Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 23

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
If the indicator light lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
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control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the indicator light lights up, soot has accumulated in the filter.
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In order to clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit
should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 -
2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th
or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation
permits it.
The indicator light only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
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successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the indicator light
indicator light begins to flash.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Diesel particulate filter: Log book!
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The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light
also lights up.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Using the system
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As long as the indicator light
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.
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mend that regularly driving short distances be avoided.
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lifespan of the filter. A ŠKODA service partner will be able to tell you which coun-
» , the vehicle
tries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
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wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
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does not go out and the
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The indicator light
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
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The text in the display goes out only after refuelling and driving a short distance.
WARNING
The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
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park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials – there is the risk of fire!
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
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tions. The recommendations indicated by the indicator light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
lights up, one must take into account an in-
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Note
To assist the combustion process of the soot particles in the filter, we recom-
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
Fuel reserve
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
will come on if the fuel level is less than 9 litres.
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Please refuel. Range: ... km
Note
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