steering SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) User Guide

If the indicator light
 lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Steering lock (KESSY system)
› While the indicator light
 is flashing, the steering lock cannot be released. Fur-
ther information » page 105 , KESSY system .
› As long as the indicator light
 is flashing, an audible signal is beeping and the
following appears in the information display: Steering column lock: Workshop! ,
the electrical steering lock is faulty. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
› As long as the indicator light
 is flashing, an audible signal is beeping and the
following appears in the information display: Steering column lock faulty. the
electrical steering lock is faulty. Park the car,  do not continue the journey. Af-
ter switching off the ignition, it is then no longer possible to lock the steering,
to activate the electrical components (e.g. radio, navigation system), to switch
on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist
garage. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. Note
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow indica-
tor light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The indicator light must go
out after driving a short distance. If the yellow indicator light  does not go out
after starting the engine again and a short drive, it is necessary to visit a

ŠKODA
specialist garage. ÐEngine oil level 
The indicator light  lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 178. The indicator light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the indicator light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The indicator light  flashes (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the indicator light flashes  several times
and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. Ð Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
The indicator light flashes  to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the indicator light  comes on immediately after you start the engine, the ESC
might be switched off due to technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on
again. If the indicator light does not light up after you switch the engine back on,
the ESR is fully functional again.
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the ESC.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 110, Stabilisation Control (ESC) . Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The indicator light must go out
after driving a short distance. Ð
22 Using the system

Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key
Introductory information
Fig. 8
Remote control key
Two remote control keys are provided with the vehicle » Fig. 8.WARNING
■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
■ Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally -
risk of accident! CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.
■ Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock. Note
If you lose a key, please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner who will obtain a re-
placement key for you. Ð Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover B
» Fig. 9. If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light A
does not flash
after you press a button on the remote control key » Fig. 8 on page 27. We recom-
mend that you ask a ŠKODA
Service Partner to replace the key battery. However,
if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
› Flip out the key.
› Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of arrows 1
» Fig. 9.
› Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow 2
.
› Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-
wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
› Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place. CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery. £
27
Unlocking and locking

Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 49
DAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light) 49
Automatic driving lamp control 49
Parking light 50
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 50
Adaptive headlights (AHL) 51
Fog lights 52
Fog lights with the function CORNER 52
Rear fog lights 52
Instrument lighting  53
Headlight beam adjustment  53
Switches for the hazard warning light system 53
Turn signal and main beam lever 54
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 30 on page
49. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position  or  . After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side lights also
go out after the ignition key is removed. WARNING
■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
■ The automatic driving lamp control 
 only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor
cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we recom-
mend switching on the low beam or fog lights! CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð
48 Using the system

Switching lights on and off
Fig. 30
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 30 to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
› Turn the light switch to position
.
› Push the main beam lever slightly forward in the spring-tensioned position to
switch on the main beam » Fig. 36 on page 54.
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)
› Turn the light switch to position 0. ÐDAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on daylight driving lights
›
Turn the ignition on and turn the light switch to position 0 or
 .
Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it downwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
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ä Activating the function daylight driving lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it upwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
On vehicles with an information display, the daylight driving lights can also be ac-
tivated or deactivated via the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights, the
parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the
function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument
cluster is switched on as well. Ð Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 31
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 31 to position .
Switching off
› Turn the light switch to the position 0,
 or .
If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition
is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the
light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch. £
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Lights and visibility

Fog lights
Fig. 32
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 32.
› Pull the light switch to position 1
.
The indicator light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 18. ÐFog lights with the function CORNER
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The fog lights with the function CORNER are designed to improve the illumination
of the surrounding area near the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The fog lights with the function
CORNER are adjusted according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light 1)
in the following circumstances:
› the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
› the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
› the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position
 and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on;
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the fog lights are not switched on;
› no reverse gear is engaged. Note
If the reverse gear is engaged during the active function CORNER, both fog lights
illuminate. Ð Rear fog lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 32 on page 52.
› Pull the light switch to position 2
.
The indicator light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the rear fog
lights are switched on » page 18.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer and the rear fog lights switched on. Ð
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1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
52 Using the system

All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and
the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-
ployed in the event of an accident.
Note
The hazard warning light system must be switched on if, for example:
■ you encounter a traffic congestion;
■ your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs. ÐTurn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 36
Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The parking light and headlight flasher are also operated with the turn signal and
main beam lever.
Right  and left  turn signal light
› Push the lever upwards A
» Fig. 36
or downwards B
.
› If you only wish to flash three times (the "convenience turn signal"), briefly
push the lever to the upper or lower pressure point and release again. This fea-
ture can be activated/deactivated via the information display » page 16.
› Turn signal for changing lanes - to only flash briefly, move the lever up or down
to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
› Switch on the low beam.
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Push the lever away from the steering wheel in the direction of arrow C
(spring-tensioned position).
› The main beam is switched off by pulling the lever towards the steering wheel
(spring-tensioned position) in the direction of arrow D
.
Headlight flasher 
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in the di-
rection of arrow D
- the main beam and indicator light
 in the instrument
cluster come on.
Parking light 
Description of the operation » page 50, Parking light CAUTION
Only use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be
dazzled. Note
■ The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The cor-
responding indicator light  or 

in the instrument cluster also flashes.
■ The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■ The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails. Ð Interior light
Interior lights at the front
Fig. 37
Interior lights at the front £
54 Using the system

