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Pre-glow plug system (diesel engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 17.
The warning light
comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
at all or lights up continuously.
If the warning light
begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 17.
If the warning light
comes on or begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in
the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emer-
gency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 17.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the warning light
lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
In order to clean the diesel particulate filter, and where traffic conditions per-
mit
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, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at en-
gine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light
goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S).
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Using the system
The warning light
successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
warning light
The following is displayed in the information display:
Diesel particle filter: Owner's manual!
does not come on
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light
also lights up.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not
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park in areas where the hot filter can come into direct contact with dry grass
or other combustible materials - risk of fire!
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
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tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the
engine.
Note
To assist the combustion process of the soot particles, we recommend that reg-
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ularly driving over short distances should be avoided.
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce the
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life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
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wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
begins to flash.
lights up, one must take into account an in-
does not go out and the
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