2016 SKODA SUPERB maintenance

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
This Owner's Manual contains instructions about the vehicle operation, im-
portant information about safety, vehicle care, maintenance and self-help
and technical vehicle data.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, because operation in accordance
with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.
When using the vehicle, the universally applicable country-specific legal re-
quirements (e.g. for transporting children, deactivating the airbag, tyre use,
road traffic etc.) must always be observed.
Always pay attention when driving! As the driver, you are fully responsible
for road safety.
We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA, and wish you a pleasant journey at
all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO 3V0012720AE

Radio142Operation142
Media
146
Operation
146
Audio sources
149
Images
153
Image viewer
153
Video DVD
155
Video player
155
TV tuner
156
TV function
156
Media Command
158
Operation
158
Telephone
160
Introductory information
160
Pair and connect
163
Use the SIM card in the external module
166
rSAP
167
Telephone functions
168
Text messages (SMS)
172
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
174
Hotspot (WLAN)
174
Data connection
175
SmartLink
176
Introductory information
176
Android Auto
177
Apple CarPlay
178
MirrorLink®
178
Navigation
180
Introductory information
180
Search for destination and enter
182
Import my destinations
186
Map
187
Route guidance
190Route192Waypoint mode194
Traffic reports
196
vehicle systems
198
CAR - Vehicle settings
198
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
199
Starting and stopping the engine
199
START-STOPsystem
201
Brakes and Parking
203
Manual gear changing and pedals
205
Automatic transmission
206
Running in the engine and economical
driving
209
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
211
Assist systems
212
General information
212
Braking and stabilisation systems
212
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
215
Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind
spot”Monitoring
218
Reversing camera
221
Park Assist
225
Cruise Control System
229
Speed limiter
231
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
233
Front Assist
237
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
240
Proactive occupant protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
242
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
243
Traffic jam assistant
245
Assistant for emergencies
246
Traffic sign recognition
246Fatigue detection248Tyre pressure monitoring249
Towing device and trailer
250
Hitch
250
Using hitch
252
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
256
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
256
Service intervals
258
Cleaning and care
260
Inspecting and replenishing
264
Fuel
264
AdBlue ®
and its refilling
267
Engine compartment
268
Engine oil
270
Coolant
271
Brake fluid
273
Vehicle battery
273
Wheels
276
Wheels and tyres
276
Operating in winter conditions
278
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
280
Emergency equipment
280
Changing a wheel
282
Puncture repair kit
285
Jump-starting
287
Towing the vehicle
288
Remote control and removable light -
replacing the battery/batteries
2903Table of Contents

Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars
Materials defect liability
Your ŠKODA Partner, as a vendor, is liable to you for material damage to your
new ŠKODA car, ŠKODA Genuine Parts or ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in ac-
cordance with statutory regulations and the purchase agreement.
ŠKODA warranty for new cars
As well as the materials defect liability, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. grants you the
ŠKODA warranty for new cars (hereinafter referred to as “ŠKODA warranty),”
according to the conditions described below.
As part of the ŠKODA warranty, ŠKODA AUTO will ensure the following serv-
ices. ▶ Free repair of faulty components or vehicle defects that occur within two
years from the start of the ŠKODA warranty.
▶ Free repair of paintwork defects on your vehicle that occur within three years
from the start of the ŠKODA warranty.
▶ Free repair of rust perforation to the bodywork of your vehicle that occurs
within twelve years from the start of the warranty. Only rust perforation of
body panels from the inside to the outside is included in the definition of rust
perforation on bodywork and covered by the ŠKODA warranty.
The start of warranty is the date on which the first buyer purchases the new
cars from the ŠKODA Partner 1)
. This date must be noted accordingly by the
ŠKODA Partner in the Owner´s Manual for your vehicle » Documentation of ve-
hicle handover .
Vehicle repairs may be carried out either by replacing the faulty part or by re-
pairing it. Replaced parts become the property of the ŠKODA Service Partner.
There shall be no further claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty. In particular,
there shall be no claims for replacement, cancellation, provision of a courtesy
vehicle for the duration of repairs or compensation for damages.If your ŠKODA vehicle was purchased from a ŠKODA Partner in a country in the
European Economic Area (i.e. the countries of the European Union, Norway,
Iceland and Liechtenstein) or in Switzerland, claims arising from the ŠKODA
warranty must also be made through a ŠKODA Service Partner in one of these
countries.
If your ŠKODA vehicle was purchased from a ŠKODA Partner outside the Euro-
pean Economic Area and Switzerland, claims arising from the ŠKODA warranty
must also be made through a ŠKODA Service Partner outside the European
Economic Area and Switzerland.
One of the conditions for service from the ŠKODA warranty is that all service
work has been carried out in a timely and adequate manner and in accordance
with ŠKODA AUTO provisions. It must be proven that service work has been
carried out properly and in accordance with the ŠKODA AUTO provisions when
raising a claim from the ŠKODA warranty. In the event of a missed service or
failure to carry out a service according to the ŠKODA AUTO provisions, you may
still be entitled to warranty claims as long as you can prove that the missed
service or the failure to carry out a service according to the ŠKODA AUTO provi-
sions was not the cause of the defect.
Natural wear and tear to your vehicle is not covered by the ŠKODA warranty.
The ŠKODA warranty also does not cover faults to bodywork, installations or
conversions provided by third-parties, or vehicle faults caused as a result. The
same applies to accessories that are not factory installed and/or delivered.
In addition, this warranty does not apply if the defect was caused by one of
the following:
▶ Unauthorized use, improper handling (e.g. use in racing competitions or over-
loading), improper care and maintenance or unapproved modification to your
vehicle.
▶ Non-compliance with provisions in the Owner's Manual or other factory-sup-
plied instructions.
▶ External causes or influences (e.g. accidents, hail, flooding etc.).
▶ Parts fitted on or in the vehicle whose use has not been approved by ŠKODA
AUTO, or modification of the vehicle in a manner not approved by ŠKODA
AUTO (e.g. tuning).
▶ Damage caused by you that was not immediately seen to by a specialist ga-
rage or was not rectified properly. 1)
Due to the requirements of generally binding country-specific regulations,
the date of first registration can be specified instead of the date the vehicle
handover.
5Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Seat belts
Using seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct routing of seat belt
16
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
16
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an
accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival
in the event of a major accident.
The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy considerably. They also prevent un-
controlled movements which, in turn, may well result in severe injuries.
When transporting children, observe the following information » page 22,
Transporting children safely .
WARNING■
Put the seat belt on before starting any journey! This also applies to other
passengers - there is a danger of injury!■
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated
» page 12 , Correct and safe seated position .
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
WARNINGInformation on dealing with the safety belts■The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-
ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.
WARNINGInformation on the proper use of safety belts■Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the
belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder - on no ac-
count across your neck.WARNING (Continued)■ No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-
et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.
■
Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably
when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 83.
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair the proper operation of the inertia reel » page 263.■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If parts of the
belt system become damaged (e.g. the belt webbing, the belt connections,
the inertia reel, the locking part etc.), the respective seat belt must be re-
placed by a specialist garage immediately.
■
Seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident must be re-
placed by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should al-
so be checked.
15Seat belts

›To
open/close , move one foot in the sensor area below the rear bumper
quickly in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 42.
The brake light in the rear window illuminates and the lid opens/closes auto-
matically. An acoustic signal is sounded when opening/closing the lid.
If the lid does not move, then repeat the operating process after a few sec-
onds.
The lid movement can be stopped by a rapid swinging of the foot. Swinging
the foot again will continue the lid movement.
The function can be activated / deactivated in Infotainment in the menu 

→
 →
Opening and closing
.
We recommend that the function is deactivated in the following cases:
▶ Installation of a roof rack.
▶ Connecting a trailer (accessory) to the towbar.
▶ Manual vehicle wash.
▶ Maintenance and repair work in the back of the vehicle.
When connecting a device to the trailer socket the deactivation of the function
takes place.
Note
With heavy rain or a dirty rear bumper, under certain circumstances that there
may be limitations, or the automatic deactivation of the contactless opening
function of the boot lid may occur.
Window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close Window
62
Force limiter
63
Window convenience operation
63
Malfunctions
64
The windows in the doors can be operated electrically using the buttons on
the doors.
WARNING■ Always close the window carefully and controlled. Doing so may may
cause yourself or fellow passengers considerable crushing injuries.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 63. If there is an obstacle
(e.g. In the event of a body part becoming trapped) the closing process is
stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres. However, the
windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
power windows.■
Always close the windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
If the windows are opened, dust and other dirt can get into the vehicle and the
wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Open / close Window
Fig. 43
Buttons for window lifter
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat. The window in the front
passenger door and the windows in the rear doors are operated via the button
in each door.
Electric window buttons » Fig. 43
Front door left
Front door right
Rear door, left 
ABC62Using the system

