2009 SKODA SUPERB radiator

The brief instruction
15
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Refuelling– In order to open the fuel filler flap, press it on the left side in the middle
⇒
fig. 12
.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-cl
ockwise and place the fuel filler cap
from above on the fuel filler flap
⇒
fig. 13
.
Further information
⇒page 220, “Refuelling”.
Bonnet remote release– Pull the unlocking lever below the
dash panel on the driver's side
⇒
fig. 14
.
Further information
⇒fig. 14
.
Opening the bonnet– Press the locking button
⇒
fig. 15
, the bonnet is then unlocked.
Fig. 12 Right rear side of the vehicle:Open fuel filler flapFig. 13 Fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
Fig. 14 Bonnet release leverFig. 15 Radiator grille: Lever of the locking button
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The brief instruction
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– Grasp the bonnet at the bottom part
of the radiator grille and lift it
towards the top so that it is held
opened by the gas pressure support.
Further information
⇒page 222, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”.
Inspecting the engine oil level Engine oil
must not be
refilled.
Engine oil
can
be refilled.
Engine oil
must
be refilled.
Further information
⇒page 224, “Check engine oil level”.
Fig. 16 Dipstick
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Starting-off and Driving
120
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery
will be drained unnecessarily.
•
You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light

has gone out.•
The glow plug warning light will come on for about one 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
.
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start
right awayand wait for about 30 se
conds before repeating the attempt.
•
It is possible that the fuse on the diesel
preglow system is defect if the engine
still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
⇒page 256.
•
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry It may take longer than normal to start the
engine after refuelling
if the fuel tank has
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.Switching off the engine– The engine can be swit
ched off by turning the ignition key from posi-
tion into
⇒
page 118, fig. 134
.
WARNING
•
Never switch off the engine before the
vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-
dent!•
The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater
physical effort for braking is required
when engine is switched off. Because
if you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right
away at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated for a lengthy peri
od at high loads but should be allowed
it to run at idling speed for about 2 minut
es. This prevents any accumulation of heat
when the engine is switched off.
Note
•
The radiator fan may continue running fo
r a further 10 minutes or so after the
engine and the ignition have
been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, also
switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an accumulation of heat in the engine or
if the engine is warm and the engine
compartment is additionally
heated by strong sunlight.
•
This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Shifting (manual gearbox)
A1
Fig. 135 The shift pattern: 5- speed or 6-speed manual gearbox
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Inspecting and replenishingEngine compartmentBonnet remote releaseBonnet remote release – Pull the unlocking lever below the
dash panel on the driver's side
⇒
fig. 200
.
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force.
Opening and closing the bonnet.Opening the bonnet – Unlock the bonnet
⇒
fig. 200
.
– Ensure that the arms of the windsc
reen wipers are correctly in place
against the windscreen
before opening
the bonnet otherwise
damage could occur to the paintwork.
– Press the locking button
⇒
fig. 201
, the bonnet is then unlocked.
– Grasp the bonnet at the bottom part
of the radiator grille and lift it
towards the top so that it is held opened by the gas pressure support.
Closing the bonnet – You can overcome the force of the gas pressure support by pulling the
bonnet towards the bottom.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height
of about 30 cm into the lock -
bonnet
do not press down on it
!
Fig. 200 Bonnet release lever
Fig. 201 Radiator grille: Lever of the locking button
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical 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
Ensure that the arms of the windscreen
wipers are correctly
in place against the
windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur 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.
•
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 cleani
ng 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.
•
Please also comply with the warnin
g instructions stated below when
carrying out any essential work on th
e fuel system or on the electrical
system.
WARNING (continued)
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system with water and as soon as possible
arrange adjustment to correct the mixing
ratio of water and coolant additive again by a specialist garage. Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.Do not fill up over the “MAX” marking! Exce
ss coolant which is heated up is forced
out of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve in the cap of the coolant compensation bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled down for a system which has suffered a major loss of coolant before pouring in coolant. Th
is is necessary to
avoid engine damage.
WARNING
•
The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant
expansion bottle if the engine is still hot - risk of scalding!•
The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to the health. It is important, therefore, to always safely store any coolant additive in its original container out of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!•
If any splashes of coolant get into yo
ur eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi-
ately with clear water and contact
a doctor as soon as possible.
•
You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
swallowed coolant.
Caution
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch of the engine and contact

and obtain professional assistan
ce from a specialist garage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to
drain the coolant in the system. It should
be collected and disposed of in comp
liance with environmental protection
regulations.
Radiator fan The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the coolant temperature. The radiator fan may continue running for
up to 10 minutes after the engine has
been switched off - even if the ignition is
also off. It may al
so switch on suddenly
after a certain time, if•
the coolant temperature has risen because of an accumulation of heat or
•
the warm engine compartment is heated
up additionally by strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when work
ing in the engine compartment that
the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!Brake fluidInspecting the brake fluid level
Fig. 205 Engine compart- ment: Brake fluid reservoir
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For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental protection regulations and on no account as domestic waste.Windshield washer systemThe windshield washer reservoir contains
the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and for the headlamp cleaning
system*. The reservoir is located at the
front right of the engine compartment
⇒fig. 209
.
The
filling level
of the container is 3 litres, 5.5 li
tres on vehicles which also have a
headlight washing system. Clear water is not sufficient to intensivel
y clean the windscreen
and headlights. We
therefore recommend using clean washing wa
ter together with the screen cleaner
from Škoda genuine accessorie
s (in winter additionally with antifreeze) which is
capable of removing stubborn dirt. Follow
the instructions for use on the packaging
when using screen cleaning products. You should always add antifreeze to the
cleaning water in wi
nter even if your
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles*. It is also possible in exceptional cases to use methylated spirits when no screen cleaner with antifreeze is
available. The concentration
of methylated spirits must
not be more than 15 %. Please note, however, that the antifreeze protection at this concentration is only adequate down to -5°C.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
•
On no account should you add radiator
antifreeze or other additives to the
windscreen washer fluid.•
If the vehicle is fitted with headlight
cleaning system, you should only add
cleaning products which do not attack th
e polycarbonate coating of the headlights
to the windscreen washer fluid. Please contact an authorised Škoda Service Partner, who will tell you which cleaning agent you can use.
Fig. 209 Engine compart- ment: Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Fuses and light bulbs
258
F12
Lambda probe
10
F13
Control unit for automatic gearbox
15
F14
Not assigned
F15
Coolant pump
10
F16
Not assigned
F17
Instrument cluster, windshield
wiper lever and turn sig-
nal light lever
5
F18
Audio amplifier (sound system)
30
F19
Radio
15
F20
Phone
5
F21
Not assigned
F22
Not assigned
F23
Engine control unit
10
F24
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F25
Not assigned
F26
Not assigned
F27
Valve for fuel dosing
15
F28
Engine control unit
15/25
F29
Main relay
5
F30
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F31
Front window wiper
30
F32
Not assigned
F33
Not assigned
F34
Not assigned
F35
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F36
Not assigned
F37
Not assigned
F38
Radiator fan, valves
10
F39
Not assigned
F40
Not assigned
F41
Not assigned
F42
Not assigned
F43
Ignition
30
F44
Not assigned
F45
Not assigned
F46
Not assigned
F47
Front left main headlight, left rear light unit
30
F48
Pump for ABS
40
F49
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)
50
F50
Not assigned
F51
Not assigned
F52
Power supply relay - terminal X
a)
40
F53
Accessory equipment
50
F54
Not assigned
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical com- ponents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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