Emission Control System; Preheating Unit (Diesel); Engine Performance Check (Petrol Engine); Safety System - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

Emission control system

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Read and observe on page 33 first.
illuminates – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
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makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
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You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
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Read and observe on page 33 first.
flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes it possible to drive in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable re-
duction in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
on or illuminates continuously.
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You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.

Engine performance check (petrol engine)

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Read and observe on page 33 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶
You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.

safety system

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Read and observe on page 33 first.
System fault
illuminates – there is a fault in the airbag system.
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Error: airbag
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AIRBAG ERROR
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
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One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
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flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.
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AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONER OFF
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ProActive passenger protection
illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
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display.
ProActive passenger protection not available.
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PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
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does not come
or
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Proactive passenger protection: function limited.
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LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
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The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the safety system, there is a risk that the system may
not trigger during an accident. They should be checked by a specialist ga-
rage immediately.

Tire pressure

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Read and observe
Change of tyre pressure values
lights up– there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
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An audible signal sounds as a warning.
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Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
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Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure
on page 33 first.
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