SKODA SUPERB 2015 3.G / (B8/3V) Owner's Manual

General informationRead and observe
on page 228 first.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel repair on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. ▶ The rim is damaged.
▶ The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
▶ The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
▶ The tyre wall is damaged.
▶ After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 228 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission engage 1st gear.
›
On vehicles with
automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 228.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 248 on page 228 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
›
Use the valve remover
2
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 228 first.
Sealing
›
Forcefully shake the tyre inflation bottle
10
» Fig. 248 on page 228 back and
forth several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 248 on page 228 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 100.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
7
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved, you can continue the journey. 
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WARNING■If the tire does not inflate to at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Do not drive the vehicle!
Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – risk of
overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before switching
it on again.
Notes for driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 228 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
 Do not continue to drive! The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the
breakdown kit.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure to the correct value.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a stand-
ard tyre.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
230The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat.WARNING■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the en-
gine compartment » page 206.■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion!
■
Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery – risk of explosion!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– risk of explosion and caustic burns.
■
The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
Note
We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist.
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
Fig. 249
Jump-starting: A – flat battery, B
– battery providing current 
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Fig. 250
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
Read and observe on page 230 first.
The starting process using the battery of another vehicle requires the use of
jumper cables.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery
A
» Fig. 249 .
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach the clamp
4
to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself.
The jump-start cable must be connected to the engine earthing point only on
vehicles with the START-STOP system » Fig. 250.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, terminate the attempt to start the engine after
10 seconds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Towing the vehicle
 Introduction
Fig. 251
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
232
Rear towing eye
233
Vehicles with a tow hitch
233
For towing, a braided tow rope is to be used » Fig. 251 - 
.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front or rear wheels raised. 
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Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged! If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the
engine running or at least with the ignition on.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn-signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
General information for the towing process
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might occur while a vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another
vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 232 or
» page 233 to the detachable ball head of the towing device » page 184 .
WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 251-  , the towing eye may un-
screw from the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not start engine by towing - there is a risk of damaging the engine parts.
The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 230,
Jump-starting .■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 252
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 232 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 252 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of
the arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly. 
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Removing/installing the towing eye›Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row 3
» Fig. 252 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 253
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 232 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 253 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the towing eye, insert the cap in the area of arrow
1
.
›
Press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 253 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 232 first.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the
screw-in towing eye behind and below the cap.
Use the detachable ball rod for towing » page 184, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the tow bar device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable tow bar is
used.
Remote control and removable light
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
234
Replace battery in KESSY key
234
Synchronising the remote control
235
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
235
Change batteries of the removable lamps
235
Depending on the equipment the battery can be replaced in the remote con-
trol key or KESSY key.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 235. 
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CAUTION■We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries or batteries replaced by
a ŠKODA service partner.■
The replacement battery or the replacement rechargeable battery should
have the specifications of the original battery or original rechargeable battery.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 254
Remote control key: Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 234 first.
Remote control key
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 254 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
Replace battery in KESSY keyFig. 255
KESSY key
Fig. 256
Replacing the battery
Read and observe
on page 234 first.
KESSY key
›
Remove retainer tabs
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 255 .
›
Remove the emergency key
B
in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Slide a 3 mm wide slot screwdriver approximately 12 mm into the key body in
the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 256 .
›
Turn the screwdriver in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
6.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
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Synchronising the remote controlRead and observe
on page 234 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating)
Fig. 257
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
Read and observe on page 234 first.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote control
» Fig. 257 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
Change batteries of the removable lampsFig. 258
Locking clip
Read and observe on page 234 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Remove the lamp from the holder.
›
Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed
object from the area of the lock clips
A
» Fig. 258 .
›
Take out the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
›
Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
If an incorrect rechargeable battery is used or a non-rechargeable battery,
there is a risk of damaging the lamp and the vehicle's electrical system.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
236
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
236
Unlock the boot lid
236
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
237235Emergency equipment and self-help

Unlocking/locking the driver's doorFig. 259
Driver's door handle: masked lock cylinder / key rotations for un-
locking and locking
Fig. 260
Handle on the driver's door: Key / KESSY
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold in place.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover » Fig. 259.
›
Open the cover in the direction of the arrow.
›
Release the door handle.
›
For vehicles with LHD insert the remote control key with the buttons facing
up into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
For vehicles with RHD insert the remote control key directed with buttons
down into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
On vehicles with the KESSY key point the emergency key with the handle
down into the key cylinder » Fig. 260.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold in place.
›Replace the cap in its original position.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 261
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
An emergency locking mechanism, which is only visible after opening the door,
is located on the face side of the doors which have no locking cylinder.
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 261 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 262
Unlock boot lid: variant 1 / variant 2
The boot lid can be unlocked manually. 
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›Fold the rear seat backrest forward
» page 85.›Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the recess or the opening in the trim
» Fig. 262 as far as the stop.›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the tailgate.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 263
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
The parking brake switch.
›
Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area
1
» Fig. 263 and lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Using a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool push on the yellow plastic part in
the direction of arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move
the selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
CAUTION
Make sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
237
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
238WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 264
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 237 first.
Adjust the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before replacing the
windscreen wiper blades.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
4
and hold it in position for
around 2 seconds » page 78, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 264 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen. 
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›Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position 4
» page 78 , Wind-
screen wipers and washers .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 265
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 237 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 265 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
239
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
239
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
240
Fuses in the engine compartment
241
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
241
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 240 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 241 , Assign-
ment of fuses in the engine compartment .
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30orange/green40red50 238Do-it-yourself