Start SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument Cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Indicator lights 18
Unlocking and locking 27
Vehicle key 27
Child safety lock 28
Central locking system 28
Remote control 30
KESSY system 32
Anti-theft alarm system 33
Emergency unlocking and locking 35
Boot lid 35
Electric boot lid 38
Electric power windows 40
Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) 45
Lights and visibility 48
Lights 48
Interior light 54
Boot light (Combi) 57
Visibility 58
Windscreen wipers and washers 59
Rear window 63Seats and Stowage 66
Front seats 66
Seat heaters 69
Ventilated front seats 69
Head restraints 70
Rear seats 71
Boot 72
Variable loading floor in the boot 76
Extendable variable loading floor with
integrated aluminium strips and fastening
elements (Combi) 77
Net partition (Combi) 79
Roof rack system 81
Cup holder 82
Ashtray 83
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 84
Storage compartments 85
Clothes hooks 91
Parking ticket holder 91
The air conditioning system 93
Air conditioning system 93
Air outlet vents 94
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 94
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 97
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 100
Starting-off and Driving 103
Starting and stopping the engine 103
KESSY system 105
Brakes and brake assist systems 108
Shifting (manual gearbox) 112
Pedals 112
Parking aid 112
Park assist 113
Cruise control system (CCS) 116START/STOP 118
Fatigue detection system (break
recommendation) 119
Automatic gearbox 121
Automatic gearbox 121
Communication 126
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 126
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 127
Symbols in the information display 128
Phone Phonebook 128
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 128
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 131
Voice control 135
Multimedia 137
Safety
Passive Safety 140
General information 140
Correct seated position 141
Seat belts 144
Seat belts 144
Airbag system 148
Description of the airbag system 148
Front airbags 149
Driver’s knee airbag 150
Side airbags 151
Head airbags 152
Deactivating airbags 152
Transporting children safely 154
Child seat 154
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Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 158
The first 1 500 km 158
Catalytic converter 158
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 159
Environmental compatibility 161
Driving abroad 162
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 162
Driving through water on the street 163
Towing a trailer 164
Towing a trailer 164
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 167
Taking care of your vehicle 167
Inspecting and replenishing 174
Fuel 174
Engine compartment 176
Vehicle battery 182
Wheels and Tyres 187
Tyres 187
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 194
Introductory information 194
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 194
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 195
First-aid box 195
Warning triangle 195
Fire extinguisher 195
Vehicle tool kit 196Changing a wheel 196
Breakdown kit 200
Jump-starting 202
Towing the vehicle 204
Fuses and light bulbs 207
Fuses 207
Bulbs 210
Technical data
Technical data 216
Introductory information 216
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 216
Dimensions 218
Specification and engine oil capacity 219
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type 220
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 224
Index
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Switching over the memory using the button B
» Fig. 6 on page 13 on the wind-
screen wiper lever or using the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ig-
nition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the cal-
culation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours
after switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours,
the memory is automatically erased.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total-trip memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 19
hours and 59 minutes driving or 1 999 kilometres driven, and on vehi-
cles which are fitted with an information display up to a total of 99 hours and
59 minutes driving or 9 999 kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when ei-
ther of these limits is reached and the calculation starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a period
of interruption of driving of 2 hours. Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis-
connected. ÐOperation
Fig. 6
Multifunction display: Control elements on the windscreen wiper lev-
er/control elements on the multifunction steering wheel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
The rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
and the button B
are located on the windscreen
wiper lever. Switching over and resetting is performed with the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Select memory
› Press the button B
» Fig. 6 or D
.
Selecting functions using the windscreen wiper lever
› Briefly press the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
up or down. This opens the individual
functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Selecting functions using the multifunction steering wheel
› Press the button C
» Fig. 6 to open the menu of the multifunction display.
› Turn the adjustment wheel D
upwards or downwards. This opens the individu-
al functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Reseting
› Select the desired memory.
› Press and hold the button B
» Fig. 6 or D
for a short while.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the but-
ton B
or D
:
› Average fuel consumption
› Distance driven
› Average speed
› Driving time Ð Multifunction display details
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is shown in the display.
If the outside temperature drops below +4

