Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 108

Emergency ignition shutoff system
Starting engine
Emergency start-up of engine
Switching the engine off
The KESSY system makes it possible to switch the ignition on/off and to start/
stop the engine without actively using the key.
A valid key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the steering
and start the vehicle.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition while driving, as the electromechanical power
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steering and brake booster will no longer operate - risk of accident!
Never leave the valid keys in the vehicle, if leaving children unattended in
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the vehicle. Otherwise the children could start the engine - risk of accident!
Note
After pressing the starter button while the steering is locked, the steering is un-
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locked, the electrical components are activated (e.g. radio, navigation system etc.)
and the igntion is switched on.
If you do not leave the vehicle after locking the steering and wish to unlock the
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steering again, press the starter button. At the same time, electrical components
are activated (e.g. radio, navigation system etc.) and the ignition is switched on.
The KESSY system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine
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while driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergen-
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The steering is not unlocked or locked if the starter button is repeatedly press-
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ed at short intervals.
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Using the system
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Unlocking and locking the steering
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 105.
Unlocking
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Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
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Close the driver's door, and the steering is unlocked within 2 seconds.
Locking
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Stop the vehicle.
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Switch off the engine or the ignition by pressing the starter button
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Open the driver's door and the steering is locked.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle is locked.
If the steering is locked and the KESSY system does not manage to unlock the
steering lock the first time (e.g. if the wheels are resting against the curb), the at-
tempt will be repeated twice by the system.
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If the steering lock is then not unlocked, the following is shown in the informa-
tion display or information display of the instrument cluster:
Move steering wheel or MOVE STEERING
Slightly move the steering and the system will complete 3 more attempts to un-
lock after 2 seconds. At the same time, the indicator light
If the steering lock still does not unlock, the following message is displayed in the
information display for 10 seconds:
Steering wheel still locked.
It is necessary to eliminate the possible cause which is preventing the unlocking
and then repeat the attempt to unlock the steering.
Fig. 114
Starter button
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flashes.
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