2010 SKODA SUPERB warning lights

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Safety
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
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the daylight driving lights are not switched on,
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the low beam is switched on or th e light switch is in the position
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and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on,
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the fog lights are not switched on,
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no reverse gear is engaged.Note
If you engage the reverse gear during the active function “CORNER”, both fog lights
illuminate.Rear fog light
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Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   page 64, fig. 48 .
– Pull the switch into position .
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on page 27.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a trailer
using a factory-fitted towing device from Škoda original accessories which is
fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoi d dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
Instrument lighting
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You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.Instrument lighting– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial fig. 49 to the desired intensity of the instrument lighting.
For the information display* page 23 the intensity of the lighting is automatically
set. It is only possible to adjust the instrume nt lighting with the control dial if the light
intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor.Headlamp range adjustment*
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Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the load of the vehicle.
8)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for ex ample if the steering wheel is turned to the left
and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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Fig. 49 Dash panel: Instrument lightingFig. 50 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
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– Turn the control dial page 65, fig. 50 until you have adjusted the low beam so
that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, lu ggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Note
The Bi-Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehicle
(e.g. speed, accelerating, braking) when the ig nition is switched on and when driving.
Vehicles which are not equipped with Bi-Xenon bulbs* do not have a manual headlight
range adjustment control.Switch for hazard warning lights
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– Press switch
  fig. 51 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flas h at the same time when the hazard warning
light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard
warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched
on automatically if an airbag is deployed
in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
you encounter traffic congestion,
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your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal
  and main beam lever
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The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le ver perform the following functions:Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards fig. 52 or downwards .
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called convenience turn signal), push
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pr essure point and release it. This function
can be activated/deactivated in the information display* page 25.
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Fig. 51 Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 52 Turn signal and main beam lever
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– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to
only flash briefly, move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam
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– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards in direction of arrow (spring-tensioned position).
– If you push the lever towards the steering wheel in direction of arrow (spring-
tensioned position) the main beam is switched off.Headlight flasher
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– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction
of arrow - the main beam and warning light
 in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light
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– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
The turn signal system only operates when the igniti on is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
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The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
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The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.
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The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
when the parking light is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition is
switched off.Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note
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If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
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Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Interior lightingFront interior lighting and lighting of storage compartment on front passenger sideFig. 53 Detail of the headliner: front interior lightingSwitching the interior light on– Press the switch at the point of the symbol
  fig. 53 .
Switching the interior light off– Press the switch at the point of the symbol O.Door contact setting– Position the switch into middle position. On vehicles without interior monitor*, the
middle position is marked with a symbol
  fig. 53 .
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Reading lights– You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the switch

 page 68, fig. 55 .
Rear reading lights* (Combi)
Valid for vehicles which are fitte d with a panoramic sliding roof.Switching the interior light on– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
  fig. 56 .
Switching the interior light off– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol O.Door contact setting– Position the cover glass into middle position
.
Front door warning light*The warning light* is located in the door trim panel below fig. 57 .
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.Entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid. The
light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the
doors or the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the ignition
is switched off.
WARNING
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.
Fig. 56 Detail of the headliner: Rear
reading lights
Fig. 57 Front door: Warning light
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Technical Data
– Lever off the cover of the rechargeable ba
tteries with a narrow and pointed object
at the point of the lock-off clips page 70, fig. 58 .
– Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
– Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
– Insert the cover of the rechargeable batteries and press on it until it is heard to lock
in place.
WARNING
Pay particular attention when using the narrow and pointed object to change
the rechargeable batteries - risk of injury.
Caution
We recommend having the faulty rechargeab le batteries replaced by a specialist
garage. If the lamp is not corr ectly opened, it can be damaged.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
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Pay attention to the correct polarity wh en replacing the rechargeable batteries.
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The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as the
original rechargeable batteries. If other ty pes of rechargeable batteries are used, the
power output can be reduced and it can lead to a malfunction of the lamp.
VisibilityWindscreen and rear window heaterFig. 59 Switch for windscreen heat er / switch for rear window heaterWindscreen heater*– You can switch the windscreen heater on or off by pressing the switch fig. 59
- left, the indicator light in th e switch comes on or goes out.Rear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 59 - right, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windscreen and rear wind ow heater only operates when the engine is running.
The windscreen and rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
page 199, “Saving electricity”.
Note
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If the on-board voltage drops, the windscre en or rear window heater is switched
off automatically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
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The position and the shape of the switch for rear window heater can differ
depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 60 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide open the
cover in the direction of the arrow , the vanity mirror lighting in the headliner
switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cover closed or
when you raise the sun visor.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Sun screen*The sun screen is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment cover.Pulling out– Pull the sun screen at the handle fig. 61 and hang it in the magnetic brackets
.Folding– Take the sun screen out of the magnetic brackets and hold it at the handle
so that it can roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on the luggage
compartment cover.
Note
Do not place any objects which can react sens itively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics etc.) in the immediate area of the magnetic brackets. They can be
damaged by the magnetic field.
Fig. 60 Sun visor: Swivelling out - left /
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Fig. 61 Unroll the sun screen
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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 wind-
screen). 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 activated/deacti vated by a specialist garage.Rain sensor*– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .Wiping the rear window pane* (Combi)– Push the lever away from the st eering wheel into position page 73, fig. 63,
the widescreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane* (Combi)– Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung position , the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later.
As long as you hold the lever in this position, the wiper operates as well as the wash
system.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of
the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it.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 on
ly operate if the ignition is switched on
and the bonnet is closed.
The rear window wiper operates only if the boot lid 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 rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
Top up with wash liquid page 226.
Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the wind-
screen. For this reason we recommend adjust ing the windscreen wipers in winter so
that they can be folded out from the windscre en easily. You can set this rest position as
follows.
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Switch on the windscreen wipers.
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Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they
were when switching off the ignition.
You can also use the service position as a winter position.
WARNING
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Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving page 76.
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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.
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The rain sensor only operates as a su pport. The driver is not released from
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually
depending on the visibility conditions.
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Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipersOne cannot fold out the wiper arms in the re st position from the windscreen. 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. 63 within
10 seconds - the wiper arms move into the service position.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 fig. 64 .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 arm back onto the windscreen.
The wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching on the ignition and
after changing the position of the window wiper lever or when driving at a speed
greater than 6°km/h. Wiper blades in proper condition are essentia
l to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades
should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades co uld then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle washing in automa tic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
matic vehicle wash system .
WARNING
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If the windscreen wipers are handled ca relessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
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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 fr om insect residues.
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Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. These can
be bought from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Combi)Taking off the wiper blade – Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade
at right angles to the wiper arm fig. 65 .
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– With the other hand unlock the locking button and remove the wiper blade in
the direction of arrow .
Fig. 64 Wiper blade for the windscreen
wiper
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