Skoda 2012 Superb User manual

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ŠKODA Superb
Owner's Manual

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new ŠKODA offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment.
We recommend that you read this Owner's Manual carefully so that you can quickly familiarise yourself with
your vehicle and all that it has to offer.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a specialist garage or your importer.
National legal provisions take precedence over the information contained in the operating instructions.
We wish you much pleasure with your ŠKODA and pleasant motoring at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA) £

The on-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's Manual” as well
as a “Service schedule” and the “Help on the road” brochure.
There can also be other additional operating manuals and instructions on-board
(e. g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and
equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a specialist ga-
rage.
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The Owner's Manual
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in these operating instructions.
The scope of equipment for your vehicle is described in the sales documentation
you were given when purchasing the car. For more information, contact your local
ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
The Service schedule
contains:
›Vehicle data;
›Service intervals;
›Service proof;
›Confirmation of mobility warranty (only valid in certain countries);
›important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the conditions for
possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service Schedule when you take your car to a special-
ist garage.
If the Service Schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist garage
that regularly services your car. You will receive a duplicate, in which the previ-
ously carried out service work are confirmed.
The Help on the Road brochure
The Help on the Road brochure contains the most important telephone numbers
in individual countries as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of ŠKODA
importers.

Table of Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) 6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 9
Overview 8
Instruments and warning lights 10
Instrument cluster 10
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) 14
MAXI DOT (information display) 18
Auto Check Control 21
Warning lights 22
Unlocking and locking 32
Vehicle key 32
Child safety lock 33
Central locking system 33
Remote control 35
Anti-theft alarm system 37
KESSY system 38
Emergency unlocking and locking of the driver's
door 40
Emergency locking of the doors 40
Boot lid 40
Electric boot lid (Combi) 44
Electric power windows 46
Electric sliding/tilting roof 49
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) 51
Lights and Visibility 54
Lights 54
Interior light 60
Luggage compartment light (Combi) 63
Visibility 64
Windscreen wipers and washers 65
Rear window 69
Seats and Stowage 72
Front seats 72
Seat heaters 75
Ventilated front seats 76
Head restraints 76
Rear seats 78
Luggage compartment 79
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment 83
Extendable variable loading floor with
integrated aluminium strips and fastening
elements (Combi) 84
Net partition (Combi) 86
Roof luggage rack 88
Cup holder 89
Ashtray 90
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 91
Storage compartments 92
Clothes hooks 98
Parking ticket holder 98
The air conditioning system 99
Introductory information 99
Air outlet vents 100
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 100
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 103
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 105
Starting-off and Driving 109
Starting and stopping the engine 109
KESSY system 112
Brakes and brake assist systems 114
Shifting (manual gearbox) 118
Pedals 118
Parking aid 118
Park assist 119
Cruise control system (CCS) 122
START-STOP 124
Automatic gearbox 126
Automatic gearbox 126
Communication 132
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 132
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 133
Symbols in the information display 134
Phone Phonebook 134
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 134
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 137
Voice control 141
Multimedia 143
Safety
Passive Safety 146
General information 146
Correct seated position 147
Seat belts 150
Seat belts 150
Airbag system 154
Description of the airbag system 154
Front airbags 155
Driver’s knee airbag 156
Side airbags 157
Head airbags 159
Deactivating airbags 160
Transporting children safely 162
Child seat 162
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Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 166
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards 166
Catalytic converter 166
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 167
Environmental compatibility 169
Driving abroad 170
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 170
Driving through water on the street 171
Towing a trailer 172
Towing a trailer 172
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 174
Taking care of your vehicle 174
Inspecting and replenishing 181
Fuel 181
Engine compartment 183
Vehicle battery 189
Wheels and Tyres 194
Wheels 194
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 201
Introductory information 201
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 201
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 202
First-aid box 202
Warning triangle 202
Fire extinguisher 202
Vehicle tool kit 203
Changing a wheel 203
Breakdown kit 207
Jump-starting 209
Towing the vehicle 211
Fuses and light bulbs 214
Fuses 214
Bulbs 217
Technical data
Technical data 223
Introductory information 223
Weights 223
Vehicle identification data 223
Fuel consumption according to the ECE
standards and EU guidelines 224
Dimensions 225
Specifications and engine oil capacity 226
1.4 l/92 kW TSI engine - EU5 227
1.8 l/112 kW TSI engine - EU5/EU4/EU2/(BS4) 228
1.8 l/118 kW TSI engine - EU5 229
2.0 l/147 kW FSI engine - EU5 230
3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine - EU5/EU2/(BS4) 231
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR engine - EU5 232
2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR DPF engine - EU5, (EU4/
BS4) 233
2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR DPF engine - EU5 234
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 235
Index
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Table of Contents

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed in order to make it easy
for you to search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particu-
lar moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed
Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the in-
formation you are looking for.
Sections
The majority of Sections apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it is
clearly unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that mention may
be made of equipment which may not be fitted to your vehicle.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction
of travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbols
 End of a section.
£ The section is continued on the next page.
Notes
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow followed
by a small triangle with an exclamation mark. This symbol is intended to draw
your attention to a WARNING note at the end of the section to which you
must pay careful attention.
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection as-
pects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel
consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the opera-
tion of your vehicle. 
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AF Multi-purpose vehicles
AHL Adaptive headlights
AG Automatic gearbox
TCS Traction control
CO2 in g/km discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meter
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation
EDL Electronic differential lock
EPC EPC fault light
ESC Stabilisation control
FSI Stratified petrol direct injection
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
MG Manual gearbox
MFD Multi-functional indicator
N1 Vehicles of this class are designed and constructed for con-
veying goods with a maximum weight of 3.5 tons
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection
system
TDI PD Diesel engine with injection system and unit injector injection
system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection 
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Abbreviations

Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Power windows 46
Central locking system 35
Air outlet vents 100
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
›Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 60
›Speed regulating system 122
Steering wheel:
›with horn
›with driver’s front airbag 155
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 133, 143
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 10
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
›Multi-functional indicator 14
›Windshield wiper and wash system 65
Air outlet vents 100
Regulator for front left seat heating 75
Switch for hazard warning lights 59
Regulator for front right seat heating 75
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Radio
›Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 92
Front passenger airbag 155
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 161
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 70
Light switch 55
Bonnet release lever 184
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Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 59, 59
Storage compartment on the driver's side 93
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 110
Driver’s knee airbag 156
Ignition lock 111
TCS switch 117
Tyre pressure monitoring system 28
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system 100
›Operating controls for Climatronic 103
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 118
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 126
Indicator light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 161
Park Assist 119
Front and rear parking aid 118
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Ashtrays 90
›Storage compartment 93
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. 
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Cockpit