Warning Lights; Warning - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

The menu item Vehicle status is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever at least one fault message exists. After selecting this menu, the
first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown on the
display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the first of a total of three
error messages is being displayed.
Warning symbols in the MAXI DOT display
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Engine oil pressure too low
Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too
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hot
Check engine oil level,
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engine oil sensor faulty
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Thickness of brake pads
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Problem with engine oil pressure
Problem with the engine oil pressure
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If the symbol is shown in the MAXI DOT display, you must have your vehicle
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checked immediately by a specialist garage. The information about the maximum
permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot
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A symbol in the MAXI DOT display indicates that the temperature of the auto-
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matic gearbox clutches is too high.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
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do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until
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the icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as
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soon as the symbol disappears.

WARNING

If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 56.
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Using the system
Note
If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
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confirmed in order to access the main menu
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
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cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
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Warning Lights

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Introduction
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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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Handbrake
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Brake system
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Seat belt warning light
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Generator
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Open door
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Engine oil pressure
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Coolant
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Bonnet
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Boot lid
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Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
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Engine oil level
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Traction Control System (ASR)
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Antilock brake system (ABS)
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The rear fog light
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Bulb failure
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Adaptive headlights
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Exhaust inspection system
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Glow plug system (diesel engine)
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EPC fault light (petrol engine)
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Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
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Fuel reserve
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Airbag system
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Tyre pressure
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