technical data SKODA SUPERB 2007 1.G / (B5/3U) User Guide

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Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 46.
Fog lights 
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒page 47.
Rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒page 47.
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning li ght comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light
 does not
go out or comes on or flashes while driving. The engine management system
selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest
specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Diesel particle filter*  (diesel engine)
If the warning light  comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order 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 15 minutes or
until the warning light goes out with th e 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic
gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust
temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt. Always pay attention to the valid speed limits
⇒.
The warning light
 goes out after the successful cl eaning of the diesel particle
filter.
If these conditions are not met, the warning light
 does not go out and the
warning light  begins to flash. ENGINE WORKSHOP! is shown in the informa-
tion display*. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition
off and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the wa rning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or
major vehicle damage.
•Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre-
gard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumst ances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
•The servicing of the diesel particle filter and the replenishing of the additive are
performed by a specialist garage in the framework of the regular inspection, see
Service shedule.
•Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 160, “Diesel particle
filter* (diesel engine)”.
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Bonnet 
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the bonnet is
unlocked.
Fuel reserve 
The warning light  comes on, if the fuel level is still below 8 litres.
A peep sounds as an addi tional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: PLEASE REFUEL
Engine oil 
The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 2) when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒page 188.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the
correct level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest
specialist garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! OIL PRESSURE
STOP ENGINE! OWNER'S MANUAL)
The warning light
 lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the
engine. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 188 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an ad ditional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: CHECK OIL LEVEL
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If
no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light
 flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is in dicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several ti mes after the ignition has been switched
on.
In this case have the engine inspecte d without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP! (OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP)
WARNING
•If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 48.
•The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refu-
eling stop.
2)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the
ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information about the TCS ⇒page 156, “Traction control system (TCS)*”.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differ-
ential Lock (EDL).
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the warning light
 does not go out within
a few seconds after switching on the ignition , does not light up at all or lights up
while driving. The vehicle will only be br aked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the mean-
time since you will not know how great the damage is.
Three additional warning tones will sound if there is a major fault in the ABS.
Further information about ABS ⇒page 159, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light  (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system ⇒.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light
 in the instrument cluster. Have the ve hicle inspected without delay by a Škoda
Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒page 157, “Electronic Differen-
tial Lock (EDL)”.
WARNING
•If the brake system warning light  comes on together with the ABS
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the brake fluid level has
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Contact a Škoda dealer to obta in professional assistance.
•Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
Electronic immobiliser 
Data is compared between the ignition ke y and the control unit when switching on
the ignition. The indicator light  will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
authorisation is confirmed.
The warning light will start flashing conti nuously if a non-authorised ignition key
(for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started
⇒ page 32.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
Brake system 
The warning light  flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light
 flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check the brake
fluid level ⇒ .
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Unlocking and locking
Key
– Press the unlock button ⇒fig. 18 in order to open and close the
folding key.
Your car is supplied with two master keys ⇒fig. 17 as well as a service key
and a key ring . The master keys fit in all vehicle locks. The service key can be
used only to open the doors and to start the engine. The service key is intended, for
example, to be handed over with your car when it goes for a service, or when you
arrive at the hotel. Key ring
The key ring only has the key number on it
which is essential for producing other
keys. This number can be us ed to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service
Par tners.
The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe
keeping since keys can only be replaced if th ey are lost or damaged by giving this
number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling
the vehicle.
WARNING
•Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the ve hicle - even if it is
only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children migh t otherwise start the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
•Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintention-
ally - risk of accident!
Caution
•Each key contains electronic components ; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.
•Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on proper op eration of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach a Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new
one for you.
Fig. 17 Set of keys
Fig. 18 Folding key
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Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code ⇒page 29.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from
the inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the
child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching child safety lock on
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 21 .
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of
the arrow.
So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door
from the inside with the door opening leve r. In this case the door can be opened
only from the outside.
Central locking system
Description
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. Th e boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
•from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 34
•using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒page 35
•by using the radio remote control ⇒page 37
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒page 42, “Window convenience operation”. The electric
sliding/tilting roof* can only be closed by the central locking system.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain
locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The single door
opening function can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the central
locking system. This work is undertaken by a Škoda Service Partner can give you
more information.
Automatic locking*
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button
 or by pulling the door opening lever.
Fig. 21 Child safety locks
on the rear doors
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– Turn the key in the lock of the driver 's door to the left into the opening
position ⇒page 34, fig. 22 .
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
•All doors are unlocked (the securi ng knobs must move upwards).
•The boot lid is then unlocked.
•The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
•The safe securing system is deactivated.
•The windows are opened provided the key is held in the opening position.
•The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted
with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒page 39.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped wi th an anti-theft alarm system*, you must unlock the
vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to insert the key into
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after opening the
door. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15
seconds.
