2009 SKODA SUPERB technical data

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Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 35 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 34

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 34

Fog lights
⇒page 35

Main beam light
⇒page 35

Low beam
⇒page 35

Rear fog light
⇒page 35

Speed regulating system*
⇒page 35

Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 35

Adaptive headlights*
⇒page 35

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 35

Airbag system
⇒page 36
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Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as
both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about
the turn signal system
⇒page 67.
Fog lights

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating
⇒page 64.
Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated. Further information about the main beam
⇒page 67.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒page 60.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒page 65.
Cruise control system*

The warning light
 lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Failure of the light bulbs

The warning light
 comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
•
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate
lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light
 only lights up if all light bulbs
of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defe
ctive. Check regularly the function of the
light bulbs.Adaptive headlights*

If the warning light
 flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault of the adaptive headlights is confirmed. Further information
⇒page 63.
Diesel particle filter*

(diesel engine)
If the warning light

comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the
diesel particle filter because of the frequent short distances. In order to clean the diesel particle filter,
the vehicle should be driven at an even
speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-matic gearbox: position S) when the traffi
c situation permits it. This increases the
exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt. Always pay attention to the valid speed limits
⇒
.
The warning light

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter. If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light

does not go out and the
warning light
 begins to flash. In the in
formation display* appears
Diesel-
particle Owner's manual
. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into
the emergency mode, which only has a re
duced power output. After switching the
ignition off and on again the warning light
 comes on.
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•
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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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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The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check brake pads!
Boot lid


The warning light

comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If the boot li
d opens while driving, the warning light
lights up

and as a warning an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the
ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. On vehicles with information display* th
is warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol
⇒page 28, fig. 29
.
Open door

The warning light
 comes on if one or several door
s are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
 up
and an audible signal sounds. The warning light comes on even when the
ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. On vehicles with information display* th
is warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol
⇒page 28, fig. 29
.
Liquid in reservoir for windscreen washer system

The warning light
 comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield wash
er system. Top up with liquid
⇒page 234.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Add wash fluid!
Brake system

The warning light
 flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if
the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light
 flashes and an audible signal sounds three times (handbrake
is not applied),
stop
and check the brake fluid level
⇒
.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Brake fluid Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on and at the
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing
. Be aware that not only
the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective
⇒
.
An audible signal sounds three times 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. For further information on the brake system
⇒page 196, “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 6 km/h. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Release parking brake!
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment”.•
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 228, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid
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Unlocking and lockingKeyTwo remote control keys are provided with the vehicle
⇒fig. 36
.
WARNING
•
Always withdraw the key whenever you
leave the vehicle - even if it is
only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise st
art the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!•
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The
steering lock might othe
rwise engage unintention-
ally - risk of accident!
Caution
•
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.•
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on proper op
eration of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach an authorised Škoda Servic
e Partner if you lose a key since he can
obtain a new one for you.Changing the battery of the radio remote controlEach remote control key contains a battery which is housed in the cover
of the transmitter housing
⇒
fig. 37
. We recommend that you have
Fig. 36 Remote control key
Fig. 37 Disconnect key with radio remote controlFig. 38 Cover of the trans-mitter housing
AB
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Switching child safety lock on – Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow
⇒
page 44, fig. 39
.
Switching child safety lock off – Use the vehicle key to turn the slit
to the right against the direction of
the arrow.
So long as the child safety lock is switched
on it is not possib
le to open the door
from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from the outside.Central locking systemDescriptionUnlocking or locking the vehicle causes
all the doors and the fuel filler flap to be
unlocked or locked at the same time by th
e central locking system. The boot lid is
unlocked when opening. Afterwards you ca
n open the boot lid by pressing the
handle on the lower edge of the boot lid
⇒page 48.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:•
by using the radio remote control
⇒page 51,
•
using the buttons for the central locking system
⇒page 46,
•
from the outside using the vehicle key
⇒page 47, “Emergency unlocking and
locking of the driver's door”. Indicator light in the driver's door After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then more slowly. If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system
⇒page 46 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash slowly after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first of all flashes fast
for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up
for about 30 seconds without interruption an
d then flashes slowly, there is a fault in
the system of the central locking or in the
interior monitor and in the towing protec-
tion monitoring*
⇒page 53. Visit a specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of windows One can open and close the windows when opening and closing the vehicle ⇒ page 56. Opening a single door* This function allows one to just unlock
the driver's door. The other doors and the
fuel filler flap remain locked and are only unlocked after repetitive unlocking. You can have the function opening a single
door activated by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner on request or you can activate it yourself with the aid of the Infor- mation display*
⇒page 30.
Automatic locking* All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed of about 15 km/h. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car
is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by pressing the central locking button
 ⇒page 46 or by pulling the door opening lever on one
of the front doors. You can have the function of the automatic
locking activated by a specialist garage
on request or you can also activate it yourself with the aid of the Information display*
⇒page 30.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary
opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - danger to
life!
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The following applies if you have locked
your vehicle using the central locking
system:•
It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).•
You can unlock the doors individually from
the inside and open them by pulling
the door opening lever.•
If at least one door has been op
ened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside
in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle. By pressing and holding down
the top and bottom part of the rocker switch in the
driver's door, you can conveniently close or open the windows.
WARNING
The central locking system al
so operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Childr
en should never be left unattended
in the vehicle since it is difficult to
provide assistance from the outside when
the doors are locked. Locked doors make
it difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
The door opening lever and the buttons
for the central locking system do not
operate if the safe securing system is activated.
Emergency unlocking and locking of the driver's door If the remote control key or the central locking system does not operate, the driver's door can be
unlocked or locked manually.
– Pull on the handle. – Guide the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover
and lift it up to the top.
– Put the vehicle key into the lockin
g cylinder and unlock or lock the
vehicle.
Fig. 41 Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder
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