Running In - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

WARNING
Rapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – there is a risk of an accident.
Malfunction
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Read and observe and
Emergency programme
The transmission switches to the emergency programme if there is a fault in
the automatic gearbox system.
Indications of an activated emergency programme include the following:
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Only certain gears are selected.
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Reverse gear R cannot be used.
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Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
Gearbox overheating
The gearbox may, for example, become too hot due to frequent repeated
starting or stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning
light » page 33, Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are too hot.
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Defective selector lever lock
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, faulty fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner, and the vehicle can no longer be driv-
en. The selector lever must be emergency released
Note
Visit a specialist workshop if the gearbox has switched to the emergency pro-
gramme.

Running in

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
New tyres
New brake pads
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Driving
on page 145 first.
» page 217.
New engine
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1,000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, which
means 3/4 of the maximum permissible engine speed.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1,000 up to 1,500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, which means up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
The red scale on the rev counter indicates the range in which the system be-
gins to limit the engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than
later until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you
adopt during the first approx.1 500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the suc-
cess of running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds even after the running in pe-
riod.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the
next gear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended
gear » page 43, Gear recommendation. Very high engine speeds when acceler-
ating (accelerator) are automatically restricted
In vehicles with manual transmission, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear
CAUTION
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in a sudden increase in revs beyond
the permissible maximum rpm and hence engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in
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individual gears.
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For the sake of the environment
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Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps
save fuel, reduces engine noise and protects the environment.
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» page 43, Gear recommendation.