Skoda SUPERB - 05-2010 Owner's Manual page 37

36 Instruments and warning lights
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play of
the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system  page 189, "Brakes".
Handbrake applied
The warning light  also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Release parking brake!
WARNING

Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet  page 216, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".

If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir  page 221, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
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Alternator
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in
this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
Caution

If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
 does not go out a few seconds after
Fuel reserve 

The warning light comes on, if the fuel level is still below 9 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! Range...km
Note
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short
distance.
Temperature of the clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG*
In the event that the temperature of the clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG is too
high, the symbol  and the warning are shown in the information display*:
Gearbox overheated: Stop! Owner's man.!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light
system.
Caution
In the event that the clutches of the automatic gearbox have overheated, bring the
vehicle to a stop and switch off the engine. You must wait until the symbol
warning go out - risk of gearbox damage! You can continue the trip as soon as the
symbol and the warning go out.
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