2012 SKODA SUPERB low beam


Handbrake
» page 20
 Brake system
» page 20
 Fastening the seat belt
» page 20
 Generator
» page 20
 Open door
» page 20
 Engine oil pressure
» page 21
 Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 21
 Bonnet
» page 21
 Boot lid
» page 21
  Power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)
» page 21
 Engine oil level
» page 22
 Electronic stability control (ESC)
Traction control system (TCS) » page 22
» page 23
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 23
 Rear fog light
» page 23
 Lamp failure
Adaptive headlights » page 23
,
» page 23
 Control system for exhaust
» page 23
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 24
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 24 
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 24
 Fuel reserve
» page 24
 Airbag system
» page 25
 Tyre control display
» page 25
 Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 25
 Thickness of brake pads
» page 25
  Turn signal (left/right).
» page 25
 Low beam
» page 25
 Fog lights
» page 26
 Speed regulating system
» page 26
 Selector lever lock
Starting (KESSY system)
» page 26
 Main beam
» page 26 WARNING
■ If illuminated indicator lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
■ The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 176, Engine compartment .Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Traction control system (TCS) 
The indicator light flashes  to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the indicator light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR
can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again. If
the indicator light does not light up after you switch the engine back on, the ASR
is fully functional again.
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
Further information » page 111, Traction control system (TCS).Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The indicator light should go out
after driving a short distance. ÐAntilock brake system (ABS) 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
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.
■ If the indicator light  » page 20 is displayed simultaneously with indicator
light ,  do not continue your journey!

Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist
garage.
■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! Ð The rear fog light 
The indicator light 
comes on when the rear fog lights are operat-
ing » page 52. Ð Bulb failure 
The indicator light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following is displayed in the information display: Check front-right dipped beam! Ð Adaptive headlights 
If the indicator light  flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition, there is a problem with the adaptive headlights »

page 51. Ð Exhaust inspection system 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Airbag system 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
› The indicator light
 lights up for around
4 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on and then flashes for around 12 seconds.
The following is displayed in the information display: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The indicator light
 comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
› The switched off airbags are indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light     (airbag switched
off) » page 153. WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. ÐTyre control display 
The indicator light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure
in one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres » page 188, Service
life of tyres .
If the indicator light 

lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 192, Tyre control display. Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the indicator light  illuminates after the
ignition is switched on. The indicator light must go out after driving a short dis-
tance. Ð Windscreen washer fluid level 
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the indicator light  comes on.
Top up with liquid » page 182, Windscreen washer system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! Ð Thickness of brake pads 
If the indicator light  is slit, the brake pads are worn.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Check brake pads!
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Turn signal system 

Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of
the turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard indicator light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information » page 54, Turn signal and main beam lever .Ð Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected » page 49.Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 49
DAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light) 49
Automatic driving lamp control 49
Parking light 50
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 50
Adaptive headlights (AHL) 51
Fog lights 52
Fog lights with the function CORNER 52
Rear fog lights 52
Instrument lighting  53
Headlight beam adjustment  53
Switches for the hazard warning light system 53
Turn signal and main beam lever 54
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 30 on page
49. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position  or  . After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side lights also
go out after the ignition key is removed. WARNING
■ 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 other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
■ The automatic driving lamp control 
 only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor
cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we recom-
mend switching on the low beam or fog lights! CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð
48 Using the system

Switching lights on and off
Fig. 30
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 30 to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
› Turn the light switch to position
.
› Push the main beam lever slightly forward in the spring-tensioned position to
switch on the main beam » Fig. 36 on page 54.
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)
› Turn the light switch to position 0. ÐDAY LIGHT function (Daylight driving light)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on daylight driving lights
›
Turn the ignition on and turn the light switch to position 0 or
 .
Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it downwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
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ä Activating the function daylight driving lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it upwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
On vehicles with an information display, the daylight driving lights can also be ac-
tivated or deactivated via the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights, the
parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the
function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument
cluster is switched on as well. Ð Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 31
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 31 to position .
Switching off
› Turn the light switch to the position 0,
 or .
If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition
is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the
light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch. £
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Lights and visibility

