Engine Oil Pressure; Coolant Temperature/Coolant Level - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Engine oil pressure

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When the indicator light is flashing , the engine oil pressure is too low.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 178.
Even if the oil level is correct, do not drive any further if the indicator light is
flashing . Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.

Coolant temperature/coolant level

If the indicator light lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
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high or the coolant level is too low.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant
and refill the coolant if necessary » page
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary » page
If the indicator light does not go off even though the coolant level is correct
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and the fuse for the fan is in working order do not continue driving!
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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» page
180.
209, Fuses in the engine compartment.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
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tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.
Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cooling
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system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the engine
to cool down before removing the cap.
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
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matically even if the ignition is off.
Bonnet
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The indicator light comes on if the bonnet is unlocked.
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WARNING
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If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.
Boot lid
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The indicator light comes on if the boot lid is opened.
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WARNING
180,
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 53.
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
Power steering
If the indicator light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steer-
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ing and the steering forces can be greater. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist ga-
rage.
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
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