Skoda Superb iV (2021 year). Manual in english — page 8
154 Starting and driving › Brakes
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
▶ Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
required.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
▶ If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
▶ Use a braided synthetic fibÙe rope for towing. Do
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
not use a twisted tow rope.
NOTICE
Inspecting the brake Ĕuid level
▶ Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
▶ Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
NOTICE
✓ The engine is off
Danger of gearbox damage!
▶ If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-
Checking
cle must only be towed with the front axle raised
The fill level must be
clear of the ground or transported on a special
within the marked range.
breakdown vehicle.
▶ The vehicle must not be towed when the rear axle
› If the level is below the
is raised.
mark
, do not con-
tinue.
▶ The vehicle must not be towed without the ignition
being switched on.
› Do not Ùefill liquid.
›
Seek the help of a spe-
Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
cialist garage.
cured?
If the brake Ĕuid level is
▶ At the front towing eye
too low, this will be indi-
▶ At the rear towing eye
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
▶ On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
hitch
recommend checking the brake Ĕuid level regularly
For vehicles with fatoÙû-fitted towing device, at
directly at the reservoir.
the back there is no mount for a screw-in towing
WARNING
eye.
Danger of brake failure!
Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
If the Ĕuid level falls si£ÄifiaÄtlû within a short time
› Drive slowly and smoothly.
or drops below the mark
, the brake system may
have become leaky.
› Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
▶ Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
SpecificatioÄ
› Move the selector lever to position .
The brake Ĕuid must comply with standard
WARNING
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-
Risk of accident!
quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
Changing
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
Have the brake Ĕuid replaced by a specialist garage.
▶ If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
WARNING
the ignition!
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake Ĕuid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
Starting and driving › Electric parking brake 155
Troubleshooting
Manual shut-down
› With the ignition
Brake Ĕuid level is too low
switched on, press the
illuminates
brake pedal and at the
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
same time push the
rage.
button.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Worn brake pads
illuminates
Troubleshooting
› Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-
Parking brake error
propriate caution.
illuminates
Reduced braking effect
Message regarding a parking brake error
Damp, frozen, salt-affeted or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effet.
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
› Clean the brakes by braking several times if tÙaffi
Parking on a steep slope
conditions allow it.
Ĕashes
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
NotifiatioÄ regarding parking position on a steep
slope
› Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
› Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
slope.
Electric parking brake
Noise when using the parking brake
Operation
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
not a defect.
WARNING
The 12 volt vehicle battery is discharged, the park-
Danger of key locking!
ing brake cannot be switched off
▶ The recessed grip for the fiÄ£eÙs in front of the
button must remain empty.
› Connect the 12 volt vehicle battery to a power
source, such as the 12 volt vehicle battery of an-
Manual switch on
other vehicle.
› Pull the button and
hold it.
Emergency braking in case of faulty brake
The following symbols
system
light up.
Switching on
▶ in the button.
▶ in the instrument
› Pull the button and
cluster.
hold it.
The vehicle starts to
brake sharply and an
acoustic signal is soun-
Automatic shut-off
ded.
The parking brake switches off automatically when
starting up.
If automatic sõith-off is to be prevented, e.g. when
starting off on a slope, keep the button pulled.
Conditions for automatic shutting down
Switching off
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
› Release the button
seat belt is also fastened
Or:
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
156 Starting and driving › Auto Hold automatic holding function
Auto Hold automatic holding function
Troubleshooting
Usage
e-sound failed
illuminates
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
rolling away when stopped.
Functionality
WARNING
Risk of an 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
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
ing Auto Hold. lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake pedal can be released.
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake. lights up in the in-
strument cluster.
Operating conditions
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The engine is running.
✓ Auto Hold is activated.
✓ The selector lever is not in the mode.
Settings
Activation/deactivation
› Press the
button.
Activation is indicated by the illumination of the
symbol in the button.
NOTICE
Disable Auto Hold to allow the vehicle to roll if nec-
essary when driving through a car wash.
Electronic engine sound (e-sound)
Functionality
The e-Sound generates an electronic engine noise
while driving at a speed of up to 25 km/h.
It is not possible to switch off the e-Sound.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Despite the e-sound, the vehicle does not have to be
clearly audible to other road users.
Driver assist systems › Braking and stabilising systems 157
Multi-Collision Brake (MCB)
Driver assist systems
MCB helps to decelerate and stabilize the vehicle af-
Braking and stabilising systems
ter a collision with an obstacle. This reduces the risk
of further collisions.
Overview
Operating conditions
Stabilisation control (ESC)
✓ There has been a frontal, side and rear collision of
a certain severity.
ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle in borderline situa-
tions (e.g. when the vehicle starts to skid). ESC
✓ The impact speed was greater than 10 km/h.
brakes the individual wheels to maintain the direc-
✓ The brakes, ESC and other required systems re-
tion of travel.
mained functional after the impact.
Ĕashes - ESC is engaged
✓ The accelerator pedal is not pressed.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
ESC Sport
TSA helps to stabilize the trailer. As the trailer begins
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style.
to lurch, TSA stabilizes the trailer by slowing down
the individual vehicle wheels.
lit up - ESC Sport is activated
Operating conditions
✓ The hitch was supplied from the factory or pur-
Traction control (TCS)
chased from ŠKODA Genuine Accessories.
