Skoda SUPERB Owner's Manual page 37

Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
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illuminates – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
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switched off for technical reasons.
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Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
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the TCS is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
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The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information on the ESC system
» page 130.
Traction control (TCS) disabled
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – there is an ABS fault.
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The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Using the system
» page 129 or TCS system
WARNING
If the warning light illuminates together with warning light
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» page 33, Brake system,
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from a specialist garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
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cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Rear fog light
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – the rear fog light is switched on.
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Emission control system
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system en-
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ables operation in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduction in
engine performance.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
Preheating unit (diesel)
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
on or illuminates continuously.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
EPC warning light (petrol)
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Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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enables operation in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduction in
engine performance.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
do not continue your journey! Seek help
does not come
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