2016 SKODA SUPERB seats

›Make sure that the crossbar is firmly seated in the two mountings D.›Fold back part A of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 143.
Using the net partition behind the rear seats›
Fold out part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 143 .
›
First pull the crossbar back slightly on the one side and then on the other
side and remove it from the mountings
D
» Fig. 144 .
›
Hold the crossbar
C
in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 143.
Pull out and secure the net partition behind the front seats
The process is analogous to that for behind the rear seats. Before removing
the net partition, the rear seat backrests should be folded forwards. After roll-
ing up the net partition in the housing, the rear seat backrests should then be
folded back » page 83.
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out, push the release lever B in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 143.
Removing and installing the net partition housing
Fig. 145
Removing the net partition
housing
›
To remove , fold forwarded the rear seat backrests and open the rear right
door.
›
Push the housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove it from the
mountings in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 145 .
›
To install , insert the recesses on the housing
A
into the mountings on the
rear seat backrests and push the housing against the arrow
1
up to the
stop.
› Fold the rear seat backrests to their original position.
Transportation on the roof rack
Fig. 146
Attachment points
The attachment points
A
and
B
are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 146 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. the carrier is 100 kg.
WARNINGFor road safety when transporting cargo on the roof rack, observe the fol-
lowing instructions.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly us-
ing suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ Make sure that the sliding / tilting roof or the boot lid does not collide with
the roof load when opened.■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported. 
112Using the system

Note■In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.■
The setting of the Climatronic is stored in the active user account personali-
sation » page 49 .
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
Fig. 150
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Climatronic main
menu
Fig. 151
Infotainment Swing: Climatronic
main menu
Read and observe on page 114 first.
›
To display the main menu press the button 
on the Climatronic control
unit.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 150 and. » Fig. 151ADisplays the current operation mode (or set the operation mode) of
the ClimatronicBSet the desired temperature (front - left side)CSet the desired temperature (front - right side)DSetting the power in  operationESwitching on/off and adjusting the fan speed, cooling system, air dis-
tribution and the air recirculation a)FSet the desired temperature (rear)
Colour representation of the air flow from the air vents at the front
(Blue colour - temperature reduction / red colour - temperature in-
crease)Switching on/off the ClimatronicSwitch on / off the temperature synchronisation throughout the inte-
rior of the vehicle according to the temperature setting on the driv-
er's side a)
Locking / unlocking of the temperature setting and heating of the
rear seats using the rear buttons a)Set the auxiliary heater and ventilationSwitch on/off the windscreen heating
a)Other Climatronic settingsa)
When switched on, the symbol in the function surface is green.
Other Climatronic settings
Press the  button on the Climatronic control panel
→ Tap the function sur-
face  In the Infotainment screen.
■
Air con. profile
- Setting the operating performance  during operation (ap-
plies to Infotainment Swing)
■
Automatic air recirculation
- Automatic re-circulated air mode on/off
■
Automatic auxiliary heater
- Quick interior heating on/off
■
Automatic windscreen heating
- Activates/deactivates the automatic windscreen
heating
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 114 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To turn on , press

» Fig. 148 on page 114 the function surface.
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Holding the button  will turn on
 automatically. 
116Using the system

Software Infotainment updateFig. 173
Available software updates on
the ŠKODA websites
The software update ensures optimum operation of Infotainment (e.g. Com- patibility with new telephones).
Current information on the current Infotainment software version can be
found on the following ŠKODA internet pages. This takes place by reading the
QR code » Fig. 173 or after typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
▶ To determine the software version , press the 
button, then tap on the
system information function surface  Tap
→
system information
.
▶ To start the software update , press the  button, then tap on the function
surface 
→
system information
→
Update software
.
Applies to Infotainment Swing ▶ To determine the software version , press the 
button, then tap on the
system information
function surface.
▶ To start the software update , press the  button, then tap on the
systeminformation

