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

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual 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
CO 2 in g

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual 
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

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual 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

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
23
Instruments and Indicator Lights

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual Emergency start-up of engine
Fig. 115
Emergency start-up of engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 105.
If the authorised key is tested unsuccessfu

Emergency start-up of engine
Fig. 115
Emergency start-up of engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 105.
If the authorised key is tested unsuccessfully, the following is shown in the infor-
mation display or information display of the instrument cluster:
Key not found. or No Key
The emergency start-up must be completed.
›
Press the starter button
» Fig. 115 and then hold the key to the starter button
or
› press the starter button directly with the key. Note
During an emergency start-up of the engine, the correct orientation of the key
must be kept » Fig. 115. ÐSwitching the engine off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 105.
›
Stop the vehicle.
› Switch off the engine by pressing the starter button
» Fig. 114 on page 106, do-
ing so switches off the ignition at the same time. Ð
ä
ä Brakes and brake assist systems
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking 109
Handbrake 109
Stabilisation Control (ESC) 110
Antilock brake system (ABS) 111
Traction control system (TCS) 111
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 111
WARNING
■ The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater physi-
cal effort for braking is required when the engine is switched off - risk of acci-
dent!
■ Depress the clutch pedal when stopping or braking a vehicle with a petrol
engine and manual transmission in the low rev range. If you fail to do so, the
functionality of the brake booster can be impaired - risk of accident!
■ If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must be
ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system could be impaired - risk of acci-
dent! ■ Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating, which can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk of accident!
■ Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
■ A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to shut
down. The brake assist systems would then be without function - risk of acci-
dent! ■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by the brake assist systems
must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
■ The normal braking system is still fully functional if there is an ABS fault.
Visit a ŠKODA specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving
according to the damage to the ABS as you will not know how great the dam-
age is and the limitation it is placing on the braking efficiency. £
108 Using the system

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and
at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 116 .
› Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake indicator l

Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and
at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 116 .
› Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake indicator light  lights up when the handbrake is applied, provi-
ded the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than 6 km/h for more than 3
seconds. ÐStabilisation Control (ESC)
Fig. 117
ESC system: TCS button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
The ESC is automatically activated after starting the engine. The ESC helps to
maintain control of the vehicle in situations where it is being operated at its dy-
namic limits, such as a sudden change to the direction of travel. The risk of skid-
ding is reduced and your car thus offers greater driving stability depending on the
conditions of the road surface.
The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering
angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual
behaviour of the vehicle. In the event of deviations, such as if the car starts to
skid, the ESC automatically brakes the appropriate wheel.
ä The ESC cannot be switched off, the button
 » Fig. 117 only deactivates the TCS
system and the indicator light  in the instrument cluster lights up.
During an intervention of the system, the indicator light  flashes in the instru-
ment cluster.
In the event of an ESC fault, the ESC indicator light illuminates in the instrument
cluster  » page 22.
The following systems are integrated into the electronic stabilisation control
(ESC):
› Antilock brake system (ABS),
› Traction control (TCS),
› Electronic differential lock (EDL)
› Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR),
› Brake assist,
› Uphill start assist.
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR)
This function indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommenda-
tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. The active driver-steering recommendation is
activated, for example, on the right and left vehicle side when braking sharply on
different road surfaces.
Hydraulic brake assist
The brake assist system is activated by the very quick operation of the brake ped-
al (e.g. in the event of danger). It increases the braking effect and helps to short-
en the braking distance. To achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the
brake pedal must be applied firmly and held in this position until the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill.
The ABS is activated faster and more effectively with the intervention of the
brake assist system.
The brake assist function is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is
released.
Uphill start assist
The uphill start assist makes it easier to start off on steep hills. The system holds
the brake pressure produced by the activation of the brake pedal for approx.
2 seconds after the brake pedal is released. The driver can therefore move his
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and start off on the slope,
without having to actuate the handbrake. The brake pressure drops gradually the
more you operate the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle does not start off within 2
seconds, it starts to roll back. £
110 Using the system

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual The uphill start assist is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. It is
always active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off. When driving down-
hill, it is inactive.
ÐAntilo

The uphill start assist is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. It is
always active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off. When driving down-
hill, it is inactive.
ÐAntilock brake system (ABS)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to main-
tain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the
pulsating movements of the
brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal during the intervention of the
ABS. The ABS deactivates if the brake pedal is released. Never interrupt the appli-
cation of the brakes during the intervention of the ABS! ÐTraction control system (TCS)
Fig. 118
TCS button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
The TCS is automatically activated after starting the engine. If the wheels are
slipping, the TCS adapts the engine speed to the conditions of the road surface.
The TCS makes it much easier to start off, accelerate and climb steep hills even if
the conditions of the road surface are unfavourable. ä
ä The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be advisable to switch off
the system in certain exceptional circumstances, such as:
› when driving with snow chains;
› when driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface;
› when it is necessary to
“rock a vehicle free” when it has got stuck.
Ensure the TCS is switched on again afterwards.
During an intervention of the system, the TCS indicator light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The TCS indicator light  » page 23 lights up in the instrument cluster when
there is a fault on the TCS.
If necessary, the TCS can be switched off and on again by pressing the button  » Fig. 118
, or on vehicles with ESP, by pressing the button  » Fig. 117 on
page 110