°C, a snow flake symbol (warning sig-
nal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and an audible
signal will sound. After pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6 on page 13 at the
windscreen wiper lever or the button C
at the multifunction steering wheel, the
function shown last is indicated. £
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you wish to measure the driving time from a particular point in time,
you must set the memory to zero at this point in time by pressing the button
B
» Fig. 6 on page 13 on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59
minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with an information display, it is 99 hours and 59 mi-
nutes. The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km 1)
. You
can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consump-
tion.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km 1)
» page 12.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the
button B
» Fig. 6
on page 13
on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment
wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel. After erasing the memory, no val-
ue appears in the display until you have driven approx. 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the dis-
tance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank
and the same style of driving.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light 
the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption over the last 50 km is used to calculate the range. The
range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner. If the memory is set to zero (after disconnecting the battery), the fuel consump-
tion of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted
accordingly to the style of driving.
Distance travelled
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the dis-
play » page 12. If you wish to measure the distance driven from a particular time,
you must set the memory to zero at this point in time by pressing the button B
» Fig. 6 on page 13 on the windscreen wiper lever or the adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1

999 km or 9 999 km on
vehicles with an information display. The indicator is set back to zero if this period
is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour » page 12 . If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain pe-
riod of time, you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement
using the button B
» Fig. 6 on page 13 on the windscreen wiper lever or the ad-
justment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel.
After erasing the memory, no value appears in the display until you have driven
approx. 300 m.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer 2
»
Fig. 2
on page 8 is indicated on the display.
Oil temperature
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, only - -.- is displayed instead of the oil tempera-
ture. Ð1)
On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
2) On some models in certain countries, - -.- km/ltr. is displayed when the vehicle is stationary.
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Automatic blind (Combi)
This is where the automatic roll-up function of the boot roll cover can be deacti-
vated/activated when opening the boot lid.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Comfort
This is where the following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted:
Rain closing Switch on/off the function for automatically closing the
window and panoramic tilt/slide sunroof in a locked ve-
hicle when it starts raining
a)
. If the function is set and it
is not raining, the windows including the panoramic tilt/
slide sunroof will close automatically after approx.
12 hours.
ATA confirm Switch on/off the audible signal indicating activation of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Central locking Switch on/off the central locking and automatic locking
function, also applies to the KESSY system.
Window op. Only convenience mode for the driver window or for all
of the windows can be adjusted here.
Mirror down Switch on/off the function for mirror lowering on the
front passenger side when engaging the reverse gear b)
.
Mirror adjust. Switch on/off the function for left and right exterior
mirror setting simultaneously.
Factory setting Restore the Convenience factory setting.a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b) This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Lights and Visibility
This is where the following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted:
Coming Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
COMING HOME
function.
Leaving Home Switch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function.
Footwell light Switch on/off and adjust the footwell light intensity. Dayl. dri. light
Switch on/off the “DAY LIGHT” function.
Rear wiper
(Heckwischer) Switch on/off the function for automatic rear window
wiping.
Lane ch. flash Switch on/off the convenience flashing function.
Travel mode Switch on/off the travel model function.
Factory setting Restore the factory setting for the lighting. Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This func-
tion is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed
is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is shown on the information display:
Winter tyres:

max. speed ... km/h
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Assistants
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here.
Second speed
The display of the second speed in mph or in km/h can be switched on here.
Service
Here you can have the remaining kilometres and days until the next service inter-
val displayed, and reset the Service Interval Display.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the information display
indicates the relevant
open door or boot/bonnet.
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6
km/h.ÐAuto Check Control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the information dis-
play. The messages are displayed at the same time as the symbols in the informa-
tion display or the indicator lights in the instrument cluster » page 18.
If there is at least one error message, the menu item Vehicle status is displayed
in the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is dis-
played. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g.
1/3. This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Warning symbols
 Engine oil pressure too low
» page 21
 Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too
hot » page 18
 Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
» page 22
 Thickness of brake pads
» page 25
 Problem with engine oil pressure
» page 18ä
ä
Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot

