Get Starting and driving Guide for Skoda Superb SUV Third Generation (2016-2023)

Starting and driving › Start 163

Trip overviews.

Notiﬁcation if alarm triggered.

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Starting and driving

Start

Localisation service notiﬁcations, such as, for ex-

ample, location, area or speed notiﬁcations

Vehicle search using horn and ﬂashing signals.

Remote controlled vehicle locking and unlocking.

Operation of the auxiliary heating.

Starting instructions

▶

DANGER

Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.

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Function conditions

✓ The vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.

Conditions

The service and the coupled functions are available

depending on the following conditions.

NOTICE

Risk of key loss, possibly of key damage!

The system can detect the key even if it has been

forgotten on the vehicle roof.

✓ The vehicle type, vehicle equipment and Infotain-

ment type are supported.

Always keep the key with you.

▶

✓ Conﬁgured protection level of personal data.

✓ The ŠKODA Connect services are active.

✓ The ŠKODA Connect services are available.

Switching the ignition on and oﬀ

Press the starter button.

›

Start vehicle with manual transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Keep the clutch pedal depressed.

Press the starter button.

›

Start vehicle with automatic transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

›

Move the selector lever to position or

Press the starter button.

.

›

In vehicles with diesel engines, the warning light

lights up after the ignition is switched

system on. The engine starts after

- glow plug

.

CAUTION

Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!

At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle

▶

with the selector lever in the position.

Stopping the engine

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the starter button.

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WARNING

Steering lock hazard!

During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-

tion must always be switched on.

▶

NOTICE

Risk of engine overheating!

Do not switch the engine oﬀ immediately at the

end of your journey after the engine has been run-

ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed

for about 1 minute.

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164 Starting and driving › Starting issues

Functionality

Starting issues

Troubleshooting

If the system determine that the engine is not nee-

ded when the vehicle stops, it turns oﬀ the engine

and starts it again when moving oﬀ.

NOTICE

Risk of engine damage!

Vehicle with manual transmission

Do not start the vehicle by towing.

▶

A system-related engine shutdown takes place when

the vehicle is stopped, when the gear lever is shifted

into neutral and when the clutch pedal is released.

The engine does not start

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-

dure.

›

A system-related engine start occurs when the

clutch pedal is pressed down.

If the engine does not start, start the vehicle using

another vehicle's battery » page 199 or get help

from a specialist company.

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Vehicle with automatic transmission

A system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs when the

brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.

The engine does not start, the display shows a

message regarding the immobilizer

A system-related engine start occurs when the ac-

celerator pedal is pressed down. When the Auto

Hold function is deactivated, a system-related en-

gine start occurs after releasing the brake pedal.

Use the other vehicle key.

If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

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Status display in the instrument cluster display

- Engine is switched oﬀ by the START-

STOPSystem

Starting is not possible with the starter button, the

system did not detect the key

illuminates

- Engine is switched oﬀ by the START-

STOPSystem not switched oﬀ due to func-

tional conditions not being met

Press the starter but-

›

ton with the key.

Display of detailed information in the infotainment

screen

If the engine does not

start, seek the help of a

specialist garage.

›

Vehicle status

Or:

Vehicle status

Functional conditions

The key might not be detected if the battery in

the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.

Some conditions are system-related and cannot be

inﬂuenced or recognized. Therefore, the system may

react diﬀerently in situations which seem identical

from the driver's perspective.

The engine cannot be turned oﬀ with the starter

button

Hold the starter button or press twice.

›

The driver must meet the following conditions.

The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-

gine has stopped

The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-

mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This is

not a defect.

✓ 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.

The engine makes noises after the cold start

The increased running noise is due to the brieﬂy in-

creased engine speed. This is not a defect.

Settings

Automatic activation

Upon start-up of the engine.

▶

START STOP

Usage

By selecting the driving mode Eco » page 167, Op-

eration.

▶

Deactivate / activate system

Press the button.

The START-STOPSystem reduces polluting emis-

sions and CO₂emissions and saves fuel.

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Starting and driving › Manual gearbox 165

When the system is deactivated, the symbol lights

up in the button

In mode the gear is changed at higher speeds

.

than in mode

.

Select between and (sprung position)

If a system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs and the

system is deactivated, the engine will start.

Selector lever out of position or solve

lights up - the selector lever is locked

Troubleshooting

Press the brake pedal,

›

The engine does not switch oﬀ when stopping, or

it starts before starting up

The system has detected that the engine is running.

and at the same time,

press the button in the

selector lever.

Manual gearbox

Operation

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

WARNING

Shift to a higher gear before reaching the red area

on the tachometer scale.

▶

Danger of the vehicle rolling away automatically!

▶ When the selector lever is in the position

,

or

in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle with the

brake.

NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

Fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.

▶

When not shifting gear, do not put your hand on

the shift lever.

▶

Operation

Start up

Engaging reverse gear

Stop the vehicle.

Fully depress the clutch.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Push the shift lever down.

Turn it completely to the left.

Wait brieﬂy.

Engage reverse gear.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start the engine.

Press the button on the selector lever and set it to

the desired position.

›

Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator

pedal lightly.

›

Speeding up while driving (kick-down)

›

Fully depress the accelerator.

›

Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

Automatic gearbox

Selector lever positions

Parked vehicle

Leave the selector lever in the position

cure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

and se-

›

Stop

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the button in the selector lever and bring it

to the position adjust.

›

The drive wheels are

locked.

Only adjust he po-

sition when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

Turn oﬀ the engine.

›

Drive in neutral

Reverse gear

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to neutral position.

Only adjust he po-

sition when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

It will

be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Idle position

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Forward drive / sports program

The gear is changed automatically.

Requirements for driving in neutral position

✓

The mode is selected.

✓ Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

pressed.

✓ The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

✓ No device is connected to the trailer socket.

166 Starting and driving › Automatic gearbox

Acceleration on start-up (launch control)

This function allows maximum acceleration during

start-up.

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox overheating

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

›

Select the mode or manual shift mode.

Disable the TCS » page 173.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Fully depress the accelerator.

›

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›

or

Release the brake pedal.

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

The vehicle drives with maximum acceleration.

Manually switching gear with the selector lever

Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and stop the engine.

After the indicator light goes out, your journey can

continue.

If the warning light does not go out, stop driving!

Get the help of a specialist company.

›

To turn on, move the selector lever

(to the left for right-hand drive vehicles).

to the right

›

To turn oﬀ, move the selector lever back into posi-

›

tion

.

Upshift

+

-

Gearbox impaired

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Downshift

or

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Message regarding the gearbox in emergency

mode

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

Immediately seek the help of a specialist company.

›

Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

illuminates together with

Downshift

Upshift

-

+

or

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Message regarding a gearbox fault

To turn on, press the

›

+

shift paddle - or

.

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist company.

›

To turn oﬀ, hold the

+

shift paddle

.

Starting the stuck vehicle

Adjust the selector lever quickly between

. The vehicle will then start to rock and be easier

to free.

If none of the shift pad-

dles are pressed for a

certain time, manual shift

and

›

mode turns oﬀ automatically.

If the engine threatens to over-rev

Mechanical release of the automatic gearbox

The gearbox automatically changes to the next

higher gear.

▶

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Open the stowage compartment in the front cen-

›

The transmission prevents changing to the next

lower gear.

tre console.

Insert a ﬂat-head

›

screwdriver or push a

similar tool into the

gap in the arrow area

A .

Troubleshooting

The selector lever cannot be moved out of posi-

tion in the normal way

Mechanically unlock the selector lever » page 166.

›

Carefully loosen and

lift the cover of the

shift gate.

›

Gearbox overheated

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or

Starting and driving › Vehicle driving mode 167

Operation

Select driving mode

Press on the plastic

part in the direction of

the arrow and at the

same time press the

button on the selector

lever.

›

Press the button.

›

In the Infotainment, a driving mode menu appears.

Move selector lever to

position

.

Vehicle driving mode

Usage

The driving mode oﬀers the possibility of adapting

the driving behaviour to the desired driving style.

A

Information about system settings of the cur-

rently selected mode / system settings for the

selected Individual mode

B

Driving mode menu

Overview

B.

› ^{Tap the corresponding functional surface}

Or:

Information about the selected driving mode is dis-

played in the status bar in the Infotainment screen as

well as in the digital instrument cluster.

Press the

button again.

›

Eco mode

After switching on the ignition, Normal mode is

automatically selected.

Eco mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and

helps to save fuel.

Troubleshooting

Comfort mode

Adaptive DCC suspension faulty

Comfort mode is suitable for driving on roads with

poorer surface or for long motorway journeys.

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Normal mode

or

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Normal mode is suitable for conventional driving.

Continue driving with appropriate caution. Get

the help of a specialist company.

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Sport mode

Sport mode is suitable for a sporty driving.

Individual mode

Economical driving style

Individual mode enables certain vehicle systems to

be customised.

Tips for economical driving style and

evaluation of driving economy

Oﬀroad mode

Tips for economical driving

Oﬀroad mode is suitable for driving on non-paved

roads. But even with Oﬀroad mode switched on,

your vehicle is never a true SUV.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

Display the gear recommendation in the instru-

ment cluster display

▶

Avoid full acceleration and excessive speeds.

Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-

tionary time.

Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-

tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as

the engine starts.

Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 208.

Remove unnecessary ballast.