ASR helps to stabilize the vehicle when accelerating
✓ The trailer is connected to the trailer socket.
or driving on low-grip roads. ASR reduces the drive
power transmitted to the wheels when the wheels
✓ ASR activated.
spin.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 60 km/h.
Ĕashes - ASR is engaged
Electromechanical brake booster (eBKV)
eBKV (electronic brake force distribution) facilitates
operation of the brake pedal. At the same time,
Antilock braking system (ABS)
charging of the high-voltage battery is made possi-
ABS helps maintain control of the vehicle during
ble through regenerative braking.
emergency braking. An ABS intervention is noticea-
ble by pulsating movements of the brake pedal.
After switching off the ignition, the eBKV (electronic
brake force distribution) function is either restricted
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
or not available.
MSR helps to maintain control of the vehicle in the
event of a sudden reduction in speed, e.g. on icy
If the vehicle is decelerated using an assistance
roads. If the drive wheels lock, MSR increases the
system, pulsating movements of the brake pedal can
engine speed. This reduces the braking effet of the
occur.
engine and the wheels can rotate freely again.
Regenerative braking
Electronic DiffereÄtial Lock (EDL)
Regenerative braking produces energy that is stored
EDL helps to stabilize the vehicle when driving on
in the high-voltage battery. The force of the braking
road surfaces with diffeÙeÄt grip under the individual
effet depends on the selected driving mode, as well
wheels. EDL brakes a spinning wheel and transmits
as the state of charge of the high-voltage battery.
power to a diffeÙeÄt drive wheel.
During regenerative braking, pulsating movements
of the brake pedal and ĔutuatiÄ£ decelerations of
Electronic DiffereÄtial Lock (XDL+)
the vehicle can occur.
XDL + helps to stabilize the vehicle during fast cor-
nering by braking the inside wheel of the driven axle.
Active steering assistance (DSR)
Settings
In diffiult situations, the DSR provides the driver
Deactivating/activating ASR
with a steering recommendation in order to stabilise
In Infotainment, in the following menu:
the vehicle.
Hill Hold Control
Hill Hold Control helps when starting off on uphill
Or:
gradients by braking the vehicle for about 2 seconds
after the brake pedal is released.
When deactivated, lights up in the instrument
Operating conditions
cluster.
✓ The gradient is at least 5%.
goes out on renewed activation.
✓ The driver's door is closed.
158 Driver assist systems › Front Assist
Deactivating the ASR may be helpful in the following
Automatic braking if there is a risk of a collision
situations:
If there is a risk of a collision, the following symbol is
▶ Driving with snow chains
illuminated as a warning
from the isolation box. If
you do not respond to the warning, the vehicle will
▶ Driving in deep snow or on very loose ground
slow down.
▶ Starting up a vehicle that is stuck
At a driving speed of up to 30 km / h, the vehicle is
Activate/deactivate ESC Sport
braked without prior warning.
› In Infotainment, select the following menu:
Automatic braking can be stopped by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by a steering intervention.
Or:
With automatic braking, the pressure in the brake
system increases. The brake pedal cannot be operat-
ed by using the pedal as normal.
When activated, lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.
WARNING
goes out when deactivated.
Risk of an accident!
Front Assist does not respond to crossing or oncom-
ing vehicles.
Troubleshooting
ESC or ASR faulty/deactivated by the system
Operating conditions
illuminates
✓ The parking aid is activated.
› Stop the engine and start again.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 5 km/h.
› If the indicator light does not go out after covering
a short distance, seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Function restriction
ABS faulty
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
illuminates
following cases:
› You may continue driving, exercising appro-
▶ About 30 seconds after starting
priate caution. Seek the help of a specialist garage.
▶ When driving around a sharp bend
▶ During an ESC intervention
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
Settings
rage.
Automatic activation
Front Assist is automatically activated when the igni-
Electromechanical brake booster faulty
tion is switched on.
illuminates
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
rage.
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
› Select Front Assist .
Front Assist
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
In the menu
Functionality
Show system deactivation in the display of the in-
Front Assist monitors the distance to the vehicle
strument cluster
ahead and points out when the safety distance is ex-
illuminates together with
ceeded. In borderline situations, it helps to avoid a
collision by braking interventions.
Deactivate Front Assist when handling the vehi-
Status display in the instrument cluster display
cle on a truck, a car ferry etc.
illuminates - safety distance too small
illuminates - warning in case of collision
Driver assist systems › Pedestrian detection system 159
Troubleshooting
When the regulation starts highlighted and the
set limit is displayed.
Front Assist is not available
illuminates together with
Operating conditions
› Clean the front radar sensor.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h.
› Stop the engine and start again.
› If Front Assist is still unavailable, check the brake
lights on the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
Operation
› If the brake lights are working and Front Assist is
still unavailable, seek the help of a specialist ga-
Variant with cruise control
rage.
There was an unfounded warning or system inter-
vention
› Clean the front radar sensor.
› If the system is not working properly, disable Front
Assist and seek the help of a specialist garage.
