Engine Control And Emission Control System - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Engine control and emission control system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lights
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Catalytic converter
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Additional information and warnings:
● Shifting gears ⇒ p age 98
● Refuelling ⇒ p age 123
● Fuel ⇒ p age 127
Indicator lights
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Illuminates Possible cause
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Engine control disturbed (Electronic Power Control).
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Preheating of the diesel engine before starting.
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Engine control or emission control system disturbed.
Flashes Possible cause
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Engine control disturbed (diesel engine).
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Misfires that can damage the emission control system.
When switching on the ignition, some warning and indicator lights illuminate
briefly as a function test. They will extinguish after a few seconds.
Vehicle overview Before driving
● Engine oil ⇒ p age 136
● Vehicle battery ⇒ p age 144
● Information stored in the control units ⇒ p age 172
● Tow-starting and towing the vehicle ⇒ p age 212
WARNING
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The parts of the exhaust system become very hot. This may cause fires.
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● Park the vehicle so that no parts of the exhaust system come in contact
with highly flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass.
● Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields.
on page 181.
Remedy
Have the engine checked immediately by a specialist garage.
⇒ p age 94.
Reduce speed. Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage. Have the en-
gine checked.
Remedy
Have the engine checked immediately by a specialist garage.
Reduce speed. Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage. Have the en-
gine checked.
NOTICE
Always take notice of illuminated indicator lights and corresponding descrip-
tions and instructions to avoid vehicle damage.
When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Care and maintenance of the vehicle
Do-it-yourself
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