Get Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers Guide for Skoda Superb SUV Third Generation (2016-2023)

48 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Exterior lighting

When no light is switched on

The symbol in the light switch may also light up in

the instrument cluster, indicating that it is necessary

to switch on the light.

Lighting, windscreen wipers and

washers

Exterior lighting

functionality

illuminates

Switch on the light.

›

Unless otherwise stated, the light works when the

ignition is switched on.

service

Daylight running lights

The daytime running lights illuminate the area in

front of the vehicle.

Switching oﬀ the

lights except the

daytime running

lights

In vehicles for certain markets, this also provides

lighting for the rear area of the vehicle.

Automatically switch

the low beam on/oﬀ

Switching on the

parking lights

Switch on the low

beam

Functional conditions

✓

The lights switch is in position

,

or

.

Automatically switch the low beam on/oﬀ

The low beam is automatically switched on or oﬀ de-

pending on the lighting conditions.

Functional conditions

Use the position as the basic position of the light

✓

The light switch is in the

The automatic driving light switch is activated by the

symbol lighting up displayed in the light switch.

position.

switch

.

Main beam

The high beam works when the low beam is on.

Automatically switch the low beam on/oﬀ when it

rains

Functional conditions

Switch on the high

beam - the warning

light in the instru-

ment cluster illumi-

nates

Switch oﬀ the main

beam - the indicator

lamp in the instru-

/ Switch on the ﬂasher

A

B

✓

The light switch is in the

position.

✓ The function is activated.

✓ The windscreen wipers are switched on for lon-

ger than 30 seconds.

The automatic driving light switch is activated by the

symbol lighting up

displayed in the light switch.

ment cluster goes out

- the indicator lamp lights up

Full LED front headlights

When the light switch is in position

, the head-

CAUTION

lights provide the best possible beam of light in front

of the vehicle.

Risk of accident!

Do not dazzle other road users with the high beam.

▶

The Dynamic cornering light function ensures the

best possible illumination of the curve area.

Turn signal

Switching on the

turn signal light on

the right - the warn-

ing light ﬂashes in

the instrument clus-

ter

A

CORNER function

The CORNER function is intended for turning or ma-

noeuvring (e.g. when parking).

The function illuminates the vicinity of the vehicle

front in the direction of travel.

Switching on the

turn signal light on

the left - the warn-

ing light ﬂashes in

the instrument clus-

B

Functional conditions

✓ The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels

are steered sharply.

✓ The low beam is switched on.

✓ The fog lights are not switched on.

✓ The driving speed is lower than 40 km/h.

ter

Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Exterior lighting 49

Turn signal - convenience signalling

When the parking light is switched on, an acoustic

Convenience signalling enables three ﬂashes of the

turn signal lights without having to move the lever

up or down.

warning signal sounds and the driver's door is

opened. After a few seconds or after the driver's

door is closed, the warning signal will stop.

Tap the control lever up or down.

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Parking lights on both sides

The two-sided parking light allows the parked vehi-

cle to be illuminated through activation of the side-

lights.

The corresponding direction indicators ﬂash three

times.

Tap the lever in the opposite direction ahead of

time to stop signalling.

Turn on the ignition.

›

The light switch in position

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Lock the vehicle.

rotate.

›

Fog light

Positions for pulling out

the light switch

The light may switch oﬀ automatically if the battery

is low. If the two-sided parking light is switched on

when the ignition is switched oﬀ, the light will not

switch oﬀ automatically.

Fog lights - the

1

warning light in the

instrument cluster il-

luminates

When the parking light is switched on, an acoustic

warning signal sounds after the ignition is switched

oﬀ and the driver's door is opened. After a few sec-

onds or after the driver's door is closed, the warning

signal will stop.

Rear fog light - the

warning light in the

instrument cluster il-

luminates

2

Turn the light switch to position

Pull the light switch into the appropriate position.

,

or

.

›

Settings

The rear fog light does not illuminate when an ac-

Activate/deactivate automatic driving lights when

it rains

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

cessory is connected to the trailer socket.

The rear fog lamp automatically shuts oﬀ when

the boot lid is opened.

The indicator light remains lit.

lowing menu in the Infotainment system.