Pedestrian detection system
Functionality
A
Activate cruise control (condition for the
Pedestrian recognition helps to prevent a collision
subsequent activation of the limiter).
with crossing pedestrians by enabling automatic
To enable the speed limiter, press the button D
braking interventions.
and in the instrument cluster choose the menu
item Speed limit .
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Deactivate limiter
lights up - Danger of collision
Interrupt control (sprung position)
Risk of collision in a speed range of 5-30 km/h
B
Resume control1) / Increase limit
The system triggers automatic braking.
C
Start control with current speed / Reduce
Risk of collision in a speed range of 30-60 km/h
limit
The system warns of a collision hazard fiÙst. If the
D
Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
driver does not respond, the vehicle is automatically
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
braked.
iter
Switching to cruise control interrupts the con-
trol.
Operating conditions
Adjusting the speed limit with the buttons B and
✓ Front Assist is deactivated.
C
✓ The vehicle speed is 5-60 km/h.
By pressing in steps of 1 km/h.
By holding in steps of 10 km/h.
Speed limiter
Functionality
The speed limiter controls the maximum driving
speed according to the set speed limit.
If the limit is exceeded when driving downhill, brake
the vehicle with the brake pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
illuminates - the cruise control is activated.
ĔashiÄ£ - the set limit is exceeded
1)
If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.
160 Driver assist systems › Cruise control system
Variant with ACC
WARNING
Risk of the cruise control system starting uninten-
tionally!
▶ Deactivate cruise control after use.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
illuminated - the cruise control system is acti-
vated
illuminated - cruise control is active
When cruise control starts, the set speed is
displayed.
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 20 km/h.
Activate ACC (condition for the subsequent
Operation
activation of the limiter). To enable the speed
limiter, press the button and in the multi-
Operating with the lever
function steering wheel and in the instrument
cluster choose the menu item Speed limit .
Resume control 1) / Increase limit in steps of
1 km/h (sprung position)
Stop control (sprung position)
Deactivate the limiter
Increase limit in steps of 10 km/h
Decrease limit in steps of 10 km/h
Start control/Reduce limit in steps of 1 km/h
A
Activate cruise control (cruise control deacti-
Limit exceeded
vated)
› Fully depress the accelerator.
Deactivate cruise control
Control will continue as soon as the vehicle has de-
Interrupt control (sprung position)
celerated to below the set limit.
B
Resume cruise control2)/Increase speed
C
Start control with current speed/Reduce
Troubleshooting
limit
Speed limiter faulty
D
Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
illuminates
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
iter
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Accelerate temporarily
›
Depress the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control system
Releasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed
to drop again to the set speed.
Functionality
Interrupting cruise control
The cruise control system maintains the set speed
▶ After pressing the brake pedal
without the accelerator pedal having to be operated.
▶
After an ESC intervention
This, however, is only possible to the extent permit-
ted by the engine output and braking power of the
vehicle.
1)
If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.
2)
If no speed is set, the current speed is adopted.
Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 161
Troubleshooting
Or:
› Set the lever in position
Cruise control system faulty
illuminates
Or:
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
› Applies to vehicles with hand recognition on the
steering wheel: Grab the steering wheel again.
The control is interrupted when the brake pedal is
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
depressed.
Functionality
Overtaking
If your vehicle changes to the fast lane and no vehi-
ACC control
cle is detected in front, ACC accelerates up to the
ACC maintains the set speed. When your vehicle ap-
set speed.
proaches the vehicle in front, ACC will automatically
Status display in the instrument cluster display
start to maintain the set distance to this vehicle.
illuminates - ACC is activated
Maintaining the set speed and the distance will here-
inafter be referred to as Control.
illuminates - Control is active
WARNING
ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming ob-
When the control starts, the set speed is displayed.
jects.
illuminates - ACC does not decelerate suffi-
ACC is intended primarily for use on motorways.
ieÄtlû
pACC (predictive cruise control)
› Depress the brake pedal.
pACC represents an extension of the ACC system.
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
pACC adjusts the speed according to recognized
cording to the permissible speed
speed limits and the route, e.g. curves, intersections
or roundabouts.
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the approaching roundabout
The system uses the following sources to evaluate
the situation:
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the approaching junction
▶ Navigation data
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
▶ TÙaffi Sign Recognition
cording to the road
▶ Sensors, radars and cameras
WARNING
pACC does not respond to railway crossings.
Operation
Speed range
Operating with the lever
Depending on the equipment, ACC allows a speed
setting in the range of 30-160 or 30-210 km/h.
If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h
on vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
speed is automatically increased to 30 km/h or con-
trolled according to the speed of the vehicle ahead.
Distance level
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be adjusted to
five diffeÙeÄt levels.
WARNING
▶ Maintain a minimum distance in accordance with
the ouÄtÙû-speifi legal regulations.
Automatic stop and start
The vehicle can be decelerated to a stop using the
ACC and start moving again. Control is disconnected
Activate ACC (control inactive)
in case of longer holding periods.
