belt SKODA SUPERB 2016 3.G / (B8/3V) Owner's Guide

 Auto Hold functionRead and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the Auto Hold function is activated.
For more information about the Auto-Hold Function » page 204.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶ 
Do not drive the vehicle! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go off, 
stop driving! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light
 the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
There is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 272.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage. 
39Instruments and warning lights

Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat backrests
83
Fold down armrest
83
Seat backrests
Fig. 74
Folding down the seat backrests from the forward from the pas-
senger compartment
Fig. 75
Fold the backrest forward from
the luggage compartment
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests. If
necessary, remove the rear headrests » page 84,
Folding forwards from the passenger compartment
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 74 .
›
Push the release lever
B
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down the seat
backrest in the direction of arrow
2
.
Fold forward from the luggage compartment
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 corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 75. The re-
spective seat backrest is unlocked or folded forward.
Folding backwards
›
Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge
A
» Fig. 74 .
›
Lift the seat backrest against the direction of arrow
2
until the release lever
B
audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■
The seat backrests in the occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■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.■
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.
CAUTION
When operating the seat backrests, the seat belts must not be pinched - there
is a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Fold down armrest
Fig. 76
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 76.
83Seats and head restraints

Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt and the brake pedal is operated.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed or the brake pedal is released (with deactivated Auto Hold function).
Requirements for the system to function correctly
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after the last stop.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 253 .
The engine is switched off automatically; when moving off, the ignition
process will be initiated automatically.
The engine is not switched off automatically.
When stopping, the engine will not switch off for the following reasons,
among others. ▶ The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
▶ The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
▶ The current consumption is too high.
▶ High air conditioning or heating output (high blower speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
If the engine is shut down automatically and the system detects that the en- gine is required, such as when the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly, then the
system automatically starts the engine.
More information about the current system status can be displayed on the In-
fotainment screen in the menu 

→

→
veh. status
.
If there is a system fault , the following message will appear in the display of
the instrument cluster. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note■ If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the
driver's door is opened during automatic stop mode, the engine will have to be
started manually.■
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
Manually disable / enable system
Fig. 254
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
›
To deactivate/activate the system, press the 
button » Fig. 254 .
When the system is deactivated, the symbol 
illuminates in the button.
If the system is deactivated, it will be reactivated automatically after the igni-
tion has been switched off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically, then
the automatic start process takes place.202Driving

Fig. 256
Parking brake operation
Read and observe
on page 203 first.
The electric parking brake (hereinafter referred as a parking brake) replaces the handbrake. This secures the vehicle when stopping and parking against
unwanted movement.
The parking brake can be used when the ignition is on or off.
Switching on
›
Pull the  button in the direction of arrow
1

» Fig. 256 and hold until the

symbol in the button and warning light  illuminate in the instrument clus-
ter.
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake switches off automatically when starting, as long as the
driver's door is closed and the driver has fastened the seat belt.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope, step on
the accelerator or switch on the parking brake.
Turning off the parking brake can be prevented if, before starting, the  but-
ton is pulled and held in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 256 . The parking brake
turns off after releasing the button.
Manual shut-down
›
With the ignition switched on , press the brake pedal and at the same time
push the  button in the direction of arrow
2

» Fig. 256 .
›
With the engine running , press either the brake or accelerator pedal and
press the  button in the direction of arrow
2
.
The  symbol in the button and the warning light
 in the instrument cluster
go out.
Emergency braking function
If, while driving, a fault occurs in the brake system, the parking brake can be
used as an emergency brake »
.
›
Pull the 
button in the direction of arrow
1
and » Fig. 256 hold (you hear
an audible signal), the vehicle starts to brake strongly.
The braking process is interrupted when the key is released or the accelerator
pedal is actuated.
WARNING■ The emergency brake is to be used only in an emergency when the vehi-
cle cannot be stopped with the brake pedal.■
Do not place any objects in the recessed grip for the finger in front of the
parking brake key - the parking brake button could be blocked!
Note
■ If the vehicle battery is discharged, it is not possible to release the parking
brake. First connect the vehicle first to a power source, such as the battery of
another vehicle » page 287, Jump-starting and then turn off the parking
brake.■
Noise when switching on and off the parking brake is normal and therefore
harmless.
Auto Hold function
Fig. 257
The Auto-Hold function button
Read and observe on page 203 first.
The Auto Hold function (hereinafter referred to only as system) prevents the
vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped. It is, for example, not nec-
essary to secure the vehicle with the brake pedal or parking brake at traffic
lights. 
204Driving

