2016 SKODA SUPERB ESP

WARNING■Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Settings in Infotainment
Read and observe
and on page 238 first.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driver assistance
.
■ Front Assist (ambient traffic monitor. sys.) - Set the assistant for distance
monitoring to the vehicles ahead ■
Active
- Activate/deactivate the assistant
■
Advance warning
(Version 1) - Activate/deactivate advance warning
■
Advance warning
(Version 2) - Activating/deactivating and setting the distance
level at which a warning occurs
■
Display distance warning
- Activate/deactivate distance warnings
Operation
Read and observe
and on page 238 first.
The system support is provided in the following manner.▶ Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
▶ Warns you of an impending collision.
▶ Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
▶ If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, an automatic braking ac-
tion is performed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. The system is activated.
TCS is activated » page 214.
The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h.
Note
The system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in “sharp ”curves or with an ESC engagement » page 213.Distance warningFig. 299
Display of the instrument cluster: Proximity warning
Read and observe and on page 238 first.
The display of the distance warning is for vehicles with MAXI DOT display.
If a safe distance from the vehicle ahead is fallen short of, the warning light
appears in the display 
» Fig. 299 .
Immediately increase the proximity if the current traffic situation allows you
to do so!
The proximity at which the warning is displayed depends on the current speed.
The warning may occur when driving between about 60 km/h and 210 km/h.
Warning and automatic braking
Fig. 300
Instrument cluster display: Advance warning or emer-
gency braking at low speed
Read and observe and on page 238 first.
Emergency braking at low speed
If there is a risk of collision in a vehicle speed range of about 5 km/h to 45
km/h, the system triggers an automatic braking.
With automatic braking, the warning light appears in the display 
» Fig. 300 .
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Advance warning
If the system detects a risk of collision, the warning light appears on the dis-
play 
» Fig. 300 and an audible signal is emitted.
The pre-warning display can occur in the following situations.
▶ If there is a risk of collision with a moving obstacle at a driving speed range
of approx. 30 km/h to approx. 210 km/h.
▶ If there is a risk of collision with a stationary obstacle at a driving speed
range of approx. 30 km/h to approx. 85 km/h.
With a warning the brake pedal must be pressed or the moving obstacle is to
be avoided!
Acute alert
If the driver does not react to the advance warning when in danger of a colli-
sion with a moving obstacle, the system briefly applies the brake automatically
via an active brake intervention to draw attention to the potential danger of a
collision again.
Automatic Braking
If the driver does not respond to acute warning, the system begins to auto-
matically brake the vehicle.
If an automatic brake intervention is triggered by the system, the pressure in
the brake system increases and the brake pedal cannot be operated with the
normal pedal stroke.
The automatic braking interventions can be cancelled by pressing the acceler-
ator pedal or by means of a steering intervention.
Brake assist
If the driver brakes inadequate with an impending collision, the system auto-
matically increases braking force.
The braking assistance only occurs as long as the brake pedal is being firmly
pressed down.Deactivation/activationFig. 301
Buttons / dial: on the operating lever / the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
Read and observe
and on page 238 first.
The system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases »
.
On vehicles with the MAXI DOT display, the system can be activated/deactiva- ted in the main menu » page 48, Menu item
Assist systems
.
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with segment display
Button
» Fig. 301ActionOperationBPressDeactivate/activate system
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with multi-function steering wheel
Button / dial
» Fig. 301ActionOperation
CPressShow Front Assist menu itemDPressDeactivate/activate system
Disable / enable and setting in the Infotainment
In Infotainment, the entire system or the function advance warning and dis-
tance warning can be deactivated/activated » page 238, Settings in Infotain-
ment .
The distance-warning function was deactivated before the ignition was
switched off, it remains deactivated after the ignition is switched on again. 
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WARNINGIn the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning or a system action was taken.
■
When on a truck, or a car ferry service or similar.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 238 first.
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message appears on the
instrument cluster display stating there is no sensor view. Clean the sensor
cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 264 on page 212 .
If there is no sensor view in the winter, the snow on the sensor under the cov- er could be the reason. The system is functional again after the snow melts
away from the sensor.
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
system still is not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
240
mode
Eco240
Mode
Comfort241
Mode
Normal241
Mode
Sports241
Mode
individual241Mode selection and Infotainment display241Settings for individual
mode242
By selecting the driving mode, the driving behaviour can be adapted to the de-
sired mode of operation.
the following modes
Eco
.