Start or resume control/Increase speed in
To resume the regulation:
steps of 1 km/h (sprung position)
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
Stop control (sprung position)
162 Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Deactivate ACC
Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent
lane
Increase speed in steps of 10 km/h
If your vehicle is moving faster than the vehicle in
Reduce speed in steps of 10 km/h
the next lane on the driver's side, at a speed of more
Set distance level
than 80 km/h, this may cause your vehicle to be con-
trolled according to that vehicle.
Start control/Reduce speed in steps of 1
km/h
When cornering
Starting control with the current speed
› Tap on
Or:
› If no speed is saved, move the lever to the sprung
position
Set distance level
› Move the
switch to the sprung position
or
Line A appears in the
When cornering, a vehicle in the next lane may enter
display, indicating the
the detected area. Your vehicle will be controlled ac-
change in distance.
cording to this vehicle.
› Use the
switch
Narrow or staggered vehicle
to set the desired dis-
tance level.
For temporary acceleration
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle accelerates and control is temporarily in-
terrupted. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is
resumed.
ACC detects a narrow or staggered vehicle only
Interrupting cruise control
when it is in the area covered by the radar.
▶ After pressing the brake pedal
Lane change by another vehicle
▶ After an ESC intervention
▶ After deactivation of the ASR
Resuming control
› If a speed is stored, move the lever to the sprung
position
The vehicle is controlled at the set speed. The set
speed is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Function restriction
Do not use the ACC in the following cases:
A vehicle that changes to the lane a short distance
away may not be recognized by the ACC in time.
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
▶ The vehicle drives through a construction site.
WARNING
▶ Be particularly attentive and alert in the following
situations.
Driver assist systems › Lane Assist 163
Stationary vehicle
Lane Assist
Usage
Lane Assist helps to keep the vehicle within the lane.
It is based on the boundaries of a lane. These may in-
clude lane markings, road edges or objects such as
curbs or possibly tÙaffi cones.
The system is intended primarily for use on high-
ways.
If a vehicle in front turns and there is a stationary ve-
Functionality
hicle in front of this vehicle, the ACC must not re-
As the vehicle approaches a lane marking, the sys-
spond to the stationary vehicle.
tem executes a steering movement in the opposite
Vehicles with special load or special bodies
direction from the lane marking. The steering inter-
A load or superstructure that protrudes outside the
vention can be overridden manually.
vehicle might not be detected by the ACC.
No system intervention occurs when changing lane
with the turn signal on.
Settings
Status display in the instrument cluster display
lights up - System is activated and ready to
Activation / deactivation and setting
intervene
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
lights up - System is activated and ready to
intervene
◼
lights up - System intervenes
▶ Driving programme: - Setting the vehicle acceleration
when the ACC is switched on (this setting is
lights up - System intervenes
made for vehicles with driving mode selec-
tion » page 151)
Display
▶ Last distance selected - Switch oÄ/off the last distance
Display example in black and white display.
selected
Lane boundary highligh-
▶ Distance: - Setting the distance to vehicles in front
ted on the right: system
▶ Road layout preview - Switch the cruise control oÄ/off
intervenes on the right
according to the road pÙofile (e.g. reduce speed
when approaching the
before a bend)
lane marking.
▶ Speed limit preview - Switch the speed control oÄ/off
In the coloured display,
according to the permissible speed
the lines are highlighted
in colour.
Troubleshooting
ACC not available
Warning through steering wheel vibrations
illuminates together with
The steering wheel vibrations are triggered in the
following situations:
› Stop the engine and start again.
▶ The vehicle crosses the boundary line without the
› If ACC is still unavailable, check the brake lights on
indicator light switched on.
the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
▶ The system is not able to keep the vehicle within
› If the brake lights are working and ACC is still un-
the lane.
available, seek the help of a specialist garage.
› Correct the steering movement in the event of vi-
brations.
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 60 km/h.
164 Driver assist systems › Travel Assist
✓ The lane markings are clearly visible.
▶ The notes in the functional description of Lane As-
sist and ACC are to be taken into account.
Adaptive lane assist
Function restriction
This function keeps the driver within the selected
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
position within the lane.
ing cases:
Status display in the instrument cluster display
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by a dirty
is lit up - the system is activated, cruise con-
screen or an obstacle or a preceding vehicle.
trol and adaptive lane guidance are active
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
is lit up - the system is activated, cruise con-
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
trol is active
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
is lit up - the system is activated, adaptive
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
lane guidance is active
▶ The vehicle drives through a construction site.
lights up - you have let go of the steering
WARNING
wheel, take over steering
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
lights up - you have released the steering
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
wheel, take over steering immediately
neously recognized as lane markings.
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
Operating conditions
✓ The ACC is activated.
Settings
✓ The vehicle speed is max. 210 km/h.
✓ The lane markings are clearly visible.
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Function restriction
› Select Lane Assist .
Travel Assist is only for support and does not absolve
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
you from your responsibility for driving the vehicle.
In the menu
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
following cases:
Troubleshooting
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by a dirty
screen or an obstacle or a preceding vehicle.
Message regarding system unavailability
› Clean the windscreen in the sensor area.
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
› Stop the engine and restart again after a short
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
time.
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
specialist garage.
In addition to these restrictions, also note the ACC
restrictions » page 162.
