Skoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual page 36

WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light

ABS warning light
brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ page 179. If the fluid has
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assist-
ance.
•
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the
brake fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 172.

Brake system

The warning light flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low,
if there is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.

If the warning light flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check
the brake fluid level ⇒
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the
normal brake system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS

warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light

. Visit the next Skoda dealer immediately and have the brake system
checked.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long
free play of the brake pedal when driving to the next Škoda dealer.
Using the system Safety

comes on together with the
stop the vehicle immediately and check the
.
Driving Tips
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 144.
Handbrake applied

The warning light
warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a
speed of more than 6 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the
brake fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 172.
•
If the brake system warning light
seconds after switching on the ignition or comes on when driving,
stop immediately and check the brake fluid in the reservoir
⇒ page 179. If the fluid has dropped below the MIN marking, do not
drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to
obtain professional assistance.
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system

The warning light
switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes
on or flashes while driving ⇒
does not come on when the ignition is switched on.
General Maintenance Breakdown assist-
ance
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible

does not go out a few

comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
. This also applies if the warning light
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