A symbol  in the information display indicates that the temperature of the
clutches of the automatic gearbox is too high.
The following is displayed in the information display: Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the symbol  disappears -
risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as soon as the symbol dis-
appears.
Problem with the engine oil pressure 
If the symbol  is shown in the information display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a

ŠKODA specialist garage. The information about the
maximum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol. 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 warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages
must be confirmed with the button B
» Fig. 7 on page 16 on the windscreen wip-
er lever or with the button D
on the multifunction steering wheel to call up the
main menu. ■ As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver. Ð Indicator lights
Overview
The indicator lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
When switching on the ignition, some indicator lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test. These indicator lights will disappear several seconds after the vehicle is
started. £
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
Handbrake
» page 20
 Brake system
» page 20
 Fastening the seat belt
» page 20
 Generator
» page 20
 Open door
» page 20
 Engine oil pressure
» page 21
 Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 21
 Bonnet
» page 21
 Boot lid
» page 21
  Power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)
» page 21
 Engine oil level
» page 22
 Electronic stability control (ESC)
Traction control system (TCS) » page 22
» page 23
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 23
 Rear fog light
» page 23
 Lamp failure
Adaptive headlights » page 23
,
» page 23
 Control system for exhaust
» page 23
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 24
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 24 
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 24
 Fuel reserve
» page 24
 Airbag system
» page 25
 Tyre control display
» page 25
 Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 25
 Thickness of brake pads
» page 25
  Turn signal (left/right).
» page 25
 Low beam
» page 25
 Fog lights
» page 26
 Speed regulating system
» page 26
 Selector lever lock
Starting (KESSY system)
» page 26
 Main beam
» page 26 WARNING
■ If illuminated indicator lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
■ The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 176, Engine compartment .Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

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
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Traction control system (TCS) 
The indicator light flashes  to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the indicator light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR
can be switched off for 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 ASR
is fully functional again.
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
Further information » page 111, Traction control system (TCS).Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The indicator light should go out
after driving a short distance. ÐAntilock brake system (ABS) 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
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.
■ If the indicator light  » page 20 is displayed simultaneously with indicator
light ,  do not continue your journey!

Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist
garage.
■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! Ð The rear fog light 
The indicator light 
comes on when the rear fog lights are operat-
ing » page 52. Ð Bulb failure 
The indicator light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following is displayed in the information display: Check front-right dipped beam! Ð Adaptive headlights 
If the indicator light  flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition, there is a problem with the adaptive headlights »

page 51. Ð Exhaust inspection system 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Glow plug system 
(diesel engine)
The indicator light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow indicator light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light  does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the indicator light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐEPC 
fault light (petrol engine)
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐDiesel particulate filter 
(diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the indicator light 

lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
To clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of
at least 60 km/h » at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 mi-
nutes or until the indicator light goes out with the 4th or 5th
gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it.
The indicator light  only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the indicator light  does not go out and the
indicator light  begins to flash.
The following is displayed in the information display: Diesel particulate filter Owner's manual! The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light 
also lights up.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials - risk of fire!
■ Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the indicator light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic. CAUTION
As long as the indicator light  lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine. Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
ularly driving over short distances should be avoided. ■ Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A
ŠKODA specialist garage will be able to tell you
which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content. Ð Fuel reserve 
The indicator light  will come on if the fuel level is less than 9 litres.
The following is displayed in the information display: Please refuel! Range ... km Note
The text in the information display goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance. Ð
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