Auto Check Control - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 18.
The door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one
door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates
which door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bon-
net are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6 km/hour
with the door, luggage compartment door or bonnet open.

Auto Check Control

Car state
The Auto Check Control checks the status of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear
in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yel-
low light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priority 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols » page 22.
There is at least one error message when the term Vehicle status is displayed in
the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This
indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being displayed. The
displayed faults must be investigated as soon as possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indica-
ted again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information
for the driver.
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If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and
text in the display:
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Priority 1 - three warning signals
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Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
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Stop the vehicle.
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Switch off the engine.
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Check the indicated function.
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Call for professional help if necessary.
The meaning of the red symbols:
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Engine oil pressure too low
Clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG are
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too hot
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
Check engine oil level,
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engine oil sensor faulty
Problem with en-
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gine oil pressure
In certain cases, if a yellow symbol appears one warning signal will also sound.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a special-
ist garage. The information about the maximum
permissible engine speed is displayed together
with this symbol.
Instruments and warning lights
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