Skoda YETI - 11-2009 Owner's Manual page 38

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Boot lid
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The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
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 symbol
⇒ page 25.
Open door 
The warning light  comes on, if one or several doors are opened. If one of the doors
opens while driving, the warning light lights
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 symbol
⇒ page 25.
Windshield washer fluid level*

The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insufficient
fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒ page 214.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Add wash fluid!
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Brake system
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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.
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If the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times (handbrake is
not applied), stop and check the brake fluid level ⇒
Using the system Safety
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, the warning light
 up and an audible signal sounds.
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.
Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Brake fluid Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system (e.g.
distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
time the brake system warning light starts flashing
but also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒
An audible signal sounds three times 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 specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 166, "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*:
Release parking brake!
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 204, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".
•
If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒ page 209. If the fluid level has dropped
below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain
professional assistance.
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Alternator
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The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
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comes on and at the same
 . Be aware that not only the ABS
.
 does not go out a few seconds after
Technical Data
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