Seat Belt Warning Light; Brake System; Open Door - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

28 Instruments and warning lights

Seat belt warning light

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The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
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the driver to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has
fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light flashes.
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If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warn-
ing signal is deactivated and the warning light
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ p age 135, Seat belts.
Boot lid
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The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
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compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving , the warning light
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.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol⇒ p age 18
Open door
The warning light comes on, if one or several doors are opened. If one of the
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doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol⇒ p age 18
lights up permanently.
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up and an audible signal
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Windshield washer fluid level
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
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cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒ p age 190.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Top up wash fluid! (Top up washer fluid)

Brake system

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The warning light lights up when the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
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fault in the ABS.
if the warning light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and
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check the brake fluid level ⇒
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual Car documentation!
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake sys-
tem (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
the same time the brake system warning light starts flashing . Be aware that
not only the ABS 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
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play of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system ⇒ p age 157, Brakes.
WARNING
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ p age 181, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bon-
net.
● 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 ⇒ p age 186. If the fluid level has drop-
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ped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact
a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
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comes on and at
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does not go out a few seconds after
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