Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual page 41

40 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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.
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 as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 197, "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 228, "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 223, "Working in the engine
compartment".
•
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
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
 does not go out
.
 comes on together with the ABS
Bonnet 
The warning light  comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the engine bonnet

unlocks while driving , the warning light lights up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
On vehicles with information display* this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
⇒ page 28, fig.
symbol 29.
Seat belt warning light 

The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if
the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a permanent
warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously
the warning light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next 90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
nently.
Further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 168, "Seat belts".
Thickness of the brake pads*
The warning light comes on for a few seconds

on.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
5)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after

switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists.
 lights up perma-

5)
when the ignition is switched