Skoda KODIAQ2016 Owner's Manual page 37

Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!
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flashes
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STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
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Park the vehicle, stop driving! After switching off the ignition, it is no lon-
▶
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ger possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock: Workshop!
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flashes
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STEERING WORKSHOP
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You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
▶
cialist garage immediately.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
Move the steering wheel!
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flashes
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MOVE STEERING WHEEL
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▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
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quired.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
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The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Stability Control (ESC) / traction control (ASR)
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Read and observe on page 34 first.
flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
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lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
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You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
▶
cialist garage immediately.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
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switched off for technical reasons.
Switch the ignition off and on again.
▶
If the warning light does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
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the TCS is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
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The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system
» page 215.
Traction control (ASR) deactivated
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Read and observe on page 34 first.
illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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Read and observe on page 34 first.
lights up – there is an ABS fault.
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The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
» page 214 or TCS system
Instruments and warning lights
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