2016 SKODA SUPERB fuel reserve

High temperature range - The pointer is in the range C. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument clus-
ter » page 39 .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level
A
» Fig. 20 , the warning light
 illu-
minates in the instrument cluster » page 38.
WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
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.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow 
next to the symbol 
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Display in the rear centre consoleFig. 21
Display in rear centre console
The following information is shown in the display depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle.
▶ Time
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Information on the Climatronic set temperature for occupants in the rear
seats
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Parking brake
34
 Brake system
35
 Front seat belt warning light
35
 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
35

 Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
35
 Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
36
Traction control (TCS) disabled
36
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
36
Rear fog light
36
 Emission control system
36
 Preheating unit (diesel)
36
 EPC warning light (petrol)
37
Safety systems
37
Tyre pressure
37

33Instruments and warning lights

 Brake linings38 Fuel reserve38


Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
38
  Turn signal system
38

Trailer turn signal lights
38
 Fog lights
38

Speed regulating system / speed limiter
38
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
38
 Auto Hold function
39
 Main beam
39
 Automatic gearbox
39
 Rear seat belt warning light
39
 Generator
39
 Coolant
39
 Engine oil pressure
40
 Engine oil level
40

 AdBlue ®
40

Lamp failure
41
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
41
 Windscreen washer fluid level
41
 Headlight assistant
41

 START-STOPsystem
41
 Display - a low temperature
42

Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
42


 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
42
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
42
 front Assist
42

Economy mode
42
 Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
42
 Service
42
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are located at the following positions in the instrument
cluster » Fig. 18 on page 32 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter 1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
5
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light 
(danger) or 
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some warning lights can be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represented
as follows.
▶  - Segment display / monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶  - Coloured MAXI DOT display
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 70. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 268 .
 Parking brake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the parking brake is switched on.
Parking brake error
 Illumi-
nates
Error: electronic parking brakePARKING BRAKE FAILURE
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage. 
34Using the system

Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light  can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
 Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 265.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
  Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights 

indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 243.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light  is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
 Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system
and/or the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
 flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – apply the brake.
38Using the system

■Sort Contacts: - Setting the arrangement of the Telephonebook
■By surname
- Sorting by the contact surname
■
By first name
- Sorting by the contact first name
■
Define home address
- Enter the home address
■
Delete My POIs
- Deleting own POI categories (Personal POI)
■
Update "My POIs" (SD/USB)
- Import / update your own POI categories (Personal
POI)
■
Import objectives (SD / USB)
- Import destinations in vCard format
■
Delete user data
- Delete user data (by pressing the function surface
Delete
and
confirm the deletion) ■
Last destinations
- Delete the last destinations
■
Dest. memory
- Delete the stored destinations
■
Routes
- Delete saved routes
■
My points of interest (Personal POI)
- Delete the custom POIs
■
Entered cities
- Delete the history of places already entered via the address
■
Home address
- Delete the stored home address
■
Flagged destination
- Delete the flagged destination
■
Waypoint tour
- Delete items in the Waypoint mode menu (Applies to Info-
tainment Columbus)
■
Most frequent routes
- Deletion of the most travelled routes
Nav. announcements
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface
 Tap
→
Nav. an-nouncements
.
■
Volume
- Volume control of the nav. announcements
■
Entertainment fading (nav. announce.)
- Setting the fading of the audio volume (e.g.
radio nav. announcements
■
Nav. announcements:
- Setting the playback method of nav. announcements
■
Comprehensive
- All nav. announcements
■
Brief
- Short nav. announcements
■
Congestion only
- Only nav. announcements when a route is changed
■
No navigation sound during call
- Enable / disable non-playback of nav. announce-
ments during a telephone call
■
Note: “My POIs”
- Turn on/off an audible indication when approaching a custom
POI (if supported by the imported custom POI) (applies to Infotainment Co-
lumbus)
Top speeds
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface

→
Top speeds
.
The speed limits in the current country are displayed.
With the Note: National border crossed
function switched on, the country-specific
speed limits » page 138, Advanced settings when crossing international bor-
ders are displayed.
Tank options
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface 
Tap →
Fuel op-tions
.
■
Select preferred fuel station
- Select your preferred fuel station brand (the selec-
ted station brand will be displayed in the first three positions of the list)
■
Fuel warning
-Turn on- / Off the display of a warning message with the option
to visit the nearest petrol station when the fuel level reaches the reserve
area
Version information
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface

