SKODA SUPERB 2008 2.G / (B6/3T) Owner's Guide

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Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch
⇒ page 19, fig. 12 for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . When the pushbutton is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is
displayed.
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch
⇒ fig. 13 for more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel . After briefly pressing the handwh eel , the desired menu is indi-
cated.
– After briefly pressing the button you can achieve a higher level, by pressing the button for longer than 1 second, you can call up the
MAIN MENU .
You can select the following information (d epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
„MFD (Onboard computer) ⇒ page 14
„Driving time
„Current consumption
„Average fuel consumption
„Range
„Distance driven
„Average speed
„Current speed
„Warning against excessive speeds
„Audio ⇒ page 21
„Navigation ⇒ page 21
„Phone ⇒ page 138
„Aux. Heating ⇒ page 106
„Vehicle status ⇒ page 22
„Setup ⇒ page 23
The menu Audio is only displayed when the Radio* is switched on.
The menu Navigation is only displayed when the Navigation* is switched on.
Aux. Heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary heating*.
Note
•If warning messages are indicated in the information display, ⇒page 21
⇒ page 22, you must confirm them with th e button on the windshield wiper
lever or with the button on the multi-func tion steering wheel in order to call up
the main menu.
•If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts
to one level higher every 10 seconds.
Fig. 13 Information display:
Controls on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel
AA
AA
AB
AC
AD
AD
AC
AC
ABAD
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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. 14 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the door s, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and
if the door or the luggage compartment door is open.
Audio
These displays indicate the normal information from the display of the radio*.
Operation of the radio* is described in separate operating instructions to be found
in the on-board literature.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radi o, CD player are located in the centre
console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the
information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displaye d preferentially when the navigation
system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions
to be found in the on-board literature.
Fig. 14 Information display:
Door warningFig. 15 Information display:
Radio display
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Auto Check Control*
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly wh en the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Some 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.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒page 26.
There is at least one error message when the term Vehicle status is displayed in the
menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several
error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3 ⇒ fig. 16 . This
display indicates that the first of a total of three error messages should be displayed.
The respective messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5
seconds. Check as soon as poss ible the displayed error messages.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indicated
again. After the first display, the symbol s are indicated without information for the
driver. If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text
in the display:
•Priority 1 - three warning signals
•Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Fig. 16 Information display:
Display of operational fault
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒page 30
Fig. 17 Information display:
Oil pressure is low
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Yellow symbols
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illumi nated for about 5 seconds.
Set-up
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top below
the line ⇒ fig. 19.
You can select the following information (d epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
•MFD Data (MFA DATA)
•Convenience
•Lights & Vision
•Time
•Winter tyres
•Language
•Units
•Assistant
•Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
•Automatic light (Automat. Lights)
•Service Interval (Service)
•Factory Setting
•Back
After selecting the menu Back you will reach one leve l higher in the menu.
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty⇒page 35
Brake pad worn⇒page 33
Fig. 18 Information display:
Brake pad wornFig. 19 Setting the clock
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Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort*
You can set the following functions (depen ding on the equipment installed on the
vehicle):
Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home and the intensity of the footwell li ghting. Furthermore you can here switch
on or off the function daylight drivin g lights and convenience turn signal. After selecting the menu
Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g the factory setting is established again.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is
used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the
maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information display*:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h (Winter tyres maximum ... km/h)
Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperat ure, consumption and distance driven.
Assistant
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid*.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h
2).
Service
Here you can have the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory Setting the factory setting of the information
display is established again.
Rain closing
On vehicles with ra in sensor you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the
sliding/tilting roof in case of rain and locked vehicle. If it
is not raining and the function is set, the windows
including the sliding/tilting roof are closed automatically
after approx. 12 hours.
Door openHere you can switch on or off the functions for opening
a single door and automatic closing.
ATA c onfir mHere you can set if a signal tone should sound addition-
ally when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm
system .
Window op.Here you can set the convenience mode only for the
driver window or for all the windows.
Mirror downHere you can switch on or off the function for mirror
adjustment on the front pass enger side when engaging
the reverse gear .
Mirror adjust.Here you can switch on or off the function for left and
right exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Factory setting
After selecting this menu the convenience setting is
reset to factory setting. The following is displayed in the
information display:
Factory setting for convenience is set
.
2)Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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Information display in the rear centre console
The time and the outside temperature is displayed on the information display in the
rear centre console when th e ignition is switched on ⇒fig. 20 .
The values are taken over by the instrument cluster.
Fig. 20 Centre console at
rear: Information display
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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 21 Instrument cluster with warning lights
Turn signal lights (to the left)⇒ page 27
Turn signal lights (to the right)⇒page 27
Fog lights⇒page 28
Main beam⇒page 28
Low beam⇒page 28
Rear fog light⇒page 28
Speed regulating system⇒page 28
Failure of the light bulbs⇒page 28
Adaptive headlights*⇒page 28
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)⇒page 28
Airbag system⇒page 29
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body
injuries or major vehicle damage.
•The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenis hing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 209, “Working in the engine
compartment”.
Note
•The arrangement of the indicator light is dependent on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.
•Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
Control system for exhaust⇒ page 29
Electromechanica l power steering⇒page 29
Engine oil pressure⇒page 30
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒page 30
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 30
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 31
Tra c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ( TC S )⇒page 31
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 32
Selector lever lock*⇒page 32
Tyre pressure*⇒page 32
Antilock brake system (ABS)⇒page 32
Bonnet⇒page 33
Seat belt warning light⇒page 33
Brake pad wear*⇒page 33
Boot lid⇒page 33
Open door⇒page 34
Fluid level in windshield washer system⇒page 34
Brake system⇒page 34
Dynamo⇒page 34
Engine oil level⇒page 35
Fuel reserve⇒page 35
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Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒page 60.
Fog lights 
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒page 57.
Main beam 
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 60.
Low beam 
The warning light  comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 53.
Rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒ page 58.
Cruise control system* 
The warning light  lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Failure of the light bulbs 
The warning light  comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
•up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
•when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*: Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light
 only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defe ctive. Check regularly the function of the
light bulbs.
Adaptive headlights*
If the warning light  flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault of the adaptive headlights is
confirmed.
Further information ⇒page 56.
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 at least 15
minutes or until the warning light goes ou t with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffi c 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 cleaning of the diesel particle
filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
 does not go out and the
warning light  begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-
particle Owner's manual . Afterwards the engine contro l unit shifts the engine into
the emergency mode, which only has a re duced power output. After switching the
ignition off and on again the warning light
 comes on.
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Have the vehicle inspected without
delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning 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
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 186.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving ⇒. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
Front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:
•The warning light  lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
Front passenger airbags switched off using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in stowage compartmen t on the front passenger side:
•The warning light  comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
•Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the warning light     (airbag switched off) ⇒ page 169.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Control system for exhaust 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust rele vant component. 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.
Electromechanical power steering 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the el ectromechanical power steering.
•If the yellow warning light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater.
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