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A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the warning light
out within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up
at all or lights up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the
normal brake system without the effect of the ABS function. Visit a Škoda
dealer as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the mean-
time since you will not know how great the damage is.
Three additional warning tones will sound if there is a major fault in the
ABS.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 173.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light
warning light
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in
the ABS but also in another part of the brake system ⇒
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS
warning light
in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected
without delay by a Škoda dealer. Further information on the EDL
⇒ page 171.
WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light
ABS warning light
brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ page 210. If the brake fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk
of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assist-
ance.
Using the system
Safety
comes on together with the brake system
comes on together with the
stop the vehicle immediately and check the
Driving Tips
WARNING (continued)
does not go
•
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 203 before
checking the brake fluid level and opening the bonnet.
Electronic immobiliser
Data is compared between the ignition key and the control unit when
switching on the ignition. The indicator light
seconds when ignition key authorisation is confirmed.
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised igni-
tion key (for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine
cannot be started ⇒ page 39.
.
It is only possible to start the engine of the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda
key with the matching code.
Brake system
The warning light
if there is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light
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
General Maintenance
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
will light up for a few
flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low,
flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check
.
comes on together with the brake system warning light
Breakdown assistance
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Technical Data
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