low beam SKODA SUPERB 2009 2.G / (B6/3T) User Guide

Lights and Visibility
66
Headlamp range adjustment*

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial
⇒
fig. 59
until you have adjusted the low beam
so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings The positions correspond approximat
ely to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, lu
ggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty. All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in su
ch a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.
Note
The Bi-Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to
the load and driving state of the vehicle
(e.g. speed, accelerating, br
aking) when the ignition is switched on and when
driving. Vehicles which are not equipped
with Bi-Xenon bulbs* do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.Switch for hazard warning lights

–Press switch
 ⇒
fig. 60
to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle
flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off. The hazard warning light system is switch
ed on automatically if an airbag is
deployed in the event of an accident. Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning
light system if, for example:
•
you encounter traffic congestion,
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Fig. 59 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
A-A1A2A3
Fig. 60 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flas
her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions: Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards
⇒
fig. 61
.
– If you only wish to flash three ti
mes (the so-called convenience turn
signal), push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it. This function can be activated/deactivated in the infor-mation display*
⇒
page 30.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in or
der to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure po
int and hold it in this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam. – Push the lever forwards.– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main
beam off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel (spring-tensioned position)
- the main beam and warning light

in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition. – Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light
is switched on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.•
The
turn signal system
only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
•
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal
rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.•
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the
parking light
is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition
is switched off.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road users.
Note
•
If you have switched on the right or left
turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.•
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Fig. 61 Turn signal and main beam lever
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Lights and Visibility
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The warning light is located in
the door trim panel below
⇒page 69, fig. 67
.
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about 10 minutes after opening the door in orde
r to avoid discharging the battery of the
vehicle.Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. The luggage compartment lighting will switch off agai
n automatically if the boot lid remains
open for more than about 30 minutes.Entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror. The light beam is directed towards
the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been
locked or on opening the boot lid. The
light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the doors, the bonnet and the boot lid. If a door, the bonnet or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!
VisibilityWindscreen and rear window heaterWindscreen heater* – You can switch the windscreen heater on or off by pressing the switch
⇒
fig. 68
- the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
Fig. 68 Switch for wind- screen heaterFig. 69 Switch for rear window heater

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Lights and Visibility
74
Top up with wash liquid
⇒page 234.
Winter position If the windscreen wipers are in rest posi
tion, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend
adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out fr
om the windscreen easi
ly. You can set this
rest position as follows:•
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
•
Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wi
pers remain in the position in which
they were when switching off the ignition. You can also use the service po
sition as a winter position.
WARNING
•
Properly maintained windscreen wiper
blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving
⇒page 74.
•
Do not use the windscreen washer sy
stem at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could freeze on the windscreen and re
strict the view to the front.
•
The rain sensor only operates as a
support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manu- ally depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all chec
k whether the windscreen wiper blades are
not frozen to the windscreen before swit
ching them on. Switching on windscreen
wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
•
If the slower or the faster wiper setting is switched on
⇒page 73, fig. 73

and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4
km/h, the lower wiper step is switched
on automatically. At a speed increase of
more than 8 km/h the previous wiper
setting is established again.
•
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to bloc
k the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles,
in order to avoid a damage to the wiper.
Remove the obstacle and and switch on
the wiper again.Headlight cleaning system*The headlights are being cleaned after the
windscreen has been sprayed for the first
time and fifth time, the low beam or ma
in beam are switched on and the wind-
screen wiper lever was held in the position
⇒page 73, fig. 73
for about 1
second. The headlight washer nozzles are moved fo
rward out of the bumper by the water
pressure for cleaning the headlights. You should remove stubborn dirt (such
as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following guidelines. You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning system.Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
A2
A3
A5
Fig. 74 Wiper blade for the windscreen wiper
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Starting-off and Driving
118
Ignition lockPetrol engines - ignition switched off, engine
off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on - start engine Diesel engines - interruption of fuel supply, ignition sw
itched off, engine off, the steering can
be locked. - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on•
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle batt
ery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position

To lock the steering
, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until
the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your
vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft
of your vehicle
⇒
.
Position

Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into
this position, in order to
release the steering lock.
Position

