2009 SKODA SUPERB wipers

The brief instruction
14
Turn signal and main beam lever Turn signal light right Turn signal light left Switching over between low beam and main beam lights Headlight flasherFurther information
⇒page 67, “The turn signal
  and main beam lever
”.
Windscreen wiper lever
Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor* Wipers off Intermittent wipe Slow wipe Fast wipe one time wipe Automatic wipe/washFurther information
⇒page 73, “Windshield wiper and wash system”.
Power windows Button for the power window in the driver's door Button for the power window in the front passenger's door Button for the power window at the rear right door Button for the power window at the rear left door Safety switchFurther information
⇒page 54, “Power windows”.
B3T-1241H
Fig. 9 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fig. 10 Windscreen wiper lever
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Fig. 11 Buttons on the driver's door
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
•
You can change the illumination period
for the Coming Home Function by
means of the information display*.Leaving Home FunctionThis function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching the vehicle. Switching on Leaving Home Function – Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.Depending on equipment fitted the function Leaving Home switches on the following lights:•
Parking lights,
•
Low beam,
•
Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
•
Licence plate light.
Leaving Home Function The function Leaving Home is controlled wi
th the light sensor in the mount of the
interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light sensor, the Leaving Home Function is not
switched on after unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control. After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come on for 30 seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after the ignition is switched on and after locking the vehicle. If no door is opened within
30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle is locked
automatically.
Note
•
If the Leaving Home Function is switch
ed on constantly, the battery will be
heavily discharged particular
ly in short-haul traffic.
•
The switching on of the described lights
should only be und
ertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.•
You can change the illumination period
for the Leaving Home Function by
means of the information display*.Adaptive headlights (AHL)*Switch on Adaptive headlights (AHL)* – Turn the light switch
⇒
page 61, fig. 56
into position

.
The outer illumination switches on if:•
the light sensor recognizes the low light intensity,
•
no reverse gear is engaged,
•
the operation “tourist light” is not switched on.
The light sensor switches on the full ou
ter illumination at low light intensity.
System AHL* makes it possible to change
the length and width of illumination of
the headlight. The length and width of i
llumination changes automatically in rela-
tion to the vehicle speed and the use of the windscreen wiper. System AHL* operates in the following modes. Mode out of town The mode “out of town” is a basic mode. The dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the following modes are active. Mode rain In the mode “rain” the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wider and the width of illumination is shorter,
so that during bad weather (rain) the
dazzling of the oncoming drivers can be reduced. The mode is activated at speeds of 15 - 70 km/h and if the windscreen wi
pers continuously operate for a period of
time longer than 2 minutes. The mode
is deactivated when dropping below or
exceeding the set speed limit or if the windscreen wipers have been switched off for a period of time longer than 8 minutes.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Windshield wiper and wash systemWindshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever.The windscreen wiper lever
⇒
fig. 73
has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping – If you wish to wipe the windscreen only
briefly
, push the lever into the
sprung position . If you hold the le
ver in the lower position for more
than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.
Intermittent wiping – Position the lever up into position . – Set with the switch the desired break between the individual wiper
strokes
Slow wipe – Position the lever up into position .
Fa s t w ip e – Position the lever up into position . Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen – Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel into sprung position , the
wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a speed of more than 120 km/h.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper
continues for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again* 5 seconds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Rain sensor* – Move the lever into position . – You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch . Switching windscreen wipers off – Move the lever back into its home position .After the windscreen wiper switches off each
time or the ignition switches off for
the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers. The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bonnet is closed. If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on speed. The rain sensor* automatically regulates
the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain. The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 73 Windscreen wiper lever
A4
A1
AA
A2
A3
A5
A1
AA
A0
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Top up with wash liquid
⇒page 234.
Winter position If the windscreen wipers are in rest posi
tion, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend
adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out fr
om the windscreen easi
ly. You can set this
rest position as follows:•
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
•
Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wi
pers remain in the position in which
they were when switching off the ignition. You can also use the service po
sition as a winter position.
WARNING
•
Properly maintained windscreen wiper
blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving
⇒page 74.
•
Do not use the windscreen washer sy
stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could freeze on the windscreen and re
strict the view to the front.
•
The rain sensor only operates as a
support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manu- ally depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all chec
k whether the windscreen wiper blades are
not frozen to the windscreen before swit
ching them on. Switching on windscreen
wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
•
If the slower or the faster wiper setting is switched on
⇒page 73, fig. 73

