length SKODA SUPERB 2016 3.G / (B8/3V) Owner's Manual

Structure of the Owner´s Manual and further
information
Structure of the manual
The Owner's Manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■ Paragraph (e.g. Operating instructions) - the title of the paragraph is always
indicated on the lower left-hand side ■ Main chapter (e.g. Checking and refilling) - the title of the main chapter is
always indicated on the lower right-hand side ■ Chapter (e.g. Engine oil)
■  Introductory information
- Module overview within the chapter, in-
troductory information about the chapter content and, where appropri-
ate, information relevant to the whole chapter
■ Module (e.g. Checking and refilling)
Information search
When searching for information in the Owner´s Manual, we recommend using
the Index at the end of the Owner's Manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the for- ward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units
The volume, weight, speed and length data are given in metric units, unless
otherwise indicated.
Display
In this Owner's Manual, the MAXI DOT display is used as the display in the in-
strument cluster unless otherwise stated.
Emergency assistance
In the case of a breakdown, the required breakdown service contact informa- tion can be found in the following locations.
▶ Contact information from ŠKODA Partner (e.g. window sticker)
▶ Infotainment (Telephone - breakdown service / information service menu)
▶ Mobile application ŠKODA
▶ ŠKODA websites10Structure of the Owner´s Manual and further information

Alternative routes
With selection of alternative routes turned on, the following menu is displayed
after the calculation of a new route » Fig. 240.
 
Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling time and
distance travelled – the route is highlighted green
 
Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is nec-
essary - the route is highlighted in red
 
Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - the route is highlighted in orange
In the functional surfaces of the alternative routes, information on the route length estimated travel time and the following symbols are displayed (applies
to the Infotainment Columbus).
Use of a toll motorway
Use of a train / ferry
Using a toll tunnel
Use of a toll road
Using a vignette duty road
It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu-
lation of the remaining routes is completed.
Selecting the type of route will start the route guidance.
If no route selection is made within 30 s after the calculation of all routes, the
route guidance is automatically started according to the preferred route type.
Route calculation for the trailer
When driving with a trailer or any other accessory connected to the trailer
socket, we recommend that you switch on the trailer recognition, if necessary
to set the maximum speed for towing a trailer.
›
For calculating the route for towing a trailer, tap the functional surface in the
main navigation menu

→
Route options
→
 .
›
To set the top speed of the trailer, press the  button, then tap on the
functional surface 
→
Driver assistance
→ Trailer recognition →
Maximum speedfor trailer
.
Demo mode
The Demo mode provides a travel simulation to the entered destination. The
function offers the chance to travel through the calculated route “virtually”.
ABCWhen the Demo mode is turned on, a menu for route guidance in the Demo
mode or in normal operation is displayed before the start of route guidance.›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap the function surface 
Tap →
Advanced settings
→
Demo mode
.
When the demoMode is switched on, the route starting point can be defined.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface 
Tap →
Advancedsettings
→
Define demo mode starting point
.
›
Define the starting point by entering the address or the current vehicle posi-
tion.
›
The demo mode starting pointcan also be set as long as the demo mode is
turned on by tap the desired map location and the menu item
Demo modestart
is selected » page 187 , Tap map point .
Graphical driving recommendations
Fig. 241
Driving recommendations / travel recommendation detail
The display of the graphical driving recommendations is in the split screen
Ma-noeuvre
as well as the display of the instrument cluster.
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
the following driving recommendations are shown
» Fig. 241 .
Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Driving recommendations with street names / road numbers, with the
route and the travel time to the manoeuvre place
Details of driving recommendation (is displayed near the manoeuvre)
Lane guidance
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
, Infotainment also announces TMC traffic obstruc-
tions and on motorways, car parks, petrol stations or restaurants. 
ABCD191Navigation

Display options▶ Route guidance is disabled - All traffic messages are displayed.
▶ There is route guidance - By tapping the functional surfaceB
» Fig. 248 all
traffic messages are selectable in the displayed menu by pressing the func-
tion surface
All
, or by tapping the functional surface
route
,only the traffic infor-
mation present on the route selected.
A traffic report may contain some of the following information. ▶ Symbol of the traffic obstruction
▶ Number of roads affected
▶ Name of the location in question
▶ Description of the traffic obstruction
The importance of a traffic obstruction is distinguished in colour by a TMC
message
The symbol for traffic obstruction (e.g. ,
 ,
 ) precedes the obstruction and
the length of the obstruction is shown in the map on the right along the route.
Depending on the context, the symbol for the obstruction is displayed in one
of the following ways.
No route guidance is carried out ▶ Red - All traffic obstructions
Route guidance takes place
▶ Gray - The traffic obstruction is not on the route
▶ Red - The traffic obstruction is on the route, the route will not be recalcula-
ted the route and the route passes through the traffic obstruction
▶ Orange - The traffic obstruction is on the route, the route is recalculated and
an alternative route is available
Update
The list of traffic reports will be automatically updated by Infotainment on a
continuous basis.
The list of traffic messages can be updated manually by pressing 
.
Detail of the traffic reportFig. 249
Detail of the traffic report
›
To
display this, select the desired traffic report from the list of traffic reports.
›
Tap on the traffic obstruction icon in the map.
The display of the following information and the function surfaces » Fig. 249
follows.
Map of the affected location
Description of the traffic obstruction
Reception time as well as information regarding the traffic report pro-
vider
Symbol of the traffic obstruction
Length of the traffic obstruction
Dynamic route
Infotainment enables an evaluation of the traffic reports received during the route guidance. In fulfilling the following conditions a bypass route is calcula-
ted, and the appropriate announcement is issued.
The dynamic route function is turned on.
The traffic congestion included in the traffic information is on the route.
The traffic obstruction will be evaluated by Infotainment as of great im-
portance.
›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the function surface

