sensor SKODA SUPERB 2010 2.G / (B6/3T) Owner's Guide

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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
General
The TCS makes it much easier, and sometimes at
all possible, to start off, accelerate and
climb a steep hill when th e conditions of the road surface are unfavourable.
Operating principle
The TCS switches on automatically when th e engine is started and then conducts a
self-test. The system monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS
sensors. If the wheels are spinning, the force transmitted to the road surface is auto-
matically adapted by reducing the engine speed. The system operates at all speeds.
The TCS operates in combination with the ABS page 191. The TCS will not function
if a fault exists in the ABS system.
The TCS warning light lights up in the instru ment cluster when there is a fault on the
TCS
  page 33.
During an intervention of the system, the TCS warning light
 flashes in the instru-
ment cluster page 33.
Switching off
You can switch the TCS off and on again as you wish by pressing the button
 page 188, fig. 171 . The TCS warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when
the system is switched off
  page 33.
The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice in certain
exceptional cases, such as when you wish to have wheel slip, to switch off the system.
Examples:

when driving with snow chains,

when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface,

when it is necessary to rock a vehicle when it has become stuck.
then you should switch on the TCS again.
WARNING
You should always adjust your style of driving to the conditions of the road
surface and the traffic situation. The increased safety offered must not tempt
you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
Note

All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve problem-free
operation of the TCS. Differing rolling circumferences of the tyres can lead to an unde-
sirable reduction in the engine output.

Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combina-
tion of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the TCS page 234, “Accesso-
ries, changes and replacement of parts”.
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR)*Vehicles with ESP and ABS ar e equipped with active driver-steering recommendation
(DSR).
This function indicates to the driver in crit ical situations a steering recommendation in
order to stabilise the vehicle. The active driver-steering recommendation is activated,
for example, on the right and left vehicle si de when braking sharply on different road
surfaces.
WARNING
Even with this additional function the vehicle cannot steer itself! The driver is
furthermore responsible for the steering of the vehicle!BrakesWhat has a negative effect on braking efficiency?Wear-and-tear
Wear-and-tear to the brake pa ds is greatly dependent on the operating conditions of
the vehicle and your style of driving. Particularly if you drive a great deal in towns and
over short distances or if you adopt a sporty style of driving, it may be necessary to
have the thickness of the brake pads insp ected at a specialist garage between the
service inspections.
Wet roads or road salt
There may be a certain delay before the brakes take full effect un der certain conditions
such as when driving through water, during heavy rain showers or after the vehicle has
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Uphill Start Assist*The uphill start assist makes it easier to start off on steep hills. The system assists a start
off by holding the brake pressure produced by the brake pedal actuation for approx. 2
seconds after releasing the brake pedal. The driver can therefore move his foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and start off on the slope, without having to
actuate the handbrake. The brake pressure drops gradually the more you operate the
accelerator pedal. If the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back.
The uphill start assist is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. It is always
active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off. When driving downhill, it is
inactive.Electromechanical power steeringThe power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with le ss physical force.
With the electromechanical power steering , the steering assist is automatically
adapted to the speed and to the steering angle.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the engine is
not running (vehicle being towed in). The only difference is that greater physical effort
is required.
If there is a fault in the power steering, the warning light
 or  lights up in the instru-
ment cluster page 31.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Tyre pressure monitoring system*The tyre pressure monitoring system compares with the aid of the ABS sensors the
speed and also the rolling circumference of the individual wheels. If the rolling circum-
ference of a wheel is changed, the warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluster
 page 34 and an audible signal sounds. The rolling circumference of the tyre can
change if:

the tyre inflation pressure is too low,

the structure of the tyre is damaged,

the vehicle is loaded on one side,

the wheels of an axle are loaded heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or when driving
uphill or downhill),

snow chains are mounted,

the temporary spare wheel is mounted,

one wheel per axle was changed.
Basic setting of the system
After changing the tyre inflation pressures, after changing one or several wheels, the
position of a wheel on the vehicle (e.g. ex changing the wheels between the axles) or
when the warning light lights up while drivin g, a basic setting of the system must be
carried out as follows.

Inflate all tyres to the specified inflation pressure page 228.

Switch on the ignition.
Fig. 172 Button for setting the tyre
inflation pressure control value
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Fuses and light bulbs
250No.
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 con-
trol, brake sensor
5
3
Switch and control unit for airbag
5
4
WIV, parking light, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, tele-
phone 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 supply
for data bus
5
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
Not assigned
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
Not assigned
18
Not assigned
19
Not assigned
20
KESSY
5
21
KESSY ELV
7,5
22
Air blower for Climatronic
40
23
Front power window, central locking of the front doors
30
24
Selector lever lock
5
25
Rear window heater, relay for auxiliary heating and venti-
lation
30
26
Power socket in the luggage compartment
25
27
Fuel pump relay,
Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection
valves
15
20
28
Electric boot lid
30
29
Preparation for the aftermarket radio
5
30
Not assigned
31
Not assigned
32
Front power window, central locking system of the rear
doors
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, re lay for auxiliary heating and
ventilation
40
41
Rear window wiper
10
42
Light switch
5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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