SKODA SUPERB 2008 2.G / (B6/3T) User Guide

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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
General view of the instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter ⇒ page 11
Speedometer ⇒page 11
Button for display mode:
− Set hours / minutes
− Activating / deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h*
− Service interval - Display of the remaining number of days or miles to the
next Inspection Service / Reset*
1)
Coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 11
Display:
− with counter for distance driven ⇒page 12 −
with Service Interval Display ⇒page 12
− with digital clock ⇒ page 14
− with Multi-functional indicator* ⇒page 14
− with Information display* ⇒page 19
Fuel gauge ⇒page 11
Button for:
− Reset trip counter for distance driven
− Resetting Service Interval Display
− Set hours / minutes
− Activate / deactivate display mode
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
1)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Engine revolutions counter
The red zone of the rev counter scale ⇒page 10, fig. 2 indicates the range in
which the engine control unit begins to li mit the engine speed. The engine control
unit restricts the engine speed to the steady limit value.
Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto-
matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale.
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature ⇒page 187.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps yo u save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
Speedometer
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound wh en the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 10, fig. 2 operates only when the igni-
tion is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine , please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges: Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of
the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temp erature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointe r may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol
 in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
⇒ page 31, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒page 209, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonn et and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached co mponents in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temper atures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒page 10, fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of ab out 60 litres. The warning symbol
 in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now
about 9 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that
you must refuel .
The following will be displayed in the information display*: Please refuel! (Please refuel!)
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An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in
poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and
damage the cata lytic converter.
Note
After refuelling, the fuel gauge may drop by approx. a fraction during dynamic
driving (e.g. numerous curves, braking, up hill and downhill). When stopping the
vehicle or during less dyna mic driving, the fuel gauge indicates again the correct
fuel quantity. This occurrence is not a fault.
Counter for distance driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).
In some countries the meas uring unit “mile” is used.
Reset button
If you hold the reset button ⇒page 10 pressed for about 1 second, the trip
counter is set back to zero. Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter indicates the distance which you have driven
⇒fig. 3 since this
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Counter for distance driven
The counter for distance driven ⇒fig. 3 indicates the total distance in kilometers or
miles which the vehicle has driven.
Fa u l t d i s p l a y
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster Error will appear as a constant text in the
display. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for
safety reasons!
Note
If vehicles which are fitted with the inform ation display* the display of the second
speed is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the
counter for the total distance driven.
Service Interval Display
Fig. 3 Display: Counter for
distance driven
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Fig. 4 Service Interval
Display: Note
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Depending on the equipment installed in th
e vehicle, the text can differ on the
display.
Service Interval Display
Before the next service interval a key symbol
 and the remaining kilometers are
indicated after switching on the ignition ⇒page 12, fig. 4 . At the same time, a
display appears regarding the remaining days until the next service interval.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service in ... km or... days
The kilometre indicator or the days indica tor reduces in steps of 100 km. or days
until the service due date is reached.
A flashing key symbol
 and the text Service appears in the display for 20 seconds
as soon as the due date for the service is reached.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Service now!
Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval
You can use the button to display the remaining distance driven and the days
until the next service interval ⇒ page 10.
A key symbol
 and a display regarding the remaining kilometers appear for 10
second in the display. At the same time , a display appears regarding the remaining
days until the next service interval.
On vehicles which are equipped with info rmation display*, you can call up this
information in the following menu on ⇒page 19:
„SETUP (Settings)
„Service Interval (Service)
„Info
The following will be displayed in the information display* for 10 seconds: Service in ... km or... days Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least
a pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
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.
Reset the service interval displays by using the reset button ⇒page 10 on the
trip counter.
On vehicles which are equipped with info rmation display*, you can call up this
information in the following menu on ⇒page 19:
„SETTINGS
„Service Interval (Service)
„Reset
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself other-
wise 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.
•If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interva l Display. This work is carried out by a
specialist garage.
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•The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service
intervals (QG1) using the reset button as th at for a vehicle with fixed service inter-
vals (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 information about
the service intervals.
Digital clock
The time is set with the buttons and ⇒page 10, fig. 2 .
Select the display which you wish to ch ange with the button and carry out the
change with the button .
On vehicles which are fitted with informatio n display*, the setting of the time in the
menu Time (Clock) can be carried out ⇒page 23.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only
when the vehicle is stationary!
Multi-functional indica tor (onboard computer)*
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒page 15, fig. 5 or in the
information display ⇒page 19 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information. On vehicles which are fitted out with information display*, it is possible to switch
off the display of some information.
Caution
Pull out the ignition key while having cont
act with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
Note
•In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
ures.
