Skoda Superb B8 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
OWNERS MANUAL
ŠKODA Superb

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Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
This manual contains instructions about the vehicle operation, important information about safety,
vehicle care, maintenance and self-help and technical vehicle data.
The operation of some functions and vehicle systems is undertaken via Infotainment.
Please do not read just this manual, but also the Infotainment manual carefully as well. The procedure
in accordance with the two instructions is a prerequisite for the correct use of the vehicle.
We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA, and wish you a pleasant journey at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA or manufacturer)
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Table of Contents
On-board literature 4
Notes 5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual 6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety 8
General information 8
Correct and safe seated position 8
Seat belts 11
Using seat belts 11
Belt retractors and belt tensioners, reversible
seat belts 13
Airbag system 14
Description of the airbag system 14
Airbag overview 15
Deactivating airbags 19
Transporting children safely 21
Child seat 21
Fastening systems 24
Using the system
Cockpit 29
Overview 28
Instruments and warning lights 30
Instrument cluster 30
Warning lights 33
Information system 44
Driver information system 44
Driving data (Multifunction display) 45
MAXI DOT display 47
Service interval display 51
SmartGate 52
Unlocking and opening 54
Unlocking and locking 54
Anti-theft alarm system 59
Luggage compartment lid 60
Electric boot lid 61
Window operation 63
Panorama sliding/tilting roof 66
Lights and visibility 69
Lights 69
Headlamp assistant 74
Interior lights 76
Visibility 77
Windscreen wipers and washers 79
Rear mirror 81
Seats and head restraints 83
Front seats 83
Rear seats 87
Head restraints 89
Seat heating and ventilation 90
Transporting and practical equipment 92
Useful equipment 92
Electrical sockets and cigarette lighter 101
Ashtrays 105
Multimedia holder 106
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo 107
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate) 117
Net partition 118
Roof rack 119
Heating and ventilation 120
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic 120
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 125
Driving
Starting-off and Driving 128
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key 128
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button 130
START-STOPsystem 132
Brakes and parking 134
Manual gear changing and pedals 136
Automatic transmission 137
Running-in and economical driving 140
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 142
Assist systems 143
Braking and stabilisation systems 143
Parking assistance (ParkPilot) 147
Rear Traffic Alert 149
Rear View Camera 151
Park Assist 155
Speed control system 160
Speed limiter 162
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 163
Front Assistant 169
Selection of the driving mode(Driving Mode
Selection) 172
Proactive passenger protection 175
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) 175
Assistant for “blind spot monitoring” 178
Traffic jam assistant 180
Assistant for emergencies 181
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Traffic sign recognition 181
Fatigue detection 183
Tyre pressure monitoring 184
Hitch and trailer 185
Hitch 185
Trailer 187
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance 190
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations 190
Washing vehicle 193
Cleaning vehicle exterior 194
Interior care 198
Inspecting and replenishing 201
Fuel 201
AdBlue® and its refilling 204
Engine compartment 206
Engine oil 209
Coolant 210
Brake fluid 212
Vehicle battery 213
Wheels 217
Tyres and wheel rims 217
Winter operation 221
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help 222
Emergency equipment 222
Changing a wheel 224
Puncture repair kit 228
Jump-starting 230
Towing the vehicle 232
Remote control and removable light 234
Emergency unlocking/locking 236
Replacing windscreen wiper blades 237
Fuses and light bulbs 239
Fuses 239
Bulbs 242
Technical data
Technical data 247
Basic vehicle data 247
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type 253
Index
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Table of Contents

On-board literature
You will always find this Owner's Manual and the Service Plan included in the
on-board literature for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature can also include the In-
fotainment operating instructionsand in some countries also the brochure On
the road.
Owner's Manual
These operating instructions apply to all body variants of the vehicle and all
related model versions as well as all equipment levels.
This owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment in your vehicle refers to your purchase contract for the
vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment, please contact a
ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The illustrations
can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to provide
general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development
with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time
with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in
this operating manual corresponds to the information available at the time of
going to press.
It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be made based on the technical
data, illustrations and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
Service schedule
The service schedule includes the documentation of the vehicle handover,
warranty information and service events.
Infotainment operating instructions
The Infotainment manual contains a description of the Infotainment service
and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.
On-the-road brochure
The On-the-road brochure contains the customer service number and the
service number in the individual countries as well as the emergency numbers.
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Notes
Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service
work for your vehicle.
- Workshop - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks
for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner, or an independent workshop.
- A Workshop that has been contractually authorized
by the manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to perform
service tasks on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
- A company that has been authorized by the manufacturer
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and,
when applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell
ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
Explanation of symbols
An overview of the symbols used in the instruction manual and a brief explan-
ation of their meaning.
Reference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor-
mation and safety warnings
Continuation of the module on the next page
Situations in which the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible
® Registered trademark
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
Text display in the segment display
WARNING
Texts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-
jury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol contain information on environmental protection as
well as tips for economical operation.
“Specialist”
“ŠKODA service partner”
“ŠKODA partner”
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.
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Notes

Structure and more information about the Owner's
Manual
Structure of the manual
The operating manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■Section (e.g. Safety) - the title of the Section is always indicated at the lower
left side
■Main chapters (e.g. Airbag system) - the title of the main chapter is always
indicated at the lower right side
■Chapter (e.g. Airbag overview)
■ Introduction to the topic - Module Overview within the chapter intro-
ductory information about the chapter content, if necessary, valid for
the entire chapter notes
■Module (e.g. Front airbags)
Information search
When searching for information in the operating instructions, we recommend
using the Index at the end of the Owner's Manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the for-
ward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units
The volume, weight, speed and length data are given in metric units, unless
otherwise indicated.
Display
In this owner's manual, the MAXI DOT display is used as the display in the in-
strument cluster unless otherwise stated.
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system
ACC Adaptive cruise control
ACT active cylinder management
AF Multi-purpose vehicles
AGM Vehicle battery type
APN An access point name for the WLAN connection
TCS Traction control
CO2Carbon dioxide
COC Declaration of conformity
DCC adaptive chassis control
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation
EDL Electronic differential lock
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
EPC EPC fault light
ESC Electronic Stability Control
ET Rim depth
EU European Union
GSM Global system for mobile communications
HBA Hydraulic brake assist
HHC Uphill start assist
KESSY Keyless unlocking, starting and locking
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for output
LED Lighting element type
LTE Technology for high-speed data transmission in the net-
works of telephone service provider
M1 A passenger car constructed primarily for the transport of
people
Abbreviation Definition
MCB Multi-collision brake
MG Manual gearbox
N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goods
NiMH Nickel metal hydride
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
PIN personal identification number
SCR Diesel engine for which the AdBlue ® solution is required
SSP Connect two devices using Bluetooth® profile
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
system
TSA Trailer stabilisation
TSI Petrol engine with turbo charging and direct injection
VDA Association of the Automotive Industry (in Germany)
VIN Vehicle identification number
W Watt, unit of power
WLAN Wireless data network
XDS Functional extension of the electronic differential lock
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Abbreviations