›
Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch A
.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 47.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 47.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 47, the washer system is activated immediately, while the windscreen
wipers start wiping a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper op-
erate simultaneously at a speed of more than 120
km/h.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 sec-
onds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the wind-
screen. This feature can be activated/deactivated by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
Rain sensor
› Place the lever in position 1
» Fig. 47.
› The sensitivity of the sensor can be set individually with the switch A
.
Wiping the rear window pane (Combi)
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 47
and the
windscreen wiper will operate every 6

seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (Combi)
› Press the lever completely away from the steering wheel into the spring-ten-
sioned position 7
» Fig. 47, the washer system is activated immediately, while
the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wiper and washer system
will operate as long as the lever is held in this position.
› Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wiper continues for anoth-
er 2 to 3
wiper strokes (depending on the duration of the spraying process). The
lever will stay in position after releasing it 6
.
Switching windscreen wipers off
› Move the lever back into the home position 0
» Fig. 47.
Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily. This rest position is set as follows:
›
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which
they were when switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 62.Ð Automatic rear window wiper (Combi)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
If the windscreen wiper is in position 2
» Fig. 47 on page 60 or 3
the rear win-
dow is wiped every 30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5
km/h.
When the rain sensor is active (the lever is in the position 1
) the function is only
active if the windscreen wipers operate in continuous mode (no break between
each wiping process).
Activation/deactivation
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the
information display in the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
■ Rear wiper Ð Alternative park position of the rear window wiper (Combi)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of
the rear window wiper is tilted. This prolongs the life of the wiper blade.
Activation/deactivation
› Switch on the ignition.
› Push the operating level into the position 6
» Fig. 47 on page 60 five times in
succession within 5

seconds.
› Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative
park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated. Ð
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Lights and visibility

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats 67
Adjusting front seats electrically 67
Memory function of the power seat 68
Memory function of the remote control key 68
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system. WARNING
■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of accident!
■ Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention. ■ As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car. ■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury! ■ Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle. WARNING (Continued)
■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 154, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■ It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this mini-
mum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as they may get caught be-
hind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would then no lon-
ger be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle. ■ For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seated position in the seat
memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat back-
rest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■ When saving the driver's seat and exterior mirror settings, any previous settings
will be deleted. Ð
66 Using the system

Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position 104
Electromechanical power steering 104
Electronic immobiliser 104
Ignition lock 105
Starting engine 105
Switching the engine off 105
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system » page 105,
KESSY system. WARNING
■ Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
vehicle is stationary! ■ Maintain a distance of 25 cm 1
to the steering wheel
» Fig. 112 on page 104
-  . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system
will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■ The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change during the
journey - risk of accident!
■ If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest. ■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed. WARNING (Continued)
■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2
» Fig. 113
on
page 105 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the indicator lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could re-
sult in unexpected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident! ■ Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could block - risk of accident! ■ When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine - risk of accident or injury! ■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon
monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and death. ■ Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■ Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-
dent! CAUTION
■ The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3
» Fig. 113 on
page 105), if the engine is not running. The starter or engine can be damaged if
the starter is activated when the engine is running. ■ Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged. ■ Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature - risk of damaging the en-
gine!
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage the catalytic converter. The battery from an-
other vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 202, Jump-starting.
■ Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1

minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. £
103
Starting-off and Driving

For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower. Note
■ The engine can only be started with a genuine ŠKODA key with the matching
code. ■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. ■ After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10
minutes.
■ If the engine also does not start after the second attempt, the fuse for the elec-
tric fuel pump (petrol engines) or the control unit for the glow plug system or
glow plug system relay and fuel pump (diesel engine) could be faulty. Check the
fuse and replace, if necessary » page 207 or seek assistance from a

ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage.
■ We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car. ÐAdjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 112
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering wheel/safe
distance to the steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 103.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
ä ›
First of all adjust the driver's seat
» page 66.
› Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
» Fig. 112 - .
› Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
› Push the lever upwards to the stop. Ð Electromechanical power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 103.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
With the electromechanical power steering, the steering assist is automatically
adapted to the speed and to the steering angle.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel.
If there is a fault in the power steering, the indicator light  or  lights up in the
instrument cluster » page 21. Ð Electronic immobiliser
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 103.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following is displayed in the information display: Immobilizer active. Ð
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104 Using the system