Travel Assist
WARNING
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
Usage
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
neously recognized as lane markings.
Travel Assist helps to keep the vehicle within the
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
lane while controlling the speed of the vehicle.
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
Functionality
Settings
Travel Assist uses the functions Lane Assist and
Activation
ACC.
› Press the
button on the multifunction steering
WARNING
wheel.
Risk of an accident!
Regulation with the current speed and adaptive lane
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
assist are started.
be ready to take over the steering.
Driver assist systems › Lane change assist system Side Assist 165
Activation when vehicle is stationary with auto-
Driving situations in which a system warning oc-
matic gearbox
curs
Activation of the function takes place in one of the
following ways.
› Set the ACC lever in position
› Press the
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Or:
› Press the button
on the ACC lever.
› Press the
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Regulation with the current speed and adaptive lane
Your vehicle is being overtaken by vehicle A . The
assist are started.
faster vehicle A approaches, the sooner the warning
Deactivation
is given by the indicator light.
› Depress the brake pedal.
Vehicle B is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed
Or:
that is faster by max. 10 km/h. If the speed is higher
during the overtaking process, no warning will be
› Set the ACC lever in position
» page 161.
provided by the indicator light.
Additional settings are identical to ACC and Lane
Indicator light
Assist.
illuminates - There is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
Troubleshooting
ĔashiÄg - There is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
Message regarding system unavailability
ed on
› Follow the troubleshooting instructions in case of
Lane Assist » page 164 and ACC » page 163.
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will
also Ĕash if your vehicle crosses the lane markings in
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
the direction of the approaching vehicle. The system
specialist garage.
will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this case.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane
Lane change assist system Side Assist
marking between the vehicles must be detected.
Usage
Operating conditions
The system uses optical signals in the exterior mirror
to alert the driver to vehicles that could be danger-
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
ous when changing lanes.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Functionality
Function restriction
The system monitors the area both beside and be-
hind the vehicle.
The system cannot detect lane width. For this rea-
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through
son, it may, for example, draw attention to a vehicle
the indicator light in the exterior mirror cover on
in a distant lane in the following cases:
the vehicle side, where the vehicle is recognized.
▶ The vehicle is driving on a road with narrow lanes
or on the lane edge.
▶ The vehicle is taking a turn.
The system can draw attention to objects along the
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of a vehicle, or the warning may be
issued incorrectly:
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
166 Driver assist systems › TÙaffi sign recognition
▶
A very fast approaching vehicle.
Example of additional characters
▶ The vehicle is driving through a sharp bend or a
Example of several simultaneously rec-
roundabout.
ognised road signs.
Settings
At the same time, a red display regarding the
In the instrument cluster display
speed limit appears in the speedometer.
In the menu Assist systems.
Speed units
In Infotainment
The speed indications in the road signs shown refer
In the menu
to the speed units that are common in the country.
For example, the display may refer to 30 km/h or
Troubleshooting
30 mph depending on the country.
Message regarding system unavailability
› Stop the engine and start again.
Restriction
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
specialist garage.
ing cases:
▶ The sensor is blinded by the sun or oncoming traf-
Traffic sign recognition
fi.
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by an ob-
Usage
stacle or a preceding vehicle.
The road sign recognition shows road signs in the
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
display of the instrument cluster. This also indicates
▶ The vehicle is moving at high speed.
exceeding the speed limit.
▶ The road signs are hidden, damaged, or are non-
standard.
WARNING
Road signs on the road always have priority over the
▶ The road signs are attached to ĔashiÄ£ neon signs.
road signs shown on the display.
▶ The navigation map documents are not up-to-date
or not available.
Functionality
Settings
Displayed road signs
▶ Speed limits
Activation / deactivation and setting
▶ Overtaking prohibited
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
▶ Driving bans - one-way tÙaffi
▶ Additional characters, e.g. speed limit in wet condi-
◼ Traffic Sign Recognition
tions
▶ Show in instrument cluster - Activation/deactivation of
Towing a trailer
the additional road signs in the display of the in-
If a trailer or other accessory is connected to the
strument cluster
trailer socket, trailer-relevant road signs are also dis-
▶ Speed warning: - oÄfi£uÙes a warning when the
played.
speed limit is exceeded
▶Warning at over - Increases the speed limit for the
Driving on roads without speed limits
warning when exceeding the permitted speed
If you are on a road with no speed limits, the road
◼ Trailer detection
signs will appear in the display.
▶ Show road signs relevant to trailers Activation/deactivation
Example of road sign display
of the display of road signs relevant to trailers
▶ Use for route calculation - Activation/deactivation taking
trailers in account for route calculation in naviga-
tion
▶ Tap on maximum speed for trailers - Setting the speed limits
for trailer operation
Driver assist systems › Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant protection 167
Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant
Troubleshooting
protection
Crew Protect Assist faulty
illuminates together with
Usage
Message concerning unavailability or function-
The system of proactive occupant protection trig-
al restriction
gers measures to protect vehicle occupants in dan-
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
gerous situations.
Functionality
Driver Alert fatigue detection assistant
If the system evaluates the situation as critical, it
Functionality
triggers the following safety measures:
Driver Alert evaluates the steering behaviour. If it de-
▶ Open windows are closed except for a small gap.
tects fatigue in the driver, a break is recommended.