Hazard warning lights

Or:

Press the button to switch it on or oﬀ Press in

›

the middle part of the control panel.

When the hazard warning system is on and the turn

signal is switched on, the hazard warning lights will

be switched oﬀ temporarily and only the turn signal

will ﬂash on the relevant side of the vehicle.

Activate/deactivate comfort ﬂashing

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

lowing menu in the Infotainment system.

The hazard warning lights can be switched on auto-

matically in the event of a violent braking manoeu-

vre. The hazard warning lights are switched oﬀ auto-

matically when starting or accelerating.

Or:

Headlight range control of the LED headlights

The headlight range control is carried out in the Info-

tainment system in the following menu.

Parking light on one side

The one-sided parking light enables the illumination

of one side of the parked vehicle by switching on the

corresponding parking light.

Or:

Switch on the park-

ing light on the right

Switch on the park-

ing light on the left

A

Select the position of the control according to the

vehicle's current load status.

›

B

Front seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, boot empty

All seats occupied, luggage space loaded

Driver's seat occupied, boot loaded

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Move the lever to the

appropriate position.

›

Lock the vehicle.

›

50 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › COMING HOME, LEAVING HOME exterior lighting

In the event of another vehicle loading condition, the

positions , can be used.

Malfunction of the automatic headlight circuit

Clean the windscreen in the area of the rain/light

sensor.

,

›

For the Full LED headlights, the headlight range

control is adjusted automatically.

Beam of light in front of the vehicle has shortened

Headlights defective.

WARNING

Get the help of a specialist company.

Risk of accident!

An incorrectly set headlight range leads to inade-

quate road lighting or dazzling of other road users.

›

Driving lights failed

If a message regarding the failed driving lights is dis-

played, the light will work in emergency mode.

Adjust the headlight range correctly.

▶

Switch full LED headlights for the opposite direc-

tion of traﬃc - driving abroad

Continue driving with appropriate caution.

Get the help of a specialist company.

›

Switch on travel mode in the Infotainment in the

following menu.

›

COMING HOME, LEAVING HOME

exterior lighting

Or:

Functionality

Adapt LED headlights for the opposite direction of

traﬃc - driving abroad

The COMING HOME function turns on the light after

turning oﬀ the ignition and opening the driver's door.

The light switches oﬀ automatically after the set

lighting time has elapsed.

Get the help of a specialist company.

›

Activate/deactivate dynamic cornering light func-

tion for Full LED headlamps

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

The LEAVING HOME function switches on the light

when unlocking the vehicle with the wireless remote

control.

lowing menu in the Infotainment system.

Or:

Functional conditions

✓ Visibility has worsened.

✓

The light switch is in the

position.

Troubleshooting

Turn signal light defective

Settings

ﬂashes faster - right turn signal lamp failed

This function is set in the following menu in the Info-

tainment system.

Check the right turn signal.

›

ﬂashes faster - left turn signal lamp failed

Check the left turn signal.

›

Or:

does not ﬂash when the trailer is coupled -

trailer ﬂashing light has failed

Check the trailer lighting.

›

Light Assist high-beam assist system

Functionality

Light bulb or LED bulb is defective

or

Information appears in the display regarding

the aﬀected lights.

illuminates

The high beam assist system automatically switches

the high beam on and oﬀ.

Replace the defective bulb.

In the event of a defective LED lamp, seek the help

of a specialist company.

›

WARNING

Risk of accident!

If necessary, manually switch the high beam on or

▶

oﬀ.

Headlights are fogged from the inside

Moisture can condense inside the headlights. This is

not a defect.

Functional conditions

✓ The system is activated.

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✓

The light switch is in the position

.

service

turn on

✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h (for

some countries, higher than 60 km/h).

Push the lever in the

direction of the arrow.

›

✓ The low beam is switched on.

Lights up in the instru-

service

turn on

ment cluster

from

the isolation box.

Push the lever in the

direction of the arrow.

›

Turn oﬀ

Manually switch the high beam on or oﬀ.

Lights up in the instru-

›

ment cluster

from

the isolation box.

Function restriction

The system may dazzle other road users if their

headlights/lights are not detected for the following

reasons, for example.

