2006 SKODA SUPERB fuel reserve

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights15
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒page 13, fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is
switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 62 litres. The warning symbol
 in
the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve
marking. There are now about 8 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This
symbol is a reminder for you, that you must refuel.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can
result in poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust
system and damage the catalytic converter.
Digital clock
You can set the time with the reset button at the bottom right next
to the rev counter.
Set hours
– Turn the reset button to the left.
Setting minutes
– Turn the reset button to the right.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons
but only when the vehicle is stationary!
A3
Fig. 3 Instrument
cluster: Digital clock
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and
the corresponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result
in severe body injuries or major vehicle damage.
•The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There
is a risk of injuries, scalding, accid ents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other
fluids. It is also essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 219.
Note
•Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model
version. The symbols shown in the following functional description are to
be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
•Operational faults are shown in the display of the instrument cluster as
red symbols (priority 1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the posi-
tion of the turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
This does not apply when towing a trailer.
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒ page 30
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)⇒page 30
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 31
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 32
Brake pad wear⇒page 32
Bonnet⇒page 32
Fuel reserve⇒page 32
Engine oil⇒page 33
Open door⇒page 34
Fluid level in windshield washer system⇒page 34
Bulbs⇒page 34
Control system for exhaust⇒page 34
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 34
Traction control system (TCS)*⇒page 35
Antilock brake system (ABS)⇒page 35
Electronic immobiliser⇒page 36
Brake system⇒page 36
Dynamo⇒page 37
Seat belt warning light⇒page 37
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Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is
switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the
warning light
 does not go out after the engine is started or flashes while
driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level;
top up the coolant as necessary. Please also refer to the additional
instructions ⇒page 226, “Replenishing the coolant”.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under
the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine
switched off and obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage,
otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may
be caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for
the coolant fan, replace it if necessary ⇒page 260, “Replacing fuses”.
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the
fluid is at the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order.
Contact a specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 226, “Replenishing
the coolant”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! CHECK
COOLANT! OWNER'S MANUAL)
WARNING
•If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at
a safe distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch
on the hazard warning light system ⇒page 59.
•Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the
engine is hot, the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding!
It is best to allow the engine to cool down before removing the cap.
•Do not touch the coolant fan! The coolant fan may switch on
automatically even if the ignition is off.
Thickness of the brake pads 
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately
and have the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK BRAKE PADS
Bonnet 
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the
bonnet is unlocked.
Fuel reserve 
The warning light  comes on, if the fuel level is still below 8 litres.
1)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on
after switching the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the
coolant level is too low.
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Automatic gearbox*135
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Dynamic shift programme
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting
up and down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of
pre-defined driving programmes.
Adopting a moderate style of driving will cause the gearbox to select the
most economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as
soon as possible and shifting down as late as possible will have a favour-
able effect on your fuel consumption.
Adopting a faster style of driving with rapid movements of the acceler-
ator pedal combined with sharp acceleration and frequent changes in
speed, exploiting the top speed of the car or operating the kickdown func-
tion, will cause the gearbox to switch over to the sporty driving
programme. Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it possible to fully
exploit the power reserves of the engine. The gearbox also then shifts
down at higher engine speeds than is the case for the economy-oriented
programmes.
Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style
of driving is a continuous process. Irrespective of this it is, however,
possible to switch into a sporty driving programme by depressing the
accelerator rapidly. The gearbox shifts down into a lower gear matching
the speed of the car and this allows you to accelerate rapidly (e.g. when
overtaking) without having to depress the accelerator pedal fully into the
kickdown range. The original programme will be reactivated to match your
particular style of driving once the gearbox has shifted up again.
When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and
downhill sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down
when negotiating an uphill stretch. Depressing the brake pedal while
driving downhill causes the gearbox to shift down into the next lower gear.
This makes it possible for you to exploit the engine braking power without
the need for shifting gears manually.
Tiptronic
The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually.
Fig. 125 Selector
lever: Manual shifting
of gears
Fig. 126 Information
display: Manual
shifting of gears
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Index273
Disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Driving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
E
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric power-operated window Operational faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Electrically adjustable rear mirror . . . . . . . . . 69
Electrically adjustable seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Electronic Differential Lock Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) . . . . . . . . 187
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 40 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electronic stability programme (ESP) . . . . . 185 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Emergency operation Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Engine electronics
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . 194, 198
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
F
First-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Folding down rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Front and rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 194 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
G
Gearboxautomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
H
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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