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
In the display of the instrument cluster, the following
▶ The front seat belts are tightened on the body.
symbol lights up from the isolation box.
The system response depends on the selected
WARNING
driving mode.
There will be no system warning during the so-called
micro-sleep.
Risk of frontal impact
Applies to vehicles with the Front Assist system.
Resetting the break recommendation
The break recommendation is reset in the following
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
cases:
tects the impending danger of a frontal impact.
▶ The vehicle stops and the ignition is switched off
Driver inactivity hazard
▶ The vehicle stops, the seat belt is removed and the
Applies to vehicles with assist systems for emergen-
driver's door is opened
cy situations.
▶ The vehicle stops for more than 15 minutes
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
In some situations, the system may erroneously
tects the impending danger if the driver is inactive.
issue a break recommendation.
Function restriction
Operating conditions
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
✓ Driving speed between 60-200 km/h.
following cases:
▶ When deactivated in the infotainment in the menu
Settings
▶ When deactivating the ASR or activating the ESC
Sport
Activation/deactivation
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
▶ When reversing
▶ If there is a malfunction in the ESC, reversible seat
belt or airbag system
▶ If there is a malfunction or limitation of the Front
Emergency situation assist
Assist system
systemEmergency Assist
▶ If there is a malfunction or restriction of the Emer-
gency Assist assist systems
Usage
The assist systems for emergencies detect inactivity
Settings
of the driver, which, for example, can be caused by a
sudden loss of consciousness. The system then per-
Automatic activation
forms measures as safely as possible to decelerate
The system is automatically activated when the igni-
the vehicle to a stop.
tion is switched on.
168 Park Assist systems › Park Pilot parking aid
Functionality
Park Assist systems
When the assist system detects inactivity on the
Park Pilot parking aid
part of the driver
▶ An acoustic warning signal sounds and a message
Functionality
appears in the instrument cluster display.
If an obstacle is detected, the Infotainment will dis-
▶ If, after repeated warnings, the driver does not
take over the steering, the hazard warning lights
play a visible message and an audible signal will
sound.
are switched on and the vehicle automatically
brakes.
The interval between the signals becomes shorter as
▶ After the vehicle has come to a standstill, the park-
the clearance is reduced. At a distance of less than
ing brake is switched on.
30 cm from the obstacle, a continuous tone sounds.
Interruption of automatic braking
If the driver does not respond to the warning, the
▶ By pressing the brake or accelerator pedal
system triggers automatic emergency braking at
speeds below 8 km/h in order to reduce the impact.
▶ By actively steering
Automatic braking can be activated and deactivated
in the infotainment.
Operating conditions
✓ Lane Assist is activated and the boundary lines of
Display
the tÙaffi lane are recognised.
✓ ACC is enabled.
The recorded areas vary according to the equipment.
A
Route controlled at the current steering angle
Acoustic signals oÄ/off
One-time deactivation/activation of automatic
braking
Change to the rear view camera display
System fault
Obstacle at a distance of less than 30 cm
Obstacle at a distance of more than 30 cm
Obstacle outside the route
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is lower than 15 km/h.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Turn on/turn off
Switching on
› Engage reverse gear.
Or:
Park Assist systems › Rear view camera 169
› Press the button.
Rear view camera
Automatic switch-on during forward travel
Functionality
When approaching an obstacle at a speed of less
than 10 km/h.
When reversing, the area behind the vehicle is dis-
played in the Infotainment screen complete with ori-
Automatic switch-on does not activate automatic
entation lines.
braking.
The camera is equipped with a cleaning system.
Switching off
Cleaning takes place automatically together with the
› Disengage reverse gear.
washing of the rear window or with the aid of the
Or:
functional surface in the Infotainment screen.
› Press the button.
Automatic switch off
Orientation lines and functional surfaces
The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
Orientation lines
Function restriction
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of an obstacle, or the warning may
be issued incorrectly:
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ The detected obstacles are moving.
▶ Sensor signals are not ÙeĔeted by the surface of
the obstacles.
▶ It is a small obstacle, e.g. a stone or a pillar.
A
Distance about 40 cm
B
Distance about 100 cm
Settings
C
Distance about 200 cm
D
The lines indicate the track, which is controlled
The system settings are made in the infotainment
at the current steering angle. The distance be-
system in the following menu:
tween the side lines corresponds approximately
to the vehicle width including mirrors.
Or:
Function surfaces
Troubleshooting
After switching on, an audible signal sounds for 3
seconds and there is no obstacle near the vehicle
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
After switching on, the symbol Ĕashes in the
button
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
A
Mode for transverse parking
After switching on, not all scanned areas are dis-
B
Mode for parallel parking
played on the Infotainment screen
C
Mode for driving up to a trailer/distance moni-
› Move the vehicle a few meters forwards or back-
toring
wards.
D
Mode for monitoring the area behind the vehicle
› If the scanned areas are still not displayed, seek the
(wide view)
help of a specialist garage.
