Brakes - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Emergency ignition shutoff system
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Read and observe and
The ignition can be turned off in an emergency even when travelling at a
speed of more than 2 km / hr.
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Press the starter button » Fig. 135
twice within 1 second.
After emergency stop of the ignition, the steering is unlocked.

Brakes

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
Handbrake
WARNING
Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
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ed off – risk of accident!
The clutch pedal must be depressed when braking on a vehicle with man-
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ual transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise,
the function of the brake booster may be impaired – risk of accident!
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who might, for example,
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release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear unattended in the ve-
hicle. The vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident!
WARNING
In the case of damage to the standard fitted front spoiler or if retrofitting
another front spoiler, hub caps
technical alterations, make sure that the air supply to the front brakes is
not affected. The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative im-
pact on the functioning of the braking system – there is a risk of an acci-
dent!
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CAUTION
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads
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Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not
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necessary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer
braking distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
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Read and observe
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af-
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ter accelerating or driving off again.
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Before travelling a long distance down a steep gradient, reduce speed and
shift into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will
be used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be
completed intermittently, not continuously.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
Under these severe conditions, the thickness of the brake pads must also be
checked by a specialist garage between services.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times.
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