Safety Systems; Tyre Pressure; Windscreen Washer Fluid Level - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Note
The text in the information display goes out after refuelling and driving a short
distance.
Safety systems
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the airbag or pedestrian protec-
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tion system.
Airbag system
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Error: airbag
or
AIRBAG ERROR
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
The following applies if one of the airbags or the belt tensioner was switched
off with the diagnostic equipment:
The warning light lights up for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
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tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.
or
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONER OFF
The following applies if the front passenger airbag has been switched off using
the key switch in the storage compartment:
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The indicator light comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
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switched on;
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The warning light in the display     in the middle of the dash
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panel lights up after switching on the ignition
Passenger protection system
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Error: pedestrian protection
or
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» page 151.
PASSENGER PROTECTION SYSTEM ERROR
Further information » page 153.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the safety system, have it checked immediately by a
ŠKODA specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the systems not being
activated in the event of an accident.

Tyre pressure

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The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
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one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the system.
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Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 185, Tyre control display.
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 system. Seek
help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.

Windscreen washer fluid level

If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light
up with washer fluid.
Top up with liquid » page 176.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display:
Top up washer fluid!
or
WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP
» page 181.
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comes on. Top
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