2012 SKODA SUPERB cooling

Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter 1
» Fig. 2 on page 8 indicates the range in which
the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 11. For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine. ÐFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 8.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries. ÐCoolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The coolant temperature gauge 4
» Fig. 2 on page 8 operates only when the ig-
nition is switched on. ä
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avoid any damage to the engine.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads »
page 21,
Coolant temperature/coolant level . Ð Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The fuel gauge 6
» Fig. 2 on page 8 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve mark-
ing » page 24. CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can
lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter. £
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Handbrake 
The indicator light  comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake! ÐBrake system 
The indicator light  illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 181 » .
WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.
■ The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 176, Engine compartment .
■ If the indicator light  is displayed simultaneously with indicator light
 » page 23 , Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. ■ A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! ÐSeat belt indicator light 
The indicator light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The indicator light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt. If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta-
neously the indicator light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90

seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light  lights up
permanently. Ð Dynamo 
If the indicator light lights up  when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA

specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53, Switches for the hazard warning light system . CAUTION
If the indicator light  (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the indicator
light  when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off -
risk of engine damage! Ð Open door 
The indicator light 
comes on, if one or several doors are opened. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. Ð
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Engine oil pressure 
When the indicator light is flashing , the engine oil pressure is too low.
The following is displayed in the information display: Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 178.
Even if the oil level is correct, do not drive any further if the indicator light is
flashing . Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. ÐCoolant temperature/coolant level 
If the indicator light  lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant » page 180,
and refill the coolant if necessary » page 180.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary » page 209, Fuses in the engine compartment .
If the indicator light  does not go off even though the coolant level is correct
and the fuse for the fan is in working order do not continue driving!
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.
■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cooling
system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the engine
to cool down before removing the cap.
■ Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off. Ð Bonnet 
The indicator light  comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system »

page 53. Ð Boot lid 
The indicator light  comes on if the boot lid is opened. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53. Ð Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system) 

Power steering
If the indicator light  lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steer-
ing and the steering forces can be greater. Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist ga-
rage. £
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Cooling the storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 88
Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
› Open the air supply by pulling the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 88.
› The air supply is closed by pressing the lever.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or inte-
rior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the cool-
ing system for the storage compartment is not being used. ÐStorage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 89
Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's side
› The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding open in
the direction of arrow » Fig. 89. Ð Stowage compartment in front centre console
Fig. 90
Front centre console: Stowage
compartment
› Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area A
» Fig. 90
in the direction of the arrow, and the lid folds in. WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! Ð Storage net in the front centre console
Fig. 91
Front centre console: Storage
net WARNING
Only store soft objects with a total weight of 0.5 kg in the storage net. Heavy
objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! £
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The air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
Introductory information
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The well-being of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of
this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef-
fect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-condi-
tioning system » page 96 or for Climatronic » page 98 .
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves to en-
sure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak! WARNING
■ For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how
to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and
defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
■ Do 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 accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. Note
■ The used air streams out through the vents in the boot.
■ We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys-
tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-
ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor). ■ To ensure that the air conditioning system works properly, do not block up the
air outlet vents with any objects. Ð Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-
low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window
is open.
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the
cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected. For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved. Ð Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry »
page 207.
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 9.
If you cannot rectify the functional fault yourself, or the cooling capacity decrea-
ses, the cooling system must be switched off. Visit a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
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The air conditioning system

Air outlet vents
Fig. 106
Air vents at the frontFig. 107
Air vents at the rear
Opening
› Turn the rotary knob into the position
.
Closing
› Turn the rotary knob into the position
0. Changing the air flow direction
› The horizontal as well as the vertical direction of the air flow is set with the
moveable handle in the middle of the relevant air outlet vents.
The air outlet vents 2, 3 » Fig. 106 and 5 » Fig. 107 can be closed and opened indi-
vidually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to
the setting of control dial and the outside atmospheric conditions. Ð Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) Introductory information
The cooling system only operates if the button AC 1
» Fig. 108 on page 95
is
pressed, and the following conditions are met:
› engine running;
› outside temperature above approx. +2 °C;
› blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out of
the vents when the cooling system is switched on. Lengthy and uneven distribu-
tion of the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for ex-
ample when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons. Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a ŠKODA
specialist garage once every year. Ð
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Using the system
Fig. 108
The air conditioning system: Control elements
Setting temperature
› Turn the control dial A
» Fig. 108 to the right to increase the temperature.
› Turn the control dial A
to the left to decrease the temperature.
Controlling blower
› Turn the blower switch B
into one of the positions, 1 to 4, to switch the blower
on.
› Turn the blower switch B
into position 0 to switch the blower off.
› Press the button
 4
to close the fresh air supply
» Fig. 108.
Regulating the air distribution
› The direction of the inlet air flow is controlled with air distribution regulator C
» page 94.
Switching the cooling system on and off
› Press the button
AC 1

» Fig. 108 . The indicator light lights up in the button.
› When you again press the button
AC , the air conditioning system is switched
off. The indicator light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater › Press the button
 2
. Further information
» page 58.
Auxiliary heating (parking heating)
› Press the button
 3
to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating and ventilation). Further information » page 100. Note
■ The whole heat output will be needed to defrost the windscreen and side win-
dows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort. ■ The indicator light AC lights after activation, even if not all of the conditions for
the function of the cooling system have been met » page 94, Introductory infor-
mation . By lighting up of the indicator light in the button, the operational readi-
ness of the cooling system is signalled. Ð 95
The air conditioning system

Setting the air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys-
tem for the respective operating modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 2 A B C 1 4
Defrost/defog windscreen and
side windows
a) Desired tempera-
ture 3 or 4
Automatically
switched on Do not switch on Open and align with the side
window
The fastest heating To the right up to
the stop 3
Switched off Briefly switch on
Opening
Comfortable heating Desired tempera-
ture 2 or 3
   Switched off Do not switch on
Opening
The fastest cooling To the left up to
the stop briefly 4, then
2 or 3 Activated Briefly switch on
Opening
Optimal cooling Desired tempera-
ture 1, 2 or 3
Activated Do not switch on Open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation To the left up to
the stop Desired position
Switched off Do not switch on
Openinga)
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. Note
■ Controls A
, B
, C
and the button 1
and 4
» Fig. 108 on page 95
.
■ Air outlet vents 2 » Fig. 106 on page 94 .
■ We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 106 on page 94 in the
opened position. ÐRecirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on
› Press the button
 4
» Fig. 108
on page
95 and the indicator light in the but-
ton illuminates. Switching off
› Press the button
 again - the indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control C
» Fig. 108
on page
95 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button  .
WARNING
Do 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 accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. Ð
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