Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual page 34

Selector lever lock* 

If the green warning light lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in
order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N.
Further information about the selector lever lock  page 116.
Tyre inflation pressure*
The warning light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in one
of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the inflation
pressure in the tyres  page 208.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist garage and
have the fault rectified.
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system  page 172.
WARNING

When the warning light
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation pres-
sures.

Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light 
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)

The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on
or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
Using the system Safety

 lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
can be delayed or does not light up at all.

comes on after switching on
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Driving Tips
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light
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. Visit a
specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriately as you will
not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS  page 171, "Antilock brake system (ABS)".
A fault in the entire brake system

If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another
part of the brake system 
.
WARNING

If the brake system warning light
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir  page 202, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
assistance.

Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet  page 197, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".

If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain circum-
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-
ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault
rectified.
Bonnet 

The warning light comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the bonnet unlocks while
driving, the warning light lights up
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning light
lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Instruments and warning lights
 does not go out
 comes on together with the ABS
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and as a warning an audible signal sounds.
Technical Data
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