warning SKODA SUPERB 2010 2.G / (B6/3T) User Guide

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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Shift recommendation for changing gears*An information for the engaged gear fig. 17 is shown in the display of the instru-
ment cluster.
In order to minimise the fuel consumptio n, a recommendation for shifting into
another gear is indicated in the display.
If the control unit recognises that it is a ppropriate to change the gear, an arrow is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether it is recom-
mended to shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently engaged
gear .Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*IntroductionThe multi-functional indicator appears in the display fig. 18 or in the information
display page 23 depending on the equipm ent fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information: On vehicles which are fitted out with informat
ion display*, it is possible to switch off
the display of some information.
Caution
Pull out the ignition key while having contact 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 measures.

If the display of the second speed is acti vated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.
Memory
The outside temperature
 page 21
Driving time
page 21
Current fuel consumption
page 21
Fig. 17 Recommendation for changing
gears
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Average fuel consumption
page 21
Range
page 22
Distance driven
page 22
Average speed
page 22
Current speed*
page 22
oil temperature*
page 22
Warning against excessive speeds*
page 22
Fig. 18 Multi-functional indicator
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The multi-functional indicator is equi pped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field page 19, fig. 18 .
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. 19 on the windscreen
wiper lever or with the help of the button on the multifunction steering wheel*
 fig. 19 .
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition
is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation 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 19 hours and 59 minut es driving or 1.999 kilometres driven and
on vehicles which are fitted wi th information display* 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 interr uption 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 and on the multifunction steering wheel*Fig. 19 Multi-functional indica tor: Controls on the windshield wiper lever / controls on the
multifunction steering wheelThe rocker switch and the button are located on the windshield wiper lever
 fig. 19 . Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel fig. 19
on the multifunction steering wheel.Selecting the memory– After briefly pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever or by briefly
pressing the button on the multifunc tion steering wheel, you can select the
desired memory.Selecting the functions with the help of the windshield wiper lever– Press the top or bottom rocker switch for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this way,
call up in sequence the individual func tions of the multi-functional indicator.Selecting the functions with the help of the multifunction steering
wheel– By pressing the button , you can call up the menu of the multi-functional indi-
cator.
– Turn the handwheel upwards or downward s. In this way, call up in sequence
the individual functions of th e multi-functional indicator.
– Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the highlighted function.
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Setting function to zero– Select the memory you want.
– Press the button or for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memo ry will be set to zero with the button
on the windshield wiper lever or with th e button on the multifunction steering
wheel:
average fuel consumption,

distance driven,

average speed,

Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional in dicator 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.
Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the disp lay 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 and a warning signal
sounds. After pressing the rocker switch  page 20, fig. 19 on the windshield wiper
lever or the button page 20, fig. 19 on the multifunction steering wheel*, 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 timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the
display. If you wish to measure the driving ti me as of a particular time, you must set the memory to zero at this moment in time by pressing the button
page 20, fig. 19
on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel page 20, fig. 19 on the multi-
function steering wheel* for longer than 1 second.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with information display*, it is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This infor-
mation can help you to adapt your style 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 consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km  page 19. This information can help you to adapt your style
of driving to the fuel cons umption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time
you must set the memory to zero at the st art of the measurement using the button
on the windshield wiper lever page 20, fig. 19 or with the handwheel on the
multifunction st eering wheel* page 20, fig. 19 . 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 consumed will not be indicated.
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RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you
can still drive with your vehi cle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the
same style of driving.
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 disconnecting the battery), th e fuel consumption of
10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted accordingly
to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
 page 19. 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 page 20,
fig. 19 on the windshield wiper lever or the handwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19 .
The maximum distance indicated in both memo ries is 1 999 km or on vehicles with
information display*, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is
exceeded.Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour page 19. 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 measurement using
the button page 20, fig. 19 on the windshield wiper lever or with the handwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19 .
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 page 15,
fig. 15 is indicated on the display.oil temperature*The oil temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on. If the oil
temperature is lower than 50°C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil tempera-
ture is present, three lines are displayed instead of the oil temperature.Warning against excessive speedsWarning 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 point Speed warning --- km/h (warning at --- km/h). .

Drive e.°g at a speed of 50 km/h.

Press the button page 20, fig. 19 on the windshield wi per lever or the hand-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel* page 20, fig. 19 . Speed warning
50 km/h (warning at 50 km/h) is displayed in the information display*. You can
increase or reduce this value with the bu tton on the windshield wiper lever or by
turning the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*.