On the Infotainment screen a driving mode menu » Fig. 302 appears.
The mode is changed by repeatedly pressing the 
button or by tapping the
corresponding function surface on the Infotainment screen.
If a driving mode other than Normal
is selected, then the symbol 
illuminates
on the button.
If the mode
Sport
or
Individual
was set prior to the engine being switched off
(Drive - Sport), the drive changes to
Normal
mode after the engine is started. In
order to switch back to
Sport
, select mode
Sport
or
Individual
or set the selector
lever of the automatic transmission to mode S.
Functional surfaces on the screen » Fig. 302
Sets the mode
Individual
and information on the setting of the currently se-
lected mode
Cancel the menu to select driving mode
Modes (the surface of the selected mode is shown in green)
Note
■ The currently selected running mode is displayed in the Infotainment in the
status bar of the main menu of the symbol .■
The selected driving mode and the setting of the mode
Individual
is stored in
the active user account personalisation » page 49.
■
If the driving mode menu is not operated within a few seconds, the Infotain-
ment switches to the last selected menu or switches off.
Settings for individual
mode
Read and observe on page 240 first.
In the
Individual
mode, the following menu items can be set.
■
DCC:
- Set the shock characteristics
■
Steering:
- Set the power steering characteristics
■
Drive:
- set the drive characteristics
■
ACC:
- Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated
■
Dynamic cornering light:
- Set the characteristics of the Xenon headlights
■
Air conditioning:
- Set the Climatronic characteristics
■
Reset mode
- Setting for all menu items in the
Individual
mode to
Normal
■
Cancel
- Keep the current settings
■
Reset
- cancels all menu items in the
Normal
mode
ABCProactive occupant protection (Crew Protect Assist)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
242
ProActive passenger protection (following known as system) increases pas-
senger protection in the front seats in situations that could lead to vehicle im-
pact or overturning.
WARNINGPlease take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 212, in section Introduction .
Note
■
The system component service life is monitored electronically. Further infor-
mation » page 37 ,  Safety systems .■
If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated, the belt tensioning func-
tion for the front passenger seat is switched off.
Function
Read and observe
on page 242 first.
In critical driving situations (e.g. during emergency braking or a sudden changein direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order
to reduce the risk of serious injury.
▶ The front passenger's and driver's seatbelts, if worn, are automatically ten-
sioned closely over the body.
▶ Opened door windows in the front doors are closed automatically up to a gap
of about 5 cm from the edge.
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Once the critical driving situation has passed, the tension on the seatbelts will
be released again.
The system operates at two levels of protection.
The first level of protection
The system already intervenes in situations that may occur during dynamic
driving. As a result, this primarily helps to keep the driver and the passenger in
the correct seated position. 
242Driving

