2016 SKODA SUPERB key

Fig. 256
Parking brake operation
Read and observe
on page 203 first.
The electric parking brake (hereinafter referred as a parking brake) replaces the handbrake. This secures the vehicle when stopping and parking against
unwanted movement.
The parking brake can be used when the ignition is on or off.
Switching on
›
Pull the  button in the direction of arrow
1

» Fig. 256 and hold until the

symbol in the button and warning light  illuminate in the instrument clus-
ter.
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake switches off automatically when starting, as long as the
driver's door is closed and the driver has fastened the seat belt.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope, step on
the accelerator or switch on the parking brake.
Turning off the parking brake can be prevented if, before starting, the  but-
ton is pulled and held in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 256 . The parking brake
turns off after releasing the button.
Manual shut-down
›
With the ignition switched on , press the brake pedal and at the same time
push the  button in the direction of arrow
2

» Fig. 256 .
›
With the engine running , press either the brake or accelerator pedal and
press the  button in the direction of arrow
2
.
The  symbol in the button and the warning light
 in the instrument cluster
go out.
Emergency braking function
If, while driving, a fault occurs in the brake system, the parking brake can be
used as an emergency brake »
.
›
Pull the 
button in the direction of arrow
1
and » Fig. 256 hold (you hear
an audible signal), the vehicle starts to brake strongly.
The braking process is interrupted when the key is released or the accelerator
pedal is actuated.
WARNING■ The emergency brake is to be used only in an emergency when the vehi-
cle cannot be stopped with the brake pedal.■
Do not place any objects in the recessed grip for the finger in front of the
parking brake key - the parking brake button could be blocked!
Note
■ If the vehicle battery is discharged, it is not possible to release the parking
brake. First connect the vehicle first to a power source, such as the battery of
another vehicle » page 287, Jump-starting and then turn off the parking
brake.■
Noise when switching on and off the parking brake is normal and therefore
harmless.
Auto Hold function
Fig. 257
The Auto-Hold function button
Read and observe on page 203 first.
The Auto Hold function (hereinafter referred to only as system) prevents the
vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped. It is, for example, not nec-
essary to secure the vehicle with the brake pedal or parking brake at traffic
lights. 
204Driving

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. 
217Assist systems

We recommend when refilling using refill bottles that you use refill bottles
from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
When adding AdBlue ®
take note of the minimum and maximum AdBlue ®
tank
capacity shown in the display of the instrument cluster » page 40.
Refill AdBlue ®
under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The ignition is switched off.
Refilling›
Press the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
1
and fold in the direction of
arrow
2
» Fig. 317 .
›
Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the tank cap and place in the recess on top of the fuel filler flap in
the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Refill AdBlue ®
in the neck
A
by means of a refill or a fuel nozzle refill (follow
the instructions on the container or the instructions of the petrol station op-
erator).
The AdBlue ®
- tank is full when no AdBlue ®
flows from the refill bottle or as
soon as the correctly operated pump cuts out for the first time. Do not contin-
ue refilling AdBlue ®
.
›
After refilling AdBlue ®
put the cap on the fuel filler neck and turn in the oppo-
site direction of the arrow
3
until it engages.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Before continuing your journey , switch on just the ignition for 30 s so that the
refilling can be recognized by the system. Only then start the engine.
Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open the bonnet and close
269
Engine compartment overview
269
Windscreen washer fluid
270WARNINGNever cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cov-
er) – risk of fire!WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of your car is a
hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
system, open the driver's door.■
Switch on the parking brake.
■
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan suddenly switch on approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke or use open flames in the vicinity of the engine.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
If it is necessary to work on the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning, then observe the rotating engine parts and electrical plants - it can
be fatal!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery. 
268General Maintenance

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. 
290Do-it-yourself

›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.
291Emergency equipment and self-help

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. 
292Do-it-yourself

›On vehicles with the
KESSY system, hold the emergency key with the handle
facing downwards » Fig. 349 -  into the lock cylinder and unlock / lock the
vehicle.›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without locking cylinders
Fig. 350
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 350 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (sprung po-
sition).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lidFig. 351
Unlock flap: Variant 1 / Variant 2
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the recess or the opening in the
trim » Fig. 351 as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever emergency unlocking
Fig. 352
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Switch on the parking brake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console.
›
Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area
1
» Fig. 352 and lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked. 
293Emergency equipment and self-help

Fuses in the dashboard- LHDFig. 357
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
Read and observe and on page 295 first.
In left-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the driver side behind the storage compartment.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Open the storage box on the driver side.
›
Hold the stacker laterally in the region
A
and open by pulling in the direction
of arrow
1
(A greater force is required to open) » Fig. 357.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 361 on page 298 .
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Stow the clamp back in the original position.
›
Close the compartment by pushing in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fuses in the dashboard- RHD
Fig. 358
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Read and observe and on page 295 first.
In right-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the passenger side behind the
storage compartment.
Fold down the storage compartment and replace the fuse
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Unlock the brake rod in the direction of arrow
1
and remove in the direction
of arrow
2
» Fig. 358 .
›
Push the lugs
A
in the direction of arrow
3
and the storage compartment
folds down.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 361 on page 298 .
›
Use the clip to pull out the faulty fuse and then insert a new fuse.
›
Stow the clip back in the original position.
Fold back the storage compartment
›
Raise the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Overcome the resistance of the detents
A
.
›
Insert the brake rod against the direction of arrow
2
and lock against the
direction of arrow
1
.
›
Close the storage compartment.
Fuse assignment in the dashboard
Fig. 359
Fuses 
296Do-it-yourself