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WARNING (continued)
brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, "Brake fluid". If the
fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any
further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain profes-
sional assistance.
•
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 183,
"Working in the engine compartment" before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet.
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
. Be aware that not only the ABS but also another part of th brake
system is defective ⇒
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.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL
Using the system
Safety
.
.
Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 154, "Brakes".
Handbrake applied
The warning light
also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible
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 ⇒ page 183,
"Working in the engine compartment" before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet.
•
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 191, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level 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
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 ⇒
does not come on when the ignition is switched on.
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
does not go out a few
. This also applies if the warning light
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