2009 SKODA SUPERB warning light

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Auto Check Control*Car stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo- nents. The check is performed constantly
when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light symbol depending on the priority of the message. The red symbols indicate
danger
(priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning
(priortity 2). Information for the driver
may also appear in addition to the
symbols
⇒page 33.
Shown in the menu
Vehicle status
, if there is at least one error message. After
selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.°g.
1/3
⇒fig. 30
. This
indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed.The respective messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 seconds. Check as soon as possible the displayed error messages. As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indicated again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information for the driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in the display:•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed: – Stop the vehicle. – Switch the engine off. – Investigate the function indicated.– Obtain professional assistance.Meaning of the red symbols: Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Fig. 30 Information display: Display of operational fault

Engine oil pressure too low
⇒ page 37
Fig. 31 Information display: Oil pressure is low
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Yellow symbolsCheck the relevant function as soon as possible. The meaning of the yellow symbols: One
warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
Set-upYou can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current setting is shown on the information display
in the respective menu at the top below
the line
⇒fig. 33
.
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):•
MFD Data (MFA DATA)
•
Convenience
•
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
•
Time
•
Winter tyres
•
Language
•
Units
•
Assistant (Assistant)
•
Alt. speed dis.
•
Tra v e l m o d e
•
Service Interval (Service)
•
Factory Setting
•
Back

Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒ page 42

Brake pad worn
⇒page 40
Fig. 32 Information display: Brake pad worn
Fig. 33 Setting the clock
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Safety
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Technical Data
After selecting the menu point
Back
you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Displays of the MFA Here you can switch off or on certain di
splays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort* You can set the following functions (depen
ding on the equipment installed on the
vehicle):
Lights and Visibility Here you can set how long the light should
stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home and the intensity of the footwell li
ghting. Furthermore you can here switch
on or off the function daylight drivin
g lights and convenience turn signal.
After selecting the menu point
Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g
the factory setting is established
again. Time Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time change summer/winter time. Winter tyres Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is used for e.g winter tyres with the pe
rmissible maximum speed less than the
maximum speed of the vehicle. When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information display*:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h (Winter tyres maximum ... km/h)
Language Here you can set in which language the
warning and information texts should be
displayed. Measures Here you can set the units for temperat
ure, consumption and distance driven.
Assistant Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid*. Second speed Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h
2).
Tra v e l m o d e Here you can activate / deactivate the mode “tourist light”. This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving on the left/right,
Rain closing
On vehicles with rain sensor
you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the sliding/tilting roof in case of
rain and locked vehicle. If it
is not raining and the function is set, the windows including the sliding/tilting roof are closed automatically after approx. 12 hours.
Door open
Here you can switch on or off the functions for opening a single door and
automatic closing.
ATA con fi rm
Here you can set if a signal
tone should sound addition-
ally when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm system .
Window op.
Here you can set the convenience mode only for the driver window or for all the windows.
Mirror down
Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror lowering on the front passenger side when engaging the reverse gear.
Mirror adjust.
Here you can switch on or off the function for left and right exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Fa cto r y s e tt ing

After selecting this menu the convenience setting is reset to factory setting. The following is displayed in the information display: Fa cto r y se tt ing fo r
convenience is set
2)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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without dazzling the oncoming
vehicles. Furthe
r information
⇒page 64, “Tourist
light”. Service Here you can have the
kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset. Factory Setting After selecting the menu point
Factory Setting
the factory setting of the informa-
tion display is established again.Information display in the rear centre consoleThe time and the outside temperature is displayed on the information display in the rear centre console when the ignition is switched on
⇒fig. 34
.
The values are taken over by the instrument cluster.
Fig. 34 Centre console at rear: Information display
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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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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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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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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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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