Skoda Octavia COMBI 2007 Owner's Manual page 28

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Light bulbs
The warning light  comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
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brakes applied (brake light),
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when switching on lighting (low beam and/or rear light).
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*:
Dipped beam front left defective! (Dipped beam front left defective!)
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Electromechanical power steering
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
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If the yellow warning light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater.
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If the red warning light lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
If the red warning light lights up, three peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Further information ⇒ page 186, "Electromechanical power steering".
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
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If the yellow warning light
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
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comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
driving a short distance.
Using the system Safety
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 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Control system for exhaust
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The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine manage-
ment system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the
nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Emissions workshop! (Emissions workshop)!

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.

If the warning light does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a fault
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency
programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting
a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault Workshop! (Engine fault workshop!)
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The indicator light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 117. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator light
goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light
at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to
obtain assistance.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
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 does not come on
Technical Data
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