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

Engine revolutions counter

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter
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the system begins to limit the engine speed. The system automatically restricts
the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
Follow the recommended gear to prevent engine speeds that are too high or too
low » page 22.
For the sake of the environment
Correct shifting up has the following advantages.
It helps to reduce fuel consumption.
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It reduces the operating noise.
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It protects the environment.
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It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
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Speedometer

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
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This function is only valid for some countries.
» Fig. 2 on page 8 indicates the range in which

Coolant temperature display

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The coolant temperate display
ed on.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
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yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or heavy en-
gine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
. If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too
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high. Further information » page
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CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet im-
pair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Fig. 3
Coolant temperature gauge
» Fig. 3 only operates when the ignition is switch-
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
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