Skoda Octavia COMBI 2007 Owner's Manual page 29

28 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
If the warning light  begins to flash while driving, 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!)

Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes on or
flashes while driving ⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on
when the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
Front, side or head airbags which have been switched off using the vehicle
system tester:
•
The warning light  lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag belt tensioner deactivated!
Front passenger airbags switched off using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in stowage compartment on the front passenger side:
•

The warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
•
Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the indicator light  
(airbag switched off) ⇒ page 172.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒ page 171.
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light
 does not go out or flashes while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and
obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to
severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 244, "Fuse assignment in engine compartment -
version 1" or ⇒ page 246, "Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2".
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at
the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 214, "Cooling system".
2)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level
is too low.

2)
when the ignition is switched on.