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
256
Statutory checks
256
ŠKODA Service Partner
256
ŠKODA Original parts
257
ŠKODA Original accessories
257
Spoiler
257
Component protection
257
Airbags
257
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
258
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO must be observed when
carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition.
WARNING■ Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the vehicle are to be car-
ried out only by a specialist garage. Improperly conducted work (including
work on the electronic components and their software) can cause faults -
there is a risk of accidents and increased wear on parts!■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Origi-
nal Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reli-
ability, safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA AUTO cannot assume any liability for products which have not
been approved by ŠKODA even though these may be products with a type
approval or have been approved by a nationally recognised testing labora-
tory.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will
advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full function-
ing of the vehicle or to prevent damage (e.g. coolant / battery replacement
etc.).
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and road-worthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorized for this purpose.
Upon request, the ŠKODA Service Partners can prepare the vehicle for the
tests or have this carried out.
Even if you want to take your vehicle to an officially approved test centre for
prior checking in preparation for a legally required test, we recommend that
you consult the service consultant of your ŠKODA Service Partner beforehand.
ŠKODA Service Partner
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
All ŠKODA Service Partners operate according to the most recent guidelinesand instructions from ŠKODA AUTO . All service and repair work is therefore
carried out on time and at the appropriate quality. Adhering to these instruc-
tions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and helps keep your vehicle in a
good technical condition.
We therefore advise you to have all modifications, repairs and technical altera-
tions to your vehicle carried out by a ŠKODA Service Partner.
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ŠKODA Original partsRead and observe
on page 256 first.
We recommend the use of ŠKODA Original Parts for your vehicle, as these
parts are approved by ŠKODA AUTO. These parts correspond exactly to the
ŠKODA AUTO regulations and are identical to the parts used in series produc-
tion.
ŠKODA AUTO is able to warrant the safety, suitability, and long life of these
products.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Parts for
a period of 2 years after sale in accordance with the materials defect liability,
unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement.
ŠKODA Original accessories
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
If you wish to fit accessories to your vehicle, you should remember the follow-ing.
We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in your vehicle.
ŠKODA AUTO has selected such accessories to ensure that they are reliable,
safe and suitable for your particular vehicle. Although we constantly monitor
the market, we are not able to assess or vouch for other products, even
though in some instances such parts may have operational approval or may have been approved by a nationally recognised testing laboratory.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Accesso- ries for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with the
materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement
or any other agreements.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
WARNINGIf your vehicle is equipped with an original spoiler on the front bumper in
combination with the spoiler on the boot lid, the following instructions
must be observed - otherwise there is a risk of accidents and serious inju-
ries!■
The vehicle must always be equipped with a spoiler on the front bumper
only in combination with the corresponding spoiler on the boot lid.
■
This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own,
in combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or
in combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
■
We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Service Partner for any re-
pairs to or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
■
Improperly conducted work on the spoilers of your vehicle may result in
malfunction.
Component protection
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
Some electronic vehicle components (such as the instrument cluster) are fac-
tory-equipped with component protection. This ensures the functional limita-
tion of these components in a non-legitimate installation in another vehicle
(e.g. after a theft) or operation outside the vehicle.
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
WARNING■Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!■
A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tyre combinations, can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - risk of accident and fatal injury! 
257Care and maintenance

WARNING■No changes may be made to parts of the airbag system, the front bumper
and the body.■
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
■
If the airbag is triggered, the airbag system must be exchanged.
WARNINGThe airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). The resulting
damage can negatively affect the function of the airbag system - there is a
risk of accidents and fatal injuries! The following guidelines must be ob-
served.■
Any work on the front doors and their door panels must be carried out by
a specialist garage.
■
Never drive with removed inner door panels or openings in the panels.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
All new ŠKODA vehicles are 95% recyclable.
Service intervals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of service intervals
259
Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
259
Flexible service interval QI6
259
Digital Service Plan
260
The service interval display in the display of the instrument cluster will remind
you to carry out every service stipulated by the manufacturer at the right time
in order to prevent you from forgetting them » page 49.
The completion of services can be verified through the printed verification
from the digital service schedule and the respective receipts.
The specified service intervals are tailored to normal operating conditions.
In the case of difficult operating conditions, it is necessary to have some serv-
ice work performed before the date of the next service or between the speci-
fied service intervals. This applies mainly to the cleaning or the replacement of
the air filter insert in regions with heavy dust pollution as well as checking and
replacing the toothed belt, but also to vehicles with diesel particle filters,
which can put greater strain on the engine oil.
The following is understood under difficult conditions:
▶ Fuel containing sulphur.
▶ Frequent short trips.
▶ Longer periods of engine idling (e.g. taxis).
▶ Operation in areas with heavy dust pollution.
▶ Frequent trailer operation.
▶ Predominantly stop-and-go traffic as is often the case in city driving, for ex-
ample.
▶ Operation predominantly during winter.
You will be told at the specialist garage whether the operating conditions of your vehicle may make it necessary for service work to be carried out between
the normal service intervals.
Different service charges may apply from the particular scope of work required,
depending on the vehicle type and equipment and the status of your vehicle.
Note
■ The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including
changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless sta-
ted otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO. warranty terms or other agreements.■
You will be informed about the current service scopes for the particular serv-
ice work by the specialist garage.
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