Data from the sensor is supplemented by information from the Infotainment
Navigation. This is the reason why traffic signs with maximum speeds can also
be shown on sections of roads which do not have any traffic signs.
Warning when exceeding the speed limit
The warning when exceeding the permissible speed (based on the detected
traffic sign) can be activated and set in Infotainment » page 247.
Mode when towing a trailer
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, in the Infotainment it is possi- ble to enable or disable the relevant traffic signs for trailer operation and the
top speed for towing a trailer » page 247, Settings in Infotainment .
Additional display
Read and observe
on page 246 first.
If the menu item Road sign is currently not shown » Fig. 307 on page 247 -
 ,
the road sign with the speed limit will appear in the upper display area of the
instrument cluster » Fig. 307 on page 247 -
 ,
 .
If several traffic signs are detected simultaneously, in some cases the next
traffic sign will also be displayed in the colour display - » Fig. 307 on page 247 -
 .
All detected traffic signs can be displayed via the multifunction display in the
menu item Traffic Sign Recognition » Fig. 307 on page 247 -
 .
This additional function can be activated/deactivated in Infotainment
» page 247 .
Note
The setting (activation/deactivation) of the auxiliary display will be saved (de-
pending on the Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation
» page 49 .
Malfunction and information messages
Read and observe
on page 246 first.
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the screen in the sensor area is dirty, iced or misted, a caution to clean the
screen appears. Clean the windscreen or remove the obstacles from the sen-
sor area.
System fault
In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
System limitation (Navigation data not available)
If the Infotainment Navigation submits no data, a message regarding the limi- tation of the system function appears. Check whether the map documents are
up to date or whether the vehicle is currently in a location for which no naviga-
tion data are available.
Traffic signs unavailable
No speed restriction is detected, a message is displayed regarding the unavail-
ability of road signs.
Fatigue detection
The fatigue detection system (following known as system) recommends the
driver taking a break from driving when, because of the driver's steering be-
haviour, driver fatigue can be detected.
From the starting of the journey, the system evaluates the steering behaviour
at speeds 65-200 km/h. If, while driving, there have been changes in the steer-
ing behaviours that are evaluated by the system as indicating possible fatigue,
a break recommendation is issued.
Conditions under which a break from driving is detected by the system ▶ The vehicle is stopped and the ignition switched off.
▶ The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt removed and the driver's door opened.
▶ The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions are met or if the driving style is not changed, the
system recommends a driving break again after 15 minutes.
The system can be activated//deactivated in infotainment in the 

→

→
Driver assistance
menu.
Pause recommendation
The icon appears and the following message for a few seconds in the display
of the instrument cluster  and a message about the detected fatigue. An au-
dible signal is also emitted. 
248Driving

WARNING■No changes may be made to parts of the airbag system, the front bumper
and the body.■
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
■
If the airbag is triggered, the airbag system must be exchanged.
WARNINGThe airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). The resulting
damage can negatively affect the function of the airbag system - there is a
risk of accidents and fatal injuries! The following guidelines must be ob-
served.■
Any work on the front doors and their door panels must be carried out by
a specialist garage.
■
Never drive with removed inner door panels or openings in the panels.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
Read and observe
on page 256 first.
All new ŠKODA vehicles are 95% recyclable.
Service intervals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of service intervals
259
Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
259
Flexible service interval QI6
259
Digital Service Plan
260
The service interval display in the display of the instrument cluster will remind
you to carry out every service stipulated by the manufacturer at the right time
in order to prevent you from forgetting them » page 49.
The completion of services can be verified through the printed verification
from the digital service schedule and the respective receipts.
The specified service intervals are tailored to normal operating conditions.
In the case of difficult operating conditions, it is necessary to have some serv-
ice work performed before the date of the next service or between the speci-
fied service intervals. This applies mainly to the cleaning or the replacement of
the air filter insert in regions with heavy dust pollution as well as checking and
replacing the toothed belt, but also to vehicles with diesel particle filters,
which can put greater strain on the engine oil.
The following is understood under difficult conditions:
▶ Fuel containing sulphur.
▶ Frequent short trips.
▶ Longer periods of engine idling (e.g. taxis).
▶ Operation in areas with heavy dust pollution.
▶ Frequent trailer operation.
▶ Predominantly stop-and-go traffic as is often the case in city driving, for ex-
ample.
▶ Operation predominantly during winter.
You will be told at the specialist garage whether the operating conditions of your vehicle may make it necessary for service work to be carried out between
the normal service intervals.
Different service charges may apply from the particular scope of work required,
depending on the vehicle type and equipment and the status of your vehicle.
Note
■ The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including
changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless sta-
ted otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO. warranty terms or other agreements.■
You will be informed about the current service scopes for the particular serv-
ice work by the specialist garage.
258General Maintenance