Turn oﬀ

Manually switch the high beam on or oﬀ.

›

The headlights/lights of oncoming vehicles are

covered by crash barriers, for example.

▶

Settings

The headlamps/lights of the oncoming or preced-

ing vehicle are dirty or not functioning. The system

can also recognize a vehicle as a single-lane means

of transport.

▶

Activation / deactivation

The function is activated or deactivated in the fol-

lowing menu in the Infotainment system.

Or:

Settings

Activation / deactivation

The Dynamic Light Assist is activated or deactivated

in Infotainment in the following menu.

Dynamic Light Assist headlight assist

system

Or:

Functionality

The headlight assist system automatically switches

the high beam on and oﬀ.

Replace light bulbs

When the high beam is switched on, it adjusts the

light cone so that the drivers of oncoming and pre-

ceding vehicles are not dazzled.

What you should be mindful of

DIY replacement of the following bulbs is possible.

Have the remaining light sources replaced by a spe-

cialist garage.

WARNING

Risk of accident!

If necessary, manually switch the high beam on or

▶

oﬀ.

The new bulb must conform to the speciﬁcation of

the original light bulb. The name of the bulb is

marked on the bulb socket.

Functional conditions

NOTICE

✓ The system is activated.

Danger of headlight damage due to the ingress of

water and dirt!

✓

The light switch is in the position

.

Always ﬁt the protective cap on the headlight cor-

rectly after changing a bulb.

▶

✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h (for

some countries, higher than 60 km/h).

✓ The low beam is switched on.

Conditions for changing a bulb

✓ Ignition switched oﬀ.

52 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Replace light bulbs

✓ Light switched oﬀ.

Rear turn signal and reversing lights

Loosen and remove the lamp

Front turn signal

Remove the cover with

the bracket from the

tool kit.

›

Remove the protective

cap from the headlight.

›

Unscrew the screws

A and remove the

lamp.

Remove the base with

the bulb.

Press the lock mecha-

nisms on the connec-

tor and remove the

connector.

Change the bulb in the

socket.

Replacing the light bulb

Turn the corresponding

socket with the bulb

and remove it.

›

Push the base with the

light bulb into the lamp

so that the ﬁxing lugs

A ﬁt into the recesses

on the headlight.

›

Reinstall the protective

cap on the headlight.

Turn the defective bulb

in the socket and re-

move it.

Insert a new light bulb

into the socket and se-

cure the light bulb by

turning it in the direc-

›

tion of

.

Push the base with the

new light bulb into the

luminaire so that the

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Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Interior lighting 53

guide lugs on the base and the associated openings

in the luminaire are ﬂush.

Turn the socket clockwise to secure.

The vehicle is locked.

The ignition is switched on.

About 30 seconds after all the doors have been

closed.

▶

›

Insert and ﬁx the lamp

Insert the connector into the light until it clicks into

place.

›

If a door remains open and the ignition is switch-

ed oﬀ, the lights will turn oﬀ automatically after 10

minutes.

Automatic switching on/oﬀ of the footwell light-

ing

The lighting only works when the dipped or parking

lights are on.

The lighting is also switched on automatically after

opening the door (e.g. when getting in or out).

Switch on the lighting of the makeup mirrors in the

sun visors on the windscreen

Slide on the cover of the makeup mirror.

›

› ^{The lamp with the openings}A on the bolts B

stuck in the body.

NOTICE

Settings

Risk of damage to the electrical system due to water

The brightness level of the footwell lighting when

the dipped or parking lights are switched on is set in

the infotainment in the following menu.

ingress!

Make sure that the seal is used correctly when in-

▶

stalling the lamp C .

NOTICE

Or:

Risk of damage to the electrical system!

Make sure that the lines between the lamp and the

body are not pinched when the lamp is inserted.

▶

Screw on the lamp.

Fit the cover of the light, ensuring it clicks into

place.

›

Interior ambient light

Usage

The ambient lighting ensures a comfortable atmos-

phere in the vehicle interior.

Interior lighting

service

The lighting only works when the dipped or parking

lights are on.

Operation of the lighting

The lighting is also switched on automatically after

opening the door.