The following brake and stabilisation systems

change in Oﬀroad mode.

▶

ESC.

ASR.

EDL.

ABS.

▶

If Oﬀroad mode is switched on,

and in the in-

strument cluster.

168 Starting and driving › Towing a trailer

Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.

Switch on electric consumers only for as long as

necessary.

Consumption-friendly driving

There is a slight reduction in fuel consumption in the

▶

following situations.

cluster.

lights up in the instrument

Do not leave the windows open while driving.

▶

The active cylinder management has temporarily

deactivated some cylinders of the engine (applies

to certain engine types).

A vehicle with automatic transmission rolls in neu-

tral position.

▶

Display of evaluation in the infotainment screen

DriveGreen

Or:

DriveGreen

Towing a trailer

What you should be mindful of

WARNING

When driving with a trailer, special care is required!

NOTICE

With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-

ded so this must also be checked between service

intervals.

A

B

Driving ﬂuid display

When the driving is ﬂuid, the display is located

near the green dot.

Recommendations for using a trailer

Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.

▶

Sheet

Do not exceed the maximum permissible total

weight of the vehicle and the combination weight

speciﬁed in the technical vehicle documentation

(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in

the COC document) and on the type plate.

▶

The greener the leaf, the more economic the

driving style. Tapping the screen in the area of

the sheet displays tips for reducing fuel and en-

ergy consumption.

C

D

Driving economy diagram

For trailer operation, consider the current load con-

dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of

the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases

the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the

payload.

Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-

cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front

of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being

towed and the headlights may dazzle other road

users.

▶

Each bar indicates driving eﬃciency in 5 second

increments. The current bar is on the left. The

higher the green bars, the more economical the

driving style.

Points system (0-100)

The higher the indicated value, the more eco-

nomical the driving style. By tapping the screen

in the area of value D , a rating of the last 30 mi-

nutes of driving is displayed.

A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.

▶

E

F

Average fuel consumption

Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator

pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the

trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the

trailer from swaying by accelerating.

Tapping the screen in area of value E displays

the average fuel consumption over the past 30

minutes.

Information about the current driving style

If the traﬃc area behind the trailer can not be

viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.

Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is ﬁtted

with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at ﬁrst,

then brake ﬁrmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-

ing from the trailer wheels locking.

▶

Economical driving style

▶

The speed has a negative eﬀect on fuel con-

sumption

▶

The ride is not smooth

▶

Recommended gear

Select a lower gear before descending to also use

the braking force of the engine.

▶

In Infotainment it is possible to display up to

three consumers that are currently making up the

largest share of fuel consumption.

Consumer comfort

Or:

Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer

combination

Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to

▶

the trailer axle as possible.

Consumer comfort

Starting and driving › Towing eye and towing procedure 169

Transport small and light objects in the luggage

compartment.

▶

Permitted trailer loads

The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-

ual.

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.

▶

Engine type

Gearbox

Permissible trailer load,

braked (kg) ^a)

Permissible trailer load, un-

braked (kg)

Superb

Superb Com-

bi

Superb

Superb Com-

bi

1.4 l/110 kW TSI

1.5 l/110 kW TSI

Manual gear-

box

1600

710

720

DSG ^b)

1600

720

730

Manual gear-

box

DSG ^b)

1600

1800

2000

2200

1500

2000

1600

1800

2000

2200

1500

2000

730

750

740

750

DSG ^b)

2.0 l/140 kW TSI

2.0 l/162 kW TSI

2.0 l/200 kW TSI

2.0 l/206 kW TSI

1.6 l/88 kW TDI CR

2.0 l/90 kW TDI CR

2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR

DSG ^b)

DSG ^b)4x4

DSG ^b)

Manual gear-

box

DSG ^b)

2000

2200

2000

2200

2000

2200

2000

2200

750

DSG ^b)

2.0 l/130 kW TDI CR

2.0 l/140 kW TDI CR

DSG ^b)

DSG ^b)4x4

DSG ^b)

2.0 l/147 kW TDI CR

DSG ^b)4x4

a)

With gradients up to 12%.

b)

Automatic dual-clutch transmission.

Remove the cover cap at the rear

Towing eye and towing procedure

Towing eye

Press on the cover cap

and remove it.

›

Remove the front cover

Press on the cover cap

and remove it.

›

170 Starting and driving › Brakes

Install the towing eye

Instructions for the driver of the pulling vehicle

Drive slowly and smoothly.

Only accelerate once the rope is taut.

›

Screw in the towing

eye.

›

Insert the wheel

wrench or similar ob-

ject through the tow-

ing eye.

Tighten the towing

eye.

Instructions for the driver of the towed vehicle

Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the

selector lever to the position.

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

›

the ignition!

WARNING

Risk of accident!

