Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 20

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 37.
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level » page
If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light
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» page 20, Antilock brake system (ABS) ,
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ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
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braking distance – risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
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The indicator light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
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the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The indicator light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta-
neously the indicator light flashes.
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If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light
permanently.
Dynamo
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If the warning light lights up when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
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not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing.
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 37, Switches for the hazard warning light system.
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Using the system
126, Engine compartment.
do not continue your jour-
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lights up
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CAUTION
If the warning light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the warning
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light when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off –
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risk of engine damage!
Open door
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The warning light comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
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is opened.
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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 37.
Engine oil
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The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
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The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
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oil » page 129.
Even if the oil level is correct,
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
The warning light lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
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The following is displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 129.
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.
do not drive any further if the warning light is
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