2016 SKODA SUPERB ESP

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

›In the
Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface  → Route details .
A route destination
In the route plan, the following information is displayed at the destina-
tion » Fig. 242 - 
.
Area with functional surfaces
Destination information Estimated time of arrival at destination / remaining driving time to desti-
nation 1)
Remaining distance to the destination
Chosen route type (economic, fastest, shortest)
Current vehicle position (address / GPS coordinates)
The display of the arrival time or the remaining driving time can be adjusted as
follows.
▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface

→ Advanced set-tings
→
Time display:
.
Several route destinations
In the route plan, the following information is displayed at the respective des- tinations » Fig. 242 -
 .
Area with functional surfaces
Stopover (with sequential number)
Final destination
Estimated time of arrival at destination / stopover
Driving distance to destination / stopover
Substitution of destinations among themselves
Delete the destination
Continuation of the route guidance from the selected target (previous
waypoints are skipped)
Display the destination details » page 190
Insert destination into the route ▶ In the area
A

Enter destination
Tap the functional surface and enter a new
destination.
▶ Or Tap on the area
A
the functional surface
destinations
and select an object
in the list of stored destinations.
AB CDAEach additional destination is added to the list as the first subsequent destina-
tion route.
Change positions of destinations with each other
▶ The relevant function surface 
and move the destination to the desired po-
sition.
With destinations on the route already reached, the note Dest. reached
is dis-
played below the destination name. It is not possible to change the position of
these destinations with each other.
Store route ▶ In the area
A
, tap the functional surface
Save
.
▶ Save the edited route as a new route or replace the existing saved route.
The route is stored in the route list » page 194.
Stop route guidance ▶ In the area
A
, tap the functional surface
Stop
.
Route change in the map
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
Fig. 243
Route change in the map / route transit point
A route in which there are no intermediate targets can be changed during
route guidance by inserting a transit point.
Add a transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Change route inmap
. 
1)
If the time of arrival to the final destination or remaining travelling time greater than 24 hours,
 is dis-
played inside the symbol.
193Navigation

Brakes and Parking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electric parking brake
203
Auto Hold function
204
Parking
205
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style. Under difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving style) the condi-
tion of the brakes should also be checked by a specialist garage between the
service intervals.
The performance of the brakes can be delayed if the brakes are damp, iced up
in winter or if covered in a layer of salt . The brakes are cleaned and dried by
applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times »
.
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient , reduce speed and
shift into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will
be used, reducing the load on the brakes. If you do have to brake, this should
be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking display - when an emergency braking is performed, the
automatic flashing of the brake lights are used to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “worn in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
A too low brake fluid level can cause faults in the braking system , the warn-
ing light  illuminates in the instrument cluster
» page 35,
 Brake system
. If
the warning light does not illuminate and an extended stopping distance is re-
quired, then driving should be adapted according to the unknown cause of
fault and restricted braking effect - seek the assistance of a specialist garage
immediately.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
■
Do not press the brake pedal if braking is now required. This causes the
brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking distance and ex-
cessive wear - risk of accident!
■
Braking for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs should be
carried out only if the traffic conditions permit. Do not place any other road
users in jeopardy.
■
Recommendations for new brake pads have to be observed.
■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be on, oth-
erwise the vehicle could move off - there is the risk of an accident!
■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of
accident!
Electric parking brake
Fig. 255
Parking brake button 
203Starting-off and Driving

CAUTIONWhen stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – this may lead to damage to the clutch.
Manual gear changing
Fig. 258
The shift pattern
Read and observe on page 206 first.
On the gear lever, the shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown
» Fig. 258 .
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 44.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engage reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Switch the gear lever to N.
›
Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into
R » Fig. 258 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear shift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift mech-
anism to wear excessively.Pedals
Read and observe
on page 206 first.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat (supplied by the factory or from the
ŠKODA Original Accessories) which is secured on the respective attachment
points should be used.
WARNINGNo objects should be located in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal
operation could be disabled - risk of accident!
Automatic transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
207
Selector lever lock
207
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
208
Start and run
208
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ Do not use the throttle if the forwards mode has been set using the se-
lector lever prior to starting up - risk of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-
dent! 
206Driving

DriveGreen functionFig. 262
Display in Infotainment screen
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the
driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment screen in the 