E
Brightness, contrast and colour settings of the
screen
F
Cleaning the rear view camera
G
Parking Aid View
170 Park Assist systems › Rear view camera
Switch the view on / off
› Hold the steering
wheel in the adjusted
Full Screen
position and reverse.
Switch audible parking signals oÄ/off
› Stop the vehicle if the
green line overlaps
with the lateral boun-
Operating conditions
dary of the parking
✓ Ignition on
space (e.g. the curb) or
if
is displayed.
✓ Driving speed less than 15 km/h
›
Countersteer until the
yellow lane line crosses
Operation
the red line for the required lane orientation.
› Hold the steering wheel in the adjusted position
Switch on the system
and reverse.
› Engage reverse gear.
› Stop the vehicle at a safe distance from the obsta-
Or:
cle or when is displayed.
› Press the button.
Mode for driving up to a trailer/distance monitor-
When switching on, an alarm sounds and the symbol
ing
lights up in the button
from the isolation box.
The screen shows the area behind the vehicle in plan
view.
Mode for transverse parking
On vehicles with a factory fitted tow-bar, this mode
› Stop the vehicle in
assists the driver when the vehicle is approaching a
front of a suitable
trailer draw bar. A line for approaching the trailer
parking space.
draw bar and lines for estimating distance are dis-
› Reverse so that the
played on the screen.
yellow lines lead into
For vehicles without a factory fitted tow bar, a line
the parking space.
for monitoring the distance to obstacles is displayed
› At the latest, stop
on the screen at a distance of 40 cm behind the vehi-
when the red line
cle.
touches the rear boun-
dary (e.g. curb).
Mode for monitoring behind the vehicle
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
Mode for parallel parking
screen.
› In the screen, select the mode for parallel parking.
› Turn on the indicator light for the side on which
Switch off the system
you want to park.
› Press the button.
› Stop the vehicle stop
Or:
so that there are no
› For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, put the se-
obstructions in the gap
lector lever in the position.
between the auxiliary
boxes A and the rear
Automatic shut-off
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
box does not extend
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
over the side of the
parking space (e.g.
kerb).
Restriction
› Turn the steering
wheel in the recom-
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
mended direction B until the red colour of the tra-
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
pezoidal border C turns green.
distance.
Some items may not be displayed properly on the
screen. These include narrow columns, wire mesh
fences, grids or road bumps.
Park Assist systems › Area View environment overview 171
Area View environment overview
Front camera view
Usage
The area view assists the driver in parking and ma-
noeuvring by displaying the vehicle area.
Overview
General overview
A
Mode for transverse parking
The orientation lines are used for estimating dis-
tance as well as for displaying the route, which is
controlled at the current steering angle.
B
Mode for monitoring the area in front of the ve-
hicle (wide view)
The area right in front of the vehicle is marked
by the blue lines.
A
3D views:
C
Distance monitoring mode
Top view
Side camera view
View obliquely from above
View from the side
Overall view
By moving your fiģe٠across the screen, you can
change the viewing angle.
Camera rear view
A
Left side
B
Right side
C
Left and right side
The yellow line is shown at a distance of about
40 cm from the vehicle.
A
Mode for transverse parking
Operating conditions
B
Mode for parallel parking
C
Mode for driving up to a trailer/distance moni-
✓ The ignition is switched on.
toring
✓ The driving speed is lower than 15 km/h.
D
Mode for monitoring the area behind the vehicle
(wide view)
Operation
Switching on
› Engage reverse gear.
Or:
› Press the button.
Selecting the camera image
The respective camera image is selected by touching
the screen in the Infotainment in the area next to, in
front of or behind the vehicle silhouette. The selec-
172 Park Assist systems › Rear TÙaffi Alert
ted area is highlighted on the screen by a yellow bor-
der.
Switching off
› Press the button.
Or:
› For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, put the se-
lector lever in the position.
Automatic shut-off
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
Vehicle in collision area - danger of collision!
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
Approaching vehicle
Vehicle without Parking Aid
Restriction
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
hind your vehicle, the a warning is displayed in the in-
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
strument cluster display, indicating to the driver to
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
monitor the tÙaffi behind. At the same time, an
distance.
acoustic signal sounds.
Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences,
grilles or uneven road surfaces may not be properly
displayed.
Operating conditions
Objects directly beside the corners of the vehicle
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
may be outside the field of view of the cameras and
et.
may therefore not be displayed on the screen.
Function restriction
Troubleshooting
Manoeuvre Assist’s functionality may be limited in
After switching on, the symbol Ĕashes in the
unfavourable weather conditions.
button
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Settings
Rear Traffic Alert
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
display
Functionality
In the menu Assist systems.
When reversing, the
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
Rear TÙaffi Alert warns
In the following menu:
of approaching vehicles.
If the driver does not re-
Or:
spond to the warning,
the vehicle is braked au-
tomatically at a speed
below 10 km/h.
Troubleshooting
Message regarding system unavailability
Vehicle with Parking Aid
› Stop the engine and start again.
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
hind your vehicle, a graphical warning is displayed in
specialist garage.
the Infotainment. At the same time, a continuous
tone sounds.