Lighting in front and rear

Back lighting

Reading lights

Settings

The background lighting brightness settings are set

in the Infotainment system, in the following menu.

Automatic switching on and oﬀ

When the front light is set to , the rear light

is automatically switched on or oﬀ.

Or:

Automatic switch on

The light switches on when one of the following

events occurs.

The vehicle is unlocked.

One of the doors is opened.

The ignition is switched oﬀ.

▶

Windscreen wipers and washers

Functional conditions

Automatic switch oﬀ

The light switches oﬀ when one of the following

events occurs.

✓ Engine compartment lid closed.

✓ Luggage compartment lid closed.

54 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Windscreen wipers and washers

✓ Ignition is switched on.

Washing the rear view camera (sprung position)

Wipe

Turn oﬀ

service

Automatic rear window wiping

WARNING

If the windshield wiping is carried out without inter-

ruption, then the automatic regular wiping of the

rear window takes place.

Risk of accident!

At low temperatures, windscreen washer ﬂuid can

freeze on the windscreen and restrict visibility.

Only use the windscreen washer when the wind-

screen is warm.

▶

When the windscreen wipers are switched on, the

rear window is automatically wiped when the re-

verse gear is engaged.

Wipe and wash the front screen

Settings

Activate/deactivate automatic wiping

The functions for automatic rear window wiping and

automatic wiping in the rain can be activated and de-

activated in the following menu in the Infotainment

system.

Or:

Quick wipe

Slow wiping

Depending on the equipment:

Add windshield washer ﬂuid

Intermittent wiping

▶

Automatic wiping controlled by the rain sensor

▶

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Turn oﬀ

Use a suitable windshield washer ﬂuid according to

▶

Tip wiping (sprung position)

the weather conditions.

A

Setting the wiping speed for the position

Washing and wiping (sprung position)

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the windscreen washer system!

When reﬁlling the washer ﬂuid, do not remove the

strainer from the neck of the container.

▶

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the wind-

screen washer nozzles of the windscreen can be

heated automatically after starting the engine.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the headlights!

Clean headlights

Only use washer ﬂuid that does not attack polycar-

▶

Headlights that are switched on are cleaned the ﬁrst

time and after every tenth wash of the windscreen.

The cleaning interval can be set by a specialist com-

pany.

bonates.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the parts of the engine compart-

ment!

Close the container after reﬁlling the windscreen

washer ﬂuid.

▶

Wipe and wash the rear window

The windscreen washer tank is located in the engine

compartment » page 11.

The container can hold a volume of 3.1 litres and 4.7

litres for vehicles with a headlight cleaning system.

When the container is in the left-hand area of the

engine compartment, the volume of the container is

3.65 litres.

Open the bonnet » page 191 .

Carefully open the upper area of the lid.

Reﬁll the windshield washer ﬂuid.

›

Washing and wiping the window (sprung posi-

tion)

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Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Windscreen wipers and washers 55

Press the fuse and re-

move the wiper blade.

Troubleshooting

›

Windscreen washer ﬂuid level too low

Insert the new wiper

blade until it clicks into

place.

Fold the windscreen

wiper arm back onto

the windscreen.

Turn on the ignition

and push the control

lever down.

›

illuminates together with

or

illuminates together with

Reﬁll the windshield washer ﬂuid.

›

Frozen wipers

Carefully remove frozen windscreen wipers from

the windscreen before switching on the ignition

and free them from snow and ice.

›

Fold down the wiper arms and replace the

wiper blades

To fold the windscreen wipers oﬀ the windscreen,

the windscreen wiper arms must ﬁrst be set to the

fold-down position.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the windscreen wipers and the

engine compartment lid!

Close the bonnet before lowering the wiper arms

from the window.

Do not turn on the ignition when the windscreen

wiper arms are folded away.

▶

Set the wiper arms to the fold-down position

Switch the ignition on and oﬀ again.

›

Within 10 seconds,

›

press the control lever

down and hold for

about 2 seconds.

The windshield wiper

arms assume the fol-

ded position.

Replace the windscreen wiper blade

CAUTION

Risk of accident!

Change the windscreen wiper blades once or twice

a year.

▶

Fold the windscreen wiper arm away from the

windscreen.

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