Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual page 30

Fog lights* 
 comes on when the fog lights are operating  page 54.
The warning light
Main beam 

The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam  page 57.

Low beam
comes on when low beam is selected  page 51.
The warning light 

Rear fog light
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 55.
The warning light 

Cruise control system*
The warning light  lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.

Bulb failure
The warning light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:

up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The indi-
cator light  only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the parking
light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of the light
bulbs.
Using the system Safety
Diesel particle filter*
If the warning light
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed
of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until
the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: posi-
tion S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust temperature and
the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits 
The warning light
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
warning light
Owner's manual. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition off
and on again the warning light
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.

sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.

tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard
the national regulations for road traffic.
As long as the warning light
consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Further information about diesel particle filter  page 173.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
 (diesel engine)

comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle filter.
 begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-particle:
 comes on.
WARNING
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
Caution

lights up, one must take into account an increased fuel
Note
Breakdown assistance
Instruments and warning lights
.
 does not go out and the
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