2011 SKODA SUPERB fog light

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

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.
71Lights and visibility

Only the rear fog light on the trailer illuminates if the vehicle has a factory fit-
ted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 51 on page 70 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function is switched on (the driver's door is opened / the car is un-
locked with the remote control).
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is evaluated by sensor mounted in the holder of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.
Activate/deactivate the function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 47 .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul travel.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 53
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 53 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash. 
72Operation

adjustingRead and observe
on page 112 first.
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:
SettingsControl dial settings » Fig. 125 on page 112Button » Fig. 125 on page 112Air outlet vents 2 » Fig. 123
on page 110ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Automaticallyswitched onDo not switch onOpen and align with the side windowThe fastest heatingTo the stop to the right3Switched offBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-ture2 or 3Switched offDo not switch onOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the stop to the
leftbriefly 4, then2 or 3ActivatedBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera- ture1, 2 or 3ActivatedDo not switch onOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the stop to the leftDesired positionSwitched offDo not switch onOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 123 on page 110 in
the opened position.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
on page 112 first.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting in-to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
The warning light in the button illuminates.
›
Press the  button again.
The warning light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con- trol C » Fig. 125 on page 112 is turned to the  position.
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by pressing the 
button again.WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows
start to mist up.114Operation