adding oil SKODA SUPERB 2008 Owner´s Manual

 Door openRead and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if one or several doors are opened.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
When the warning light is flashing 
, the engine oil pressure is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Oil pressure: Engine off. Owner's manual!
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 190 .
If the warning light 
flashes do not drive any further , even if the oil level is
correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check coolant! Owner's manual!
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the coolant lev-
el » page 192 .
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If the coolant level is too low, top up coolant » page 192.
If the warning light 
does not illuminate , after adding coolant and switching
on the ignition, you may continue your journey.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light is still
illuminated , then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
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Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary » page 222, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light  is never-
theless still illuminated,  do not continue your journey!
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing 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 - a danger of injury is present!
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
 Bonnet
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the bonnet is unlocked.
 Boot lid
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the boot lid is opened.
  Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
Power steering
If the warning light 
is illuminated , this indicates a partial failure of the Pow-
er Steering and the steering forces can be greater.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
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Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
The powered steering is fully functional again if the 
or 
warning light does
not illuminate after you switch the engine back on. 
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