2016 SKODA SUPERB battery

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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No.Consumer17ESC, engine control unit, main relay coil18Databus, battery data module19Windscreen wipers20Anti-theft alarm21Not assigned22Engine control system, voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33SCR34Not assigned35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
300
Replacing a bulb for low beam and main beam (halogen headlights)
300
Bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
300
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
301
Removing/installing tail light
301
Replacing the bulbs in the rear light
302
For this reason, we recommend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or
seeking other expert help in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In the case of failure of a Xenon gas discharge bulb or an LED diode, visit a
specialist garage.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 268.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
H7 and H8 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.■
The cap of the filament bulb must always be seated correctly in the head-
light, otherwise this may allow water and debris to enter the headlight - risk of
damage to the headlights.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle.
299Fuses and light bulbs

Selector lever emergency unlocking293
Selector lever lock207
Start and run208
Tiptronic208
Warning light39
Automatic transmission206
AUX90, 150
Settings135
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
118
Avoiding damage to your vehicle211
B
Battery Changing batteries for the removable light
292
Changing in key290, 291
Replace the battery in the remote control in the auxiliary heating
291
Belts15
Belt tensioners17
Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP
133
Name133
on / off133
Paired external devices133
rSAP167
Set140
set to133, 136
Set to133
Switch on/off140
Update131, 134
Updates140
Visibility133, 140
Bluetooth Player151
Bluetooth profile164
Bluetooth® update164
Bonnet Close
269
Open269
Boot Class N1 vehicles109
Boot lid59
Automatic locking59
Contactless open/close61
Open/close59, 60
See boot lid59
Boot lid contactless open/close61
Brake Assist (HBA)214
Brake booster203
Brake fluid273
Check273
specification273
Brake linings Warning light
38
Brake pads new
203
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
38
Brakes Brake booster
203
Brake fluid273
Braking and stabilisation systems212
Information on braking203
Parking brake203
Running in209
Warning light35
Brake system212
Breakdown call168
Broadcasting143
See main menu142
Bulbs Replacing
299
Buttons on the driver door Electric windows
62
C
Call list Call list
170
CameraSee reversing camera221
CAR198
Car battery automatic consumer shutdown
273
Check condition274
Cover274
Disconnecting and reconnecting275
Replacing275
Winter operation274
CAR button198
Car care260
Exterior263
Interior263
Car computer see multifunction display
46
Care and maintenance256
Cargo element106
CAR menu198
Car park184
Carrier112
Car wash260
Exterior263
Panes263
CD149
Central locking53
Problems57
Central locking button55
Changing Batteries for the removable light
292
Battery290, 291
Wheels282
Windscreen wiper blades295
Changing a wheel282
Changing gear Selector lever
207
Tiptronic208
Charging a vehicle battery275
314Index

CheckBrake fluid273
Engine oil271
Oil level271
Checking Battery status
274
Coolant272
Checks Statutory checks
256
Children and safety22
Child safety lock57
Child seat22
Classification25
I-Size27
Installation location25, 27
ISOFIX26
on the front passenger seat23, 24
Place of installation26
TOP TETHER27
Cigarette lighter99
Cleaning the vehicle Interior
263
Outside261
Washing260
Clear calls136
Climatronic113
air distribution control117
Automatic operation116
Operate in Infotainment116
Operating elements114
Clothes hook93
Cockpit31
Lighting72
Comfort indicating68
COMING HOME70
Compartments87
Compatible sources Pictures
154
Video DVD156
Component protection257
Computer see multifunction display46
Conditions for pairing164
Conference call171
Configuration wizard127
Convenience operation Window
63
Coolant271
Checking272
Refilling272
Temperature display32
Warning light39
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
70
Correct routing of seat belt
16
Correct seated position12
Correct seating position14
Crew Protect Assist242
Cruise control230
Cruise Control System229
Cup holders90
Custom destination186
D
DAB
142, 143
Additional information142
Radio Text and image presentation142
Set134, 141
DAB slideshow142
Data connection175
Data roaming133
Data transfer of external devices128
Date132, 139
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
67
Daytime running lights67
DCC240
Warning light42
De-icing the windscreen and rear window74
Deactivation Airbag
21
Default settings133 , 198
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
59
Delete destination190
Demo mode138, 191
Destination Custom destination
186
Entered on the map184
Favourite185, 190
final destinations184
Flagged destination185
Home address185
Image with GPS187
Memory190
Saved destination185
Search for182
Telephone contact185
vCard185
Destination details190
Destination management Destination details
190
Favourite190
Storage190
Destination memory185
Detail of the traffic report197
Device Connect to the telephone
163
Device hotspot174
Diesel266
Diesel fuel266
Diesel particle filter (DPF)41
Digital Clock44
Digital radio reception Set
141
Digital Service Plan260
Dipped beam67
315Index