Park Assist systems › Park steering assistant 173
Park steering assistant
Usage
Park Assist helps drivers park in parallel and perpen-
dicular parking places and to manoeuvre out of par-
allel parking spaces.
Functionality
The system looks for a parking space and only takes
Park backwards longitudinally
over the steering during the parking procedure or
when leaving a parking place. The driver operates the
Park backwards crosswise
pedals and the shift lever/gear selector.
Park forwards across
The system displays information and notes on the in-
The parking mode can be changed by pressing the
strument cluster display.
button
If the system detects a risk of collision, automatic
Press the button again
and the system is switch-
emergency braking takes place to prevent a collision.
ed off.
› To return to the original recommended parking
Operating conditions
mode, press the button again.
✓ The driving speed is lower than 7 km/h.
Before the parking process
✓ The ASR is activated and there is no intervention.
› If a suitable parking space is found, stop and drive
backwards or forwards as indicated by the arrow in
✓ There is no driver intervention in the automatic
the display.
steering operation.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
› When a steering intervention message is displayed,
release the steering wheel. The steering operation
et.
is taken over by the system.
Parking operation
Operation
CAUTION
Turn on/turn off
Risk of injury!
› Press the
button.
▶ Do not reach between the steering wheel spokes
during the parking manoeuvre.
When the system is switched on, the symbol lights
up in the button
▶ Only operate the pedals and the shift / selector
lever.
Select the lane side for the parking procedure
The system automatically searches for a suitable
› Observe the area around the vehicle and drive
backwards or forwards in accordance with the ar-
parking space on the passenger side.
row in the display.
› Press the driver's side indicator to fiÄd a parking
› As soon as the symbol appears in the display
space on this side of the road.
and an audible signal sounds, stop the vehicle. The
Operation while searching for a parking space
steering wheel is taken over accordingly. The sym-
› Drive past a number of parked vehicles at a dis-
bol
goes out.
tance of 0.5-1.5 m.
› Travel backwards or forwards in accordance with
› To search for a parking space across the road, drive
the arrow in the display.
slower than 20 km/h.
As soon as the parking process is completed, the
› To search for a parking space along the road, drive
corresponding message is displayed and an audible
slower than 40 km/h.
signal sounds.
If the symbol
(km/h) appears in the display, reduce
The parking procedure can be ended at any time by
the driving speed. If the system fiÄds a parking
pressing the button
space, the display will show the recommended park-
When partially parked in a suitable transverse
ing mode.
parking space forward, press button . The parking
Changing the parking mode
process is completed by the system.
If a suitable parking space is found, the following
Park modes can be shown in the display.
174 Park Assist systems › Trailer assist trailer manoeuvring aid
Exiting a parking space
▶ If snow chains or a spare wheel are mounted on
› Press the
button.
the vehicle.
When the system is switched on, the symbol lights
NOTICE
up in the button
The system does not warn of obstacles or monitors
› Follow the instructions on the screen.
the area behind the trailer. The driver must check
themselves as to whether there are no obstacles in
Automatic speed reduction
the area behind the trailer.
If a speed of 7 km/h is exceeded during the parking
process, the system will reduce the speed.
Upon the speed being exceeded by 7 km/h a second
Functionality
time, the parking process is terminated.
The rear camera monitors the bending angle of the
trailer drawbar. The system executes appropriate
Function restriction
steering movements to position the trailer in the de-
sired direction. The driver operates the pedals and
If the parking space is too small, it is not possible to
the shift lever/gear selector.
use the Park Assist to initiate a parking manoeuvre.
The driver sets the desired direction with the exter-
A message is shown on the instrument cluster dis-
nal mirror knob.
play.
Do not use the Park Assist in the following cases:
Operating conditions
▶ The vehicle is moving on unpaved or slippery surfa-
ces.
✓ The driving speed is lower than 5 km/h.
▶ If snow chains or a spare wheel are mounted on
✓ The ASR is activated and there is no intervention.
the vehicle.
✓ The luggage compartment lid is closed.
▶ If the system chooses an inappropriate parking
✓ The driver's door is closed.
space for parking.
✓ It is a uniaxial or biaxial trailer hitched without a
steered axle.
✓ The trailer drawbar is not covered.
Troubleshooting
✓ The trailer is not veering too much.
Message regarding system unavailability
› Stop the engine and start again.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
Operation
specialist garage.
Before switching on
Incorrect resulting position of the vehicle in the
› Make several turns or cornering with the trailer at-
parking space
tached.
The correct parking procedure depends on the size
The system determines the drawbar length in order
of the wheels. If other wheels approved by ŠKODA
to use the maximum yaw rate.
AUTO are fitted, have the system readjusted by a
specialist garage.
Switch on the system
› Stop the vehicle.
› Engage reverse gear.
Trailer assist trailer manoeuvring aid
› Release the steering wheel and press the
but-
ton.
Usage
Manoeuvring
The trailer manoeuvring aid helps the driver when re-
versing with a trailer.
› Tilt the exterior mirror
knob to the right or
left.
What you should be mindful of
The setting menu is
shown on the instrument
Use the system extremely carefully in the following
cluster display.
cases:
▶ The vehicle is moving on unpaved or slippery surfa-
ces.
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