.
›
The demo mode starting pointcan also be set as long as the demo mode is
turned on by tap the desired map location and the menu item
Demo modestart
is selected » page 187 , Tap map point .
Graphical driving recommendations
Fig. 241
Driving recommendations / travel recommendation detail
The display of the graphical driving recommendations is in the split screen
Ma-noeuvre
as well as the display of the instrument cluster.
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
the following driving recommendations are shown
» Fig. 241 .
Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Driving recommendations with street names / road numbers, with the
route and the travel time to the manoeuvre place
Details of driving recommendation (is displayed near the manoeuvre)
Lane guidance
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
, Infotainment also announces TMC traffic obstruc-
tions and on motorways, car parks, petrol stations or restaurants. 
ABCD191Navigation

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. 
208Driving

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.
209Starting-off and Driving