Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 129

Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically
tem.
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING
Only apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Electric parking brake
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Fig. 148
Parking brake button
Fig. 149 Parking brake operation
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Read and observe and
The electric parking brake (hereinafter referred as a parking brake only) repla-
ces the handbrake. This secures the vehicle when stopping and parking
against unwanted movement.
The parking brake can be used when the ignition is on or off.
Switching on
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On the symbol key  in the direction of arrow
til the symbol  in the button and warning light
ment cluster.
Manual shut-down
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With the ignition switched on press the brake pedal and at the same time
push the symbol key  in the direction of arrow
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With the engine running press either the brake or accelerator pedal and
press the symbol key  in the direction of arrow
The symbol on the key  and the warning light
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake is switched off during start-up as long as the driver's door is
closed.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope then
step on the accelerator or and turn on the parking brake.
Turning off the parking brake can be prevented if, before starting the symbol
key  is pulled and held in the direction of arrow
brake turns off after releasing the button.
on page 125 first.
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goes out.
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» Fig. 149. The parking
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and hold un-
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