2011 SKODA SUPERB low beam

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's manual!
 do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait
until the 
icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your
journey as soon as the icon disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 72. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 42 .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
35
 Brake system
35
 Seat belt warning light
35
 Generator
35
 Door open
36
 Engine oil pressure
36
 Coolant
36
 Bonnet
36
 Boot lid
36
 
Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
36
 Engine oil level
37
 Traction Control System (ASR)
37
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
37 Anti lock brake system (ABS)38 Rear fog light38

Lamp failure
38
 Adaptive headlights (AHL)
38
 Exhaust inspection system
38
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
38

Engine performance check (petrol engine)
39
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
39
 Fuel reserve
39
 Airbag system
40
 Tyre inflation pressure
40
 Windscreen washer fluid level
40
 Brake linings
41

 Turn signal system
41
 Low beam
41
 Fog lights
41
 Cruise control system
41
 Selector lever lock / starter (system KESSY)
41
 Main beam
41
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine. 
34Operation

If the warning light  illuminates immediately after you start the engine, the
ESC might be switched off due to technical reasons.›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light 
does not illuminate again after the engine is switched
on again, the ESC is fully functional again.
Further information » page 154.
Note
The  warning light illuminates after the ignition is switched on if the vehi-
cle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected. If the warning light 
does not go out after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in
the system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Anti lock brake system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Fault: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ If the warning light  together with the warning light  » page 35 , 
Brake system illuminates,  do not continue to drive! Seek help from a
specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on.
 Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if a lamp is faulty .
The warning light 
illuminates within a few seconds after switching on the
ignition or when a light with a faulty lamp is switched on.
The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example. INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
 Adaptive headlights (AHL)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on
the ignition, there is a problem with the adaptive headlights.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. No bend lighting (AHL) function. Owner's manual!
When the AHL mode “tourist light” (travel mode) is active » page 71, the
warning light flashes
for 10 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , there is a fault in the exhaust inspection
system. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates after the ignition has been turned on. Once
the light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on at all or illuminates continuously .
If the warning light  begins to
flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. 
38Operation

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 188, Windscreen washer system .
 Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , the brake pads are worn.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check brake wear!
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
Either the left  or the right
 warning light
flashes depending on the position
of the turn signal lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Low beam
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when low beam is selected.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lamps are operating.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the cruise control is active.
 Selector lever lock / starter (system KESSY)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal. This is necessary
to move the selector lever from position P and N » page 146 or to start the en-
gine in vehicles with the KESSY system » page 142.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is being operated.
41Instruments and Indicator Lights

WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
The sliding / tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the keyor using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
A
or
B
» Fig. 34 on
page 53 .
Closing
›
Press  and hold the symbol button on the key or hold the key in the locking
cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position, or for the KESSY system,
keep your finger on the sensor
B
» Fig. 34 on page 53 » .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
B
when using the
KESSY system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the remote control key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Lights and visibility
Lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights and the instrument illumination
68
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
69
Turn signal and main beam
69
Automatic driving lamp control
70
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
70
Fog lights
71
Fog lights with the CORNER function
71
Rear fog light
71
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
72
Hazard warning light system
72
Parking lights
73
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the layout shown in » Fig. 49 on page 68 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 179 , Headlight lenses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights. 
67Lights and visibility

WARNING (Continued)■The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions. The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under
these conditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, al-
though the headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operating the lights and the instrument illumination
Fig. 49
Light switches, knobs for head-
light beam adjustment and
brightness of instrument illumi-
nation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 49 can be
moved to the following positions.
Turn switch Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Automatic switching lights on and off » page 70
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 73
Switch on low beam
Pull switch
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 71
Switching on the rear fog light » page 71
 Headlight range control
Turning the dial B
» Fig. 49 from the position
 to

gradually adjusts the
headlight range control and thereby shortens the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
 Instrument lighting
Turning the rotary switch
C
» Fig. 49 when the lights are switched on adjusts
the brightness of the instrument lighting » Fig. 49.
The instruments are also illuminated when the parking light, low or high beam light is switched on.
Bi-Xenon headlights
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The parking light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam illuminates automatically.
68Operation

Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running lights (hereafter only function) provide lighting for the
front of the vehicle.
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 49 on page 68 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal- and main beam lever ( » Fig. 50 on page 69 ) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in
the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 47 .
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the parking lights (neither
at the front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore
always switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 50
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 50
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position)
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the high beam
is switched on.
Flasher
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the headlight
flasher is switched on.
Flashing
When the left turn signal switch is switched on, the indicator light  flashes in
the instrument cluster.
When the right turn signal switch is switched on, the indicator light  flashes
in the instrument cluster.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails. 
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“Convenience turn signal”
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
The “Lane ch. flash” can be activated or deactivated via the MAXI DOT display
in the Lane ch. flash » page 47 menu item.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 51
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 67 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light on/off switching is controlled by a sensor mounted under the wind- screen in the holder of the inside mirror.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also illuminates.
Automatic driving-light control during rain
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 78, Windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTIONDo not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.
Adaptive headlights (AHL)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The AHL system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic
and weather situation.
The AHL system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle
to the driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AHL system works as long as the light switch is in position  .
» page 70
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that this and the adjacent
pavements, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. are illuminated. The mode
is active at speeds of 15 - 50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode activates
progressively from a speed of 90 km / h onward. It is most efficient at a speeds
above 120 km / h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AHL modes. 
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Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above mentioned modes and the side swivel of the headlights are deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 48 , Lights and visibility menu option.WARNINGIf the AHL system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Fog lights
Fig. 52
Light switch: Turn on front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or

» Fig. 52 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the fog lights
are switched on » page 34.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-
hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or

» Fig. 52 on page 71 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the rear fog
light is switched on » page 34.
When in reverse gear only the rear fog lamp illuminates on the driver's side. 
1)
If both switch on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are 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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