2007 SKODA SUPERB warning

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WARNING
•The parking aid is not a substitute fo r the driver paying proper attention
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or
behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range
detected by the sensors.
Note
•Only the front parking aid operates if yo u are towing a trailer (applies only to
models which feature a factor y-fitted towing device*).
•If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and
there is no obstacle close to your car, th is indicates a system fault. The fault is
confirmed additionally when the symbol
 flashes in the button ⇒page 105,
fig. 119 . Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
•The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
Cruise control system (CCS)*
Introduction
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20
mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress th e accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and
braking power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particu-
larly on long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING
•The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or
loose chippings) - risk of accident!
•In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.
Note
•Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you
switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise the
engine can rev up unintentionally.
•The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which
it travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle
down by applying the foot brake.
•It is not possible on vehicl es fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the
cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P, N , R or 2.
Storing a speed
– Move the slide switch ⇒fig. 121 into the ON position.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 121 Operating lever:
Rocker button and slide
switch on the cruise
control system
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– After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button
into the SET position.
After you have pressed press rocker button into the SET position, the speed you
have just selected is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the
accelerator.
Yo u c a n increase the speed by depressi ng the accelerator. Releasing the acceler-
ator will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.
This does not apply, however, if you drive at a speed which is more than 10 km/h
higher than the set speed for a period of mo re than 5 minutes. The stored speed will
be cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed.
One can reduce the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off tempo-
rarily by actuating the brake or clutch pedal ⇒page 107.
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
moment before resuming the stored speed.
Changing a stored speed
You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the
accelerator.
Fa s t e r
–You can increase the stored speed without depressing the acceler-
ator, by pressing the rocker button ⇒page 106, fig. 121 into the
RES position.
– The speed of the car will increase continuously if you hold the rocker
button pressed in the RES position. Once the car has reached the
desired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored
in the memory. Slower
–You can
decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button
in the SET position.
– Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause
the speed of the vehicle to reduce continuously. Once the car has
reached the desired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is
then stored in the memory.
– If you release the rocker button when the car is travelling at a speed of
less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is
then necessary to again store the sp eed with the rocker button in
the position SET
 after an increase in speed of the vehicle to more
than 30 km/h.
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
–You can switch off the cruise control system temporarily by
depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, on models with auto-
matic gearbox and only with brake pedal.
– You can likewise switch off the cruise control system by pushing the switch ⇒page 106, fig. 121 to the right into the intermediate posi-
tion before the position OFF. The slide switch then moves back auto-
matically into the ON position.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
The Resumption of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch
pedal, on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox only after releasing the brake pedal
and after shortly pressing the rocker button ⇒page 106, fig. 121 into the posi-
tion RES.
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WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
moment before resuming the stored speed.
Switching off the cruise control system completely
– Move the slide switch ⇒page 106, fig. 121 up to the stop into the
OFF position.AA
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Automatic gearbox*
5-speed automatic gearbox
Information for driving with an automatic gearbox
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically.
You can also, however, switch the gearbox over into the Tiptronic mode.
This mode makes it possible for you to also shift gears manually
⇒ page 113.
Starting-off and Driving
– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.
– Press the Shiftlock button (button in handle of the selector lever),
move the selector lever into the desired position, e.g. D ⇒ page 110,
and then release the Shiftlock button.
– Wait a moment until the gearbox ha s shifted (a slight engagement
nudge can be felt).
– Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator ⇒.
Stopping for a short time
– The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop-
p i n g j u s t fo r a s h o r t t im e, s u c h a s a t a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold
the vehicle stationary using the foot brake. The engine can, however,
be allowed just to idle.
Parking
– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.
– Apply the handbrake firmly. – Press and Shiftlock button in the
selector lever, move the selector
lever to P and then release the Shiftlock button.
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N
⇒ page 101.
It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface.
When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then
move the selector lever into position P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive
pressure acting on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move
the selector lever out of position P.
If the selector lever position N is selected by accident while driving it is first neces-
sary to release pressure on the accelerato r pedal and wait for idling speed of the
engine to be reached before engaging a drive position in the selector lever.
WARNING
•Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the
selector lever if the car is stationary an d the engine is running - risk of acci-
dent!
•Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of
an accident!
•When the engine is running and the ve hicle is stationary, it is necessary
to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever
(except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-
rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".
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The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving out of posi-
tion
4 into position D.
3 - Position when driving in mountainous regions
This position of the selector lever is suitable for long sloping sections.
The gearbox shifts up and down automatically into first, second and third gear in
line with engine load and vehicle speed. The fourth and fifth gears remain locked
out in order to avoid unnecess ary gear changes. Enhanced engine braking power is
thus available.
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must not be pressed when moving out of
position 3 into position 4.
2 - Position for extreme mountainous sections
This position of selector lever is suit able for very steep downhill sections.
T h e g e a r b o x s h i f t s u p a n d d o w n a u to m a ti c a l l y i n t o f i rs t a n d s e c o n d g e a r i n l i n e w i th
engine load and vehicle speed. Third, fourth and fifth gears are not engaged. This
position offers you the maximum possible engine braking power.
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving out of posi-
tion 2 into position 3.
The cruise control system is locked in position 2.
WARNING
•Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of
an accident!
•When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary
to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever
(except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-
rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".
•You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle (e.g. by
hand from the engine compartment) if a drive position is engaged when the
car is stationary. The vehicle would ot herwise immediately start off - also
when the handbrake is firmly applied - risk of an accident!
