snow chains SKODA SUPERB 2004 1.G / (B5/3U) Owner's Manual

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The ESP warning light ⇒page 34 lights up in the instrument cluster when
there is a fault on the ESP.
Switching off
You can switch the ESP off and on again as you wish, by pressing the
button ⇒page 175, fig. 150 . The ESP warning light ⇒ page 34 lights up
in the instrument cluster when the ESP is switched off.
The ESP should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice
to switch the system off only in particular exceptional situations if you
desire wheel slip.
Examples:
•when driving with snow chains
•when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•when it is necessary to rock a car free when it has become stuck
then you should switch on the ESP again.
WARNING
It is also not possible for the E SP to overcome the physical limits
of the vehicle. Even if a vehicle fitted with ESP you should still
always adapt your style of driving to the condition of the road
surface and the traffic situation. This particularly applies when
driving on slippery and wet roads. The increased safety offered
must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an
accident!
Note
•All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve
problem-free operation of the ESP. Differing rolling circumferences of the
tyres can lead to an undesirable reduction in the engine output.
•Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or other
assignment of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP
⇒ page 233.
Traction control system (TCS)*
The traction control system prevents the driven wheels
from spinning when accelerating.
General
The TCS makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off,
accelerate and climb a steep hill when the conditions of the road surface
are unfavourable.
Operating principle
The TCS switches on automatically when the engine is started and then
conducts a self-test. The system monitors the speeds of the driven wheels
with the aid of the ABS sensors. If the wheels are spinning, the force trans-
Fig. 151 TCS switch

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mitted to the road surface is automatically adapted by reducing the engine
speed. This occurs at all speeds.
The TCS operates in combination with the ABS
⇒page 179, “Antilock
brake system (ABS)”. The TCS will not function if a fault exists in the ABS
system.
The TCS warning light ⇒page 34 lights up in the instrument cluster when
there is a fault on the TCS.
Switching off
You can switch the TCS off and on again as you wish by pressing the
button ⇒page 176, fig. 151 . The TCS warning light ⇒page 34 lights up
in the instrument cluster when the TCS is switched off.
The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice
to switch the system off only in particular exceptional situations if you
desire wheel slip.
Examples:
•when driving with snow chains
•when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface
•when it is necessary to rock a car free when it has become stuck
then you should switch on the TCS again.
The EDL ⇒page 177, “Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)” is a part of the
TCS. THE EDL operates independently of the TCS (also when the TCS
has been switched off using the TCS button).
WARNING
You should always adjust your style of driving to the conditions of
the road surface and the traffic situation. The increased safety
offered must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise -
risk of an accident!
Note
•All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve
problem-free operation of the TCS. Differing rolling circumferences of the
tyres can lead to an undesirable reduction in the engine output.
•Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or other
assignment of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the TCS
⇒ page 233, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The electronic differential lock prevents an individual
wheel from slipping.
General
The EDL makes it much easier, and sometimes at all possible, to start off,
accelerate and climb a steep hill when the conditions of the road surface
are unfavourable.
Operating principle
The EDL is activated automatically, that is without any action on the part
of the driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the
ABS sensors. Should only one drive wheel begin spinning on a slippery
surface there will be an appreciable difference in the speed of the driven
wheels. The EDL function brakes the slipping wheel and the differential
transmits a greater driving force to the other driven wheel. This control
process is also accompanied by noises.
Overheating of the brakes
The EDL switches off automatically if unusually severe stresses exist in
order to avoid excessive heat generation in the disc brake on the wheel
which is being braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven and has the
same characteristics as a vehicle not fitted with EDL.

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You can also fit so-called “all-weather tyres” instead of winter tyres.
Please contact your Škoda dealer If there are any points which are not
clear who will be able to provide you with information regarding the
maximum speed fo
r your tyres.
WARNING
You must on no account drive your car at more than the permis-
sible maximum speed for your winter tyres - risk of an accident
resulting from tyre damage and loss of control over your car.
For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres on again in good time since summer tyres offer you
better grip and handling on roads which are free of snow and ice as well
as ar temperatures below 7 °C - the braking distance is shorter, there is
less tyre noise, tyre wear is reduced and fuel consumption is reduced.
Note
Please observe the various differing legal requirements regarding tyres.
Unidirectional tyres*
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of
the tyre . This indicates the direction of rotation of the tyre, and it is essen-
tial that the tyres are fitted on to run in this direction. Only then are the
tyres able to provide the optimal properties in terms of grip, low noise,
wear-and-tear and aquaplaning.
Should it be necessary to fit on a spare wheel in exceptional cases with a
tyre not dedicated to the running direction or in opposite running direction,
please adopt a cautious style of driving as the tyre is no longer able to provide optimal grip and handling in such a situation. This particularly
important on wet roads. Please refer to the notes
⇒page 237, “Spare
wheel”.
You should have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible and
restore the correct direction of rotation on all tyres
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used only for wheel sizes 6J x 16 ET 40 or 6J x 16
ET 37. Your Škoda Dealer can provide you with more detailed information.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but
also the braking performance.
Only use fine-link snow chains . They must not project more than 15 mm
- including the chain lock.
Remove the full wheel trim if you wish to fit snow chains to the wheels.
Observe the national legal requirements relating to the maximum vehicle
speed with snow chains.
WARNING
Please pay attention to the information in the supplied fitting
instructions of the snow chain manufacturer.
Caution
You must take the chains off as soon as you drive on roads which are free
of snow. They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the
tyres and are rapidly destroyed.

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Note
We recommend that you use snow chains from the Škoda genuine
accessories.

Index265
Operation in winter
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
De-icing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Overview of the engine compartment . . . . . 210
P
Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Petrol engines Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 96
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Power windows Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operational problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Switch on the driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Switches in front passenger door and in rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
R
Raise vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear-view mirror
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Interior rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Recirculated air mode Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Emergency release of fuel filler flap . . . . 207
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Replacing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . 66
Roof aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Running in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
S
Safe distance to steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . 116
Safe securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Safety instructions Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Safety wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Seat belt
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fasten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Selector lever position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting temperature The air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . 105
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shifting of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Ski bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237