Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 26

24 Instruments and warning lights
CAUTION
As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased
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fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒ p age 160.
Airbag system
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Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
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There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving ⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ig-
nition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Error: Airbag (Error: Airbag)
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt ten-
sioner have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
● The warning light lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
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then flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
switch for the airbag in the front passenger storage compartment:
● the warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
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switched on,
● switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light   (airbag switched off) ⇒ p age 146.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Control system for exhaust
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
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If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management
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system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the near-
est specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
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If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
● If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
● If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information ⇒ p age 159.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
● If the yellow warning light
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short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
● If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning
light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
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after driving a short distance.
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goes out after starting the engine again and a
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