service indicator SKODA SUPERB 2006 1.G / (B5/3U) Owner's Manual

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Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning LightsGeneral view of the instrument cluster . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer with counter for distance driven
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the key battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic immobiliser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats manually . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger seat with a folding central back
rest* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Footrest at the rear* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heaters* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The cool box behind the armrest of the rear
seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CargoFlex folding box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighters and power sockets . . . . . . .
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system . . . . .
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . .
Starting-off and Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the engine off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-speed automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating and Navigating . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phone, two-way radio system and
navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . .
Important safety information regarding the use
of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . .
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock and multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer −
with counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with trip counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.A114
A214
A315
A415, 18
A522
A6
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Speedometer with counter for distance
driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilome-
tres (km). On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
Bottom counter (trip counter) for distance driven
The bottom counter indicates the distance which you have driven since
this counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile. It can
be reset to zero by pressing the reset button next to the trip counter
⇒ fig. 4 .
Top counter for distance driven
The top counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilome-
tres or miles which the vehicle has been driven. Fault display
dEF
will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for
distance driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault
rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds
120 kilometres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again
when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some countries.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while
driving for safety reasons!
Service Interval Display
Fig. 4 Instrument
cluster: Counter for
distance driven
Fig. 5 Instrument
cluster: Service
Interval Display
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Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the information
appears in the display of the counter for distance driven or in the informa-
tion display
⇒page 16, fig. 5 .
Service Interval Display
If the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears after
switching on the ignition:
in the display of the trip counter Service 1 500 km
in information display SERVICE in 1500 km
Prior to the due date for the service the kilometre readout decreases in
steps of 100 km. As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the
following text appears:
in the display of the trip counter Service
in information display SERVICE NOW
The display disappears within 20 seconds after starting the engine. The
trip counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button of the trip
counter (for more than 1 second).
Resetting Service Interval Display
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
•resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection,
•makes an entry in the Service schedule,
•affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the
side of the dash panel on the driver's side. It is also possible for you to reset the Service Interval Display with the
reset button
⇒page 16, fig. 5 as follows (does not apply to models
with fixed service intervals - QG2).
•Switch off the ignition (if not already off), press the reset button and
hold it down.
•Switch the ignition on and release the reset button . The text
Service or service now appears in the display.
•Turn the button for resetting the clock to the right - the display is
reset.
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself
otherwise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly
set, which may also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
•Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may
result in incorrect readouts.
•Information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the
battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
•It is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instru-
ment cluster is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a
specialist garage.
•After resetting the display with flexible service intervals (QG1) using
the reset button , the data displayed are the same as for a car with fixed
service intervals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service
Interval Display reset only by a Škoda Service Partner who is familiar with
the procedure for resetting the display with a vehicle system tester.
•Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive informa-
tion about the service intervals.
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Information display*
Introduction
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle . The information
system also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed
in the vehicle) relating to the radio, multi-functional indicator, navigation
system and automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on
the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indi-
cated by red symbols ⇒page 25 and yellow symbols ⇒page 26.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display
⇒ page 27. The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can have the relevant language set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the
equipment installed on the vehicle):
On models fitted with an automatic gearbox, the information in the display
appears only after a drive position is engaged.
Fig. 9 Instrument
cluster: Information
display
Menu⇒ page 23
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning⇒page 24
Radio display⇒page 24
Information from the telephone⇒page 139
Service Interval Display⇒page 16
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox⇒page 132
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Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up
when at least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which
door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed ⇒ fig. 12 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door
and bonnet are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.
Radio display
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio
display.
Auto Check Control
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and
vehicle components. The check is performed constantly when the ignition
is switched on, both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when
driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information
appear in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown
with a red or yellow light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
Fig. 12 Information
display: Door warning
Fig. 13 Information
display: Radio display
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Fog lights 
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating
⇒ page 57.
Rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 57.
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning light 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 manage-
ment 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)
In the diesel particle filter the resulting soot particles are
collected and burnt during the combustion of diesel fuel.
Code 7GG on the vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 17 indicates that
your vehicle is equipped with a diesel particle filter. The vehicle
data sticker ⇒page 269, fig. 211 is located on the floor of the
luggage compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The soot particles, which result from the combustion of diesel fuel, are
collected in the diesel particle filter . If the filter is full, the engine control
unit gives the injection system a command for an additional injection of
fuel with additive into the cylinders so that an automatic cleaning of the
filter is carried out during suitable operating conditions. The additive is
located in a special reservoir under the spare wheel. A higher temperature
in the entire diesel particle filter is achieved as a result of this and thus self-
ignition and following combustion of soot particles occurs. The regenera-
Fig. 17 Vehicle data
sticker
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tion procedure lasts about 2 to 3 minutes and is performed without driver
interference.
If the engine control unit detects that the operating conditions for a regen-
eration (combustion of deposited soot particles) of the diesel particle fiter
are not optimal, e.g. slow city driving, a warning light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated
. In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the
vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h for approx.
5 - 10 minutes. The diesel particle filter is most effectively cleaned if the
vehicle is driven in the 4th or 5th gear within the range of 2 000 to 3 000
rpm.
If these conditions are not met, the warning light
 does not go out and
after 10 minutes the warning light  begins to flash. ENGINE
WORKSHOP! is shown in the information display*. Afterwards the engine
control unit shifts the engine into the emergency 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
•Please pay attention to the traffic regulations and speed limits.
•The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures.
Therefore do not park at points where the hot filter comes into
direct contact with dry grass or other combustible materials - risk
of fire!
•Use neither protective paint for chassis nor anti-corrosion
agent, in order to treat the exhaust system, the heat shields or the
diesel particle filter. The high temperatures can cause the coating
to ignite!
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.
•It is prohibited to use biofuel (RME) and diesel fuel mixture for diesel
vehicles which are fitted with diesel particle filter.
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The indicator light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the
ignition (pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 121. Start the engine just as soon as
the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine
is at a normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is
above +5°C. This means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light
 does not
come on at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as
soon as possible to obtain assistance.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light

has started to flash 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!)
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Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is
switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the
warning light
 does not go out after the engine is started or flashes while
driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level;
top up the coolant as necessary. Please also refer to the additional
instructions ⇒page 226, “Replenishing the coolant”.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under
the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine
switched off and obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage,
otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may
be caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for
the coolant fan, replace it if necessary ⇒page 260, “Replacing fuses”.
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the
fluid is at the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order.
Contact a specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 226, “Replenishing
the coolant”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! CHECK
COOLANT! OWNER'S MANUAL)
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 59.
•Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the
engine is hot, the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding!
It is best to allow the engine to cool down before removing the cap.
•Do not touch the coolant fan! The coolant fan may switch on
automatically even if the ignition is off.
Thickness of the brake pads 
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately
and have the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK BRAKE PADS
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.
1)The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on
after switching the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the
coolant level is too low.
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A peep sounds as an additional 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 223.
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 223 with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional 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 indicated additionally by an audible
signal and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has
been switched on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist
garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
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 59.
•The red oil pressure light  is not an oil le vel indicator! One
should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably
after every refueling 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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