Closing the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing position ⇒page 34, fig. 22 .
•All doors and the boot lid are locked (the securing knobs must move down-
wards).
•The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
•The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are closed provided the key is
held in the locking position.
•The safe securing system is activated immediately.
•The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing
it.
Buttons for central locking
All the doors ar unlocked or locked using the buttons and . The
buttons also operate if the ignition is switched off, but not if the vehicle
was locked from outside.
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Fig. 23 Inner part of
driver door: Buttons for
central locking
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Fig. 24 Inner part of
driver door: Switches for
opening fuel filler flap
and boot lid
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Boot lid
Open boot lid
– Press on the handle ⇒fig. 26 and at the same time raise the boot lid.
Close the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒.
Permanently locking boot lid
If you turn the master key to the right ⇒fig. 25 and withdraw it when the lock
cylinder is in the vertical position, the boot lid is no longer incorporated in the
central locking system and remains locked all the time. It is now only possible to open the boot lid using the unlock button
 of the
remote control.
After turning the lock cylinder back into the horizontal position, the boot lid is again
integrated in the central locking system.
Unlocking and opening boot lid
When you turn the master key to the left ⇒fig. 25 into the vertical position of
the lock cylinder, the boot lid jumps open. You cannot withdraw the key in this posi-
tion.
After turning the key back into the horizontal position of the lock cylinder, the boot
lid is again integrated in the central locking system, and the key can be withdrawn.
It is recommended to always operate ⇒page 37 the boot lid using the remote
control.
WARNING
•Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly wh en driving even if the boot lid lock
is closed - risk of accident!
•Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
Note
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 5 seconds and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
Remote control
Description
You can use the remote control:
•to unlock and lock the car,
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 25 Positions of lock
cylinder of boot lid lock
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 26 Handle of boot
lid
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WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible
to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed
and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
•Once in the car, you must not press the lock button  of the master key before
inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvertently
locked and, in addition, the anti-theft al arm system* being switched on. Should this
happen, press the unlock button
 of the master key.
Synchonisation of the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuatin g the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the butt ons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the
battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
•Press any button on the remote control.
•pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*
Description
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking
to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if
an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm sy stem switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the remote control. It is acti-
vated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm sy stem switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the remote control. The vehicle is automati cally locked again if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
•Bonnet,
•Boot lid,
•Doors,
•Ignition lock,
•Vehicle interior* ⇒page 40,
•A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If you unlock and open the boot lid with the key, the alarm is immediately triggered.
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Opening a window
– A window is opened by pres sing lightly on the respective butto n in the
door. The process stops when one releases the button.
– Pressing of the button in the driver 's door down to the stop will cause
the window to be opened completely, automatically. Renewed
pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in
the door. The closing process stop s when one releases the button.
– Pulling of the button in the driver 's door to the stop will cause the
window to be closed completey, automatically. Renewed pulling of
the button causes the window to stop immediately.
The button for the individual windows is located in the armrest of the driver's door
⇒ page 40, fig. 29 , front passenger door and in the rear doors* ⇒page 41.
Buttons for power windows Button for power window of driver door,
Button for power window of front passenger door,
Button for power window at rear left door,
Button for power window at rear right door,
Safety pushbutton.
Safety pushbutton
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton ⇒page 40, fig. 29 . The buttons for power windows at rear
doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
WARNING
•If you lock the car from the outside, do not leave any person in the car as
it is no longer possible to op en the windows in an emergency.
•The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closin g process will be stop if
an obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You should then
take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer
severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!
•It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒page 40, fig. 29 when
children are being transported on the rear seats.
Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for a further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not
operate during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.
•When driving always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle an d in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Button in front passenger door and in rear doors
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Fig. 30 Position of
button in front passenger
door
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•turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and hold it
there until all of the windows are closed,
•repeat this operation until the window stops.
WARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the windows
⇒ in “Button in front passenger door and in rear doors” on page 41.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Description
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒fig. 31 and only
functions when the ignition is switched on . The control dial has a number of fixed
positions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the sliding/tilting
roof for a further 10 minutes. It is no long er possible to operate the sliding/tilting
roof after opening or closing on e of the front doors, however.
Note
•If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
•It is necessary after each emergency oper ation (using crank handle) to move the
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to set the control dial to
the switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
Opening and tilting
Comfort position
– Turn the switch to position ⇒fig. 31 .
Opening roof fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-
tensioned position).
Tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position .
The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully opened.
The sun screen is also opened automatica lly when the roof slides open. You can
slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the
sliding/tilting roof is closed. (This does not apply for models fitted with
sliding/tilting roof with solar cells, in which the sun screen is a fixed element.)
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remo ve any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.
Fig. 31 Control dial for
the power sliding/tilting
roof
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