Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 107

Warning and indicator lights
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Possible cause ⇒
Illuminates

Handbrake applied
Brake disturbed.

Brake fluid level low.
Along with ABS indicator light : ABS failed.
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Along with warning light : ABS failed.

Brake pedal not depressed!
When switching on the ignition, some warning and indicator lights illuminate
briefly as a function test. They will extinguish after a few seconds.
WARNING
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and text messages may result in breaking
down in traffic, accidents and serious injury.
● Never ignore illuminated warning lights and text messages.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● If the brake system warning light  does not go off or come on while driv-
ing, either the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault in
the brake system. Immediately stop and seek professional help ⇒ p age 110,
Brake fluid.
Vehicle overview Before driving
on page 104.
Remedy
Releasing the handbrake ⇒ p age 106.
Do not drive the vehicle!

Seek professional help immediately ⇒ p age 107.
Do not drive the vehicle!

Check brake fluid level ⇒ p age 110.
Visit a specialist garage. Vehicle can be slowed down gently without ABS.
Visit a specialist garage. The vehicle can be slowed down gently without ABS.
To select a driving stage, depress the brake pedal.
WARNING (Continued)
● If the brake system warning light  comes on along with the ABS indicator
light , the control function of the ABS may have failed. In this case, the rear
wheels may block relatively rapidly when braking. Blocking rear wheels can
cause loss of vehicle control! If possible, reduce speed and drive carefully at
low speed to the next specialist garage to have the brakes checked. Avoid
sudden braking and driving manoeuvres on the way.
● If the ABS indicator light  does not go off or comes on while driving, the
ABS does not work properly. The vehicle can be stopped only with the normal
brakes (without ABS). The protection offered by the ABS is not available then.
Visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and text messages may lead to vehicle
damage.
When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Starting, shifting gears, parking
Do-it-yourself
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