Starting And Stopping The Engine Using The Key; Power Steering - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Adjusting the steering wheel position
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
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First of all adjust the driver's seat
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Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
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Push the lever upwards to the stop.

Power steering

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
It is still fully possible to steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (e.g. when towing). However, greater physical effort is re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
Fig. 121
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever
below steering wheel
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» Fig. 121.

Starting and stopping the engine using the key

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser
Ignition lock
Starting the engine
Switching off the engine
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
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ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Children could otherwise
start the engine for example – risk of accident or injury!
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Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
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haust gases from the engine contain substances such as odourless and col-
ourless carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) – risk to life! Carbon monoxide can
cause unconsciousness and death.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
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Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
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dent!
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue
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to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
CAUTION
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The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the vehi-
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cle is at a standstill. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is activa-
ted when the engine is running.
If the engine does not start after the second attempt, the fuse for the electric
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fuel pump (in petrol engines) or for the control unit for the glow plug system or
the relay for the glow plug system and fuel pump (in diesel engines) could be faul-
ty. Check the fuse and replace if necessary
specialist garage.
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