→

→
DriveGreen
menu.
A
driving liquid display
With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green
dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking.
B
“Green leaf”
The greener the leaf, the more economic the driving style. With less economi-
cal driving, the leaf is presented without any green colouring or it can be com-
pletely hidden.
C
bar graph
The higher the green bars, the more economical the driving style. Each bar
shows the driving efficiency in 5-second steps, the current bar is on the left.
D
scoring (0 - 100)
The higher the indicated value, the more economical the driving style. When
you tap the function surface
D
, a detailed assessment showing the driving ef-
ficiency during the last 30 minutes is displayed.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add the assessment from the previous journey (the bars are shown in dark green).
E
the average fuel consumption from the start
When you tap the
E
function surface, a detailed overview of the average fuel
consumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add the overview of the average fuel consumption from the previous journey (the
bars are shown in dark green).F
symbols
The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Economical driving style
The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
Travelling is not fluid, this is to avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking
Recommended gear
Tips for economical driving
Tap on the
B
leave to display tips for economical driving.
Note
Resetting the single-trip memory “Since start” also resets the average con-
sumption E and the driving assessment D as well as diagram C.
Radiator shutters
The radiator shutters located in front of the radiator (hereinafter: shutter) help
to reduce CO 2 emissions as well as harmful emissions and to save fuel.
If the system detects that it is possible to reduce the amount of air flowing to
the radiator, it closes the blinds. As a result, the air resistance of the vehicle is
reduced.
If, due to a function impairment of the shutters, a driving speed of 150 km/h is
reached, an appropriate message is shown in the display of the instrument
cluster.
After the display of the above message, the top speed of the vehicle is auto-
matically limited to around 170 km/h.
If this message appears in the winter, the cause may be ice or snow caught up
in the blinds. After the ice or snow has thawed, the blinds are functional again.
If the impairment not due to ice or snow, then assistance from a specialist
should be sought.
210Driving

Avoiding damage to your vehicle
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving Tips
211
Driving through water
211
Driving Tips
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain that match the vehicle parameters
» page 303 , Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.
WARNING■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions. Too high a speed or an erroneous manoeuvre may
cause serious injury and damage to the vehicle.■
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the vehicle can get damaged.■
Any objects that get trapped under the vehicle floor must be removed as
soon as possible. These items can cause damage to the vehicle (e.g. on parts
of the fuel system or the brake system).
Driving through water
Fig. 263
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water
The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving
through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads).›
Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of
water. The water level must not go above the web of the lower beam
» Fig. 263 .
›
Drive at a maximum speed of walking pace, otherwise a shaft may form in
front of the vehicle which could enable water to enter the vehicle system
(e.g. in the air induction system of the engine).
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
CAUTION
■ Water entering the vehicle systems (e.g. the air induction system of the en-
gine) can cause serious damage to the vehicle!■
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
sible water level for your vehicle.
■
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. An vehicle
coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
211Starting-off and Driving

Assist systems
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
212WARNING■ The assistance systems only serve to support the driver and do not re-
lieve the driver of the responsibility for driving the vehicle.■
The increased safety provision, as well as the increased occupant protec-
tion provided by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take risks -
risk of accident!
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
■
The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For
this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system
responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and
ready to intervene!
■
Only enable, disable or set the assistance systems when you have the car
fully under control, in every traffic situation - risk of accident!
Radar sensor
Fig. 264
Installation location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe on page 212 first.
The radar sensor (hereinafter referred to only sensor) uses electromagnetic
waves to capture the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle. The radar is located
under a cover » Fig. 264.
The sensor is part of the ACC » page 233 and Front Assist » page 237systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising. ▶ The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).
▶ The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights and the like(.
▶ When visibility is poor (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
▶ In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered in the area beneath the cov-
er, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC system » page 237, Malfunctions or Front Assist » page 240, Mal-
functions system appears in the instrument cluster display.WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system and
Front Assist system » page 235, » page 239 . Have the sensor checked by a
specialist garage.■
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
■
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor
cover.
Braking and stabilisation systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
213
ESC Sport
213
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
213
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
213
Traction control (TCS)
214
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
214
Active steering assist (DSR)
214

212Driving

Traction control (TCS)Read and observe
on page 213 first.
The ASR prevents spinning of the drive wheels. TCS reduces the drive powertransmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for example,
driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light 
flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
Deactivation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 on page 213 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button
→Tap on the function surface

→
ESC system:
→
ASR off
.
With deactivation the warning light lights up in the instrument cluster

and
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activation
›
Press the 
» Fig. 265 on page 213 button.
›
or: On Infotainment, press the button
→Tap on the function surface

→
ESC system:
→
Activated
.
With activation the warning light
 is
extinguished and an appropriate mes-
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example. ▶ When driving with snow chains.
▶ When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
▶ When it is necessary to “rock” a car free when it has become stuck.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the
brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is
an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). XDS does not re-
spond to the relieved inner curve wheel of the driven axle in the case of fast
cornering.
By applying braking force to the relieved wheel, spinning is prevented by the
XDS. This has a positive effect on the driving stability and steerability of the
vehicle.
Active steering assist (DSR)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
In critical situations, the DSR provides the driver with a steering recommenda-tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. DSR is activated, for example, on the right
and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-
tance.
The HBA is activated by very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 213 first.
When driving on slopes, HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake ped-al to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill on its own.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The HHC is active on gradients upwards of 5 % if the driver door is closed. HHC
is only ever active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
214Driving