ESP SKODA SUPERB 2015 3.G / (B8/3V) User Guide

If the boot lid is closed after the vehicle has been locked and the key with
which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid will
be unlocked (partially opened). The turn signal lights flash four times as an in-
dication that the boot lid has been unlocked again. The luggage compartment
lid remains released (partially open).
The following message is shown in the instrument cluster display.Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 40
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside and no door is open the
button 
» Fig. 40 can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
The locking is shown by the illuminated symbol 
.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
As soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside, the safe lock prevents open-
ing the doors from the inside.
This function is pointed out by the following message on the display of the in-
strument cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!CHECK SAFELOCK
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 58.
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The safelock switches on the next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!55Unlocking and opening

Force limit63Window comfort operation63
Malfunctions
64
The windows in the doors can be operated electrically by means of the buttons
contained in the doors.
WARNINGThe system is fitted with a force limiter » page 63. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 196, Windows and external
mirrors before operating the electrical power windows. The window seals and
the electrical power window mechanism can otherwise be damaged.■
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause
there to be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop
and move back several centimetres. It is necessary to deactivate the force lim-
iter to close the window » page 63.
■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.
■
Always close the windows before disconnecting the battery.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust and other dirt can get into the vehicle and the wind noise is more at cer-
tain speeds.Opening/closing the windowsFig. 48
Buttons for window lifter
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 48
Front door left
Front door right
Rear door, left
Rear door, right
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to
the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Disable / enable buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 48 . 
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Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening›
Press and hold the symbol key 
on the key.
›
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 48 on page 62 .
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol key 
on the key.
›
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 48 on page 62 .
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 39 on page 54 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 62 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
automatic window lifter will not operate. The system must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch-on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 second, and keep it
pressed down.
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
64
Power limit
65Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof65Sliding / tilting roof malfunction65
Manual operation of sunblind
66
Electrical operation of the sunblind
66
Malfunction of the sun blind
66
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 50
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof » Fig. 50
Gradual opening
Complete opening
Gradual closing
Complete closing
Gradual opening (sliding)
Complete opening (sliding) 
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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
67
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
68
Turn signal and main beam
68
Automatic driving lamp control
69
Xenon headlight
69
Front and rear fog lights
70
Fog lights with the CORNER function
71
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
71
Hazard warning light system
71
Parking lights
72
Driving abroad
72
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 54 on page 67 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 197, Headlight glasses .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.Note■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. 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. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the lights
Fig. 54
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 54 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 69
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 72
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control 
Turn the dial
B
» Fig. 54 from position 
to 
to gradually adjust the headlight
range control and shorten the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty 
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All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range control to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running lights light up the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 55
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Operating lever positions » Fig. 55
Activate right turn signal light - indicator light flashes in the instrument cluster 
Activate left turn signal light - indicator light flashes in the instrument
cluster 
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position):
▶ Switch on main beam – indicator light lights up in the instrument cluster

