2005 SKODA SUPERB xenon

Lights and Visibility
60
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and
driving state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is
switched on and when driving.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒ fig. 39 to switch the hazard warning light
system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the
hazard warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn
signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You
can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is
switched off. The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag
is deployed in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard
warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
Fig. 39 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 40 Turn signal and
main beam lever
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Driving and the Environment199
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Motoring abroad
General
Other circumstances may exist abroad.
It is also possible, in certain countries, that the Škoda dealership network
has not been established yet. This is the reason why obtaining certain
spare parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garage
personnel may only be able to make limited repairs. Škoda Auto in the
Czech Republic and relevant importers are happy to provide information
about technical aspects of the vehicle, required maintenance work and
possibilities for getting repairs done.
Unleaded petrol
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with
unleaded petrol ⇒page 193. The automobile associations can provide
you with information regarding the locations of filling stations which offer
unleaded petrol.
Headlights
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the
side of the road on which you are driving to a greater extent. If you drive
abroad on the other side of the road, you will dazzle oncoming traffic.
It is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic to stick a sticker
over a certain part of the headlights.
Windscreen wiper stickers are available at Škoda dealers. Headlights with Xenon lamps are designed for driving in countries with
traffic on the right or on the left. Have this done always at a Škoda dealer.
Note
You can obtain further information regarding masking over or converting
the headlights from your Škoda dealer.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
When driving on poor roads and lanes or when driving over kerbstones,
steep ramps etc., you must pay particular attention to ensuring that any
low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as spoiler and exhaust, do not touch
the ground and get damaged.
This particularly applies to models with a lowered suspension (sport
suspension) and also when your vehicle is fully laden.
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Fuses and light bulbs263
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removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to
bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda
dealer or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assist-
ance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒
page 219, “Working in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was
delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
6) are available at
specialist garages.
Fitted with a xenon headlight
Change of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and
main beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage.
Overview of bulbs
WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing
the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a light bulb.
•Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage,
professional knowledge is required - danger to life!
6)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the
vehicle in some countries.
Front headlightHalogen headlightXenon headlight
Low beamH7D2S
Main beamH3D2S, H3
Parking lightsW5WHW5W
Turn signalsPY21WPY21W
Fog lightsH3H3
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signal lightPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Parking light and rear fog lightP21/4W
Others
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W
3. Brake lightLED
Interior light4x W5W
Reading light12 V/3.8 W or C5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Entry lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front
passenger sideC3W
Interior mirror lightC5W
Footwell lightW5W
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Index277
Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Vehicle immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
W
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Washing Wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
with high-pressure cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Washing vehicle by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Wax treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Slackening and tightening . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 De-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Window lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Windows
De-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Windscreen Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windscreen heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windscreen Wiper and Washer System . . . 233 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . 233 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Wiper blades Replacing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . 68
X
Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
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