and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4
km/h, the lower wiper step is switched
on automatically. At a speed increase of
more than 8 km/h the previous wiper
setting is established again.
•
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to bloc
k the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles,
in order to avoid a damage to the wiper.
Remove the obstacle and and switch on
the wiper again.Headlight cleaning system*The headlights are being cleaned after the
windscreen has been sprayed for the first
time and fifth time, the low beam or ma
in beam are switched on and the wind-
screen wiper lever was held in the position
⇒page 73, fig. 73
for about 1
second. The headlight washer nozzles are moved fo
rward out of the bumper by the water
pressure for cleaning the headlights. You should remove stubborn dirt (such
as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following guidelines. You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning system.Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
A2
A3
A5
Fig. 74 Wiper blade for the windscreen wiper
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
One cannot fold out the wiper arms in the rest position from the wind- screen. Before replacing the wiper
arms you must put them into the
service position. Service position for changing wiper blades – Close the bonnet. – Switch the ignition on and then again off. – Then press the windscreen wiper lever in the position
⇒
page 73,
fig. 73
within 10 seconds - the wiper ar
ms move into the service posi-
tion.
Taking off the wiper blade – Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen. – Press the locking button, in order to unlock the wiper blade and pull
off in the direction of arrow
⇒
page 74, fig. 74
.
Attaching a wiper blade – Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop. – Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.– Fold the windscreen wiper ar
m back onto the windscreen.
The wiper arms move back into the rest po
sition - after switching on the ignition
and after changing the position of the wi
ndow wiper lever or
when driving at a
speed greater than 6°km/h. Wiper blades in proper condition are esse
ntial to obtain good
visibili
ty. Wiper
blades should not be allowed to become
dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax. Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades
could then be due to wax residues left
on the windscreen by vehicle washing in
automatic vehicle wash
systems. It is
therefore important to
degrease
the lips of the wiper
blades after every pass
through an
automatic vehicle wash system
.
WARNING
•
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage
to the windscreen.•
You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very dirty, for example from insect residues.•
Replace the wiper blades once or twic
e a year for safety reasons. These
can be bought from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorBasic setting – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward. Dimming mirror – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Automatic dimming interior mirror*
A4
Fig. 75 Automatic dimming interior mirror
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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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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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Jump-starting on vehicles with jump-starting pointFor vehicles with the 3.6 ltr./191 kW FS
I engines, the positive terminal of
the battery supplying the power can only be connected to the jump-starting point in the engine compartment of the vehicle which must be started by means of a jump-starting cable
⇒
fig. 223
!
– Open the protective cap of the ju
mp-starting point in direction of
arrow.
– Connect the positive terminal of
the battery supplying the power with
the jump-starting point.
– Attach the negative terminal of the battery supplying the power to a
solid metal part which is connected fi
rmly to the engine block or to the
engine block itself.
–Start the engine
⇒
page 251.
– After the engine start, close the
protective cap of the jump-starting
point.
Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneralPlease pay attention to the following in
structions if you are going to use a
tow rope: Driver of the towing vehicle – Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught. – Release the clutch particularly gent
ly when starting off or depress the
accelerator particularly gently if yo
ur vehicle is fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox.
Driver of the towed vehicle – Switch the ignition on so that th
e steering wheel is not blocked and
you can also operate the turn signal
lights, the headlight flasher, the
windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N
if your vehicle is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and po
wer steering only operate if the
engine is running. You will require
significantly greater physical force
to depress the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle if the engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.Tow rope or tow bar A tow
bar
is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can
use a tow
rope
only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect
the vehicle. Thus one should only use
plastic fibre rope or a rope made
out of a similarly elastic material.
Fig. 223 Detail of the engine compartment: Jump-starting point
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