Comfort
.
normal
.
Sports
and
individual
are available.
The mode
Comfort
is only available on vehicles with adaptive chassis control
(DCC).
WARNINGPlease take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 240 first.
The adaptive chassis control (following known as DCC) provides the ability to
adjust the shock characteristics for the sporty, normal or comfortable driving
when the corresponding control mode is selected.
The DCC evaluates steering response and road conditions while driving contin- uously and adjusts the suspension behaviour within the selected driving mode
accordingly.
mode
Eco
Read and observe on page 240 first.
This mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and helps to save fuel.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Drive
Vehicle acceleration is more relaxed than in
Normal
mode.
The recommended gear is controlled such to achieve the lowest possible fuel
consumption » page 44.
If the START-STOP system is deactivated manually » page 202, this will be au-
tomatically activated.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode E » page 207 . 
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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. 
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The first protection level can be deactivated in one of the following ways.
▶ in the menu  in Infotainment
→  →
Driver assistance
.
▶ Deactivating the TCS » page 214.
▶ By selecting the driving mode
Sport
» page 241 .
Provided that the driving mode
Sport
is not selected, the system is activated
over the two levels of protection after switching the ignition off and on again.
The second level of protection
The system intervenes only if the situation is evaluated as critical, such as
when panic braking at high speeds.
This level of protection cannot be deactivated.
Vehicles with the Front Assist system
Using this information, a system intervention may also occur when there is the danger of a collision with an obstacle detected in front of the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
 Introduction
Fig. 303
Sensor for Lane Assist
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
243
Operation
244
Activation / deactivation
245
Malfunctions
245
The lane departure warning (following known as system) helps to keep the ve-
hicle between the boundary lines of a lane.
The system recognises the boundary lines of the lane using a sensor
» Fig. 303 .
When the vehicle approaches a detected line between lanes, the system
makes a light movement of the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the
boundary line. This corrective steering intervention can be manually overrid-
den at any time.WARNING■ Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .■
Lane Assist can help you keep the vehicle within the lane. However, it
does not steer the vehicle for you. The driver retains full responsibility for
steering at all times.
■
Some objects or markings on the road can be recognised as the boundary
lines - an erroneous steering intervention may be the result.
WARNINGThe system may not be able to recognise the boundary line, or recognise it
incorrectly, for example, in the following situations.■
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
■
When driving in “sharp” bends.
■
The sensor is blinded by the sun or oncoming traffic.
■
The field of view of the sensor is limited by an obstacle or a preceding ve-
hicle.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the sensor on the wind-
screen to avoid impairing the functions of the system.
Note
■ The system is designed for driving on motorways and roads with adequate
longitudinal markings.■
The system can detect both continuous and broken lines.
Settings in Infotainment
Read and observe
and on page 243 first.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driver assistance
.
■ Lane Assist (lane departure warning sys.) - Settings for Lane Assist
■
Active
- Activate/deactivate the assistant
■
Adaptive lane guidance
- Activate/deactivate adaptive lane guidance
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Assistant for emergencies
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
246
Operating conditions
246WARNING■ Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .■
The system is intended for emergency situations when the driver is sud-
denly unable to take over the steering task. Therefore, never try to test out
the system - there is a risk of an accident!
Function
Read and observe
on page 246 first.
The assistant for emergencies (following known as system) detects inactivity
of the driver, which for example can be caused by a sudden loss of conscious-
ness. The system then performs measures as safely as possible to decelerate
the vehicle to a stop.
The system is only available for vehicles with Automatic transmission.
The assistant for emergencies is an extension of the systems Lane Assist
» page 243 and ACC » page 233 and works by using the functions of these two
systems.
For this reason, the chapters on System Lane Assist and ACC are to be read
carefully and the safety notes are to be observed.
System intervention
If the system detects the driver's inactivity, it draws attention to this fact by a beep and a message on the display of the instrument cluster. It keeps the ve-
hicle in its lane.
If the driver does not take over the steering even after a repeated warning,
the system automatically brakes the vehicle and after it has come to a stand-
still the parking brake switch on.
With automatic braking, the hazard warning system is switched on.