→
Version informa-tion
.
A list of countries shown, for whom navigation data exists, together with the
date of the last update.
An update of the navigation data can be carried out is by tapping the function-
al surface
Update (SD / USB)
.
The information on updating the navigation data is to be obtained from a
ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
Advanced settings
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface

→
Advanced set-tings
.
■
Time display:
- Select the time display in the status line
■  - Estimated arrival time at destination
■  - Estimated travelling time to the destination
■
Status line
- Selection of the target type, for which the status line, the route
and travel time are displayed (Here it is also determined which destination
type after selecting 
→
 is displayed in the map)
■  - Route destination
■  - Next waypoint 
138Infotainment

The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain on the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their de-
structive effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive
sun's rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
Washing by hand
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, if necessary, wash using a soft sponge or
washing mitt and plenty of water with appropriate detergents. Wash out the
sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Use a different sponge for the wheels, door sills and lower vehicle areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
Automatic car washes
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of
the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the blades of the wipers should
be cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then
degreased.
Pressure washer
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This particularly applies to informa-
tion with respect to the pressure and spray distance from the vehicle surface.WARNING■
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking
system can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!■
Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -
there is a risk of injury on sharp metal parts!
CAUTION■ Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body
while washing. The temperature of the washing water should be max. 60 ° C -
otherwise there is a risk of damaging the vehicle paint.■
Before driving through a car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk
of damage.
CAUTION
Washing the vehicle using pressure washers■The foils should not be washed using pressure washers - there is a risk of
damage .■
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
■
During cleaning always keep a sufficiently large spraying distance to the
parking sensors, the rear camera lens, to external decorative and protective
plastic parts (e.g. Roof racks, spoilers, protective strips) and other vehicle parts
made of non-metallic materials such as rubber hoses or insulation materials.
■
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
■
When washing the vehicle, do not point the water jet directly at the tow bar
or the trailer socket - there is a risk of seal damage or washing out the grease.
Caring for the outside of the vehicle
Read and observe
and on page 260 first.
Vehicle compo- nentFacts of thematterRemedy
Paint
Spilled fuelClear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)No water drop-
lets form on the
paintUse hard wax (min. twice a year), apply
wax to clean and dry bodyMatt paintUse polish, then preserve (if the polish
does not contain any preservative in-
gredients)Chromed
and anodised
partsSoilingClear water, cloth or cleaning agent
provided for this purpose, then polish
with a soft dry clothFoilsSoilingSoft sponge and mild soap solution a)
261Care 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

Engine oil270
Check271
Oil changing270
Refilling271
specification270
Warning light40
Engine revolutions counter32
Enter destination address
183
Destination on the map184
Environment monitoring system Settings in Infotainment
238
EPC37
EPG TV tuner
157
Equaliser131
ESC ESC Sport
213
Operation213
Warning light36
External device data transfer132
External module CD / DVD
149
SD card150
SIM card166
Video DVD155
F
Factory settings
140
Fastening elements101
Fatigue detection248
Favourite185, 190
File formats Media
152, 153
Pictures154
Requirements and Restrictions152, 153
Video DVD156
Finish route guidance192
Fire extinguisher281
First aid kit280
Flagged destination185
Flashing68
Floor covering in the luggage compartment103
Flooring in the luggage compartment103
Floor mats206
See Floor mats206
FM142, 143
Set134, 141
Fog lights Warning light
38
Fog lights/rear fog light69
Fog lights with CORNER function70
Foils261
Force limiter Electric boot lid
59
Sliding/tilting sunroof64
Tilting / sliding sunroof64
Window63
Front Assist237
Deactivation/activation239
Distance warning238
Malfunctions240
Operation238
Radar sensor212
Settings in Infotainment238
Warning and automatic braking238
Warning light42
Front seats80
Fuel264
Diesel266
Fuel gauge33
refer to Fuel264
Refuelling265
Unleaded petrol265
Warning light38
Fuel consumption305
Fuel filter Information messages
42
Fuel reserve38
Functional surfaces125
Fuses295
in the dashboard296
in the engine compartment298
Plastic clip298
G
Gearbox Information messages
39
Gear change Gear recommendation
44
Information on the selected gear44
Gear changing lever
206
Genuine parts257
Glasses compartment92
GPS180
Graphical driving recommendations191
H
Hazard warning light system
70
HBA214
Headlight assistant71
Warning light41
Headrests84
Heating113, 114
Air distribution control117
Mirrors78
Seats85
Steering wheel86
Windscreen and rear window74
HHC214
Hill Start Assist (HHC)214
hitch252
Hitch250
Home address137, 185
Hook103
Horn31
317Index