•You must move the selector lever into position P and firmly apply the
handbrake first before you or any othe r person opens the bonnet and starts
working on the engine when it is running - risk of accident! It is also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒page 185, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Note
•Take your foot off the accelerator if you inadvertently shift into N when driving
and wait until the engine speed has dropped to the idling speed range before
shifting into D.
•If you shift gear manually it is possible to select positions 4, 3 and 2, but the
automatic gearbox will not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Selector lever lock
Automatic selector lever lock 
With the ignition on, the selector lever is locked when it is in the positions P and N .
You must depress the brake pedal first and press the Shiftlock button at the same
time in order to move the selector lever out of these positions. The following will be
displayed in the information display*:
"Apply foot brake when selecting gear with vehicle stationary"
Symbol
 also lights up in the selector lever cover until the brake pedal is actuated.
A time delay element ensures that the sele ctor lever is not blocked when rapidly
switching over the position N (e.g. from R to D). This does, for example, allow one
to seesaw out a stuck vehicle. The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever
is in the N position for more than 2 seconds without the brake pedal being pressed.
The selector lever lock is only active if th e vehicle is stationary or moving at speed
of less than 5 km/h. The lock is swit ched off automatically into position N when the
car is travelling at a higher speed.
WARNING (continued)
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Shiftlock button
The Shiftlock button in the handle of select or lever prevents certain selector lever
positions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when
you press the Shiftlock button.
Keylock - Ignition key withdrawal lock
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector
lever is in position P. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the selector lever is blocked in
position P.
Kickdown function
The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration
power.
Depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point casues the automatic
gearbox to shift down into a lower gear (in line with vehicle speed and engine
speed). The gearbox shifts up into the next higher gear when the engine has
reached its maximum revolutions.
WARNING
Please note that using the kickdown fu nction can result in the driven wheels
spinning on a smooth or slippery road surface - risk of skidding!
Dynamic shift programme
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting up and
down through the gears is performed auto matically 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 favourable effect on your fuel
consumption. Adopting a
faster style of driving with rapid movements of the accelerator pedal
combined with sharp acceleration and freq uent changes in speed, exploiting the
top speed of the car or operating the kick down function, 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 powe r 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 accel-
erate 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 withou t the need for shifting gears manually.
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Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
– On the version not fitted with a mobile phone, the cruise control system is switched off temporarily with the button ⇒page 115,
fig. 126 in the position CANCEL, on the version fitted with mobile
phone, by pushing the switch into the intermediate position ahead
of the position OFF ⇒ page 107.
– You can resume the stored speed by pressing the button in the position RES+.
For further methods of temporarily swit ching off the cruise control system
⇒ page 107.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 106.
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
moment before resuming the stored speed.
Operating radio and CD player
The radio is operated with buttons and , but on the version fitted
with a mobile phone by buttons , and ⇒page 115, fig. 126 .
Radio
– You can set the radio, cassette player, CD player and radio data system louder or softer by pressing button (positions
 and .
– You can search forward or back within the frequency search for different radio stations by pressing button (positions
 and ).
Cassette player
– You can run the tape forward or back by pressing the button (posi- tions
 and ). CD-player
– You can select the titles forward or back by pressing the button
(positions
 and ).
Radio data system (RDS)*
You can select the recorded radio traffic messages by moving forward or back in
stages by pressing th e button (positions
 and ).
On the version fitted with mobile phone, you must press button in the position
MODE in order to switch over to the radio mode.
Operating mobile phone
– You can operate the mobile phone with buttons , and
⇒fig. 127 .
– You can switch over from the radio mode to the phone mode (or back again) by pressing the bu tton in the position MODE.
– You can accept or end a telephone call or select from the phonebook
by briefly pressing the button in the position
.
– You can refuse a telephone call by pressing the button in the posi- tion
 for more than 2 seconds.
A2
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A1
A3A4
A2A3A4
A3
A4
A4
A4
A4
A2
Fig. 127 Multifunction
steering wheel: control
buttons
A2A3A4
A2
A2
A2
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Fa u lt d i sp la y s
On the radio display the following fault displays can be displayed:
•NO CD CHANGER - CD-changer is not co nnected to the magazine.
•NO CD MAGAZINE - no magazine in the CD-changer.
•NO CD - the selected compartment in the magazine of the CD-changer is
empty.
•SURFACE - in the selected compartment the CD with playback side is inserted
upwards.
Tips for operating the CD-changer
Please pay attention to the following notes for operating the CD-changer.
•Only clean CDs without scratches and damages should be used, in order to
guarantee a proper, high-quality CD-playback.
•Affix no labels to the CDs.
•Always store non-used CDs in the CD-s torage from the Škoda genuine accesso-
ries provided for this as well as in the original folding box.
•Never expose CDs to direct sun rays.
•Use a soft, non-fluffy cloth to clean the CDs. Wipe the CD straight-lined from
the middle to the outside. Strong dirt mu st be eliminated with usual CD-cleaner.
•Please never use liquids such as gasoline , paint thinner or disk cleaner, other-
wise the surface of the CD could get damaged.
Precaution measures for laser equipment
Laser equipment is classifi ed according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 in the
safety categories 1 - 4.
The Škoda CD-changer correspond s to the safety category 1. The laser used for equipment of category 1 is to such an extent energy-poor and/or
shielded that there is no risk of danger
when used in accordance with the regula-
tion.
WARNING
Please always pay full attention to the traffic situation around you!
Note
Do not remove the equipment cover. The equipment does not contain any parts,
which can be serviced by the user.
Warranty
The same guarantee conditions apply for our factory-fitted radio system as for new
vehicles.
Note
A damage in the sense of the warranty must not be the result from improper
handling of the system or from unprofes sional repair attempts. In addition, no
external damage must be present.
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