2007 SKODA SUPERB alternator belt

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake
system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on
together with the brake system warning light . Be aware that not only the ABS but
also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
For further information on the brake system ⇒page 158, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5
km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒page 185, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•If the brake system warning light  does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid
level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
Alternator 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light
 does not come on after the ignition is switched on, drive to
the nearest specialist garage.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP! (ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!)
Caution
If the warning light  comes on when driving and in addition the warning light 
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Seat belt warning light 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on as
a reminder to fasten the seat belt.
If you do not fasten the seat belt, a long warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒page 130.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: FASTEN SEATBELT
For further information on the seat belts ⇒page 130, “Seat belts”.
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Inspecting and Replenishing185
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
WARNING
•Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
•For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged prop-
erly after closing the bonnet.
•Stop your vehicle immediately while driv ing if you notice that the lock is
not properly engaged and close the bonne t properly - risk of an accident!
Caution
•Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the
paintwork.
Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment!
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For
this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated
below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The engine compart-
ment of your car is a hazardous area ⇒ .
WARNING
•Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi ng! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
•Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
•Apply the handbrake firmly.
•If your vehicle is fitted with a ma nual gearbox, move the gearshift lever
into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever
into position P.
•Allow the engine to cool down.
•Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
•Do not touch any hot engine parts - risk of burns!
•Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the
antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
•Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
•Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
•Never open the cap of the coolant expa nsion bottle as long as the engine
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
•Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam
or hot coolant.
•Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.
•If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks: the car jack is
not sufficient for this - risk of injury!
•In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-
ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition
system. Please observe in addition the following:
−Never touch the electrical cabl es of the ignition system.
− Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair
from getting into the rotating parts of the engine - Hazard! Therefore
remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting
clothing.
WARNING (continued)
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Index249
Index
A
Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Adjusting seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Adjusting front seats manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Air conditioning system Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Alternator Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Antilock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Antilock brake system - ABS
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Attaching child safety seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Auto Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Emergency programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Automatic seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Automatic vehicle wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Automatic wiper/washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 193 change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Inspecting the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Operation in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Belt Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Blocking
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Brake Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Brake system Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Button on the driver's door Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Buttons on the driver's door Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
C
Car jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Car state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CargoFlex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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