Electronic Immobilizer; Ignition Switch - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.

Electronic immobilizer

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Immobilizer active.
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IMMOBILISER
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Ignition Switch

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Driving
Fig. 118
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
Petrol engines » Fig. 118
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
1
Ignition switched on
2
Starting engine
3
Diesel engines » Fig. 118
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Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the steer-
1
ing can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
2
Starting engine
3
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot or can only be turned with difficulty
into the position » Fig. 118, move the steering wheel back and forth and the
2
steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
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Starting the engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light illuminates after the ignition has been switched on. Start
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the engine after the warning light
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating pe-
riod otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position P
or N.
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Switch on the ignition » Fig. 118
2
has gone out.
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on page 132.
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