Traction Control (Tcs) Switched Off; Electronic Stability Control; Antilock Brake System; Bulb Failure - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Traction control (TCS) switched off

When the warning light is lit, this means the ASR is switched off.
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The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Traction control (TCS) deactivated.
or
ASR OFF
Further information » page 113, Traction control system (TCS).
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
A flashing warning light shows that the ESC system is currently operating.
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If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ESC system.
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If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESC
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system can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on
again. If the warning light does not light up after you switch the engine back on,
the ESC system is fully functional again.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)
or
ESC ERROR
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 112, Stabilisation Control (ESC).
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. If the warning light does not go out
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after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in the ESC system.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ABS.
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The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
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Error: ABS
or
ABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 113, Antilock brake system (ABS).
WARNING
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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.
If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light ,
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do not continue your journey! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
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braking distance – risk of accident!
The rear fog light
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The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
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Bulb failure

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The warning light comes on if a bulb is faulty:
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within 2 seconds of the ignition being switched on;
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when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Check right dipped headlight beam!
or
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DIPPED HEADLIGHT CHECK RIGHT

Exhaust inspection system

If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
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The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
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