Skoda SUPERB - 05-2010 Owner's Manual page 31

30 Instruments and warning lights
Diesel particle filter*  (diesel engine)

If the warning light comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle 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: posi-
tion S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust temperature and
the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits 

The warning light goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
warning light  begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-particle
filter: Owner's manual. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the
emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition
off and on again the warning light 
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING

If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.

Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard
the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution

As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased fuel
consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter  page 193.
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 does not go out and the
comes on.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while driving

. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag
has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt
tensioner have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:

The warning light  lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
switch for the airbag* in the storage compartment:

the warning light  comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on,

switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting up
of the warning light    
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.

Control system for exhaust
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
(airbag switched off)  page 178.