•If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
The outside temperature⇒ page 17
Driving time⇒page 17
Current fuel consumption⇒page 17
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Average fuel consumption⇒page 17
Range⇒page 17
Distance driven⇒page 18
Average speed⇒page 18
Current speed*⇒page 18
Warning against excessive speeds*⇒page 18
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Memory
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field ⇒fig. 5 .
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the
display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2).
Switching over the memory with the help of the button ⇒fig. 6 on the wind-
screen wiper lever or with the help of the button on the multifunction steering
wheel* ⇒page 16.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni-
tion is switched on until it is switched of f. New data will also flow into the calcula-
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other
hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven.
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation
starts from anew. The total-trip memory will not, contrary
to the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.
Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
The rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the
window wiper lever ⇒fig. 6 .
Selecting the memory
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the desired memory.
Selecting the functions
– Press the top or bottom rocker switch for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-
functional indicator.
Fig. 5 Multi-functional indi-
cator
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Fig. 6 Multi-functional indi-
cator: Control elements
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Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected me mory will be set to zero by button :
•average fuel consumption,
•distance driven,
•average speed,
•driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the f unction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switch ing off the ignition.
On vehicles fitted with the multifunction steering wheel*, the buttons and
have been replaced with the rotary cont rol on the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ fig. 7 .
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*
Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel
⇒fig. 7 . Selecting the memory
– Short-term pressing of the button
allows to select the desired
memory.
Selecting the functions
– By pressing the button , you can call up the menu of the multi-func- tional indicator.
– Turn the handwheel upwards or down wards. In this way, call up in
sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the highlighted function.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press the button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memo ry will be set to zero with the button
:
•average fuel consumption,
•distance driven,
•average speed,
•driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu nction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
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Fig. 7 Multi-functional indi-
cator: Operating with the
buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel
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Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator ⇒fig. 8 and a
warning signal sounds. After pressing the rocker switch at the windshield wiper
lever ⇒page 15, fig. 6 or the button at the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ page 16, fig. 7 , the function shown last is indicated.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4 °C - warning,
drive with care!
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you wish to measure the driv ing time as of a particular time, you must
set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button on the
windshield wiper lever ⇒page 15, fig. 6 or the handwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel* ⇒page 16, fig. 7 for longer than 1 second. The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to nu
ll if this period is exceeded.
Current consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This
information can help you to adapt your styl e of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed.
The indicated value will be updated every 0,5 seconds while you are driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the me mory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km ⇒page 15. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a cert ain period of time
you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 15, fig. 6 or with the handwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 16, fig. 7 . A zero appears in the display
for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consum ed will not be indicated.
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance
you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for
the same style of driving.
Fig. 8 The outside tempera-
ture
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The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the
fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after disc onnecting the battery), the fuel consumption
of 10 l/100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted accord-
ingly to the style of driving.
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒ page 15. If you wish to measure the distance driven of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button on
the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 15, fig. 6 or the handwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel* ⇒page 16, fig. 7 .
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour ⇒page 15. If you wish to determine the average vehicle speed over a
certain period of time you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measure-
ment using the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 15, fig. 6 or with
the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 16, fig. 7 .
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Current speed*
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated
on the display ⇒page 10, fig. 2 .
Warning against excessive speeds
Warning against excessive speeds
This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the
display is intended to draw your attention to the fact that you have exceeded the set
speed limit.
You can set the desired speed limit as follows:
•Select the menu Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h) .
•You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h
•Press the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒fig. 10 or the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 16, fig. 7 . Speed warning
50 km/h (warning at 50 km/h) is displayed on the information display* ⇒fig. 9 .
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Fig. 9 Speed setting
Fig. 10 Multi-functional
indicator: Control elements
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If you now exceed the set speed limit,
Speed 50 km/h exceeded (speed 50 km/h
exceeded) w i l l b e s h o w n o n t h e d i s pl a y. T h i s m e s s a g e i s i n d i ca te d fo r a s l o n g a s t h e
speed is reduced below the set limit or switch off the message by pressing the
button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒page 18, fig. 10 or the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 16, fig. 7 .
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
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, mobile phone, multi-functional indicator, navigation system
and automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and oper ating 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 indicated by red
symbols ⇒page 22 and yellow symbols ⇒page 23.
Lighting up of certain symbols is comb ined with an acoustic warning signal. Information and texts giving warnings
are also shown in the display ⇒page 26.
The display of text is possible in the following languages: Czech, English, German, French, Italia n, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.
You can select the desired la nguage in the setting menu.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):
Caution
Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when
cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.
Main menu
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Fig. 11 Instrument cluster:
Information display
Main menu⇒page 19
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning⇒page 21
Service Interval Display⇒page 12
Selector lever positions of the automatic DSG⇒page 123
Fig. 12 Information display:
Controls on the windshield
wiper lever
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