When the ignition is switched oﬀ, the brake booster

and the power steering do not work. In addition,

there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.

After the towing process

Unscrew the towing eye.

›

Insert the cover cap.

›

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

the ignition!

▶

Towing the vehicle

Brakes

WARNING

Risk of accident!

What you should be mindful of

The tow rope must not be twisted.

▶

WARNING

When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.

▶

Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-

tend the braking distance of the vehicle!

DANGER

Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-

ter!

When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-

sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,

depress the clutch pedal.

▶

DANGER

Danger of the brakes overheating!

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Use a braided synthetic ﬁbre rope for towing. Do

not use a twisted tow rope.

Do not depress the brake pedal if you do not need

to brake.

▶

If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the

air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.

▶

NOTICE

Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.

Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.

▶

Check the brake ﬂuid level

NOTICE

Risk of gear damage!

Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.

If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-

cle must only be towed with the front axle raised

clear of the ground or transported on a special

breakdown vehicle.

▶

✓ The engine is oﬀ.

Checking

The ﬁll level must be in

the marked area.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission must not

be towed without the ignition switched on or with

the rear axle raised.

▶

If the level is below the

›

mark

tinue.

, do not con-

Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-

cured?

At the front towing eye.

On the towing eye at the back.

On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing de-

vice.

Do not reﬁll liquid.

Get the help of a spe-

cialist company.

›

▶

If the brake ﬂuid level is

too low, a light will be

displayed in the instrument cluster.

However, we

Starting and driving › Electric parking brake 171

recommend that you regularly check the brake ﬂuid

Manual switching on

level directly on the reservoir.

Pull on the button

and hold it.

›

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

If the ﬂuid level falls signiﬁcantly within a short time

or drops below the mark

have become leaky.

The following symbols

light up.

, the brake system may

▶

in the button.

in the instrument

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist company.

▶

cluster.

Speciﬁcation

The brake ﬂuid must comply with standard

VW 501 14. This standard complies with the require-

ments of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.

Automatic shutdown

The parking brake switches oﬀ automatically when

starting up.

Changing

Have the brake ﬂuid replaced by a specialist garage.

If there is an automatic shutdown e.g. to prevent

starting on a slope, keep pulling the button

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

If the brake ﬂuid change date is exceeded, heavy

braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the

brake system.

.

Automatic shutdown conditions

✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's

seat belt is also fastened.

Manual shutdown

With the ignition

›

Troubleshooting

switched on, press the

brake pedal and at the

same time push the

Brake ﬂuid level is too low

illuminates

button.

.

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist

company.

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Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty

illuminates together with

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist

company.

›

Troubleshooting

Parking brake error

Brake pads worn

illuminates

Drive to a specialist garage with appropriate

careful driving.

›

illuminates

Message regarding a parking brake error

Braking eﬀect reduced

Moist, frozen, salted or corroded brakes can impair

the braking eﬀect.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

›

Parking on a steep slope

Clean the brakes by braking repeatedly if the traﬃc

conditions allow it.

›

ﬂashes

Notiﬁcation regarding parking position on a steep

When the engine is stopped, the brake booster

does not work

Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.

slope

Go to another parking spot where there is less of a

slope.

›

Noise when using the parking brake

Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is

not a defect.

Electric parking brake

Operation

The vehicle battery is discharged, the parking

brake cannot be switched oﬀ

WARNING

Danger of key locking!

Connect the vehicle battery to a power source,

such as the battery of another vehicle.

›

The recessed grip for the ﬁngers in front of the

▶

button

must remain free.

172 Starting and driving › Auto Hold automatic holding function

Emergency braking when the brake system is

faulty

Settings

Activation/deactivation

Press the

button.

›

Turn on

Activation displayed in the button by the illumina-

Pull on the button

and hold it.

›

tion of the

symbol.

NOTICE

The vehicle starts to

brake strongly and an

audible signal is emit-

ted.

Disable Auto Hold to allow the vehicle to roll if nec-

essary when driving through a car wash.

Turn oﬀ

Let go of

the button.

›

Or:

Depress the accelerator pedal.

›

Auto Hold automatic holding function

Usage

Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from

rolling away when stopped.

Functionality

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-

cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-

ents.

Secure and release the vehicle

When stopping , the vehicle is automatically secured

by Auto Hold ..

lights up in the instrument cluster.

The brake pedal can be released.

When starting up , the vehicle is automatically re-

leased by Auto Hold .

Automatic locking by the parking brake

The vehicle may be secured by the parking brake un-

der certain circumstances.

ment cluster.

lights up in the instru-

Functional conditions

✓ The driver's door is closed.

✓ The engine is running or is switched oﬀ by the

START-STOPSystem.

✓ Auto Hold is activated.

✓ In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the selec-

tor lever is not in mode.

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