The automatic braking interventions can be cancelled by pressing the acceler-
ator pedal or by means of a steering intervention.
Operating conditions
Read and observe
on page 246 first.
The system can intervene when the following basic conditions are present. Lane Assist is activated and the boundary line is detected at least on one
side of the lane » page 243.
ACC is activated and the regulation » page 233 follows.
Traffic sign recognition

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings in Infotainment
247
Operation
247
Additional display
248
Malfunction and information messages
248
The traffic sign recognition (following known as system) shows certain traffic
signs (e.g. speed limits) on the display of the instrument cluster and if necessa-
ry warns against excessive speeds.
WARNING■ Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .■
Vertical traffic signs must always take precedence over the traffic signs
shown in the display. The driver is always responsible for correctly assess-
ing the traffic situation.
■
Speed specifications in the displayed road signs refer to the customary
speed units. For example, the display 
the display can therefore refer to
km / h or mph, specific to the country. 
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WARNING■Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .■
For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if
you feel tired.
■
The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■
Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■
There will be no system warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■ In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, adverse weather condi-
tions or poor road conditions).■
The system is designed primarily for use on motorways.
Tyre pressure monitoring
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storing the tyre pressure values and Infotainment display
249
The tyre pressure monitoring function (following known as system) monitors
the tyre pressure while driving.
If the tyre inflation pressure changes, the warning light 
lights up in the in-
strument cluster and an audible signal sounds » page 37.
The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed inflation
pressure and these pressure values are stored in the system.
Always save the tyre pressure values in the system if one of the following
events occurs.
▶ Change of tyre pressure values.
▶ Change one or more wheels.
▶ Change in position of a wheel on the vehicle.
▶ The warning light 
in the instrument cluster.
WARNING■
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .■
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
bility. Tyre pressure should be checked regularly » page 277.
■
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss,
e.g. in case of sudden tyre damage.
■
Before storing the pressures, the tyres must be inflated to the specified
inflation pressure » page 277. If the wrong pressure valuesare stored, the
system may not issue any warnings, even if the tyre pressure is too low.
CAUTION
To ensure proper system function, the tire pressure values must be stored ev-
ery 10 000 km or 1x a year.
Storing the tyre pressure values and Infotainment display
Fig. 308
Button for storing / Example of
screen display: it indicates a
front left tire pressure change
Read and observe and on page 249 first.
Procedure for storing the tyre pressure values
›
Inflate all the tyres to the specified pressure.
›
Turn on the ignition and switch on Infotainment.
›
Press the button on Infotainment and then tap on the function interfaces
on the screen 
→
Veh. status
.
›
Use the function surfaces

 Select the menu item
Tyre Press. Loss Indica-
tor .
›
Tap the function surface


» Fig. 308 .
In addition, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
A message on the screen informs about the storage of the tyre pressure val- ues. 
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Using hitch
Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Fig. 311
Housing of the 13 pin socket,
safety eyelet
Connect / disconnect
›
Swing out the tow bar » page 250.
›
Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the ball head.
›
Open the cap of the socket and insert the trailer plug (accessories) into the
13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 311 . (If the trailer / accessories have a 7-pin connector,
use a corresponding reduction piece from the ŠKODA Original Accessories).
›
Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
B
(the
breakaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer using the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer (accessory) is being towed
and the headlights may dazzle other road users. Set the range of the head-
lights » page 67 , Operating the lights 1)
.
Power supply of the trailer / accessory power system
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory), the
trailer (accessories) is supplied with power from the vehicle (with ignition
switched on and off).
With the engine switched off, the vehicle battery is discharged by the connec-
ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery, the power supply to the trailer (ac-
cessories) is interrupted.WARNING■ An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories)
may result in an accident or serious injury from electrical shock.■
Do not make any adjustments to the electrical installation of the vehicle
and the trailer (accessories) - risk of an accident or serious injury from elec-
trical shock.
■
After the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory)
the trailer / accessory lights should be checked for function.
■
Never use the securing eye to tow - risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories) can
lead to the inoperability of the vehicle electronics.■
The total power consumption of all the connected loads to the trailer power
supply must not exceed 350 watts, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the
electrical system of the vehicle.
Loading a trailer
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on the vehicle for “full load” » page 277.
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the load from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Nevertheless, maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot
avoid driving with this combination.
WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
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