▶ Activate headlamp assistant » page 72
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position):
▶ Switch off main beam / headlight flasher on (spring-tensioned position)
▶ Deactivate headlamp assistant / activate headlight flasher (spring-ten-
sioned position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times. 
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 71 .
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If during the “comfort flashing” the operating lever in the opposite side is
pressed, then the blinking stops.
The “Lane change flash” can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 56
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 56 then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
The sensitivity of the sensor for the determination of the ambient light can be
adjusted in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR -
vehicle settings .
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The dipped beam is switched on automatically if the following conditions are
met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Automatic headlight control in rain can be activated or deactivated in the Info-
tainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle settings .
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar ob-
jects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impairing
the function or its reliability.
Xenon headlight
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The xenon headlight (hereinafter referred as system) ensures that the roads
are illuminated independent of the traffic and weather conditions.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle based
on the driving information (such as vehicle speed and loading situation, use of
the windscreen wipers, selected driving profile, vehicle position according to
the data from Infotainment navigation).
The system works as long as the light switch is in position .
The system operates automatically in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that it also illuminates
the adjacent pavements, crossings, pedestrian crossings etc. The mode is ac-
tive at a speed of 15-50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at
speeds above 110 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 50 – 90 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than about 2 minutes. The de-
activation of the mode is carried out a few minutes after switching off the wip-
er. 
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In the following cases, the automatic adjustment of the cone of light of the
headlights is disabled, the system automatically switches only the high beam
on/off.
▶ The driving mode Eco is selected » page 171, Selection of the driving
mode(Driving Mode Selection) .
▶ The driving mode Travel mode is selected » page 70, travel mode .
In the following case the Dynamic Light Assist
is disabled.
▶ The system is in rain or fog mode » page 69, Xenon headlight .
WARNINGThe system only serves as a support and does not relieve the driver of his
or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. The manual
operation may be required for example, in the following situations.■
When visibility is poor, e.g. fog, heavy rain, or thick snowfall.
■
Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists or pedestrians.
■
When driving around “sharp” bends.
■
Driving through poorly-lit locations.
■
The camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen to avoid impair-
ing the functions of the systems.
Function
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
Operating conditions
The system works under the following conditions.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The system is activated.
The system is activated » page 73, Switching on and off .
The vehicle speed is over 60 km / h or for some countries more than 40
km / h.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
The system can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s Man-
ual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Switching on and offFig. 60
Operating lever: Headlamp assis-
tant
Read and observe and on page 73 first.
Switching on
›
Place the lever in position
A
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 60.
The instrument cluster illuminates the warning light  of the systems switch-
ed on.
Switching off
›
If the headlight is switched on automatically, move the lever into position
B
(spring-tensioned position) » Fig. 60.
The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns off.
›
If the headlight
is not currently switched on automatically, move the lever in-
to position
A
(spring-tensioned position) .
The warning light  goes out. The high beam turns on.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 73 first.
The messages and information are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
Fault: Light AssistLIGHT ASSIST FAULT
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Light Assist: clean the windscreen!WINDSCREEN PLEASE CLEAN
Check for any obstacles on the windscreen in the viewing area of the camera.
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Windscreen wipers and washersFig. 69
Operation of wipers and washers: front / rear
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
Operating lever positions  Wipers off
 Depending on specification:
▶ Intermittent windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
 Slow windscreen wiping
 Rapid windscreen wiping
  Front screen touch wiping / wiper arms service position (spring-loaded
position)
 Spraying and wiping the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
 Rear screen wiping
 Spraying and wiping the rear window (spring-loaded position)
 Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
01234567ASpraying and wiping the rear window 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Activating / deactivating of the automatic windscreen wiping with rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle settings .
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 69 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating 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).
The automatic rear wiper can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
■ If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is reduced. The original wiping speed is
restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts.
The headlight washer system works under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C. 
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Manually adjusting seatsFig. 72
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled in
the direction of arrows, pressed or rotated.
Control elements on the seat » Fig. 72
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting height of seat
Adjust the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when adjusting)
Setting the extent of the curvature of the lumbar support
Electrical adjustment
Fig. 73
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pressed
in the direction of area of the arrow.
ABCDControl elements on the seat » Fig. 73
seat adjustment ▶ 1 - Move in the longitudinal direction
▶ 2 - Change in inclination
▶ 3 - Change in height
Adjusting the seat backrest ▶ 4 - Change in inclination
Adjusting lumbar support ▶ 5 - Change curvature
▶ 6 - The degree of curvature change
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the operating el-
ement again.
Convenience features of passenger seat
Fig. 74
Operating elements on the front
passenger's seat
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The passenger seat can also be operated from the rear seats of by the respec-
tive operating element being pressed in the direction of the arrows.
Control elements on the seat » Fig. 74
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
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There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking
the right and the middle rear seat backrests.
Before folding the seat backrest forward, check that there are no objects on
the rear seat.
On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the
housing.›
Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 79.
The respective seat rest is unlocked and folded forward if applicable.
Folding backwards
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 78 .
›
Subsequently, fold back the backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
until the release handle
B
clicks into place - by pulling on the seat back-
rest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■ In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat back, the seat belts must be ready for use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.■
Before folding the seat back forward, check there are no objects on the rear
seat - there is a danger of damage to/from these items or to/from the seat
back and the seat.
Armrest adjustmentFig. 80
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort.
Lowering / raising
›
Fold down the armrest in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 80.
Raising takes place in reverse order.
Long cargo channel in the backrest
Fig. 81
Opening the cover: from inside the vehicle / from the luggage
compartment
After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the through-loading bag with skis can be push-
ed.
Opening from the interior
›
Fold the rear armrest down (not as far as the stop) » Fig. 80 on page 86 .
›
Pull the handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 81 and fold the cover
forwards. 
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