2009 SKODA SUPERB steering

Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
on the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 21
or with the handwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 22
. A zero appears in the display
for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory. The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is
taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner
from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly. If the memory is set to zero (after disconnecting the battery), the fuel consumption of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted accord- ingly to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 22. If you wish to measure the dist
ance driven of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 21
or the handwheel on the multi-
function stee
ring wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 22
.
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour
⇒page 22. If you wish to determine the average vehicle speed over a
certain period of time you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measure-ment using the button on
the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 21
or with
the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 22
.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Current speed*The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated on the display
⇒page 17, fig. 17
.
Warning against excessive speeds
AB
ADAB
AD
AB
ADA2
Fig. 24 Speed setting
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Warning against excessive speeds This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the display is intended to draw your attention
to the fact that you have exceeded the set
speed limit. You can set the desired
speed limit as follows:
•
Select the menu point
Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h).
.
•
Drive e.°g at a speed of 50 km/h.
•
Press the button on the windshield wiper lever
⇒fig. 25
or the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 22
. Speed warning
50 km/h (warning at 50 km/h)
is displayed in the information display*
⇒ page 25, fig. 24
.
If you now exceed the set speed limit,
Speed 50°km/h exceeded
will be shown on
the display. This message is indicated for as long as the speed is reduced below the set limit or switch off the message by pr
essing the button on the windshield
wiper lever
⇒fig. 25
or the handwheel on the mu
ltifunction stee
ring wheel*
⇒ page 23, fig. 22
.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
Information display*IntroductionThe information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the
current operating state of your vehicle
. The information system
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio, mobile phone, mult
i-functional indicator,
navigation system
and automatic gearbox. Certain functions and operating conditio
ns are always bein
g checked on the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving. Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red symbols
⇒page 29 and yellow symbols
⇒page 30.
Lighting up of certain symbols is comb
ined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings
are also shown in the display
⇒page 33.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italia
n, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and
Chinese.
You can select the desired la
nguage in the setting menu.
The following information can be shown in
the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Fig. 25 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements
AB
AD
AB
AD
Fig. 26 Instrument cluster: Information display
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Caution
Pull out the ignition key while having cont
act with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.Main menu
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever – You can activate the
MAIN MENU
by pressing the rocker switch
⇒
fig. 27
for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . When the
pushbutton is briefly pressed, th
e information you have selected is
displayed.
Operating with the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel
– You can activate the
MAIN MENU
by pressing the rocker switch
⇒
fig. 28
for more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual me
nus by pressing the handwheel .
After briefly pressing the handwh
eel , the desired menu is indi-
cated.
– After briefly pressing the button
you can achieve a higher level, by
pressing the button for longer than 1 second, you can call up the MAIN MENU
.
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):„
MFD (Onboard computer)
⇒page 21
„
Audio
*
Main menu
⇒page 27
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
⇒ page 28
Service Interval Display
⇒page 20
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox DSG
⇒page 131
Fig. 27 Information display: Controls on the windshield wiper lever
Fig. 28 Information display: Controls on the multifunc-tion steering wheel
AA
AA
AB
ACAD
AD
AC
AC
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„
Navigation
*
„
Phone
* ⇒page 152
„
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
* ⇒page 112
„
Assistant (Assistant)
*
„
Vehicle status
⇒page 29
„
Setup
⇒page 30
The menu
Audio
is only displayed when the fact
ory-fitted Radio* is switched on.
The menu
Navigation
is only displayed when the factory-fitted Navigation system*
is switched on. The menu
Aux. Heating
is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary
heating*. The menu
Assistant
is only then displayed, if the
vehicle is fitted
with cornering
lights*.
Note
•
If warning messages are shown on the information display
⇒page 28
⇒ page 29, these messages can be confir
med with the button on the wind-
shield wiper lever or with the button on the multifunction steering wheel in order to call up the main menu.•
If you do not activate the information d
isplay at that moment, the menu shifts
to one level higher every 10 seconds.•
The operation of the radio* or the naviga
tion system* is described in separate
operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Door, luggage compartment do
or and bonnet ajar warning
The door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one door, the luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed. The symbol indicates
which door is still open or whether th
e luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not
closed
⇒fig. 29
.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet are completely closed. A warning signal sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and
if the engine or the luggage compartment door is open.
AB
AD
Fig. 29 Information display: Door warning
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WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body injuries or majo
r vehicle damage.
•
The engine compartment of your car is
a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenis
hing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to obse
rve all warnings
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Note
•
The arrangement of the indicator lights
depends on the 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 inst
rument 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 position 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.

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 36


Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 36

Engine oil pressure
⇒page 37

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 37

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 37

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 38

Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 38

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 39

Selector lever lock*
⇒page 39

Tyre pressure*
⇒page 39

Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 39

Bonnet
⇒page 40

Seat belt warning light
⇒page 40

Brake pad wear*
⇒page 40

Boot lid
⇒page 41

Open door
⇒page 41

Fluid level in windshield washer system
⇒page 41

Brake system
⇒page 41

Dynamo
⇒page 42

Engine oil level
⇒page 42

Fuel reserve
⇒page 42
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Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre-gard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light

lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumst
ances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about
diesel particle filter
⇒page 200.
Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warn
ing light does not go out or flashes while
driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one airbag has been switched off Front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner which have been switched off using the vehicle
system tester:
•
The warning light
 lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensio
ner deactivated!
Front passenger airbags switched off
using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side:•
the warning light
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on,•
switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the warning light

 
 (airbag switched off)
⇒page 183.
WARNING
Have the airbag system ch
ecked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th
e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.Control system for exhaust

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.Electromechanical power steering
 
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ig
nition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the el
ectromechanical power steering.
•
If the
yellow
warning light lights up
, this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
•
If the
red
warning light lights up
, this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces). Further information
⇒page 198.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if
the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light
 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.•
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the yellow warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Engine oil pressure

The warning light

comes on for a few seconds
3) when the ignition is switched
on. Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off
if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary
⇒page 225.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil.
Keep the engine switched off
and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
Do not drive any further
if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling
speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! 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.•
The red oil pressure light

is not an oil level indicator! One should
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refu- eling stop.EPC fault light

(petrol engine)
The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on. If the warning light
 does not go out or lights up
after starting the engine, a fault
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault Workshop! (Engine fault workshop!)
Glow plug system

(diesel engine)
The warning light
 lights up for a
cold
engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position)
2 ⇒page 118. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on
for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature
or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine
right away
.
3)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the warning light
 comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warn
ing light must go out after driving a short
distance.Electronic stability programme (ESP)*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), an
d the Antilock Brake System ABS (ABS).
The warning light comes on when drivin
g when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there is a fault in the system. The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP warning light will also come on if the
ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light
 comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP
system can be switched off for technical
reasons. In this case, the ESP system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESP system is fully functional again. Further information on the ESP
⇒page 193, “Electronic stability programme
(ESP)*”. Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by an author- ised Škoda Service Partner. Further information on the EDL
⇒page 194, “Electronic
Differential Lock (EDL)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the warning light
 comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warn
ing light must go out after driving a short
distance.
Selector lever lock*

If the
green
warning light
 lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in
order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position
P or N.
Tyre inflation pressure*

The warning light
 lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the inflation pressure in the tyres
⇒page 235.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified. Further information about tyre pressure-control system
⇒page 199.
WARNING
•
When the warning light
 lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake mano
euvres. Please stop the vehicle
without delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressures.•
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or
unpaved roads) the warning light
 can be delayed or does not light up at
all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching
on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Antilock brake system (ABS)

The warning light
 shows the functionality of the ABS.
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