Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual page 38

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If the red warning light lights up
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information ⇒ page 198.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
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If the yellow warning light
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light

comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
driving a short distance.
Engine oil pressure 
The warning light comes on for a few seconds

on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒ page 225.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
3)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after

switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
Using the system Safety

, this indicates a complete failure of the
 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
3)
when the ignition is switched
Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual
WARNING
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If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system.
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
The red oil pressure light
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refu-
eling stop.
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)

The (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a fault
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency
programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting
a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault Workshop! (Engine fault workshop!)
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
 lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
The warning light
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 118. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
is not an oil level indicator! One should
Technical Data
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