Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual page 36

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 67.
Fog lights 
comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒ page 64.
The warning light 
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 67.
Low beam 
comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 60.
The warning light 
Rear fog light 
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒ page 65.

The warning light
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,
Using the system Safety


Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
•
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 defective. 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 63.
Diesel particle filter* 
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 out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic 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
warning light  begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-
particle Owner's manual. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into
the emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the
ignition off and on again the warning light
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
(diesel engine)
.
 does not go out and the

comes on.
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