2016 SKODA SUPERB tow bar

›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

Roll-up coverFig. 128
Roll-up cover: Pull out / roll up / intermediate position / remove
Fig. 129
Remove the left side cover / store roll-up cover
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
Extending
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
and pull it out in the direction of the arrow
1
until it audibly clicks » Fig. 128.
Retracting›Push the cover in the handle area A in the direction of arrow 2. The cover
rolls up automatically to the intermediate position B
» Fig. 128 .
The cover rolls up fully by pressing the cover in the handle area
A
in direction
of arrow
3
. The rolled-up cover can now be removed.
Removing/inserting
›
Press on the side of the cross bar in the direction of arrow
4
and remove
the cover in the arrow direction
5
» Fig. 128 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Stowage
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, then the removable
roll-up luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the recesses of the lug-
gage compartment side trim.
›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 110.
›
Open the side trays on both sides of the luggage compartment and remove
» Fig. 130 on page 106 -
 .
›
Remove the left side cover in the arrow direction
1

» Fig. 129 .
›
Insert the roll-up cover in the recesses of the side trim in the direction of ar-
row
2
and stow in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Reinsert the left side cover in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Close the side compartments on both sides of the luggage compartment.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the roll-up cover - there is a risk of damage
to the cover and a risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or a vehicle
collision!
Note
If you want to stow the roll-up luggage compartment cover and the multifunc-
tion pocket at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-
up luggage compartment covers the multifunction pocket.
Roll-up cover - automatic rolling-up
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The automatic rolling up of the roll-up cover (hereafter as function) eases ac-cess to the luggage compartment. 
105Transport of cargo

Multi-function pocketFig. 135
Multi-function pocket: Pull out / insert / push in / remove
Fig. 136
Remove the left side cover / store multifunction tray
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The multifunction pocket (following as pocket) is provided for the storage of
clothing and light objects with no sharp edges.
The maximum permissible load of the multifunction box is 3 kg.
Removal and fitting›Fold down the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment in the
direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 135 .
›
Grasp the rear bar
A
with both hands and withdraw the pocket in arrow di-
rection
2
.
›
Place the rear bar onto the two hooks that are folded forward in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
all the way to the stop.
Pushing in
›
Remove the rear bar of the hook in direction of arrow
4
push in the pocket
in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 135 .
›
Place the rear bar against the front bar and press them together at both
ends
B
.
›
The front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment fold back oppo-
site to the direction of arrow
1
.
Removing/inserting
›
Remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover » page 105.
›
Remove the pocket from the fittings in the direction of the arrow
6
» Fig. 135.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
›
Insert the end of the bar marked 
 in the right-hand mounting, and the end
marked 
 in the left-hand mounting. The arrows should be pointing forward.
Stowage
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, then the removable
pocket cover can be stowed in the recesses of the luggage compartment side
trim.
›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 110.
›
Open the side trays on both sides of the luggage compartment » Fig. 130 on
page 106 -
 .
›
Remove the left side cover in the arrow direction
1

» Fig. 136 .
›
Insert the pocket in the recesses of the side trim in the arrow direction
2
and stow in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Reinsert the left side cover in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Close the side compartments on both sides of the luggage compartment.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position.
Note
If you want to stow the roll-up luggage compartment cover and the multifunc-
tion pocket at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-
up luggage compartment covers the multifunction pocket.108Using the system

■Touchscreen tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■No navigation sound during call
- Switching on / off the nav. announcements dur-
ing a telephone conversation (does not apply to Infotainment Bolero)
Screen settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap →
screen
.
■
Screen off (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off function
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Animation when finger near screen
- Turn the proximity sensors on/off (When the
function is on, e.g. Navigation will be shown in the main menu when moving a
finger towards the bottom bar with the functional surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
time and date
.
■
Time source:
- Time source settings: manual / GPS (applies to Infotainment Co-
lumbus, Amundsen)
■
Time:
- time settings
■
Summer (DST)
- Switches the summer time setting on/off (applies to Infotain-
ment Columbus, Amundsen)
■
Automatic summertime
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Choice of time zone
■
Time format:
- Specify the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
In some languages, after selecting the function surface
Female
and
Male
are dis-
played for the choice of voice prompts for Infotainment.
Note■ When a language is selected which does not support voice control, Infotain-
ment will indicate with a message on the screen.■
The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Additional keypadlanguages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language (function sur-
face ).
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Setting data transfer
An active data transfer allows data transfer between Infotainment and the ex-
ternal device (e.g. MirrorLink ®
application) or the operation of some Infotain-
ment functions using the application of the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media
Command).
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Mobile device datatransfer
.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- Turning data transfer on and off
■
Use apps to operate::
- Setting Infotainment operation via the external device
applications (applies to Infotainment Columbus) ■
Deactivate
- Deactivate Infotainment operation via an external device
■
Confirm
- Infotainment operation with required confirmation
■
Allow
- Infotainment operation without required confirmation
132Infotainment