The engine is started in this position. At
the same time switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical compon
ents with major power consumption are
briefly switched off. The ignition key
moves back into position when one
releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r
unning and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox) You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector lever is in position
P.
WARNING
•
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni-
tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex- pected locking of the steerin
g wheel - risk of accident!
•
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever into the position P). The steering lock
can engage immediately - risk of acci-
dent!•
Always withdraw the ignition key if
you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might
otherwise start the engine
or switch on electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
Fig. 134 Ignition lock posi- tions
A1A2A3A1A2A3
A1A2
A3
A2
A1
A2
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Driving and the Environment
206
Keeping a log of your fuel consumptionIf you really wish to ke
ep a close check on your
fuel consumption
, it is best to enter
the figures in a logbook. This does not take
much time but is a very worthwhile exer-
cise. It enables you to detect any change
(positive and negative) at an early stage
and to take any appropriate action. If you find that your fuel
consumption is too high, you sh
ould reflect on how, where
and in what conditions you have driven
the vehicle since you last refuelled.
Environmental compatibilityEnvironmental protection has played a majo
r role in the design, selection of mate-
rials and manufacture of your new Škoda.
Particular emphasis
has been paid to a
number of aspects, including: Design measures•
joints designed to be easily detached,
•
simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system,
•
improved purity of different classes of materials,
•
Identification of all plastic parts in
accordance with VDA Recommendation 260,
•
Reduced fuel consumption
and exhaust emission CO
2,
•
Minimum fuel leakage during accidents,
•
Reduced noise.
Choice of materials•
extensive use of recyclable material,
•
Air conditioning filled wi
th CFC-free refrigerant,
•
no cadmium,
•
no asbestos,
•
Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture•
solvent-free cavity protection,
•
solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer,•
The use of solvent-free adhesives,
•
No CFCs used in the production process,
•
without use of mercury,
•
Use of water-soluble paints.
Motoring abroadGeneral Other circumstances may exist abroad.It is also possible, in certain countries, that the Škoda Service Partner network is limited or has not been established yet.
This is the reason why obtaining certain
spare parts may be somewhat complicate
d and specialist garage personnel may
o n l y b e a b l e t o m a ke l i m i te d re p a i rs . Š ko d a A u to i n t h e C z e c h R e pu b l i c a n d re l e v a n t importers are happy to provide information
about technical aspects of the vehicle,
required maintenance work and possibilities for getting repairs done.Unleaded petrolA vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded petrol ⇒ page 202. The automobile associations can provide you with information regarding the locations of filling stations which offer unleaded petrol.HeadlightThe low beam of your headlights is set asym
metrically. It illuminates the side of the
road on which you are driving to a greater
extent. If you drive abroad on the other
side of the road, you wi
ll dazzle oncoming traffic.
In order to prevent the dazzling of oncoming
traffic, it is necessary that an adjust-
ment of the headlights is carried out by
your authorised Škoda Service Partner.
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Towing a trailer
209
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
should be attached to folding arms. Adjust
the mirrors so that they provide you with
an adequate field of view to the rear. Headlights Before starting off with a hitched trailer, also check the setting of the headlights. Alter the setting as necessary with th
e aid of the headlight beam adjuster
⇒ page 66, “Headlamp range adjustment*
”.
Detachable ball head The ball rod is detachable on vehicles which feature a factory-fitted towing device. It is stowed together with separate fitting instructions in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Further information on the towing device
⇒page 210.
Note
•
We recommend that you also have yo
ur vehicle inspected between service
intervals if you tow a trailer frequently.•
The handbrake on the towing vehicle
must be put on when coupling and
decoupling the trailer.Driving Tips Particular caution is required when towing a trailer.– Do not, as far as possible, drive
with your vehicle unladen and the
trailer laden.
– Do not make full use of the legal maximum speeds. This applies in
particular to downhill sections.
– Apply the brakes in good time.– Keep a check on the coolant temper
ature gauge if the outside temper-
ature is high.
Distribution of weight The distribution of the weight is very poor
if your vehicle is
unladen and the trailer
is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this combination. Driving speed Do not drive faster than 80 km/hour for safety reasons. This also applies for coun- tries in which higher speeds are allowed. The fact that the driving stability of the vehicle + trailer combination reduces with increasing speed means that the legally allowed speed should not be used when there are unfavourable road, weather or wind
conditions, particul
arly near accident
black spots. You must always reduce your speed immedi
ately as soon as you detect even just
the
slightest swaying
of the trailer. On no account attempt to stop the trailer from
“swaying” by
accelerating.
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a
trailer brake
, apply the
brakes gently at first and then brake firmly
. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking. Shift down gears
in good time before negotiating a down-
hill section to allow the engine to also act as a brake. Engine overheating Please keep a check on the coolant temperature gauge if you have to negotiate a lengthy slope in a low gear at a high engine speed when the outside temperature is very high
⇒page 18, “Coolant temperature gauge”.
If the needle of the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area or even the red area of the scale, reduce yo
ur speed immediately. Stop and switch off
the engine if the warning light
 in the instrument cluste
r begins flashing. Wait a
few minutes and check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle ⇒ page 227, “Inspecting the coolant level”. Please refer to the following guidelines
⇒page 38, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant
quantity
”.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only st
andard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump relay, fuel pump control unit
7,5
2
Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, brake sensor
5
3
Switch and control unit for airbag
5
4
WIV, parking light, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone preinstallation
5
5
Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment and head- light swivel, control unit for parking aid, control unit for park assist
5
6
Instrument cluster, control
unit for electromechanical
power steering, Haldex, selector lever lock, power sup- ply for data bus
5
Fig. 232 Schematic repre- sentation of the fuse carrier in the dash panel
7
Valve heating, air mass meter
10
8
Control unit for trailer detection
5
9
Relay for auxiliary heating
5
10
Adaptive left main headlight
10
11
Adaptive right main headlight
10
12
Central locking of the front doors
10
13
Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock
7,5
14
Central locking system and bonnet lid
15
15
Central control unit - interior lights
7,5
16
Air conditioning system
7,5
17
Central locking system of the rear doors
10
18
Not assigned
19
Not assigned
20
Not assigned
21
Not assigned
22
Air blower for Climatronic
40
23
Front power window
30
24
Selector lever lock
5
25
Rear wind
ow heater
relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation
2530
26
Power socket in the luggage compartment
25
27
Fuel pump relay, Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection valves
1520
28
Not assigned
29
Preparation for the aftermarket radio
5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by
automatic circuit breakers
, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been eliminated.
BulbsChanging bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch
ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced
with light bulbs of the same type. The
designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb. Changing certain bulbs is not something wh
ich you can do yourself, but requires to
be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in
particular, to bulbs which can only be
reached from the engine compartment. We therefore recommend that you have an
y bulbs changed by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by
calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine co
mpartment is a hazardous area
⇒page 223,
“Working in the engine compartment”. We recommend that you always have a sm
all box of replacement bulbs in your
vehicle. You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from a specialist garage
18).
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.Fitted with a xenon headlightChange of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and main beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage. Overview of bulbs
30
Not assigned
31
Not assigned
32
Rear power window
30
33
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
34
Alarm, spare horn
5
35
front and rear lighter
25
36
Headlight cleaning system
20
37
Front seat heating
20
38
Heated rear seats
20
39
Not assigned
40
Fan air-conditioning system,
relay for auxiliary heating
and ventilation
40
41
Not assigned
42
Light switch
5
43
Control unit for trailer detection
15
44
Control unit for trailer detection
20
45
Control unit for trailer detection
15
46
Heatable washing nozzles, relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation, switch for seat heating
5
47
Not assigned
48
Not assigned
49
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
18)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some countries.
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Fuses and light bulbs
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WARNING
•
Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and
may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury!•
It is recommended to wear gloves an
d eye protection when changing a
light bulb.•
Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) op
erate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is requ
ired - danger to life!
Caution
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bu
lb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or some-
thing similar.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed that no major complications will arise. Othe
r light bulbs should be changed by your
specialist garage.Front headlight
Front headlight
Halogen headlight
Xenon headlight
Low beam
H7
D1S
Main beam light
H3
D1S, H3
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY 24W
Fog lights
H8
Rear light unit
Bulb
Reversing light
W16W
Turn signals
PY21W
Light bulb for the brake lights and tail lights
W16W
Parking lights
W5W
Fog lights
P21W
Others
Bulb
Licence plate light
C5W
front interior lighting
W5W
3. Brake light
LED
Rear interior lighting
W5W
Storage compartment light - front pas- senger side
C3W
Footwell light
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Door warning light
W5W
Lighting for vanity mirror
C5W
Entry light
W5W
Fig. 233 Front headlight: Installing the light bulbs
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