The value is stored by repeated pressing of the button on the windshield wiper
lever or the handwheel on the multifunction steering wheel*.
If you now exceed the set speed limit, Speed 50 km/h exceeded will be shown in the
display. This message is indicated for as long as the speed is reduced below the set
limit or switch off the message by pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever
 page 20, fig. 19 or the handwheel on the multifunction stee ring wheel*
 page 20, fig. 19 .
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Information display*IntroductionThe 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-function al indicator, navigation system and auto-
matic 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 indicated by red
symbols page 24 and yellow symbols page 25.
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 27.
The display of text is possible in the following languages: Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.
You can select the desired language in the setting menu.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equipment
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 menuFig. 20 Multi-functional indica tor: Controls on the windshield wiper lever / controls on the
multifunction steering wheelOperating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever– You can activate the MAIN MENU by pressing the rocker switch fig. 20 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select indivi dual menu points by means of 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. 20 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select the individual menus by pressing the handwheel . After briefly
pressing the handwheel , th e desired menu is indicated.
– 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 19

Audio *

Navigation *

Phone*  page 152
Main menu
page 23
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warn-
ing
page 24
Service Interval Display
page 17
Selector lever positions fo r the automatic gearbox DSG
page 136
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
Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating) *  page 117

Assistants *

Vehicle status  page 24

Setup  page 25
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Radio* is
switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted Navigation
system* is switched on.
The menu point Aux. Heating is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with auxil-
iary heating*.
The menu point Assistants is only then displayed, if the vehicle is fitted with cornering
lights*.Note

If warning messages are shown in the information display page 24 page 24,
these messages can be confirmed with the button page 23, fig. 20 on the wind-
shield wiper lever or with the button page 23, fig. 20 on the multifunction
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.

The operation of the factory-fitted radio* or the navigation system* is described in
separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warningThe door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one door,
the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates which door
is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, 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 engine or the luggage compartment door is open.
Auto Check Control*Car stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a chec k of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both when
the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Some operational faults, urgent repairs, se rvice work or other information appear in
the display of the instrument cluster. The di splays 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 27.
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. This indicates
that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed. The respective messages
are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 seconds. Check as soon as possible
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 so und 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.
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– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.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 illuminated for about 5 seconds.SetupYou can change certain setti ngs 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.
You can select the following information (d epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):

Language

Autom. blind

MFD Data

Convenience

Lights & Vision

Time

Winter tyres

Units

Assistants

Alt. speed dis.

Service Interval (Service)

Factory Setting

Back
After selecting the menu point Back you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Automatic blind* (Combi)
Here you can deactivate/activate the automatic roll-up function of the luggage
compartment roll cover when opening the boot lid.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Comfort*
You can set the following f unctions (depending on the equipment installed on the
vehicle):

Engine oil pressure too low
 page 31

Overheated clutches of the automatic gear-
box DSG*
page 36

Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
page 31

Brake pad worn
page 35
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Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home. Furthermore you can here switch on or off the functions daylight driving lights,
automatic rear window wiper, conven ience turn signal and travel mode.
After selecting the menu Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g the factory setting is established again.
After selecting the menu point travel mode, you can activate / deactivate the mode
“tourist light”. This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. Further infor-
mation
page 64, “Tourist light”.
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*:
Winter tyres max. speed ... km/h
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 rain sensor you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the
sliding/tilting roof in case of ra in 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 open
Here you can switch on or off the functions for opening a
single door and automatic closin g, this also applies to the
KESSY system*.
ATA c o n fi r m
Here you can set if a signal to ne should sound additionally
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 down
Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror low-
ering on the front passenger side when engaging the
reverse gear
a).
a)This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.Mirror adjust.
Here you can switch on or off the function for left and right
exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Fa cto r y se tt ing

After selecting this menu the convenience setting is reset
to factory setting. The following is displayed in the infor-
mation display:
Factory setting for convenience is set
2)Valid for countries where the values ar e 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 the ignition is switched on fig. 21 .
The values are taken over by the instrument cluster.
Warning lightsOverview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 21 Centre console at rear: Informa-
tion display
Fig. 22 Instrument cluster with warning lights
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Turn signal lights (to the left) page 29

Turn signal lights (to the right) page 29

Fog lights page 29

Main beam light page 29

Low beam light page 29

Rear fog light page 29

Cruise control system* page 29

Failure of the light bulbs page 29

Adaptive headlights* page 29

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) page 30

Airbag system page 30

Control system for exhaust page 30


Electromechanical power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)* 
page 31

Engine oil pressure page 31

EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 32

Glow plug system (diesel engine) page 32

Coolant temperature/coolant level page 32

Tra c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ( TC S ) page 33

Electronic stability programme (ESP)* page 33

Switch off traction control system (TCS) page 33

Selector lever lock*
Starting (KESSY system)* 
page 33

Tyre pressure* page 34

Antilock brake system (ABS) page 34

Bonnet page 34

Seat belt warning light page 35

Brake pad wear* page 35

Boot lid page 35

Open door page 35

Fluid level in windshield washer system page 35

Brake system page 35

Dynamo page 36

Engine oil level page 31

Fuel reserve page 36

Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox
DSG* 
page 36
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