→
Route options
→
Dynamic route
.
Enter/remove route traffic obstruction manually
If a traffic obstruction is detected during route guidance (e.g. traffic jam), this
traffic obstruction be manually entered into the route. 
ABCDE197Navigation

After entering, Infotainment calculates and provides an alternative route.
Enter traffic obstruction›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface

→
Congestion ahead
.
›
Adjust the length of the traffic obstruction.
The traffic obstruction will be displayed in red in the map to the right along the
route.
Remove traffic obstruction
The traffic obstruction is removed from the route after completion of the route
guidance or can manually be removed as follows.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface

→
Cancel "congest.ahead"
.
vehicle systems
CAR - Vehicle settings
Introduction to the subject
In the menu CAR travel data and information displayed on the vehicle and
some vehicle systems can be set.
Reset to factory settings
The factory reset be carried out in the 

→ 
→
Factory settings
menu.
Note
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Main menu
Fig. 250
Function surfaces in the main
menu
›
Press the button  The main menu appears with the following function sur-
faces » Fig. 250 .
Selecting the following menu points
▶
Convenience consumers
▶
Driving data
▶
DriveGreen
▶
Veh. status
Playback control - Radio / Media / TV tuner (applies to infotainment
Columbus)
Depending on the vehicle equipment with manual air conditioning: set-
ting the auxiliary heating and ventilation / Operation of heated windscreen
Vehicle system settings
  198Infotainment

›Press the tow bar in the direction of the arrow 2, until it audibly clicks into
place. The warning light lights green.
Swivel tow bar
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. A socket or adapter
may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket.›
Pull the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 309 . The tow bar
is unlocked and the warning light beside the handle flashes red.
›
Allow the handle
A
to retract slowly and check if this is properly seated in
the starting position.
›
Swing in the tow bar under the bumper in the direction of arrow
3
until it
clicks into place. The warning light lights green.
Check latching
If the tow bar is incorrectly locked, the warning light flashes red, after the igni-
tion is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and the following message
appears in the instrument cluster.
WARNING■ Take care with the towing device - it may cause injury.■When swinging out the ball rod away from the central area of the rear
bumper, there is a danger of injury to the legs.■
Do not manipulate the release lever as long as a trailer or another acces-
sory is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could come loose - risk of acci-
dent and injury.
■
If the warning light does not turn green, or the tow bar cannot engage,
then do not use the tow bar. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
When not using the towing device, always swing the tow bar under the bump-
er.Vertical load with mounted accessoriesFig. 310
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory depend-
ing on the load centre of gravity
Read and observe on page 250 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm » Fig. 310 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
Distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessories, including load0 cm75 kg30 cm75 kg60 cm35 kg70 cm0 kg
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - risk of damage to the towing device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.251Towing device and trailer

■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

Dimensions - SuperbFig. 371
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 371SpecificationValueAHeight1468BFront trackBasic dimension1584Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1586CWidth1864DRear trackBasic dimension1572Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1574EWidth including exterior mirrors2031FClearance149/148 a)GWheelbase2841HLength4861a)
Applies to Superb 4x4 vehicles.
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Dimensions - Superb estateFig. 372
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 372SpecificationValueAHeight1477BFront trackBasic dimension1584Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1586CWidth1864DRear trackBasic dimension1572Vehicles with the 2.0 l/162 kW TSI and 2.0 l/206 kW TSI engine1574EWidth including exterior mirrors2031FClearance149/148 a)GWheelbase2841HLength4856a)
Does not apply to Superb Estate 4x4 vehicles.
307Technical data

UnlockingCentral locking button55
in case of emergency292
Remote control54
Unlocking and locking53
Unlock steering lock199
Update navigation data181
Update the navigation data138
USB90, 150
Safe removal140
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
258
Useful equipment Clothes hook
93
Cup holders90
Glasses compartment92
Removable through-loading bag95
User account Configuration wizard
127
User profile136, 141
V
Variable loading floor
109
vCard185, 186
Vehicle - Settings198
Vehicle battery charging
275
Safety instructions273
Warning light39
Vehicle care Outside
261
Vehicle condition See Auto Check Control
44
Vehicle data sticker303
Vehicle data sticker and type plate Vehicle data sticker and type plate
303
Vehicle dimensions306, 307
Vehicle height306, 307
Vehicle identification number (VIN)303
Vehicle length306, 307
Vehicle systems198
Vehicle tool kit281
Vehicle width306, 307
Ventilation Seats
85
Vest280
Video DVD Compatible sources
156
Main menu155
Play back155
Select video source155
Supported file formats156
Video DVD menu155
Menu155
Video player155
VIN Vehicle identification number
303
Virtual pedal61
Visibility74
Visors75
Voice control128
Commands130
Correction of a voice command input130
Help130
Not recognising a voice command130
on / off129
Operation principle129
Settings133
Stop / restore command130
Voicemail168
Volume127
Volume setting127
W
Waiter Voice control
129
Warning display - low temperature42
Warning lights33
Warning symbols see Warning lights33
Warning triangle280
Warning when speeding47
Warranty5
Washing the vehicle260
Waste container91
Water in the fuel filter42
Waypoint mode194
Main menu194
Record waypoints195
Set waypoint manually195
Waypoint tour memory195, 196
Waypoint tour memory195, 196
Weather conditions256
Weights303, 304, 305
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
284
Caps283
Loosening and tightening284
Wheels276
Changing282
Full trim283
Load Index278
Snow chains279
Speed symbol278
Tyre age276
Tyre damage276
Tyre pressure277
Tyre storage276
Uni-directional tires276
Winter tyres278
Wi-Fi51
Wi-Fi direct52
Window operation
62
Window operation62
Windscreen Heating
198
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