›Stop the vehicle and steer opposite until the yellow lines 6 the red line 8fade into each other (required roadway alignment). Hold the steering wheel
in this position.
Orientation lines are displayed » Fig. 278 on page 223 on the screen.›
Carefully move backwards.
›
Stop the vehicle when 
appears on the screen, or at a safe distance from
the obstacle situated behind the vehicle.
Note
The guidance in the parking space is cancelled due to the system when the
steering wheel is set for a period of time against the required road direction.
The parking is to be started again.
mode- Driving up to a trailer / Distance monitoring
Fig. 281
Screen display
Read and observe and on page 221 first.
In this mode, the area behind the vehicle is shown at the top of the screen.
Vehicles with towing hitch
If your vehicle is factory fitted with a tow-bar, this mode supports the driver
when the vehicle approaches a trailer draw bar.
Screen display » Fig. 281
Ball head of the towing device
Lines for the distance estimation (at a distance of about 10 cm)
Line for approaching a trailer draw bar
Trailer draw bar
The line
C
moves depending on the steering angle and indicate the roadway
on which the vehicle would take with the current steering wheel position.
ABCDVehicles without towing hitch
If your vehicle is not factory equipped with a towing hitch, a red line for moni-
toring the distance to obstacles is displayed on the screen at a distance of 40
cm behind the vehicle.
Mode - Monitoring the area behind the vehicle
Read and observe
and on page 221 first.
In this mode, the area behind the vehicle is shown on the screen.
The mode is suited for the entire view of the situation behind the vehicle.
Park Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
226
Parking space search
227
Switch to park mode
227
Parking
227
Parking forwards
228
Departing from a parallel parking space
229
Automatic brake assist
229
Malfunctions
229
Park Assist (following referred to system) helps drivers park in suitable parallel
and perpendicular parking places or also to manoeuvre out of parallel parking
spaces.
The system takes over the steering movements only when parking or leaving a
parking space. The driver operates the brake, accelerator or clutch pedal and
the shift / selector lever.
The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to
as parking operation.
The Park Assist is an extension of the parking aid » page 215 and operates on
the basis of data collected by the ultrasonic sensors.
For this reason, the chapter on the parking aid is to be read carefully and the safety notes are to be observed. 
225Assist systems

NoteWhen a warning light in the instrument cluster appears, the affected tyre
can be displayed on the infotainment » Fig. 308.Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Swinging in and out the tow bar
250
Vertical load with mounted accessories
251
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 90 kg. Other data
(e.g. shown on the rating plate of the hitch) only provides information about
the test values of the device.
WARNINGDo not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
Swinging in and out the tow bar
Fig. 309
Tow bar: swing in and out
Read and observe
on page 250 first.
The pivotable tow bar cannot be removed. Its correct latching in both positions is indicated by a warning light.
Swing out the tow bar
›
Pull the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 309 » . The tow
bar pivots in the direction of arrow
2
and the warning light beside the han-
dle flashes red .
›
Allow the handle
A
to retract slowly and check if this is properly seated in
the starting position. 
250Driving

›Press the tow bar in the direction of the arrow 2, until it audibly clicks into
place. The warning light lights green.
Swivel tow bar
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. A socket or adapter
may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket.›
Pull the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 309 . The tow bar
is unlocked and the warning light beside the handle flashes red.
›
Allow the handle
A
to retract slowly and check if this is properly seated in
the starting position.
›
Swing in the tow bar under the bumper in the direction of arrow
3
until it
clicks into place. The warning light lights green.
Check latching
If the tow bar is incorrectly locked, the warning light flashes red, after the igni-
tion is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and the following message
appears in the instrument cluster.
WARNING■ Take care with the towing device - it may cause injury.■When swinging out the ball rod away from the central area of the rear
bumper, there is a danger of injury to the legs.■
Do not manipulate the release lever as long as a trailer or another acces-
sory is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could come loose - risk of acci-
dent and injury.
■
If the warning light does not turn green, or the tow bar cannot engage,
then do not use the tow bar. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
When not using the towing device, always swing the tow bar under the bump-
er.Vertical load with mounted accessoriesFig. 310
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory depend-
ing on the load centre of gravity
Read and observe on page 250 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm » Fig. 310 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
Distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessories, including load0 cm75 kg30 cm75 kg60 cm35 kg70 cm0 kg
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - risk of damage to the towing device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.251Towing device and trailer

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.
252Driving