Engine Oil Level; Handbrake/Dynamo; Fuel Reserve - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving accordingly
as you will not know how great the damage is nor the limitation it is placing on
the braking efficiency.
Further information » page 99, Brakes and brake assist systems.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
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tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 49.
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance!
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The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level » page
If the brake system warning light
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switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
dropped below the MIN marking, do not continue your journey - risk of acci-
dent! Get professional assistance.
Handbrake
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The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
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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!
Dynamo
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The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should
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go out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started or comes on
when driving, then drive to the nearest specialist garage. As the vehicle battery
will discharge during this process, switch off all non-essential electrical compo-
nents.
164, Engine compartment.
does not go out a few seconds after
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» page 170. If the fluid level has
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 49.
CAUTION
If the indicator light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the indicator
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light on the display when driving, stop immediately and switch the engine off -
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risk of engine damage!

Engine oil level

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The indicator light is lit
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If the warning light lights up, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too
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low. Check engine oil level or top up with engine oil as soon as possi-
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ble » page 167.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal (1 peep).
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
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The indicator light flashes
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A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switch-
ed on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor workshop!

Fuel reserve

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The warning light will come on if the fuel level is less than 9 litres.
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An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
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