. The TCS indicator light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the
TCS is switched off. Ð Electronic differential lock (EDL)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
If one of the wheels starts to spin, the EDL system brakes the spinning wheel and
transfers the driving force to the other wheels. This ensures the stability of the
vehicle and a quick journey.
The EDL switches off automatically if unusually severe stresses exist in order to
avoid excessive heat generation in the disc brake on the wheel which is being
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven and has the same characteristics as
a vehicle not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again automatically as soon as
the brake has cooled down. Ð
ä
111
Starting-off and Driving

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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual WARNING
■ The park assist does not take away the responsibility from the driver when
parking.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the park assist sys-
tem and parking aid. Un

WARNING
■ The park assist does not take away the responsibility from the driver when
parking.
■ External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the park assist sys-
tem and parking aid. Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may
not be recognised. CAUTION
■ If other vehicles are parked behind or on the kerb, the park assist guides your
vehicle beyond the kerb or onto it. Ensure that the wheels or the wheel rims of
your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.
■ Under certain circumstances, surfaces or structures of certain objects, such as
wire mesh fences, powder snow etc., cannot be recognised by the system.
■ The evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure depends on the
circumference of the wheels. The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fit-
ted with the wheel size approved by the manufacturer. If wheels other than
those approved by the manufacturer are mounted, the resulting position of the
vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be avoided by readjusting
the system at a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Under certain circumstances, the sys-
tem may not function correctly, for example, if the vehicle is fitted with snow
chains or a temporary spare wheel. Note
■ The traction control system (TCS) must always be switched on when parking.
■ Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to ve-
hicles with a factory-fitted towing device). This is why it is not possible to reverse
into a parking space with the help of the park assist system when towing a trailer.
■ If the sensors find a suitable parking space, they store its parameters until an-
other suitable parking space has been found or until a distance of 10
m had been
driven after finding the parking space. This is why it is possible to switch on the
park assist after driving past the parking space and the information on whether
this parking space is suitable for parking appears in the information display. Ð Park assist display on the information display
Fig. 121
Switch on display of the park assist in the information display/infor-
mation display: Finding a suitable parking space
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 113.
Switching on
›
Press the button
» Fig. 121.
› Drive past the parking space at up to maximum 30 km/h and a distance of
0.5
– 1.5 m » Fig. 121.
The search area for the parking space on the driver's side is automatically indica-
ted on the information display.
Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the
road. In the information display the search area for the parking space is indicated
on the driver's side.
If the button is pressed at a speed greater than 30 km/h and less than 50 km/h,
the message indicating that the speed for detecting the space has been excee-
ded will be shown on the display of the instrument cluster. If the speed drops be-
low 30 km/h, the condition of the park assist system is automatically displayed in
the display of the instrument cluster. When exceeding a speed of 50 km/h, it is
necessary to activate the display again by pressing the button » Fig. 121.Ð
ä
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SKODA SUPERB 2012 2.G / (B6/3T) Owners Manual The first 1 500 km 158
Tyres 158
S
Safe securing system 29
Safety 140
Child safety 154
Child safety seats 154
Head restraints 70
ISOFIX 156
TOP TETHER 156
Save electrical energy 159
Seat Adjusting 67

The first 1 500 km 158
Tyres 158
S
Safe securing system 29
Safety 140
Child safety 154
Child safety seats 154
Head restraints 70
ISOFIX 156
TOP TETHER 156
Save electrical energy 159
Seat Adjusting 67
Seat belt Indicator light 20
Seat belt height adjuster 147
Seat belts Belt tensioners 147
Cleaning 173
fastening and unfastening 146
Height adjustment 147
Seats folding forward 71
Head restraints 70
Heating 69
Ventilated front seats 69
Selector lever see selector lever positions 122
Selector lever positions 122
Service display 10
Setting Automatic dimming interior mirror 63
Manual air conditioning system 96
Manual dimming interior mirror 63
Steering wheel 104
Setting the clock Clock 11Shifting
Diving economically 159
Gearshift lever 112
Side airbag 151
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Snow chains 193
Spare wheel 190
Speedometer 9
Stabilisation Control (ESC) 110
START/STOP Function 118
Starting engine Jump-starting 202
Starting the engine 103
START STOP Jump-starting 204
Steering force assistance 104
Steering wheel 104
Stopping off the engine 103
Storage 85
Storage compartments 85
Sun visors 58
Switching lights on and off 49
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 172
Material coverings 172
Materials 172
Natural leather 172
Seat belts 173
Taking care of your vehicle 167
Automatic car wash system 168
Chrome parts 169
Cleaning the wheels 171
Door lock cylinders 170
Headlight lenses 170High-pressure cleaner 168
Plastic parts 169
Polishing the paintwork 169
Preservation 169
Rubber seals 170
Washing 168
Washing by hand 168
Wash system 168
TCS Function 111
Warning light 23
Technical data 216
Telephone 128, 131
Through-loading bag 90
Through-loading channel 89
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Tiptronic 121
see automatic gearbox 123
Tool 196
TOP TETHER 156
Towing 204
Towing a trailer 164
Towing eye 205
Towing protection monitoring 34
Traction control system (TCS) 111
Trailer 164
Towing a trailer 164
Transport Boot 72
Roof rack system 81
Transporting children safely 154
Twindoor see Boot lid 36
Two-way radio systems 126
Type plate 216
Tyre repair 200
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 189
229
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