→
update software
function surface.
Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
Infotainment system settings
Sound settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

surface.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Message
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Nav. announcements
- sets the volume for the nav. announcements
■
Voice control
- volume setting for voice output
■
Maximum switch-on volume-
- Setting the maximum volume when switching on
Infotainment
■
Speed-dependent volume adjustment
- increases the volume as speed increases
■
AUX volume:
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■
Quiet
- low volume
■
Medium
- Medium volume
■
Loud
- High volume
■
Bluetooth audio:
- Volume setting of the device connected via Bluetooth ®
au-
dio profile
■
Entertainment fading while parking
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■
Entertainment fading (nav. announce.)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio vol-
ume) in the event of a nav. announcement
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- Setting the equaliser
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
CANTON Equaliser
- Setting the equalizer
■
Individual
- Adjustment of treble, mid and bass
■
Profile
- Setting of the profile (e.g.
Rock
,
Classical
and so on.)
■
CANTON Optimisation
-Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimised setting for the entire vehicle interior
■
Front
- Optimised setting for the front seats
■
Driver
- Optimised setting for the driver
■
CANTON surround
- Setting the surround sound levels (“-9 ”Stereo / “+9”full sur-
round)
■
Subwoofer
- Subwoofer volume settings
■
Sound focus
-Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimised setting for the entire vehicle interior
■
Driver
- Optimised setting for the driver 
131Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero

On the Infotainment screen a driving mode menu » Fig. 302 appears.
The mode is changed by repeatedly pressing the 
button or by tapping the
corresponding function surface on the Infotainment screen.
If a driving mode other than Normal
is selected, then the symbol 
illuminates
on the button.
If the mode
Sport
or
Individual
was set prior to the engine being switched off
(Drive - Sport), the drive changes to
Normal
mode after the engine is started. In
order to switch back to
Sport
, select mode
Sport
or
Individual
or set the selector
lever of the automatic transmission to mode S.
Functional surfaces on the screen » Fig. 302
Sets the mode
Individual
and information on the setting of the currently se-
lected mode
Cancel the menu to select driving mode
Modes (the surface of the selected mode is shown in green)
Note
■ The currently selected running mode is displayed in the Infotainment in the
status bar of the main menu of the symbol .■
The selected driving mode and the setting of the mode
Individual
is stored in
the active user account personalisation » page 49.
■
If the driving mode menu is not operated within a few seconds, the Infotain-
ment switches to the last selected menu or switches off.
Settings for individual
mode
Read and observe on page 240 first.
In the
Individual
mode, the following menu items can be set.
■
DCC:
- Set the shock characteristics
■
Steering:
- Set the power steering characteristics
■
Drive:
- set the drive characteristics
■
ACC:
- Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated
■
Dynamic cornering light:
- Set the characteristics of the Xenon headlights
■
Air conditioning:
- Set the Climatronic characteristics
■
Reset mode
- Setting for all menu items in the
Individual
mode to
Normal
■
Cancel
- Keep the current settings
■
Reset
- cancels all menu items in the
Normal
mode
ABCProactive occupant protection (Crew Protect Assist)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
242
ProActive passenger protection (following known as system) increases pas-
senger protection in the front seats in situations that could lead to vehicle im-
pact or overturning.
WARNINGPlease take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .
Note
■
The system component service life is monitored electronically. Further infor-
mation » page 37 ,  Safety systems .■
If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated, the belt tensioning func-
tion for the front passenger seat is switched off.
Function
Read and observe
on page 242 first.
In critical driving situations (e.g. during emergency braking or a sudden changein direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order
to reduce the risk of serious injury.
▶ The front passenger's and driver's seatbelts, if worn, are automatically ten-
sioned closely over the body.
▶ Opened door windows in the front doors are closed automatically up to a gap
of about 5 cm from the edge.
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Once the critical driving situation has passed, the tension on the seatbelts will
be released again.
The system operates at two levels of protection.
The first level of protection
The system already intervenes in situations that may occur during dynamic
driving. As a result, this primarily helps to keep the driver and the passenger in
the correct seated position. 
242Driving

■Door lock cylinder
■ Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!■
Wheels
■ Heavy contamination of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels -
this can result in vibrations and, under some circumstances, can cause pre-
mature wear of the steering wheel.
Remove ice and snow from the windows
Fig. 313
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 260 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap and slide the scraper in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 313 .
CAUTION
■
Move the scraper in one direction only, otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the glass surface.■
Do not remove snow / ice on the surface that is soiled (e.g. pea gravel, sand,
road salt) - there is a risk of damaging the surface.
■
Remove snow / ice carefully, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the labels
that have been fitted by the factory.
Caring for the interior
Read and observe
and on page 260 first.
Vehicle compo- nentFacts of thematterRemedy
Natural leather /
Faux leather /
Alcantara ®
/
Material
Dust, surface
contaminationVacuum cleanerStubborn stainsSpecially prepared detergentCare (natural
leather)Treat the leather periodically with a
suitable leather protector and use a
care cream with light blocker and im-
pregnation after each cleaning.Care (Alcan-
tara ®
/ fabric)Remove stubborn hairs using a “clean-
ing glove”
Remove pills from materials with a
brushPlastic partsSoilingWater, slightly damp cloth or sponge, or
cleaning agent provided for this pur-
poseWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry using
the intended clothCovers of electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingSpecially provided cleaning agentSeat belts » Soilingsoft cloth and mild soap solution a)a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
WARNING■
Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Natural leather /Faux leather / Alcantara ®
/ material
■ In lengthy periods in bright sunlight, it might be sensible to cover these
materials in order to avoid bleaching. ■ Fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish etc.) should be removed as
soon as possible. 263Care and maintenance

■Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and
that no water gets into the seams.
■ Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface
of the panelling.
■ Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar agents
on Alcantara ®
seat upholstery.
■ Some clothing fabrics (e.g. dark denim) do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness - this may leave evident marks on upholstery. This is not a defect in the
fabric.
■ Sharp objects on garments (e.g. zips, rivets, sharp- edged belts) can dam-
age the upholstery fabrics in the vehicle. Such damage cannot be subse-
quently recognised as a justified complaint.■
Plastic parts ■ Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dashboard – there is a risk of
damage to the dashboard.
■
Windows
■ Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk
of damage.
■
Covers of electrically heated seats
■ Do not clean with water or other liquids - there is a risk of damage to the
heating system.
■ Do not dry by switching on the heating.
■
Seat belts
■ Allow to dry before rolling up the seat belts.
Note
During vehicle use, the leather and Alcantara ®
parts may show minor changes
(e.g. folds, discolouration).Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
 Introduction
Fig. 314
Stickers with prescribed fuel
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol and diesel refuelling
265
Unleaded petrol
265
Diesel fuel
266
The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the
inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 314.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres, including a reserve of approx.
6 litres .
WARNINGFuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!
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.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage.
■
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with
its intended weather conditions, please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will tell
you whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is offered in the accompa-
nying country or whether it is permissible to operate the vehicle with another
fuel.
264General Maintenance

Brake fluidFig. 323
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
Check brake fluid level - The brake fluid level must lie between the markings
“MIN” and “MAX” » Fig. 323.
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
WARNING■ The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when
working in the engine compartment » page 268.■
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN” » Fig. 323mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system. 
Stop driving - There is a risk of an accident! Seek help from a
specialist garage.
Note
■ The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.■A low brake fluid level which is too low is indicated by the warning light
 being shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corre-
sponding message » page 35. We therefore recommend that you check the
coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.Vehicle battery
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
274
Charging
275
Disconnect/reconnect and change
275
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehicle battery
The on-board power supply tries as follows to avoid draining the vehicle bat-
tery when it is heavily loaded.
▶ By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶ By limiting the power of certain consumers.
▶ By turning off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
SymbolMeaningAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGBattery acid is highly corrosive - risk of injury, irritation or poisoning! Corro-
sive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory tract and the
eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery. 
273Inspecting and replenishing

Fig. 360
Fuse for multi-function unit (taxi): RHD
Read and observe
and on page 295 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Not assigned3Voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles4Heated steering wheel5Databus6Automatic gearbox7Air conditioning, heating, receiver for the remote control for the
auxiliary heating, heated rear window, heated windscreen, clock8Light switch, rain sensor, diagnostic connector, parking brake, light-
ing of the instrument cluster, sensor for the alarm system9USB socket10Infotainment screen, TV tuner, ExBoxM2 (applies to South Korea)11Left side belt tensioner12Infotainment13Shock absorber setting14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Phonebox17Instrument cluster, emergency call18Reversing camera19KESSYNo.Consumer20SCR21All-wheel drive, air compressor (Green Line)22Towing hitch23Light - right24Panoramic tilting / sliding sunroof25Central locking - driver's door and rear left door, exterior mirror driv-
er's side - heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Trailer device - electrical outlet29Operating lever underneath the steering wheel3012-volt socket in luggage compartment31Light - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights34TCS, ESC, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, air conditioning, reversing
light switch, mirror with automatic blackout, START-STOP, heated
rear seats, parking brake, light switch35AFS headlights, diagnostic connector, camera, radar, voltage stabil-
izer for taxi vehicles36Headlight right37Headlight left38Trailer device - electrical outlet39Central locking - front passenger door and right rear door, front
passenger side mirrors - heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror
surface4012-volt power outlet41Right side belt tensioner42Boot lid, headlight washers, windscreen washer system43Xenon headlights, ambient lighting44Trailer device - electrical outlet45Electrically adjustable seats46230-Volt power socket 297Fuses and light bulbs