2012 SKODA SUPERB warning 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

If the indicator light
 lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Steering lock (KESSY system)
› While the indicator light
 is flashing, the steering lock cannot be released. Fur-
ther information » page 105 , KESSY system .
› As long as the indicator light
 is flashing, an audible signal is beeping and the
following appears in the information display: Steering column lock: Workshop! ,
the electrical steering lock is faulty. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
› As long as the indicator light
 is flashing, an audible signal is beeping and the
following appears in the information display: Steering column lock faulty. the
electrical steering lock is faulty. Park the car,  do not continue the journey. Af-
ter switching off the ignition, it is then no longer possible to lock the steering,
to activate the electrical components (e.g. radio, navigation system), to switch
on the ignition again and to start the engine. 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. Note
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow indica-
tor light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The indicator light must go
out after driving a short distance. If the yellow indicator light  does not go out
after starting the engine again and a short drive, it is necessary to visit a

ŠKODA
specialist garage. ÐEngine oil level 
The indicator light  lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 178. The indicator light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the indicator light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The indicator light  flashes (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the indicator light flashes  several times
and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
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. Ð Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
The indicator light flashes  to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the indicator light  comes on 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 indicator light does not light up after you switch the engine back on,
the ESR is fully functional again.
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the ESC.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 110, Stabilisation Control (ESC) . Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The indicator light must go out
after driving a short distance. Ð
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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

Glow plug system 
(diesel engine)
The indicator light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow indicator light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light  does not come on
at all or lights up continuously .
If the indicator light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐEPC 
fault light (petrol engine)
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐDiesel particulate filter 
(diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the indicator light 

lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
To clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of
at least 60 km/h » at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 mi-
nutes or until the indicator light goes out with the 4th or 5th
gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it.
The indicator light  only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the indicator light  does not go out and the
indicator light  begins to flash.
The following is displayed in the information display: Diesel particulate filter Owner's manual! The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light 
also lights up.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials - risk of fire!
■ Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The recommendations indicated by the indicator light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic. CAUTION
As long as the indicator light  lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine. Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
ularly driving over short distances should be avoided. ■ Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
life of the diesel particle filter. A
ŠKODA specialist garage will be able to tell you
which countries use only diesel fuel with high sulphur content. Ð Fuel reserve 
The indicator light  will come on if the fuel level is less than 9 litres.
The following is displayed in the information display: Please refuel! Range ... km Note
The text in the information display goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance. Ð
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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

Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 11
Central locking button
The doors and the boot lid can be unlocked/locked with the rocker switch on the
door opening lever of the driver or front passenger door » Fig. 11 even when the
ignition is not switched on.
The central locking button works only when the vehicle was not locked from the
outside and all doors are closed.
Locking
Press the symbol » Fig. 11 on the button. The symbol  in the button comes on.
Unlocking
Press the symbol » Fig. 11 on the button. The symbol  in the button is no longer
illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened by pulling once on the door
opening lever.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.
By pressing and holding down the symbol  or  on the rocker switch in the driv-
er's door, the windows can be conveniently closed or opened. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors
make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
If the safe securing system is activated » page 29, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate. Ð Remote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlock or open the boot lid,
› open and close the windows
»
page 42, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a ŠKODA Service Partner. Only then can the remote
control key be used again. Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter). £
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■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3
metres away » page 27.
■ If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key. ÐLocking/unlocking
Fig. 12
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
› Press the button 1
» Fig. 12.
Locking the vehicle 
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 12.
Deactivating the safe securing system
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 12 twice within 2

seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 29.
Unlocking the small boot lid 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 12. Further information
» page 36.
Raising the small boot lid 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 12. Further information
» page 36.
Unlocking the boot lid (Combi) 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 12. Further information
» page 37.
Opening the boot lid (Combi) 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 12. Further information
» page 39.
Folding out the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 12.
Folding in the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 12 and fold in the key bit. Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
» Fig. 12 and none of the doors
or the boot lid are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatical-
ly locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reacti-
vated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentional-
ly.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights and entry lighting are
automatically switched on or off via the door contact. WARNING
If the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight. ■ To avoid the car being locked inadvertently once in the car, the lock button  of the remote control must not be pressed before the key is inserted into the ig-
nition lock. Should this happen, press the unlock button
 of the remote control.
■ The automatic raising of the small boot lid can be impaired at temperatures be-
low +4 °C. Ð
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Unlocking and locking