If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as li-
cence plate light light up at the same time.
If the automatic driving lamp control is switched on, the light is regulated with
the light sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set
value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side
lights as well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity
increases again, the lights switch off automatically.
Rain lights
If the windscreen wiper is switched on in rain sensor mode for longer than 10
sec-
onds or in permanent wipe mode (position 2 or 3) » page 60, Activating the
windscreen wipers and washers for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and
low beam are switched on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen
wipe is in operation rain sensor for more than around 4 minutes or is not switch-
ed on in the operation permanent wipe. Note
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that its functionality is not
impaired or disabled. ÐParking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Parking light

› Switch off the ignition.
› Pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 36 on page 54 upwards or downwards -
the side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched.
Parking light on both sides
› Turn the light switch into the position
 and lock the vehicle. Note
■ The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
■ If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on. Ð
ä COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
When it is dark, this function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on the

COMING HOME function
› The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control
.
› Switch off the ignition.
› The light switches on after the driver's door is opened.
Switching on the
LEAVING HOME function
› After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving
lamp control .
› Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control and the light is switched on.
Depending on the equipment fitted the
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
switches on the following lights:
› Parking lights;
› Low beam;
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;
› Licence plate light.
The COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is controlled with the light sensor in
the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set
value of the light sensor, the light is not switched on after opening the driver's
door or unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
Switching off the COMING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after closing all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
Switching off the LEAVING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote
control, switching on the ignition or locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened, the vehicle is locked automatically after 30 seconds.£
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Note
■ If the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is switched on constantly, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly over short distances. ■ The illumination period for the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function can be
changed by means of the information display. ÐAdaptive headlights (AHL)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 31 on page 49 to position 
.
The AHL system is activated if:
› the light sensor recognises a low light intensity,
› no reverse gear is engaged,
› the operation mode “tourist light” is not switched on.
The light sensor switches on the full outer illumination at low light intensity.
The AHL system makes it possible to change the length and width of illumination
from the headlights. The length and width of illumination changes automatically
in relation to the vehicle speed and the use of the windscreen wiper.
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The “out of town” mode is a basic mode. The dispersion of the cone of light in
front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the
following modes are active.
Rain mode
In the “rain” mode the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-
er and the width of illumination is shorter, so that during bad weather (rain) the
dazzling of the oncoming drivers can be reduced. The mode is activated 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 dropping below or ex-
ceeding the set speed limit or if the windscreen wipers have been switched off
for a period of time longer than 8 minutes. ä
City mode
In the

“city” mode, the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-
er and the width of illumination is shorter. The aim is to illuminate also the adja-
cent footpaths, crossings, pedestrian crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds
of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
In the “motorway” mode, the dispersion of the cone of light is adapted so that it
also illuminates the left (or right) 1)
lane of the motorway, so that the driver can re-
act in time to an obstacle or any other danger. The mode is activated gradually
from a speed of 90 km/h. It is most effective at speeds above 120 km/h.
Tourist light
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the “tou-
rist light” mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of the
headlights is deactivated.
The “tourist light” mode is activated/deactivated via the information display in
the menu:
■ Settings
■ Travel mode
■ Off
■ Switched on
Cornering lights
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function
is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10 km/h. WARNING
If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully
and visit a ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible. Note
The AHL system complements the functions of the fog lights with the function
CORNER » page 52 and the function of the dynamic headlight beam adjustment. Ð1)
It is valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on the left.
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Lights and visibility

Fog lights
Fig. 32
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 32.
› Pull the light switch to position 1
.
The indicator light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 18. ÐFog lights with the function CORNER
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The fog lights with the function CORNER are designed to improve the illumination
of the surrounding area near the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The fog lights with the function
CORNER are adjusted according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light 1)
in the following circumstances:
› the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
› the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
› the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position
 and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on;
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ä ›
the fog lights are not switched on;
› no reverse gear is engaged. Note
If the reverse gear is engaged during the active function CORNER, both fog lights
illuminate. Ð Rear fog lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 32 on page 52.
› Pull the light switch to position 2
.
The indicator light  illuminates in the instrument cluster when the rear fog
lights are switched on » page 18.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer and the rear fog lights switched on. Ð
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1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example 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.
52 Using the system