2016 SKODA SUPERB warning

Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light  can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
 Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 265.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
  Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights 

indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 243.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light  is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
 Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system
and/or the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
 flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – apply the brake.
38Using the system

 Auto Hold functionRead and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the Auto Hold function is activated.
For more information about the Auto-Hold Function » page 204.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
Transmission overheated. You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶ 
Do not drive the vehicle! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go off, 
stop driving! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light
 the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
There is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 272.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  lights
up again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage. 
39Instruments and warning lights

Coolant temperature too high  Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Log book!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light 
has disappeared.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 
flashes – the engine oil pressure is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ Even if the oil level is correct, 
do not drive any further if the warning light
is flashing! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Engine oil level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!ADD OIL
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If the engine oil is not replenished, the warning light will come on again
after driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
  Illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ In the event of an oil level which is too high, you can drive on, exercising ap-
propriate caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor  Illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: Workshop!OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
  AdBlue ®
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
AdBlue ®
level too low
Information on the amount of AdBlue ®
to be added is also shown. The values
"min" and "max" stand for the minimum and maximum AdBlue ®
replenishment
amounts.
 Illuminates
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! Range: ...REFILL ADBLUE (DEF)... RANGE_ ...
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 267 .
  Illumi-
nates
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! No start in …REFILL ADBLUE (DEF)_NO START IN …
The value in the display indicates the distance that can still be travelled, after
which no engine restart is possible unless AdBlue ®
is added.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 267 .
  Illumi-
nates
Refill AdBlue (DEF)! Engine start not possible.REFILL ADBLUE (DEF)... NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 267 .
AdBlue ®
fault
  Illumi-
nates
Error: AdBlue (DEF). No engine start in …ADBLUE (DEF) ERROR NO START IN …
40Using the system

There is a fault in the AdBlue®
system.
The value in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.  Illumi-
nates
Error: AdBlue (DEF). No engine start possible.ADBLUE (DEF) ERROR RESTART DISABLED
There is an error in the AdBlue ®
system, engine start is not possible.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.

 illuminates – one of the lamps is faulty.
A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
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
regular basis.

 illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light  goes out.
4. or 5. gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position D / S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800 - 2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light  extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light  does not go out and
the warning light  begins to flash.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or the like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 34 first.

 illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
▶ Top up the windscreen washer fluid » page 270.
 Headlight assistant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the headlight assistant is activated
» page 71, Headlight As-
sist (Light Assist / Dynamic Light Assist) .
  START-STOPsystem
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights 
 indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 201 .
41Instruments and warning lights

 Display - a low temperatureRead and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
 Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!WATER IN FUEL FILTER
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
   Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights 

 indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 233 .
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
 illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 237.
 front Assist
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 
Illuminates
▶ Front Assist has recognised the risk of a collision or automatically triggered
an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 237.
▶ An automatic deactivation of Front Assist took place when activating ESC
Sport » page 213 and when deactivating the ASR » page 214.
▶ Front Assist is currently not available » page 240.
 with the lettering 

illuminates- Front Assist is deactivated » page 239.
 Economy mode
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle is in economy mode due to the intervention of the
active cylinder management or due to the neutral position of the automatic
gearbox.
 Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 illuminates – there is a DCC fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 49 , Service interval display .
42Using the system

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
43
Setting the clock
44
Gear recommendation
44
Vehicle condition
44
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 22
Display types: MAXI DOT / Segment Display
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis-
play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 22.
Time / symbols of the Infotainment voice control
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Compass display 1)
Detected traffic signs
Driving data (multifunction display)
Warning lights
Information messages
123Door alarm
Eco tips
Service interval display
Outside temperature
Cruise control / speed limiter
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Time
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Outside temperature
Warning lights
Driving data (multifunction display)
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Cruise control / speed limiter
Service interval display
Information messages
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphic warning
appears in the display.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 44 .
456789101)
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
43Information system

Setting the clockFig. 23
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 23 until the
time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment menu by tapping 

→

→
timeand date
.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 24
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving
efficiency.
Display » Fig. 24
Optimal gear engaged
Gear recommendation (e.g. 


means that it is advantageous to switch
from 3rd to 4th gear)
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
Vehicle condition
Fig. 25
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system,
the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster.
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi-
cated again. After the message is displayed for the first time, the warning
lights 
(danger) or 
(warning) continue to be displayed.
The vehicle condition can be displayed in Infotainment by tapping 

→ 
→
Veh. status
.
In the screen, information regarding vehicle condition or function of the tyre
pressure monitor is displayed.
›
Using the function surfaces 

, select the menu item Veh. status.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 25AVehicle representation (the zones of the vehicle are shown in different
colours, corresponding to any warning messages that occur. The warn-
ing messages are displayed once you touch the “vehicle”) 44Using the system

No message/warning messages relating to vehicle status and the num-
ber (if there is only one message, one warning message text is dis-
played)Display information about the status of the START-STOP system  Activation / deactivation of notes relating to START-STOP-System
messages in another screen display
Operation of the information system
Operation via the operating lever
Fig. 26
Buttons on the operating lever
Operating the multifunction display
Press (up or down) - select data / set values
Press - display / confirm indication
Operating the MAXI DOT display Press (up or down) - move to the selected menu
Hold (up or down) - display main menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
ABABOperation via the multifunction steering wheelFig. 27
Buttons/dials: on the multifunction steering wheel
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel Switch on/off voice control
Turn - sets the volume
Press - sound on / off
Skip to next track/station
Switch to previous track/station
Display the assistance systems menu
Press - display the telephone menu; accept/end the call; select contact
Hold - repeat last call; reject call
Operating the multifunction display Turn - select data / set values
Press - display / confirm indication
Operating the MAXI DOT display Hold - display main menu
Press - return to a previous level in the menu
Turn - move in the selected menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system indi-
cates this using a text message on the Infotainment screen.ABB45Information system