Engine Revolutions Counter; Speedometer; Coolant Temperature Gauge - Skoda 2012 Superb Owner's Manual

Fuel gauge » page 12
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Button for:
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Reset trip counter for the distance driven
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Resetting Service Interval Display
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Set hours/minutes
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Activate/deactivate display mode

Engine revolutions counter

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The red scale of the rev counter
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gine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit re-
stricts the engine speed to a steady limit value.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the rev counter
is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted with an
automatic gearbox.
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period and before the engine has
warmed up to the operating temperature
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine.

Speedometer

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
Warning against excessive speeds
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilo-
metres per hour. The acoustic warning signal is switched off when the vehicle
speed falls below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
» Fig. 2 indicates the range in which the en-
» page 166.

Coolant temperature gauge

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
 The coolant temperature gauge
switched on.
The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to
avoid any damage to the engine:
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures.
This is not critical provided the warning symbol
not flash.
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
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temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 27, Coolant temperature/coolant level .
WARNING
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Pay attention to the following instructions before opening the bonnet and in-
specting the coolant level » page
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.
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» Fig. 2 operates only when the ignition is
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in the instrument cluster does
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183, Engine compartment.
Instruments and warning lights
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