The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
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 symbol 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 lights system » page 70. 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 40 .■
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
33
Brake system
33
Seat belt warning light
33
Generator
33
Door open
34
Engine oil pressure
34
Coolant
34
Bonnet
34
Boot lid
34
Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
34
Engine oil level
35
Traction Control System (ASR)
35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
35 Antilock brake system (ABS)36 Rear fog light36
Lamp failure
36
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
36
Exhaust inspection system
36
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
36
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
37
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
Fuel reserve
37
Airbag system
38
Tyre inflation pressure
38
Windscreen washer fluid level
38
Pads
38
Turn signal system
38
Low beam
39
Fog lights
39
Cruise control system
39
Selector lever lock / starter (system KESSY)
39
Main beam
39
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 illuminate briefly as a
function 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.
32Operation
Passive safetyBefore setting off6
Driving safety6
Safety equipment6
Passive Safety6
Payload224
Pedals142
Footmats142
Petrol refer to Fuel
180
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
174
Power outlet 12 V
90
Power Steering / steering lock (KESSY system) warning light
34
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
61
Practical features86
12-Volt power outlet90
Storage compartment for umbrella93
Storage compartment in rear centre console93
Storage compartment on the passenger side92
Storage compartment under the armrest, front 90
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
92
Storage net in the front centre console91
Storage pockets on the front seats93
R
Radiator fan
184
Radio reception See windows
175
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
118
Raise vehicle203
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors78
Fold in passenger mirror78
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
78
Rear fog light69
Warning light36
Rear interior light72
Rear mirror77
Interior mirror77
Rear seats Seat folded forward Combi
86
Rear window - heater73
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
112
Refuelling180
Fuel180
Remote control lock
49
Replacing the battery211
Synchronisation process211
unlock49
Remote control key Replacing the battery
211
Removable lights (Superb Combi) Changing rechargeable light batteries
101
Removable Light (Superb Combi) Remove light
101
Removable ski bag95
Removable variable loading floor Fit and remove
104
Repairs and technical alterations169
Replace Vehicle battery
192
Replacing Bulb for main beam
221
Bulb for main beam and daytime running lights 220
Bulb for the fog light
221
Bulb for the licence plate light222
Bulb in rear light (Superb Combi)223
Bulbs219
Fuses215
Fuses in the dash panel216
Fuses in the engine compartment217
Low beam bulb220
Wiper blades214
Replenishing Coolant
188
Engine oil187
Windscreen washer fluid184
Revolutions counter29
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
107
Roof rack system106
Roof load107
Running-in The first 1500 km
145
Running in Brake pads
145
Engine145
Tyres145
S
SAFE see Safe securing
51
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
51
Safe securing51
Safety6
Child safety21
Child safety seats21
Correct seated position7
Head restraints81
ISOFIX23
TOP TETHER24
Saving electrical energy146
Screens see Sun screen in the rear doors
74
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
174
238Index
