2010 SKODA SUPERB warning

Introduction1
IntroductionThis supplement replaces the Owner's manual SUPERB Edition 05.10 (referred to in the
following simply as the Owner's manual).
The information given in this supplement takes preference over the information in the
Owner's manual.
Special equipment is marked with the symbol *.
We wish you a good journey
Škoda Auto a.s.Safelock
Note
When activating the Safelock function after you lock the vehicle, the message CHECK
SAFELOCK will appear in the display of the inst rument cluster. In vehicles equipped
with a MAXIDOT info display*, the message Check deadlock! Owner's manual!
(Observe SAFE locking! Car documentation!) appears. Seat heaters*– If you regulate the rear seat heating at full power - level 3, this will automatically
switch back to level 2 after 10 minutes (2 warning lights in the switch light up).
DVD pre-installation*Fig. 1 Seat backrest - left front seat/right front seatDescription
Openings for attachment of DVD player holder.
Audio input
Input, power supply for DVD player
Only a DVD pre-installation comes factory-fitted. It is located in the seat backrests of
the front seats.
The DVD player holder and DVD player can be purchased from the range of the Škoda
original accessories. Please also refer to the operating instructions of the DVD player
holder and DVD player.
WARNING
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If the rear seats are occu pied, the DVD player holder must not be set up
alone (without DVD player) - risk of injury!
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Do not use the DVD player holder when the rear seat backrest or the rear
seat is folded forward or has been removed completely. Note
Please pay attention to the information in the fitting instructions for the DVD player
holder/DVD player.AAABAC
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“START - STOP”*
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“START - STOP”*The “START-STOP” system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated ea ch time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatica lly switches to the vehicle's idle phase,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of th e “START-STOP” system is indicated in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)– Stop the vehicle (where nece ssary, apply the handbrake).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Take your foot off the clutch.Automatic engine restart (start phase).– Push down on the clutch.Switching the “START-STOP” system on and offYou can switch the “START STOP” syst em on/off by pressing the button fig. 2 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when ma nually switching off the system, the engine
starts immediately. The “START-STOP” system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check
without servicing. The general conditions
for the proper functioning of the “START-
STOP” system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic en gine shut down (stop phase)
Fig. 2 START-STOP System button
The gearshift lever is in Neutral.The clutch pedal is not pressed!The driver has fastened the seat belt.The driver's door is closed.The bonnet is closed.The vehicle is at a standstill.The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.The engine has reached its operating temperature.The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.The stationary vehicle is not on a st eep slope or a steep downhill section.The engine speed is less than 1200 1/min.The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.The pressure in the brake system is sufficient.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is not
too great.The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater than 3
km/h.The particulate filter* is not being cleaned, see Owner's manual.The front wheels are not turned excessively (t he steering angle is less than 3/4 of a
steering wheel revolution).
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Charging the vehicle battery3
Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention
Messages in the instrument cluster display (valid for vehicles without MAXIDOT
info display*)
WARNING
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The brake servo unit and power steerin g only operate if the engine is
running.
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Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.Caution
If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very long
period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged.
Note
•
Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal tempera-
ture of the vehicle battery even after severa l hours. If the vehicle remains outdoors for
a long time in minus temperatures or in dire ct sunlight, it can take several hours until
the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for
proper operation of the “START STOP” system.
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In some instances it may be necessary to start the engine manually with the igni-
tion key (e.g. when the seat belt is not insert ed or the driver's door is opened for more
than 30 seconds). Follow the messages in the display of the instrument cluster.
•
If the air conditioning Climatronic* is running in automatic mode, under certain
conditions, the engine may no t switch off automatically.
Charging the vehicle battery
Caution
On vehicles with the “START/STOP” system, the negative cable of the charger must not
be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but only to the engine
earth page 4, fig. 3 .
The clutch is pressed.The max./min. temperature is set.The Defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.A high blower stage has been selected.The “START STOP” button is pressed.The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is too
great.The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.The pressure in the brake system is not sufficient.ERROR START STOP
Error in the START-STOP system
START STOP NOT POSSIBLE
Automatic engine shut down is not possi-
ble
START STOP ACTIVE
Automatic engine shut down (stop
phase)
SWITCH OFF IGNITION
Switch off the ignition
START MANUALLY
Start the engine manually
WARNING (continued)
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Tyre repair kit*
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Tyre repair kit*General informationThe tyre repair kit is located in a box und er the carpet in the luggage compartment.
Use the tyre repair kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or a
puncture with diameters up to 4 mm. Do no t remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or
nails, from the tyre!
The repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately.
The repair with the tyre repair kit is not at all intended to replace a permanent repair
on the tyre, this repair only serves to reach the next specialist garage.
Do not use the tyre repair kit:•
to repair wheel damage,
•
in outside temperatures of less than -20 °C (-4 °F),
•
with tears or punctures greater than 4 mm in size,
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to repair damage to the tyre wall,
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when driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre,
•
if the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
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If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescribed
distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In this
way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as flat
and firm a surface as possible.
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A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre.
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Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, (50 mph).
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle , sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes.
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Sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in accord-
ance with environmental protection regulations.
Note
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Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the tyre repair kit.
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You can purchase a new bottle of sealant from the range of the Škoda original
accessories.
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Change the wheel that was repaired using the tyre repair kit or consult a specialist
garage about possibilities for getting repairs done.
Components of the tyre repair kitFig. 5 Components of the tyre repair kitThe tyre repair kit is made up of the following parts:
Valve remover
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
WARNING (continued)
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Tow-starting and towing vehicle
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– Drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forw ards or backwards to allow the sealing
agent to distribute in the tyre.
– Screw the tyre inflation hose of the air compressor firmly back onto the tyre
valve and repeat the inflation procedure.
– If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this means the tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the break-
down kit .
– Switch off the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch.
– Remove the tyre inflation hose from the tyre valve.
After reaching a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, resume driving at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes page 8, “Check after
driving for 10 minutes”.
WARNING
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During inflation, the tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot-
risk of injury!
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Do not place hot tyre inflation hoses or hot air compressors on flammable
materials - risk of fire!
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If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage
sustained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. Do
not drive the vehicle. Get professional assistance.Caution
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest - danger of over-
heating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few moments before switching it on
again.Check after driving for 10 minutesCheck the tyre inflation pressu re after driving 10 minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less:–Do not drive the vehicle! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the breakdown
kit.
– Obtain professional assistance.If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more:– Adjust the tyre inflation pressure to the correct value (see inside of fuel filler cap).
– Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneral
Caution
Do not push or two the vehicle to start the engine - likely engine damage! In vehicles
with catalytic converters, fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it may ignite.
This results in the catalytic converter overheating and being destroyed. To help start
the engine, you can use a battery from another vehicle, see Owner's manual.Electric fusesFuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1
A5
A5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F28
Engine control unit
15
F30
Control unit for auxiliary heating
30
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