■Door lock cylinder
■ Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!■
Wheels
■ Heavy contamination of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels -
this can result in vibrations and, under some circumstances, can cause pre-
mature wear of the steering wheel.
Remove ice and snow from the windows
Fig. 313
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 260 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap and slide the scraper in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 313 .
CAUTION
■
Move the scraper in one direction only, otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the glass surface.■
Do not remove snow / ice on the surface that is soiled (e.g. pea gravel, sand,
road salt) - there is a risk of damaging the surface.
■
Remove snow / ice carefully, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the labels
that have been fitted by the factory.
Caring for the interior
Read and observe
and on page 260 first.
Vehicle compo- nentFacts of thematterRemedy
Natural leather /
Faux leather /
Alcantara ®
/
Material
Dust, surface
contaminationVacuum cleanerStubborn stainsSpecially prepared detergentCare (natural
leather)Treat the leather periodically with a
suitable leather protector and use a
care cream with light blocker and im-
pregnation after each cleaning.Care (Alcan-
tara ®
/ fabric)Remove stubborn hairs using a “clean-
ing glove”
Remove pills from materials with a
brushPlastic partsSoilingWater, slightly damp cloth or sponge, or
cleaning agent provided for this pur-
poseWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry using
the intended clothCovers of electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingSpecially provided cleaning agentSeat belts » Soilingsoft cloth and mild soap solution a)a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
WARNING■
Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Natural leather /Faux leather / Alcantara ®
/ material
■ In lengthy periods in bright sunlight, it might be sensible to cover these
materials in order to avoid bleaching. ■ Fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish etc.) should be removed as
soon as possible. 263Care and maintenance

■Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and
that no water gets into the seams.
■ Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface
of the panelling.
■ Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar agents
on Alcantara ®
seat upholstery.
■ Some clothing fabrics (e.g. dark denim) do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness - this may leave evident marks on upholstery. This is not a defect in the
fabric.
■ Sharp objects on garments (e.g. zips, rivets, sharp- edged belts) can dam-
age the upholstery fabrics in the vehicle. Such damage cannot be subse-
quently recognised as a justified complaint.■
Plastic parts ■ Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dashboard – there is a risk of
damage to the dashboard.
■
Windows
■ Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk
of damage.
■
Covers of electrically heated seats
■ Do not clean with water or other liquids - there is a risk of damage to the
heating system.
■ Do not dry by switching on the heating.
■
Seat belts
■ Allow to dry before rolling up the seat belts.
Note
During vehicle use, the leather and Alcantara ®
parts may show minor changes
(e.g. folds, discolouration).Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
 Introduction
Fig. 314
Stickers with prescribed fuel
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol and diesel refuelling
265
Unleaded petrol
265
Diesel fuel
266
The correct grades of fuel for your vehicle are stated on a sticker affixed to the
inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 314.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres, including a reserve of approx.
6 litres .
WARNINGFuel vapours are explosive - can be fatal!
CAUTION
■
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of
fuel can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and
the exhaust system.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage.
■
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with
its intended weather conditions, please contact a ŠKODA Partner. They will tell
you whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is offered in the accompa-
nying country or whether it is permissible to operate the vehicle with another
fuel.
264General Maintenance

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
280
Placement of reflective vest
280
Fire extinguisher
281
Vehicle tool kit
281
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 327
Placement of first aid kits and warning triangle: Variant 1 / Loos-
en warning triangle
Fig. 328
Placement of the first-aid kit and
the warning triangle: Variant 2
The following information applies for the first aid kit and warning triangle from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Placing the first-aid kit
The first-aid kit can be attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the boot
» Fig. 327 or » Fig. 328 .
Depending on the equipment fitted, in the same place a storage compartment
may be located in which the first aid kit can be stowed.
Placing of the warning triangle - variant 1
The warning triangle can be inserted into the recess under the loading edge
and secured with the fastener tape » Fig. 327.›
To release , press the clasp on the tape in the direction of arrow
1
fold open
the belt
A
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 327 .
›
To secure , fold up the belt
A
against the arrow direction
2
until it locks in-
to place.
Warning triangle – version 2
The warning triangle can be stored in the recess under the loading edge
» Fig. 328 . Before it is taken out, the floor covering of the luggage compart-
ment must be raised.
WARNINGProperly secure the first aid kit and the warning triangle, or there is a risk of
injury in the event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Placement of reflective vest
Fig. 329
Stowage compartment for the
reflective vest in the front door
The reflective vest can be stowed in the storage compartment
A
inside the
storage compartment of the front door » Fig. 329. 
280Do-it-yourself